A Hoopeston man who worked directly with children in a number of roles was sentenced to prison on Tuesday after previously pleading guilty to child pornography charges.

Connor S. Gilonske pleaded guilty to two felony child pornography charges in September, one Class X and the other Class 2. As part of his plea, 10 other child pornography charges were dismissed, court records show.

 

On Tuesday, Gilonske appeared in court for a sentencing hearing. He was sentenced to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Class X count and six years in prison for the Class 2 count. Gilonske was also sentenced to three years to life of mandatory supervised release. The sentences will run consecutively and will be served at 50%, records show.

 

In 2024  Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 agents arrested 24-year-old Connor S. Gilonske of Hoopeston, IL for Possession and Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material. After receiving a cyber tip, ISP agents began an investigation into the possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material by Gilonske. On November 7, 2024, ISP agents located and arrested Gilonske in Danville, IL. A subsequent residential search warrant was then executed at Gilonske’s residence in Hoopeston, IL. 

Gilonske has been in custody since his arrest, and he will get credit for the 733 days he has already served.

Accident Hit and Run H26-6004

Date: 11/04/2026 (Late Entry)

Time: 6:37 p.m.

Location: 415 S. Dixie Hwy. - Dollar General

Unit #2: 2026 Hyundai Utility owned by Viola Martinez

Details: Unit #2 reported her vehicle was struck while she was in the business. The other vehicle involved has not been located.

 

Speeding H26-6012

Date: 11/05/2026

Time: 5:48 a.m.

Location: 800 Blk of N. Market St.

Cited: Frank Cappellano (M) (62) of Wellington, IL

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop and cited Mr. Cappellano for the above violation. He was released with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Fire Call

Date: 11/06/2026

Time: 6:03 p.m.

Location: 300 Blk of Cedar St.

Details: HFD responded to the above location for a service call.

 

Traffic Accident H26-6037

Date: 11/06/2026

Time: 7:15 p.m.

Location S. Market St./E. Elm St.

Unit #1: 2006 Mercury Milan driven by Eden Snapp of Tilton, IL

Unit #2: 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by Aubry Matherne of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 1 was attempting to turn southbound onto S. Market St. when it struck Unit 2 in the intersection. Both vehicles were insured and no citations were issued.

 

 

Date: 11/07/2026 Nothing To Report

 

Fire Call

Date: 11/08/2026

Time: 9:36 a.m.

Location: 500 blk of W. Elm St.

Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for a structure fire. All units later cleared the scene and no injuries were reported.

 

Criminal Trespass to Residence (Persons Present); Criminal Damage to Property (Over $500) H26-6080 2026-7887

Date: 11/08/2026

Time: 11:53 p.m.

Location: 200 Blk of W. Main St.

Arrested: Shannon Downing (M) (26) of Rossville

Details: HPD responded to the above location. Mr. Downing was arrested and taken to HPD where he was processed then was later transported to the PSB to await arraignment.

The Vermilion County Coroner, Jane McFadden stated that an afternoon motorcycle accident on 2250 North Rd., in Fithian, IL resulted in the death of a 43-year-old Catlin woman. The victim has been identified as Genie M. Appelman.

 

The accident occurred at approximately 1:38 p.m. Ms. Appelman’s family was notified and an autopsy is scheduled. The Illinois State Police and the Vermilion County Coroner’s office continue to investigate.

Fire Call

Date: 11/3/2026

Time: 10:04 am

Location: Teasdale Foods 215 W. Washington St.

Details: HFD was dispatched to the report of a fire alarm. It was a false alarm.

 

Fire Call

Date: 11/3/2026

Time: 11:17 am

Location: 300 Blk E. Maple St.

Details: HFD was dispatched to assist Arrow Ambulance.

 

Illegal Burn H26-5957

Date of Incident: 11/2/2026

Time of Incident: 1:34 p.m.

Date Cited: 11/3/2026

Time Cited: 9:20 p.m.

Location of Offense: 600 Blk of W. Elm St.

Cited: Darryl Stevens (M) (24) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location. After investigation, Mr. Stevens was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Warrant Arrest (Ford) H26-5982 2026-7781

Date: 11/3/2026

Time: 9:05 p.m.

Location: 600 Blk of W. Elm St.

