Fire Call (Carbon Monoxide Detector) Time: 06:40 am Location: Hoopeston High School, 615 E Orange St Details: HFD called to investigate possible leak in the Science Lab, they had a detector malfunctioned, they replaced the faulty one with a new one but it was still sounding. Discovered the new detector was faulty also. No issues found within the room, cleared by the fire dept equipment.

Fire Call (Gas Leak) Time: 07:38 am Location: 500 E Young Av Hoopeston Details: Resident reported strong odor of natural gas in the home, HFD responded with equipment To check levels in the home. Nothing found.

Violation of Order Protection,Resisting, Obstructing a Peace Officer H23-5223 2023-8071 Time: 4:01PM Location: 300 blk of E Washington Arrested: Chase R Hensely(27)(M)of Hoopeston Details: HPD was dispatched to the above location. Mr. Hensley was located and transported to HPD for processing and later transported to PSB to await arraignment.

Warrant Arrest(Vermilion County 23MT832,23MT627), Possession of Meth H23-5224 2023-8083 Time: 5:35PM Location: 700 blk of E Lincoln ave Arrested: John Morris Jr.(30)(M)of Hoopeston Details: HPD officer located Mr. Morris and a computer search showed him to have two active warrants. Mr. Morris was arrested and transported to HPD for processing and later transported to PSB to await arraignment.

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct (City Ordinance) H23-5131

Time: 02:00 AM

Location: Caseys General Store, 912 S Dixie Hwy, Hoopeston

Complainant: 17-year-old Hoopeston Man Cited: Anderson, Travis M (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD was requested to respond to the report of a male subject who had a knife and was displaying it in a threatening manner. Subject was released from the scene with a City NTA for court.

Burglary to Building H23-5136

Time: 07:40 AM

Location: 700 block E Honeywell Av

Complainant: 69-year-old of Hoopeston Man

Details: At above time the complainant reports that a lawn mower and peddle Tractor was stolen from a garage. They advised that no one had permission to enter the building and remove the items.

Noisy Animal Prohibited, Restraint of Dogs by Owner (City Ordinance) H23-5140

Time: 1:23 PM

Location: 800 block E Chestnut St Hoopeston

Cited: Carrasquillo, Delia G (F) (47) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD received a complaint that the dogs in the backyard were barking nonstop. After checking, the Utility Group working in the alley stated that darkest color Brindal dog had got out and attempted to bite, but was chased off. Owner was contacted to have someone respond and secure the animal. Court Date set for Hoopeston City Court.

No Valid License, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol (Passenger) H23-5150

Time: 11:11 PM

Location: E Maple St/S 5th St

Cited: Salgado L Flores (M) (58) of Hoopeston

Cited: Beatriz O Alconedo (F) (56) of Hoopeston

Details: On a traffic stop, Mr. Flores was found to be driving with no valid license. He received a citation with a notice to appear in Vermilion County Traffic Court and was released from the scene. On the same stop, Ms. Alconedo received a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol (passenger) and was given a non-mandatory appearance in Vermilion County Traffic Court and was released from the scene.

Traffic Accident H23-5191

Time: 10:10am

Location: 1000 W Chestnut St

Unit 1: 2014 Jeep Utility driven by Jeremy W Lile(46)(M)of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 1 while attempting to pull into a parking space struck the concrete at the bottom of the

light pole. Unit 1 was insured. No citations or injuries reported.

Traffic Accident H23-5192

Time: 11:39am

Location: N Market St/E Honeywell Ave

Unit 1: 2017 Nissan driven by Rose J Paul(30)(F)of Rantoul

Unit 2: 2013 Chevrolet Silverado driven by James F Clark Jr.(74)(M)of Ambia IN

Details: After stopping at the stop sign facing westbound on E Honeywell Ave at the intersection of N Market Street, Unit 1 turned southbound onto Market St and struck Unit 2 on the driver side near the rear of the vehicle. No injuries or citations were reported. Both units are insured.

