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Operating Vehicle w/ Expired Registration Plates or Registration Sticker H26-4327
Time: 8:14 a.m.
Location: 1 McFerren Way
Cited: Ashton Baker (M) (23) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Baker was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scene.
Fire Call
Time: 5:53 p.m.
Location: 330 W. Penn St (Hoopeston Apartments)
Details: HFD responded to assist Arrow Ambulance on a lift assist, then later cleared the scene.
Traffic Accident H26-4211
Date/Time: 8/14/2026 @ 2:07 pm
Location: W. Elm St. / Rt.1
Unit #1: 2020 Chrysler driven by Sandra Mullen (F) of Ambia
Unit #2: 2021 Chrysler driven by Raymee Dever (F) of Hoopeston
Details: Unit #1 was stopped at the intersection of W. Elm / Rt. 1 on W. Elm. To avoid collision with a tractor trailer turning onto W. Elm , Unit #1 reversed and struck Unit #2 who was stopped behind her. No injuries were reported, no citations issued, and both parties were insured.
Traffic Accident – Hit and Run H26-4292
Time: 11:44 am
Location: 400 blk E. Maple
Unit #1: Unknown
Unit #2: 2018 Chevrolet parked and unoccupied, owner William Greenwood
Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the report of a hit and run accident. Unknown
vehicle struck Unit #2 while parked in the street. An investigation continues.
Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer; Violation of Order of Protection H26-4281 2026-5804
Date: 08/17/2026
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: 300 Blk. of W. Thompson Ave.
Arrested: Amelia Young (F) (30) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD officers responded to the above address. Ms. Young was arrested and processed at HPD. She was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.
Criminal Trespass to Real Property; Resisting and Obstructing a Peace OfficerH26-4278
Date/Time: 8/17/2026 @ 4:30 p.m.
Location: 500 Blk of W Penn St
Arrested: Shannon Miller (F) (48) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD officers responded to the above address. Ms. Miller was arrested on the above charges. She was transported to HPD to be processed then later released with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.
Governor Pritzker today issued a state disaster proclamation following weeks of severe and record-breaking weather across Illinois resulting in widespread damage from torrential downpours, flash flooding, straight-line winds and several tornadoes – leading the nation with approximately 204 tornadoes verified by the National Weather Service (NWS) already this year.
The Governor’s state proclamation will make additional state resources and personnel available to support continued local response efforts and recovery operations. This comes days after the Governor visited Lansing, where damage assessments have been underway by local, county and state emergency management officials to determine what additional resources are needed to assist communities with long-term recovery.
The proclamation covers communities impacted by severe weather across the following counties:
Since the storms, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) and other Illinois agencies have been on the ground supporting local and county officials with damage assessments, debris cleanup, power restoration and mutual aid assistance. The proclamation directs state agencies to assist local governments as communities continue recovering from the devastating tornadoes and severe storms that have exhausted local resources and caused widespread damage across Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will assist local governments with continued response and recovery efforts as appropriate, and all other State agencies are directed to collaborate with IEMA-OHS to identify and enable additional response and recovery capabilities if needed.
“The State of Illinois quickly mobilized resources for residents impacted by this latest round of severe weather, and today’s disaster proclamation will further unlock and accelerate additional state resources for continued assistance,” said Governor JB Pritzker. " I know these storms have impacted countless Illinois families and requires we band together to help them recover. As this relentless and unprecedented weather continues to wreak havoc across our region, I remain committed to ensuring those impacted get the resources and help they need.”
In coordination with state and local partners, IEMA-OHS is continuing to deploy resources and implement the State Emergency Operations Plan to support response and recovery efforts in the affected counties.
“Illinois has faced a history-making series of severe weather events this year, and IEMA-OHS has been on the ground since day one to support counties and municipalities with response efforts and damage assessments," said IEMA-OHS Director Theodore Berger. "This proclamation leverages additional support to the communities who need it most following recent severe weather events. We will continue working alongside our impacted communities every step of the way.”