Arrested: Darryl Stevens (M) (24) of Hoopeston

Details: Known to have an active Ford County warrant, HPD officers located Mr. Stevens and placed him under arrest. He was processed at HPD, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await extradition.

 

 

 

Burning of Trash or Refuse (city) H26-5986

Time: 8:11am

Location: 300 blk N 8th Av

Cited: Titus Barber (M) (48) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the area of an illegal burn. Mr. Barber was

found burning plastic and metal. He was issued a city citation and given a city

court date.

 

Criminal Damage to Property (over), Trespassing H26-5514

Offense Date/Time: 10/11/2026 @ 2:15 am

Citation Date: 11/04/2026

Location: 100 Blk. of E. Washington St.

Cited: Daniel Ferrell (M) (39) of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Ferrell received a citation for the above offense. He was released on an NTA in Vermilion County Court.

State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) issued the following statement regarding the results of the November 3 general election:

 

 

 

 

 

“First and foremost, I want to give thanks to the Lord. We praise Him in times of joy, and we must also praise Him in times of disappointment and defeat. Even when we don’t understand His plan, we can trust that He has one. I am grateful for the opportunities He has given me and trust Him with whatever comes next.

“I want to congratulate Mary Catherine Roberson on her victory. I wish her success as she prepares to serve the people of the 104th District. My office stands ready to work with her team to ensure a smooth transition of constituent services, because the people of our district must always come first. I will be praying for wisdom and strength as she takes on this responsibility.

“I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported me throughout this journey. The relationships and friendships built along the way are something I will always cherish. Serving the people of Vermilion and Champaign Counties has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I especially want to thank my staff, Tracie and Barb, for their years of dedicated service, and my wife, Amy, and our boys for their unwavering support.

“While this chapter may be ending, my commitment to serving others will not.

“Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving you. God bless.”

 Village Administrator Scott Eisenhauer said this morning he's been relieved of his duties.

 

Speaking at the end of a Rantoul Rotary meeting — he's the club president — Eisenhauer said he was informed of the decision by Mayor Sam Hall III on Monday.

Eisenhauer, 61, has been on the job since 2018 after a 15 years as Danville mayor.

Reached Tuesday morning by The News-Gazette, Eisenhauer said "I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished here in Rantoul," citing the addition of the Rantoul Family Sports Complex, the emergence of Flyover Film Studios and "the work we've done to revitalize downtown Rantoul and change the face of what the core of our community looks like.

 

"Regardless of the mayor's decision, I will fondly think back on what we've accomplished and the people that I've been able to work with to make those great things happen."

 

In 2023, Eisenhauer resigned following charges filed against him for domestic battery. However, village board members did not accept the resignation, the mayor at the time — Chuck Smith — citing staff shortages as the reason.

The Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has identified the victim of a shooting, yesterday on Woodbury Street in Danville as 21-year-old Kumarrion Owens of Danville. He was later pronounced deceased.

 

Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden stated that Mr. Owens’ family has been notified. An autopsy is scheduled for this week. The Danville Police Department and the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate. If anyone has information about this or other crimes, they are encouraged to call the Danville Police or Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS.

Christmas is coming! The Hoopeston Jaycees will host registration for their annual Toys for Kids Project, which allows qualifying families to select new toys and stocking stuffers for children ages 0-12. Participation will be open to all residences within the Hoopeston Area School District, including Hoopeston, Rankin, East Lynn, Wellington, and Cheneyville. Income qualification will be based on the book waiver through the school district. Applicants must be parents and/or guardians, and are asked to bring proof of residency and children.

Registration will take place in person only at the Hoopeston First United Methodist Church (403 E. Main St.) on the following dates:

Monday, November 9: 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 10: 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 14: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Please direct any questions to info@hoopestonjaycees.org or our Facebook page at “Hoopeston Jaycees”.