Driving While License Suspended (#13542) H23-5197

Time: 4:32 pm

Location: E Elm St/S 3rd St

Cited: Cherrica Hamby (F) (34) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by the above subject found to have a suspended license. She received a citation and was released from the scene with a notice to appear in Vermilion County traffic court.

Fire Call

Time: 08:13 AM

Location: 805 S Dixie Hwy, CVS Pharmacy

Details: HFD responded to the facility due to some warm wiring at the drive thru. HFD took the thermal camera into the facility to investigate the cause.

Item Found

Details: Phone found in the yard at 2nd Ave/W Elm St. Owner may come to the station to identify it.

Operating Vehicle when registration is suspended, Operating Uninsured Vehicle. H23-5060

Time: 6:14PM

Location: N 1550 E Rd/E 4000 N Rd

Cited: Stewart Johnson (35)(M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle Mr. Stewart was driving while

investigating a civil disturbance. A computer check revealed the registration was suspended. Mr. Stewart was given 2 traffic citations, a traffic court date and was

released from scene.

Aggravated Domestic Battery H23-5028

Date and Time of Offence: 09/17/2023 8:43PM

Date and Time of Arrest: 09/18/2023 5:30pm

Location: 600 blk of W Elm St

Complainant: 43yr old Female of Hoopeston

Arrested: Joseph Cannon (51)(M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the report of domestic violence. After an investigation,

Mr. Cannon was located and arrested. He was processed at HPD and later transported

to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Traffic Accident, Transportation or Possession of Alcoholic Liquor in a Motor VehicleH23-5019

Time: 1:13am

Location: S 6th Av/W Elm

Unit #1: 2016 Nissan Altima driven by Ryan Jones of Hoopeston

Arrested: Ryan Jones (M) (39) of Hoopeston

Details: While on patrol, HPD officers came across a vehicle in the middle of the road. Upon

investigation, Unit #1 advised he swerved to avoid a pedestrian and hit the curb. Subject

had an open container in his vehicle and was arrested. He was taken to HPD to be

processed and was later released with traffic citation and traffic court date

Fire Call Time: 7:55AM Location: 423 N Dixie Highway (Heritage Health Nursing Home) Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for the report of an active Carbon Monoxide detector. Nothing was found.

Operating a Vehicle with Suspended Registration, Driving While License Revoked, Operating a Vehicle without Insurance H23-5011 Time: 4:52pm Location: S 6th Av/W Lincoln Arrested: Eric Maples (M) (41) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Mr. Maples was driving for a traffic violation. A computer check revealed the vehicle had a suspended registration and the driver had a revoked driver’s license. He was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later released with 3 traffic citations and a traffic court date.

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct Designated (city) H23-5013 Time: 6:13pm Location: McFerren Park Complainant: 39 year old female Arrested: Tammy Fouse (F) (55) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were called to the park for the report of a female urinating in public. Ms. Fouse was located and arrested. She was transported to HPD to be processed. She was later released with a city citation and city court date.

Driving While License Suspended, No Valid Registration H23-4975

Time: 5:09 PM

Location: 600 Blk S 6th St

Cited: Davis, Jeffrey A (M) (55) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD activated a traffic stop on a motorcycle without registration. A computer check found Mr. Davis has a suspended driver’s license. Subj was transported to the PD and released with citations and traffic court date.

Fire Call

Time: 3:38pm

Location: 1900 East/3900 North

Details: HFD responded to a call of power lines down.

Battery (City Ordinance 9.08.020) H23-4950 Time: 3:04 am Location: 300 block W Orange St Complainant: 33-year-old Hoopeston female Arrested: Kayla R Petty (F) (29) of Hoopeston Details: HPD responded to the report of a battery. After investigation, the above subject was taken into custody for the listed charge. She was transported to HPD and processed, then released with a notice to appear in Hoopeston City court.

Speeding Ticket Issued H23-4952 Time: 05:29 AM Location: W Maple St / S 6th Av Cited: Perkins, Nathaniel L A (M) (27) of Hoopeston Details: HPD issued citation to the above listed subject for moving violation of 40-mph in a 25-mph posted speed zone. Issued court date for Danville Courthouse. Released on scene with NTA.