The disaster proclamation makes additional state resources and personnel available to support response and recovery operations and can facilitate requests for state and federal disaster assistance. Governor Pritzker has also directed IEMA-OHS to continue coordinating with federal partners to evaluate available assistance and identify additional resources to help impacted communities recover and rebuild.
The disaster proclamation goes into effect immediately and can be viewed here: disaster-proclamation-july-and-august-2026-storms.pdf
Additional Resources Unlocked
Disorderly Conduct , Endangering the Life or Health of Child , Reckless Driving
Date/Time: 8/15/2026 @ 3:10 pm H26-4238
Location: N 4th St. / E. Thompson Ave.
Arrested: Amelia Young (F) (30) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD Officers received a report from a Hoopeston female. Officers located the
above subject, placed her under arrest for the above charges, and transported her to the Hoopeston Police Department. Ms. Young was processed, then later released with two NTA’s in Vermilion Co. Court.
Fire Call
Time: 12:14 am
Location: 600 blk of E. Elm St.
Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for the odor of gas inside the residence. The source of the odor was located , and units later cleared the scene.
When: Tuesday, September 22 2026
Where: Rossville, Ridge Farm (visit schedule for details)
Vermilion County, IL – Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to local families facing food insecurity. The Foodmobile will visit Vermilion County on 09/22/2026 to provide free groceries, with support provided by Ameren Illinois. For a full schedule, Foodmobile FAQ, and more, visit https://www.eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html.
The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to rural or underserved areas. Updates regarding future food distributions can be found at the Foodbank’s website at www.eifoodbank.org.
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Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) works to alleviate hunger in eastern Illinois as the primary food source to a network of 200 food pantries, agencies, and other programs throughout our 21-county service area. Through these agencies, the Foodbank provides meals to more than 1.5 million people each year. Since 1983, EIF has led the fight against hunger and strengthened communities by providing food access, emergency relief, education, and advocacy to families in east-central Illinois. EIF is a member of Feeding America, Feeding Illinois, the United Way of Coles County, and the United Way of Champaign County. For more information, visit eifoodbank.org.
W.O.W (Ford County 26CF66)- FTA Theft H26-4207
Time: 11:24 a.m.
Location: 324 E. Main St. (Loraine Theater)
Arrested: Steven Harding (M) (39) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location. A computer check confirmed that Mr. Harding had an active warrant for Ford County, and he was placed under arrest. He was taken to HPD to be processed, then later transported to Ford County.
State and federal grant funding for Danville Area Community College’s Adult Education program has been eliminated. The Illinois Community College Board handed down this decision today upon the completion and release of its finding report from the May 27th Monitoring On-Site Review at DACC. The report cited repeated offenses of funds mismanagement, missing attendance reports and fabricated test scores within the Adult Education program’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Innovative Bridge and Transition (IBT) grant programs for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 as the determining factors for halting all state and federal funding to Danville Area Community College.
DACC has provided adult education programming for over 60 years and serves more than 400 Danville-area residents annually and operates with a budget of more than $500,000. The long-standing program will cease operations on September 30, 2026.
“The loss of funding will have a significant impact on adult learners who depend on the College for basic skills instruction, GED preparation, English language learning, workforce readiness, and pathways to further education and employment,” stated DACC Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Penny McConnell. “The news of the state report findings is devastating to the community and to our students.
The Illinois Community College Board’s report also obligates DACC to return $90,980.39, which were monies paid to specific personnel in excess of the approved budget and unsupported by documentation, directly misappropriated by two former Adult Education administrators. The report further obligates DACC to return an additional $56,481.34 for unapproved personnel budget modifications that were denied yet unspent for FY 2025. The multi-page report also confirmed the serious grant mismanagement concerns DACC identified in its Adult Education program last year.
“The College places its trust in its administrators to operate their departments in compliance with state and federal law, including the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. This included the Adult Education program, which was tasked with using adult education basic skills and bridge funds to support qualified instruction and meaningful career pathways for students”, explained DACC President Dr. Randy Fletcher. “Unfortunately, this trust was lost when my administrative team discovered inconsistencies in the online course offering system (among other things), where students were enrolled but did not receive any direct instruction for over three years.”