On October 29, 2026, Lacey Arnsperger (DOB: 12/10/1985), formerly of Danville, Illinois, 
pleaded guilty in 2023-CF-405 to Retail Theft, a class 3 felony. The defendant also pleaded 
guilty in 2025-CF-67 to three counts of Forgery, all class 3 felonies, and pleaded guilty in 2025-
CF-625 to Forgery, a class 3 felony. The defendant was sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in the 
Illinois Department of Corrections in each case, with all sentences to be served concurrently. 
Following her term of imprisonment, the defendant will also serve 6 months of mandatory 
supervised release. The plea and sentencing hearing were presided over by Judge Karen E. Wall.
The People presented evidence in 2023-CF-405 that on June 6, 2023, officers with the Danville 
Police Department responded to Walmart in Danville for a reported retail theft by two females in 
a red Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck. The officers identified the suspects in the truck as Lacey 
Arnsperger and Kori Spisok and the bed of the truck was full of groceries. The suspects told 
police they worked for the delivery app, Shipt. The loss prevention officer of the store explained 
to police how the Shipt app functions, and stated that the suspects had not followed the app’s
procedures, and walked out of the store without confirming their items with store employees. 
Furthermore, the suspects took alcohol items, which would require age verification by store 
employees before checking out. Officers requested to view the receipt of the transaction, but the 
suspects could not produce a receipt. The items were recovered and returned to the store, having 
a total of $576.79. Co-defendant Kori Spisok’s case is pending.
In 2025-CF-67, the People presented evidence that on December 20, 2024, January 24, 2025 and 
January 27, 2025, Danville Police received reports of four fraudulent checks that had been 
written by Lacey Arnsperger to area businesses from an invalid checking account. The defendant 
told police that her checking account was valid and that she had been using it recently. 
Detectives had previously spoken to the defendant during a previous investigation regarding the 
invalid checking account. Detectives confirmed with the credit union that the account numbers 
the defendant was using were fake. One of the businesses learned that the check was invalid and 
when the store contacted her, the defendant claimed she would provide valid payment, but never 
did.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Methamphetamine H26-5949 2026-7724

Date: 11/1/2026

Time: 6:13 p.m.

Location: 400 Blk of N. 9th Ave

Arrested: Wayne Propes (M) (53) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location. After investigation, Mr. Propes was arrested on the above charges and transported to HPD for processing. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Theft (Under) H26-5675

Date of Report: 10/19/2026

Date of Citation: 10/29/2026

Location: 800 Blk. of S. 2ND Ave.

Cited: Kevin Lambert (M) (40) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers located Mr. Lambert and issued him a citation with an NTA for Vermilion County Court for the above charge.

 

Tinted Windshield / Front Side Windows , Illegal Squealing of Tires H26-5877

Date: 10/29/2026

Time: 11:24 p.m.

Location: 100 Blk. of W. Main St.

Cited: Ryley Watson (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Watson was issued citations for the above violations and released from the scene on an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Passed School Bus – Loading or Unloading H26-5880

Date of Incident: 10/29/2026

Time of Incident: 4:07 p.m.

Date/Time Reported:10/30/2026 @ 6:42 a.m.

Location: N. Market St./E. Honeywell Ave.

Cited: Emilce Salamanca (F) (44) of Hoopeston

Details: Ms. Salamanca was located and issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court for the above violation.

 

Driving While Registration Suspended H26-5898

Date: 10/30/2026

Time: 6:02 p.m.

Location: 714 W. Orange St. 

Cited: Lucivet Ortega (F) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: Ms. Ortega was issued a citation for the above violation and released on an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Disorderly Conduct H26-5738

Date of Incident: 10/22/2026

Location of Incident: 912 S. Dixie Hwy. - Casey’s General Store

Date of Citation: 10/31/2026

Time: 10:38 a.m.

Location: Hoopeston Police Department

Cited: Austin Williams (M) (20) of Danville, IL

Details: HPD officers located Mr. Williams. He was then issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court for the above charge.

 

Found Item

Date: 10/31/2026

A wallet was found on rt. 9 by Casey’s belonging to Michael Newman. The owner can claim at the Hoopeston Police Department.

 

 

Driving While License Suspended , Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Operating Vehicle When Registration Suspended for Noninsurance H26-5920

Date: 10/31/2026

Time: 4:56 p.m.

Location: 200 Blk of E. Main St.

Arrested: Megan Lane (F) (29) of Hoopeston

Details: Ms. Lane was arrested and processed at the HPD for the above charges. She was later released with citations and an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Trespass to Real Property H26-5926

Date: 10/31/2026

Time: 9:34 p.m.

Location: 502 E. Penn St.