Operating Vehicle with Expired Registration Plates or Registration Sticker H23-4965 Time: 10:42pm Location: W Main St/S 6th Av Cited: William Lee (M) (41) of Milford Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Mr. Lee was driving for a traffic violation. A computer check revealed his registration was expired. Subject was cited and released from scene with traffic court date.

BURGLARY TO A BUILDING H23-4914

Time: 09:55 AM

Location: 300 block N Front St Hoopeston

Complainant: Hoopeston Resident (M) (67)

Details: the resident reported to HPD that person(s) unknown and without permission entered 2 sheds on the property and removed items.

Fire Call

Time: 5:44 pm

Location: 1200 block E Thompson Ave

Details: Homeowner called requesting fire department they had a brush fire that got out of control.

HFD rolled several units to extinguish the fire.

Driving While License Suspended H23-4926

Time: 7:40 pm

Location: S 7th Ave/W Washington St

Arrested: Ivan S Sanchez (M) (21) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the above subject identified as the driver. Mr. Sanchez was taken into custody by HPD and received a citation for driving while license suspended. After processing at HPD, he was released with a notice to appear in Vermilion County Traffic Court.

Restraint of Dogs by Owner or Keeper (City Ordinance 6.08.070) H23-4929

Time: 11:17 pm

Location: 500 block S 6th Ave

Cited: Rebecca A Burton (F) (51) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD located a loose dog in the area. The above subject was identified as the owner and received a citation by mail.

Domestic Battery H23-4863 2023-7585

Time: 11:31pm

Location: 300 blk E Maple

Complainant: 30 year old Hoopeston female

Arrested: James McClure (M) (25) Hoopeston male

Details: HPD officers were called to the area for the report of a domestic dispute. Upon

Investigation, Mr. McClure was arrested. He was taken to HPD to be processed and later

transported to the PSB to await arraignment.

Traffic Accident, Warrant Arrest (Rutherford Co, TN) H23-4877 2023-7602

Time: 3:30 pm

Location: 700 blk E Main St

Unit #1: Bicycle operated by Jordan Houser (M) (31) of Hoopeston

Unit #2: 2006 Dodge driven by Zackery Hunt (M) (24) of Hoopeston

Details: HFD, HPD, and Arrow Ambulance responded to the report of a bicycle hitting a vehicle.

Unit #1 failed to stop at S 7th St/E Main and struck Unit #2 on the passenger side of the

vehicle. No citations were issued, Unit #2 was insured and Unit #1 was transported to

Carle. A computer check reveal Mr. Houser had an outstanding Rutherford Co warrant

and was arrested after being released from Carle. He was taken to HPD to be processed

and later transported to the PSB in Danville to await extradition.

Operating Vehicle when Registration Suspended for Non-Insurance H23-4888

Time: 12:12am

Location: S 4th Av/W Orange

Cited: Tabitha Phillips (F) (36) of Mount Vernon, IL

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Ms. Phillips was driving for a traffic violation. A

computer check revealed her registration was suspended. Subject was given a

traffic citation, a traffic court date and she was released from scene

Fire Call

Time: 4:20pm

Location: 38668 State Route 1, Red Top School Hoopeston

Details: Received a report, of car striking a guard rail, person was not out of the car; HFD, Arrow, HPD, and Vermilion County, ISP all respond but the suspect vehicle left scene.

Traffic Accident PD Only H23-4853

Time: 1:50 PM

Location: N Market St/E McCracken Av

Unit 1: 2018 Toyota Highlander

Driver 1: Shelby L Keele (F) (26) of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2010 Honda Civic

Driver 2: Shirley K Wright-Boyd (F) (72) of Milford IL

Details: Unit 1 was southbound on N Market St, making at turn onto E McCracken Av. Made a turn cutting to close clipping unit 2. No citations or injuries. Both units driven to HPD to make report. Both Insured.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle, DWLS, Operating Motor Vehicle when Registration Suspended for

Non-Insurance H23-4803

Time: 3:06am

Location: 700 blk W Orange St

Arrested: Clarence Callahan IV (M) (23) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Mr. Callahan was driving for a traffic violation. A

computer check revealed subject had a suspended driver’s license and his registration

was suspended. He was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later

released with 3 traffic citations and traffic court date.