Fletcher went on to say, “The College’s immediate concern is for the students. The unsupported and unsubstantiated attendance data, test scores, and personnel expenditures that occurred within the department has all but eliminated essential adult education programming at Danville Area Community College. This is not at all reflective of our College’s mission or values.
President Randall Fletcher (who was hired as DACC’s 8th President in August 2025), along with the College’s executive leadership team, conducted a six-month (October 1, 2025 to April 16, 2026) internal investigation into these anomalies, which included incorrect and falsified test scores, inaccurate grant performance reports, and improper disbursement of funds to pay for the instruction of courses that either did not exist, existed but had no student enrollment, or were not allowable by the IBT Grant approved scope and award rules. The investigation uncovered a pattern of misappropriation of ABE and IBT Grant funds for fiscal years 2022 to 2025. With the internal investigation complete, the College’s executive leadership team immediately notified both the DACC Board of Trustees and the coordinating body of the Illinois Community College System, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) of its findings.
Chairman Wolfe commented on the state report, “The ICCB report aligns completely with the findings of the College’s internal investigation. The Board of Trustees is grateful for the current administration’s leadership and commitment to the protection of the College’s students and taxpayer dollars. They inherited these problems in grant mismanagement, and now current leadership is fixing these problems.”
Wolfe continued by stating, “With the ICCB’s findings matching and reinforcing our own, DACC is moving forward with total clarity. We are executing an exhaustive, third-party forensic audit to completely rebuild our internal controls and ensure this never happens again. Our priority remains the protection of taxpayer funds, absolute transparency, and the uninterrupted support of our students.”
At the June 2026 DACC board meeting, trustees unanimously approved hiring CliftonLarsonAllen to conduct a five-year forensic audit of the college.
The DACC Board Chair concluded by confirming the DACC trustees support of Dr. Fletcher and his leadership during these unprecendent times for the college. “Upon taking office, Dr. Fletcher’s commitment to administrative integrity led him to uncover these hidden irregularities, halt the corruption, and self-report the data directly to State and national oversight bodies and to the State’s Attorney office and the Danville Police Department.”
Danville Area Community College and the DACC Board of Trustees will continue to cooperate with the Illinois Community College Board, the State of Illinois, local and state law enforcement, and all other local, state and federal authorities, including the Higher Learning Commission (regional accreditor), regarding the grant close out of the Adult Education program, the ongoing law enforcement investigation and forensic audit inquiries surrounding the financial integrity of the College’s federal and state grant-funded programs during the fiscal year timeframe of 2022 to 2025.
The College has no further comment on this matter.
Danville Area Community College is a comprehensive community college serving Illinois District 507, which consists of Vermilion County and parts of Champaign, Iroquois, Edgar, and Ford counties. DACC’s main campus is located at 2000 East Main Street, Danville. The College has a higher-learning center in Hoopeston at 847 E. Orange. To apply to DACC, call 217-443-3222 or visit the Web site at www.DACC.EDU.
No Valid Driver’s License; Expired Less Than One-Year H26-4184
Time: 9:34 a.m.
Location: W. Orange St./S. Second Ave.
Unit #1: Alan Zawaru (M) (80) of Hoopeston
Unit #2: Carter Wilber (M) (72) of Hoopeston
Details: Unit #1 was traveling southbound on S. Second Ave. and stopped at the intersection. Unit #1 moved out into the intersection when he struck Unit #2 which was traveling westbound. No injuries were reported, both units were insured.
Fire Call
Time: 3:38 a.m.
Location: 426 E Honeywell Ave. (Centennial Manor Apts.)
Details: HFD responds to the above location for a fire alarm going off. Upon the arrival no fire was located, no injuries were reported. HFD later cleared the scene.
Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended (#14421) H26-4140
Time: 3:29 pm
Location: E Main St. / S. Market St.