Arrested: Jacob Conn (M) (22) of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Conn was placed under arrest for the above charge, processed at the Hoopeston police department, then later released on an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

 

Wanted on Vermilion County Warrant #26CM444 H26-5927 2026-7691

Date: 10/31/2026

Time: 9:52 p.m.

Location: 502 E. Penn St. 

Arrested: Zachary Jones (M) (27) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers located Mr. Jones. He was taken into HPD custody and processed, then transported to the PSB in Danville

 

 

 

Aggravated Battery x2; Aggravated Battery w/ Great Bodily Harm x2; Aggravated Battery w/ Dangerous Weapon x2; Armed Violence x2; Domestic Battery & Criminal Damage  H26-5931 2026-7709

Date: 11/01/2026

Time: 2:35 a.m.

Location: 300 Blk. of N. Market St.

Arrested: Alexander Rossolille (M) (21) of Rankin, IL

Details: Mr. Rossolille was arrested on the above charges. He was processed at HPD and later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

A Danville, Illinois, woman, Shaylynn Kight, 25, was sentenced on October 26, 2026, to six months of imprisonment for criminal contempt based on her failure to comply with a federal trial subpoena and testify at a trial in November of 2025.

 

At the sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Colin S. Bruce, the evidence showed that Kight intentionally failed to appear and testify at the November 2025 jury trial of Marcus “Slim” McKinney at the federal courthouse in Urbana, Illinois. Prior to receiving a federal trial subpoena for McKinney’s trial, Kight had made statements to law enforcement officials and to a federal grand jury regarding her knowledge of McKinney’s distribution of crystal methamphetamine (“ice”), cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl in Danville in 2023, which included exchanging the drugs with women for sex, and McKinney’s efforts to tamper with witnesses and obstruct the investigation against him. After being served with a subpoena for McKinney’s federal trial, however, Kight failed to appear to testify as required and avoided all attempts by law enforcement to contact her. The Court issued a warrant for criminal contempt, and Kight was arrested on December 4, 2025. She pleaded guilty to criminal contempt on June 30, 2026, for failing to comply with the subpoena.

 

Despite Kight’s failure to testify at McKinney’s trial, the jury convicted McKinney on all counts with which he was charged. In August of this year, Judge Bruce sentenced McKinney to three life sentences based on his drug conspiracy conviction, his prior felony drug offenses, and jury findings that McKinney distributed drugs that resulted in serious bodily injury and death.

 

“A federal trial subpoena compels an individual to appear and testify. It is not an invitation. Our entire system of criminal justice relies on witnesses coming to court and testifying truthfully,” said Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Eugene L. Miller. “Those who would attempt to subvert the jury’s truth-seeking function by failing to appear and testify as required should know that there are criminal consequences for such conduct and that the United States will pursue them.”

 

The investigation was conducted by the Danville Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Eugene L. Miller represented the United States at sentencing.

The Vermilion County Republican Central Committee invites the community to an 
Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday November 3, 2026 beginning at 6:30 p.m. 
at the David S. Palmer Arena 100 W Main St Danville.

The event is open to the public and offers an opportunity to gather and watch 
election results together. Light snacks will be provided and a cash bar will be 
available.

Come join us and bring a friend! Everyone is welcome.

Criminal Damage To Property H26-5776

Date: 10/25/2026

Time: 1:50 p.m.

Location: McFerren Park

Cited: 15-year-ol Hoopeston male

12-year-old Hoopeston male

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location. Both subjects were issued NTA’s for Vermilion County Court and released from the scene.

 

Fire Call

Date: 10/28/2026

Time: 7:54 p.m.

Location: 300 Blk of N 8th Ave

Details: HPD and HFD were dispatched to the above location for an illegal burn.

 

Traffic Accident H26-5843

Date: 10/28/2026

Time: 2:14 p.m.

Location: S Dixie Hwy. / W Orange St.

Unit #1: Jeep Wrangler Driven by Phyllis Hack (F) of Piper City

Unit #2: Chrysler Pacifica Driven by Sandra Mullen (F) of Ambia

Details: Unit #1 failed to come to a complete stop at the stop sign and struck Unit #2 who was in the intersection. No tickets were issued and no injuries were reported.