Containers Prohibited in Public Places (city) H23-4790

Time: 6:52pm

Location: S 1st Av/W Chestnut St

Arrested: Donald E Underwood Jr (M)(38) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD was dispatched to a suspicious person. Upon arrival officers found Mr. Underwood

with an open container of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed.

He was later released with a city ticket and city court date.

Failure to Register H23-4797 2023-7404

Time: 9:39pm

Location: W Maple/S 8th Av

Arrested: Jerry Lindsey (M) (53) of Fairmont, IL

Details: HPD officers checked out with Mr. Lindsey after finding out the Vermilion County Sheriff’s

Department had charges on him for failing to register. He was arrested and taken to HPD.

He was later transported to the PSB in Danville by a VCSD deputy.

llegal Transportation Alcohol H23-4725

Time: 12:49 am

Location: E Main St/Bank St

Cited: Jeffrey C Hannie (M) (63) of Conway, AR Details: While on a traffic stop, HPD observed that the driver was illegally transporting alcohol. Mr. Hannie was given a citation and was released from the scene.

Speeding 35 MPH in a 25 MPH (Citation #13469), Illegal Transportation Alcohol by Driver (Citation #13470) H23-4727

Time: 1:28 am

Location: 100 block W Main St

Cited: Brandon M Scott (M) (23) of Paxton

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle speeding. The driver was also found to be illegally transporting alcohol. He received citations for both and given a mandatory court date, then released from the scene.

Battery (City) H23-4726

Time: 12:59am

Location: 1023 W Main St(The Pump)

Complainant: 46 year old male of Hoopeston

Citied: Kylie Lesko(26)(F)of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a battery report. Ms. Lesko was

identified and mailed a City Court Citation.

Criminal Trespass to Residence with Persons Present H23-4747 2023-7413

Time: 01:24 am

Location: 400 blk E Main St

Arrested: Thomas L Lemke (M) (27) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to the report of an unknown subject in a residence. The subject was identified as Mr. Lemke. He was taken into custody, then transported & processed at HPD. Later he was taken to PSB Danville to await arraignment.

Traffic Accident H23-4755

Time: 12:18pm

Location: W Elm St/1 McFerren Way

Unit #1: 2011 Chevrolet truck driven by Candy Wolfe (F) (41) of Lafayette, IN

Unit #2: 2020 Dodge truck driven by Jose Barrera (M) (69) of Ambia, IN

Details: Unit #1 was traveling out of McFerren park turning west on Elm St when the trailer she was

pulling hit a sign and struck Unit #2. No injuries, no tickets and both vehicles were

insured.

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct Designated (city) H23-4764

Time: 5:12pm

Location: 700 blk S 6th Av

Complainant: 54 year old Hoopeston female

Cited: Gerardo Torres (42) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched for the report of a civil disturbance. Upon an investigation,

Mr. Torres was cited for disorderly conduct, given a city court date and released from scene.

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct Designated (city) H23-4767

Time: 7:54pm

Location: 700 blk S 6th Av

Complainant: 54 year old Hoopeston female

Arrested: Gerardo Torres (42) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were called to the above address 2 more times for the same complaint. Mr.

Torres was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later released with city

ticket and city court date.

Disobeying Police (City Ordinance 9.04.021) H23-4688

Time: 2:38 am

Location: 800 blk of W Elm St

Arrested: Jeremy R Clingenpeel (M) (54) of Danville

Details: HPD responded to the area for a report of a civil disturbance. The above subject failed to obey police commands and was taken into custody. He was transported to HPD for processing and later released with a citation and notice to appear in City Court.

Aggravated Assault w/Vehicle H23-4626 2023-7312

Time: 04:28 AM

Location: 912 S Dixie Hwy, Caseys General Store

Complainant: State of Illinois

Arrest: Hughes, Nicole M (F) (36) of Danville IL

Details: At above time and date, the female was charged with the above charge for an incident that occurred on the lot in front of the detaining officers. She was transported to HPD and then transferred to PSB Danville to await bond hearing before a judge.