Cited: Ronnel Meyers (M) (53) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above area, where the driver, Mr. Meyers, was issued a citation for the above traffic violation. Mr. Meyers was released from the scene on an NTA in Verm. Co. traffic court and his vehicle was towed.
It’s been a year of wild prices in agriculture. As farmers look toward harvest, Vermilion County Farm Bureau is holding a program to provide them with timely information on commodity and input prices along with elevator facility plans for this fall.
The Market Outlook Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19. Biscuits and Gravy will be served at 9:00 am with the program beginning at 9:30 am in the Farm Bureau Auditorium, 1905 U.S. Route 150 west of Danville.
With the latest USDA crop report issued the previous Wednesday, speakers Greg Johnson with TGM, Brian Stark from The Andersons, and Premier Cooperative’s Doug Cropp will be touching on current market outlooks and updates.
Additionally, Vermilion County Farm Bureau will be presenting State Representative Brandun Schweizer with the Friend of Agriculture Award. Illinois Farm Bureau recognizes Representative Schweizer’s advocacy and commitment to the agriculture industry and looks forward to his continued involvement and support of agriculture.
The program is open to all Farm Bureau members.
Accident Hit-and-Run H26-4112
Time: 7:21 a.m.
Location: McFerren Park
Details: HPD officers were notified of damage to a fence due to being struck by an unknown vehicle. The vehicle then left the scene without reporting. The accident is under investigation.
Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon Time: Location: Arrested: 1:10 a.m. 1023 W Main St (The Pump) H26-4096 2026-5588 Dontay Liddell (M) (25) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for the report of an armed individual. Upon locating Mr. Liddell, he was arrested on the above charges. He was taken to HPD for processing, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.
Operation of Vehicle When Registration Revoked Time: Location: Cited: Details: 2:40 p.m. 1000 Blk of W Penn St Jose Zarate(M) (27) of Mission, TX H26-4104 HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Zarate was found to be driving on the above charges. He was given an NTA for Vermilion County Court and released from the scene.
Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended H26-4087
Time: 6:28 p.m.
Location: 400 Blk of S. Dixie Hwy
Cited: Joseph Taylor (M) (27) of Milford
Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Taylor was released from the scene with an NTA in Vermilion Co. traffic court for the above traffic violation and his vehicle was towed.
This morning the HAMS Softball team was in route to a game when their school bus was involved in an accident near Gibson City. As a result several students were taken to Kirby Hospital in Monticello and Carle Hospital in Urbana to be assessed. As of 4:15 pm today, all students that were transported to medical facilities have been checked out and are home with their families. No serious injuries, thankfully. Board of education member Rosanna Kelnhofer, middle school administrator Katie Coulter, and myself stayed at the hospital until the final student was released. Denise Bray, Transportation Director, was a big help through the day. We are also thankful for the parents that were following the bus who took swift action to assist at the accident site. Everyone worked together to help. Hoopeston Area has the best people.
Due to the professional conduct of our bus driver and the helpful actions of others, student injuries were not more severe. I thanked Michelle Bailey, the HA bus driver, from the bottom of my heart for her incredible handling of the collision and assured her that most certainly everything she did helped to prevent a worse outcome.
Thanks to all who helped on site, offered assistance, came to the hospitals to help their students, and those who sent encouragement. These are the moments when we understand what community really means.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatal crash involving a passenger car and a school bus. This morning, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Troopers responded to a crash on IL Route 9 at Ford County 1000E Road near Gibson City. Preliminary information indicates passenger car traveling on 1000E Road failed to yield and entered IL Route 9 in front of the school bus, causing the bus to hit the car.
One occupant from the passenger car has been confirmed deceased, and three additional occupants sustained injuries. The Hoopeston School District bus was transporting 20 students on the Hoopeston Middle School softball team. Although all students on the bus were taken to area hospitals, initial reports do not indicate any serious injuries.
Traffic near the intersection of IL Route 9 and 1000E Road will remain closed until further notice. Please seek an alternative route of travel. This is an active investigation, and no additional information is available. ? ISP will release additional information when available.