 

Theft (Over) H26-5817 2026-7631

Date of Incident: 10/27/2026

Time of Incident: 4:00 p.m.

Date of Arrest: 10/28/2026

Time of Arrest: 9:39 p.m.

Location: 1200 Blk of Savannah Ct.

Arrested: Ryley Watson (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Watson was arrested for the above charge, processed at the Hoopeston Police Department, then later transported to the Danville Public Safety Building to await arraignment.

On Wednesday, October 28, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police were called to the 200 Block of N. Chestnut about a man needing a psychological evaluation.

 

When police arrived at the home, the man they were checking on, Julian Munoz, 29, was up on the roof.

 

Munoz had a knife in his hand and was causing damage to the home, including breaking windows. Deputies were able to talk Munoz down off of the roof.

 

Deputies then tried to calm the situation down, but Munoz was still seemed on edge. He then charged at the Deputies with his knife. One Deputy fired their weapon and took Munoz down.

 

Deputies called for medical help and gave medical aid to Munoz until they arrived. Munoz was taken to Riverside Hospital. Upon being released from the hospital, he will be charged with aggravated assault and be taken to the Iroquois County Jail.

Fire Call

Date: 10/22/2026

Time: 2:19 p.m.

Location: N. 770 E. Rd./St. Rte. 9

Details: HFD was requested for assistance by Rankin Fire Dept. for a reported field fire.

 

Fire Call

Date: 10/22/2026

Time: 8:44 p.m.

Location: 415 S Dixie, Dollar General

Details: HFD responded to the above location for the smell of gas inside the business then later cleared the scene.

 

Illegal Transportation Alcohol

Date: 10/23/2026

Time: 9:46 p.m.

Location: 500 Blk of W. Penn St.

Cited: Kyle Franklin (M) (37) of Covington, IN

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Franklin was found to be driving on the above violation. He was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court and released from the scene.

 

Theft (Under $500) H26-5749

Date: 10/23/2026

Date of Arrest: 10/24/2026

Location: 400 Blk S. 4th St.

Arrested: Austin Johnston (M) (32) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the report of a theft at the above location. After investigation, Mr. Johnston was arrested on the above charges. He was transported to HPD for processing and later transported to the Public Safety Building to await arraignment.

 

 

Fire Call

Date: 10/25/2026

Time: 6:57 p.m.

Location: 600 Blk of W. Washington

Details: HFD responded to the report of an illegal burn. Upon arrival, there was no illegal burn found and all HFD units cleared the scene.

 

Retail Theft (Under) H26-5777

Date: 10/25/2026

Time: 2:28 p.m.

Location: 912 S Dixie Hwy (Casey’s)

Arrested: Jerry Crawley (M) (40) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the report of a retail theft at the above location. After investigation, Mr. Crawley was arrested on the above charges. He was transported to HPD for processing. He was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court and released from HPD custody.

On October 23, 2026, Dillon Cagle (DOB:6/15/1995), formerly of Decatur, Illinois, pleaded 
guilty to Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon – Subsequent Offense, a class 2 felony, and 
was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following his term of 
imprisonment, the defendant will serve 1 year of mandatory supervised release. The plea and 
sentencing hearing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.
The People presented evidence that on August 12, 2026 at approximately 1:15 a.m., officers with 
the Danville Police Department observed a vehicle commit Illinois Vehicle Code violations, 
including traveling at a high rate of speed and disregarding a stop sign at an intersection. Officers
observed the vehicle turn into the parking lot of an apartment complex. Upon entering the 
parking lot, officers observed the vehicle parked with its headlights off. Officers approached the 
vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as Candice Williamson, and the front seat 
passenger, identified as Dillon Cagle. Officers subsequently learned that Cagle had two active 
warrants. As officers were removing Cagle from the passenger’s seat to take him into custody on 
the warrants, they observed a revolver protruding from his right front pants pocket, with the 
hammer of the revolver cocked back. Officers disarmed the defendant and took him into custody. 
Officers also located 13 live shotgun shells inside a bag in the front passenger’s side floorboard 
where the defendant had been seated. The driver was also charged in case number 2026-CF-570, 
and the case is pending.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “This case serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers 
police officers face in the course of their duties. My office remains committed to holding 
individuals accountable for repeated, criminal conduct. We appreciate and support our law 
enforcement officers who work each day to protect our community.”