Ford County Warrant H23-4629

Time: 09:38 AM

Location: 300 block N 8th Av Hoopeston

Arrested: DeGarmo, Dakota J (M) (25) Homeless

Details: HPD responded to a call that the male was hiding in a shed in the area, he was located the subject took him in-custody on Ford County Warrant Domestic Battery. He was transported to HPD processed and then handed over to Ford County Deputies.

Fire Call

Time: 1:30 pm

Location: 700 E Main St in the South Alley.

Details: Construction Company struck an Ameren Gas line buried in the south Alley of the E Main Street Alley. HFD Ameren all responded to the scene.

Item Found

Details: Debit card was found in front of Hoopeston police department. Owner may come to the station to identify.

Thursday, August 31, 2023 5:00 pm Gates Open ($3 Admission) Vendor Area & Midway Opens 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Ride Special – Bracelet Night 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Bingo (Jaycees Shelter) 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Souvenir Sales (Jaycees Shelter) 11:00 pm Midway & Vendor Area Closes Friday, September 1, 2023 5:00 pm Gates Open ($3 Admission) 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Ride Special – Bracelet Night 6:00 pm Grandstand and Beer Tent Opens 7:30 pm Michael Ray Concert with Beyond Carolina as opener (Annex) 11:00 pm Midway & Vendor Area Closes Saturday, September 2, 2023 6:00 am Flea Market Opens 6:30-7:30 am Bill Orr Memorial 5K Reg. (Sculpt Fitness-Downtown) 7:30 am 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Sculpt Fitness) 8:00 am Bill Orr Memorial 5K (Sculpt Fitness) 8:00 am-1:00 pm Car Show Registration (Southeast Corner McFerren Park) 8:45 am Little Corn Eaters Fun Run (Sculpt Fitness) 9:00 am Gates Open ($3 Admission) 10:30 am Grand Parade (Downtown) 12:00 pm Midway, Vendor & Food Area Opens Ride Special – Bracelet 12:30 pm-2:00 pm Jaycees Playlist (Center Stage) 12:30 pm-5:00 pm Souvenir Sales (Center Stage) 1:30 pm-5:00 pm FREE SWEETCORN! 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets (Center Stage) 3:00 pm Car Show Awards Presented (Southeast Corner) Grandstand and Beer Tent Opens (Annex) 5:00 pm Demolition Derby I Classes: Vans & Compact Figure 8 Race, Wire Trucks, Sweetcorn Shootout Drag Races, Gut N Go Compacts 6:30 pm National Sweetheart Pageant Preliminary (Civic Center) 9:00 pm Fireworks (Youth Soccer Fields) 11:00 pm Midway, Vendor Area, and Beer Tent Closes Sunday, September 3, 2023 8:00 am Flea Market Opens 9:00 am Gates Open ($3 Admission) 11:00 am Children’s Fishing Derby Registration (Crabtree Shelter) 12:00 pm Midway, Vendor & Food Area Opens Ride Special – Bracelet Children’s Fishing Derby (Lagoon) 12:00 pm-4:00 pm FREE SWEETCORN! 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Souvenir Sales (Center Stage) 12:30 pm-2:00 pm A Natural High (Center Stage) 2:00 pm Ponytail Contest (Center Stage) 2:30 pm Kids’ Pie Eating Contest (Center Stage) 3:00 pm Grandstand and Beer Tent Opens (Annex) 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Hannah Rose and The Sweet Nothings (Center Stage) 5:00 pm Demolition Derby II Classes: Limited Weld Full Size, Limited Weld 110 FWD Compacts, Vans, 80’s Wire Bonestock 6:30 pm National Sweetheart Pageant Finals (Civic Center) 9:00 pm National Sweetheart Pageant Reception (Civic Center) 11:00 pm Midway, Vendor Area, and Beer Tent Closes Monday, September 4, 2023 8:00 am Flea Market Opens 9:00 am Gates Open ($3 Admission) Vendor Area Opens 9:30 am-10:15 am Cream of the Crop Pretty Baby Contest Registration (Civic Center) 10:30 am Cream of the Crop Pretty Baby Contest (Civic Center) 12:00 pm Midway, Vendor & Food Area Opens Ride Special – Bracelet 12:00-1:30 pm Lee Anna Atwell (Center Stage) 12:00 pm-4:00 pm FREE SWEETCORN! 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Souvenir Sales (Center Stage) 12:30 pm-1:00 pm Play ‘N’ Hooky Pedal Tractor Pull Registration (Tennis Court) 1:00 pm Play ‘N’ Hooky Pedal Tractor Pull (Tennis Court) 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Chicken Nugget Conspiracy (Center Stage) 2:30 pm-4:30 pm Bingo (Jaycees Shelter) 9:00 pm Midway and Vendor Area Closes