W.O.W (Vermilion Co.)-FTA Threaten a Public Official (Warrant 2025CF943) H26-4060 2026-5552
Time: 1:40 p.m.
Location: 500 Blk of S 5th St
Arrested: Donald Underwood (M)(41) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location. A computer check confirmed Mr. Underwood had an active warrant for Vermilion County, and he was placed under arrest. He was taken to HPD to be processed, then later transported by the VCSO to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.
W.O.W - Vermilion Co. (2026CM300) H26-4070 2026-5559
Time: 7:29 p.m.
Location: 100 blk of W. Main St.
Arrested: Angela Deno (F) (33) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD officers made contact with the above subject in the above area and placed her under arrest after confirmation of an active Vermilion Co. warrant. Ms. Deno was processed at the Hoopeston Police Department, then later transported by the Vermilion Co. Sherrif’s Dept. to the Danville Public Safety Building to await arraignment.
Theft (Under) H26-4032
Date/Time: 8/4/2026 @ 10:18 p.m.
Location: 800 Blk of E Seminary Ave
Arrested: Elbert Cannon (M) (60) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD officers responded to the report of a theft at the above location. After investigation, Mr. Cannon was arrested on the above charges. He was transported to HPD for processing and later released with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.
The American Pickers are excited to return to Illinois and Iowa! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hittelevision series throughout your area in September 2026.
AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.
They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable Characters and their collections.
As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics.
Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.
The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell…we would love to hear from you! Please note, the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public.
If interested, please send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to:
americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (646) 493-2184
Speeding H26-3999
Time: 1:04 a.m.
Location: S. Dixie Hwy./E. 4000 N. Rd.
Cited : Nicholas Azuara (M) (28) of Danville, IL
Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Azuara was found to be driving on the above violations. He was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scene.
Traffic Accident H26-3943
Date: 7/31/2026
Time: 10:25 a.m.
Location: 700 Blk. of S. Third St.
Unit 1: 2012 Ford F-150 driven by Felipe Resendez of Hoopeston
Unit 2: 2024 Toyota Rav 4 owned by Esmeralda Ramirez of Hoopeston
Details: Unit 1 was backing out of the driveway when it struck Unit 2 while it was parked on the roadway. No tickets were issued. Both units were insured and no injuries were reported.
Disobeying Traffic Control Device, No Valid Driver’s License H26-3988
Time: 3:39 p.m.
Location: N. 6th Ave./ W. Thompson Ave.
Cited: Darivs Lane (M)(28) of Watseka
Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Lane was found to be driving on the above violations. He was given an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scene.
Violation of Pretrial Release. (14418: Screeching/Squealing Tires) (14419: Reckless Driving)
H26-3992 2026-5426
Time: 6:55 p.m.
Location: 700 Blk of E. McCracken Ave.
Arrested: Landyn Wallace (M)(20) of Milford
Details: HPD officers responded to the above location. Upon arrival Mr. Wallace was arrested and taken to HPD where he was processed then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Wanted On A Vermilion County Warrant (Warrant #: 26CM334) H26-3971 2026-5400 Time: Location: Arrested: Details: Theft Time: Location: Citied: Details: Fire Call Time: Location: Details: 301 W. Main St. (Hoopeston Police Department) Monica Granados (F) (51) of Hoopeston The subject arrived at HPD and turned herself in on an outstanding Vermilion County warrant. She was placed under arrest, processed, then later transported by the Vermilion County Sherriff’s Office to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.
H26-3974 6:19 p.m. 828 S. Dixie Hwy (MK Vape and Tobacco) Nathaniel Perkins (M) (31) of Hoopeston HPD officers responded to the report of a theft at the above location. After investigation, Mr. Perkins was arrested on the above charges. He was transported to HPD for processing and later released with an NTA for the Vermilion County Courthouse.
9:12 p.m. 423 N. Dixie Hwy (Heritage Health Care) HFD responded to the above location for a fire alarm going off. Upon arrival no fire was located, no injuries were reported and the scene was cleared.
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