Fire Call

Date: 10/20/2026

Time: 5:47a.m.

Location: McFerren Park

Details: HFD was called out for a gas leak.

 

 

 

Fire Call

Date: 10/20/2026

Time: 7:22 a.m.

Location: 615 E. Orange St. - Hoopeston Area High School

Details: HFD was dispatched to an active CO detector.

 

 

 

Traffic Accident H26-5691

Date: 10/20/2026

Time: 11:09 a.m.

Location: 1030 W. Chestnut St. - Kirby Foods

Unit #1: 2021 GMC, Driven by Emily Hoeing of Pine Village

Unit #2: Pedestrian, Deborah Swartz of Hoopeston

Details: While traveling Northbound, Unit #1 struck Unit #2, who was walking across the parking lot. Unit #2 sustained injuries and was taken to Carle ER. Unit #1 was insured.

 

 

 

 

Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police; Speeding +35mph Over the Posted Speed Limit; Disobeying Traffic Control Device; Unlawful Display of Registration; Reckless Driving; Failure to Signal when Required; No Valid Driver’s License; Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-4936

Date of Incident: 09/12/2026

Time of Incident: 1:29 p.m.

Date Cited: 10/20/2026

Time Cited: 5:21 p.m.

Location of Offense: E. 4000 N. Rd./N. 1550 E. Rd.

Cited: David Menshouse (M) (40) of Potomac, IL

Details: HPD officers located Mr. Menshouse and issued NTA’s in Vermilion County Court for the above violations.

 

 

 

Operating When Registration Suspended for Mandatory Insurance; Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-5725

Date: 10/21/2026

Time: 8:44 p.m.

Location: E. Thompson Ave./N. 5th St.

Cited: Robert Rogers (M) (63) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Rogers was found to be driving on the above violations. He was issued NTA’s for Vermilion County Court and released from the scene.

There is still time to donate to our Domestic Violence Awareness Month Supply Drive!

Donations can be dropped off until October 30th in the purple boxes at both Mad Goat locations in Danville, at WHPO - 221 Bank Street in Hoopeston, at the Vermilion County Administration Building, or at the State’s Attorney’s Office. You can also call to speak with one of our advocates to schedule pick up.

Donations can also be made via our Amazon Wish List https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2F0c9jdcNm&data=05%7C02%7C%7C8d257daecce34a4a6ec208df2e1b08d8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639280365786308894%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0pkjufSk5WQOCCOA74nA2dn0wxU8bHYXAm0yljNvo5M%3D&reserved=0 which features items from the shelters’ current needs lists. Items ordered from the Amazon Wish List can be delivered directly to our office.

All donations make a big difference. We hope you will consider helping domestic violence victims and their families in Vermilion County.

Thank you to everyone who has donated already!

Please call (217)554-7750 to speak with an advocate if you have any questions.

Operating When Registration Suspended; Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-5619

Date: 10/15/2026

Time: 8:09 p.m.

Location: W. Thompson Ave./N. 9th Ave.

Cited: Jose Cabrales (M) (19) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Cabrales was found to be driving on the above violations. He was issued NTA’s for Vermilion County Court and released from the scene.

 

Wanted on Vermilion County Warrant - 24CM506 H26-5639 2026-7378

Date: 10/17/2026

Time: 9:12 a.m.

Location: 600 Blk. of W. Elm St.

Arrested: Darryl Stevens (M) (24) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers located Mr. Stevens and placed him under arrest. He was processed at HPD and was later transported to the PSB in Danville in lieu of bond.

On September 1, 2026, Bryce Tucker (DOB: 10/25/1983), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Domestic Battery, a class 2 felony, and was sentenced to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, which will be served at 85%. Following his term of imprisonment, the defendant will serve 4 years of mandatory supervised release. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.
The People presented evidence that, on March 26, 2025, Vermilion County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a local hospital regarding a report of a domestic battery victim who had sustained injuries. The victim, who was a family or household member of Tucker, as defined by Illinois law, arrived at the hospital and reported to medical personnel that Tucker had caused her injuries. The victim told law enforcement that she had agreed to give Tucker a ride following a medical procedure. She drove him to his residence. Upon their arrival, an argument ensued, and Tucker dragged the victim into the residence. The victim explained that, while previously living with Tucker, she had purchased two Glock handguns using her valid Illinois Firearm Owners 
Identification (FOID) Card, and stated that Tucker was prohibited from legally possessing firearms due to a prior domestic violence conviction. The victim believed Tucker had previously taken both handguns and given them to a friend because he was afraid he would harm himself. During the violent encounter on March 26, 2025, Tucker refused to allow the victim to leave, choked her, obtained a handgun, and struck her. The victim recognized the handgun as one of the Glock firearms she had purchased. Having previously experienced Tucker’s abuse, the victim was ultimately able to calm him down. While the victim was recovering from her injuries, the defendant demanded sex, and the victim reluctantly complied because she feared further physical 
harm and believed Tucker still had the handgun in the room. Tucker eventually allowed the victim to leave the residence, at which time she went to a local hospital for treatment.Investigators with the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department subsequently obtained video footage documenting the beginning of the domestic battery. Together with the victim’s medical records and visible injuries, the footage corroborated the victim’s account of the criminal 
conduct.

Burning of Trash or Refuse H26-5535

Date: 10/12/2026

Time: 11:02 a.m.

Location: 300 Blk. of N. 8th Ave.

Cited: Titus Barber (M) (48) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the area for a report of an illegal burn. Officers located the fire and HFD extinguished the fire. Mr. Barber was issued an NTA for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

 

Driving While License Suspended; Reckless Driving; Operating Uninsured Vehicle; Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding; Disobeying Traffic Control Device; Disobeying Traffic Control Device H26-5544 2026-7273

Date: 10/12/2026

Time: 3:32 p.m.

Location: S. 5th St./E. Maple St.

Arrested: Cole Alkire (M) (28) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Alkire was found to be driving on the above violations. Mr. Alkire was arrested, transported to HPD for processing, then was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

No Valid Driver’s License H26-5551

Date: 10/13/2026

Time: 7:50 a.m.

Location: W. McCracken Ave./ N. 9th Ave.

Cited: Myrna Carswell (F) (46) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop in the above area, where Ms. Carswell was arrested for driving on the above violation. Ms. Carswell was processed at the Hoopeston Police Department , then later released on an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Breach of Peace Constituting Disorderly Conduct (City Ord. 9.16.020) H26-5575

Date: 10/13/2026

Time: 11:04 p.m.

Location: 300 Blk of W. Maple St.

Cited: Celeste Binder (F) (33) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location. Ms. Binder was found and later issued an NTA for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

 

Battery H26-5510

Date of Inc: 10/11/2026

Date of Arrest: 10/13/2026

Time: 12:37 a.m.

Location: 1023 W. Main St. (The Pump)

Arrested: Vance Labaume (M)(29) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location for the reports of a battery. Mr. Labaume was arrested and transported to HPD. Mr. Labaume was released with an NTA for Vermilion County Court and released from HPD custody.

 

 

Dogs Running at Large H26-5582

Date: 10/14/26

Date of Citation: 10/14/26

Time: 11:45am

Location: 800 blk W Main St

Cited: Ashton Baker (M) (24) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the area for the report of a dog running loose. Officers cited Mr. Baker and gave him an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

 

Dogs Running at Large H26-5585

Date: 10/14/26

Date of Citation: 10/14/26

Time: 2:56pm

Location: 800 blk W Main St

Cited: Ashton Baker (M) (24) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the area for the report of a dog running loose. Officers cited Mr. Baker and gave him an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

On August 11, 2026, Ryan Emory (DOB: 5/3/2001), formerly of Tilton, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Child Pornography, a class X felony, and was sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following his term of imprisonment, the defendant will serve 3 years to natural life of mandatory supervised release, to be determined by the Prison Review Board. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Karen E. Wall. The People presented evidence that between August 20, 2024 and January 28, 2025, 11 separate CyberTips, for separate messaging accounts linked by the use of the same Internet Protocol (IP) address in Tilton, Illinois, were sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, for reports of dissemination of child pornography. Through an investigation by Special Agentswith the Illinois State Police, it was determined that Ryan Emory’s specific mobile phone number and mobile device were used to send messages on those accounts, using the IP address in 
Tilton. Communications were recovered that showed Ryan Emory talking about and agreeing to send child pornography. Information confirmed dissemination of 12 total files, 11 with prepubescent children and one moving depiction of a child under the age of 18, all engaged in sexual acts, and in various stages of undress. During an interview with law enforcement, the defendant admitted to creating multiple messaging accounts and using 25 different email accounts, including names associated with the recovered files. The defendant also admitted to having child pornography images and videos and using his mobile device associated with the investigation. Emory admitted to disseminating and receiving multiple files of child pornography.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Illinois State Police for their thorough investigation and for crimes against children and their dedicating to protect children. She added, “Those who participate in the distribution of child pornography must be held accountable for the ongoing damage they cause. My office will continue to work to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. This 15-year prison sentence sends a clear message that those who commit these horrific crimes will face serious consequences.”

On September 17, 2026, Amadius Watson (DOB: 8/3/1973), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to two counts of Aggravated Battery to a Child, both class 3 felonies. Following her term of imprisonment, the defendant will serve 6 months of mandatory supervised release and will be required to register under the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Registry. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Karen E. Wall. The People presented evidence that on September 19, 2025, three students at a local school were suspected of being victims of abuse due to visible injuries. Officers with the Danville Police Department conducted interviews of the minor victims, along with school staff and investigators with the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services. It was determined that Amadius Watson, the grandmother of the minor victims, hit the children with a cord wrapped in tape. The children’s injuries included scarring on various parts of their bodies, consistent with their 
statements to police. Through the investigation, police also determined that the defendant would lock the minor victims in the basement, only allowing them out of the basement to go to school, which had occurred the night before the initial police report.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Danville Police Department, the Department of Child and Family Services, the school staff, and the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center,for their collaborative work in this investigation. State’s Attorney Lacy said, “Children deserve to feel safe, especially in the care of their family members. This defendant’s actions, causing harm to her own grandchildren, represents a serious breach of trust. This sentence holds the defendant accountable and reinforces the commitment of my office, and our continued work with law enforcement, to protect our most vulnerable citizens and to pursue justice on their behalf.”

No Registration; Fail To Stop At Alley; Driving While License Suspended; Class Violation; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle H26-5448

Date: 10/08/2026

Time: 3:46 p.m.

Location: S. 5th Ave./W. Maple St.

Arrested: Jerry Crawley (M) (40) of Potomac, IL

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Crawley was found to be driving on the above violations. He was arrested and transported to HPD for processing. He was issued NTA’s for Vermilion County Court and released from HPD custody.

 

 

No Valid Driver’s License; Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-5471

Date: 10/09/2026

Time: 3:26 p.m.

Location: W. Orange St./W. Chestnut St.

Cited: Celeste Binder (F) (33) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Ms. Binder was found to be driving on the above violations. She was issued NTA’s for Vermilion County Court and released from the scene.

 

 

Speeding, Talking on Cell Phone While Operating Motor Vehicle H26-5478

Date: 10/09/2026

Time: 5:47 p.m.

Location: S. Dixie Hwy. / W. Orange St.

Cited: Abdul Mohammed (M) (31) of Peoria

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop where they issued Mr. Mohammed citations for the above traffic violations and released him from the scene on an NTA in Vermilion Co. Court.

 

 

 

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended; Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-5496

Date: 10/10/2026

Time: 4:56 p.m.

Location: 600 Blk of E Orange St.

Cited: Sandy Zarate (F) (39) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above location where they issued Ms. Zarate citations for the above traffic violations. She was released from the scene on an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Battery H26-5503

Date: 10/10/2026

Time: 9:31 p.m.

Location: 500 Blk of E McNeil Ave.

Arrested: Kayla Petty (F) (32) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers responded to a call in the above area. Ms. Petty was arrested for the above charge, processed at the Hoopeston Police Department, then released on an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

No Lights When Required; Disobeying Stop Sign H26-5386

Date of Inc: 10/6/2026

Date Cited: 10/11/2026

Time: 1:57 a.m.

Location: 700 Blk of S Market St.

Cited: Cole Alkire (M) (28) of Hoopeston

Details: After investigation, Mr. Alkire was found to be driving on the above charges. He was later issued NTA’s for Vermilion County Court and released from scene.