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Warrant Arrest (Vermilion County 20CM428,19TR2287) H23-4583

Time: 11:30am

Location: 301 W Main St (Hoopeston Police Department)

Arrested: Terry L Williams(34)(M) of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Willaims came to HPD to turn himself in on 2 Vermilion County Warrants. Mr.

Williams was arrested and processed and was released with a new Vermilion County Court Date.

On August 25, 2023, Dillon Steele, formerly of Danville, Illinois, was sentenced to thirty (30) years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to the offense of First Degree Murder. Steele will serve 100% of his sentence and will also be required to complete a term of 3 years mandatory supervised release following his incarceration. Circuit Judge Charles Hall heard evidence that in April of 2020, property owners in Indianola, Illinois called the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department after locating human remains. The remains, though only parts of the entire body, were collected as evidence by law enforcement. Using DNA from the victim’s father and son, the remains were identified by the Illinois State Police Crime Lab as belonging to victim Anthony Rauch. The case was investigated over many months by the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department, in cooperation with the State’s Attorney’s Office. Testimony was presented by State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy to the Grand Jury by Melinda Warfel, the ex-wife of victim Anthony Rauch. Warfel stated that she had an ongoing relationship with both victim Anthony Rauch and Dillon Steele. Warfel stated that Mr. Rauch had been living in her home in Paris, Illinois on February 15, 2020 and that prior to that date she and Dillon Steele had discussed murdering Mr. Rauch and disposing of his body. Warfel stated that on February 15, 2020 Dillon Steele went into her home, stabbed Mr. Rauch once before he died, and then transported his body to a remote area of Indianola where he ultimately burned and disposed of the victim’s body, burying some of the body parts at the site in Indianola. During the sentencing hearing, State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy presented evidence which included a Victim Impact Statement by Anthony Rauch’s mother, Betty Johnson. Ms. Johnson stated to Steele, “You killing him in the horrific way you did took away so much more than just his life, you took something away from each person who loved and cared about him.” Lacy thanked the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for their tireless investigation in this case.

Robert Cunningham, formerly of Danville, Illinois, was sentenced on August 25, 2023 to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offense of Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer, a Class 2 Felony, and three years concurrent for Aggravated Fleeing and Attempting to Elude, a Class 4 Felony. The sentence was ordered by Circuit Judge Thomas O’Shaughnessy. Following a trial on June 6, 2023, a Vermilion County Jury found Robert Cunningham guilty after hearing evidence that Tilton Police Chief Phillip Bernardi attempted to conduct a traffic stop but Cunningham fled. Chief Bernardi then pursued Cunningham on a high-speed chase through the Village of Tilton that reached speeds up to eighty (80) miles per hour on Georgetown Road. Cunningham eventually went off the road and the vehicle got stuck in a ditch. After being arrested, Cunningham was able to maneuver his handcuffed hands to the front of his body and when Chief Bernardi attempted to properly re-fit the handcuffs, Cunningham attacked Chief Bernardi, at one point strangling Chief Bernardi with his legs. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy expressed her gratitude to Chief Phillip Bernardi for his decades of service protecting the citizens of our community

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT (PD) H23-4563

Time Approximately: 10:45 AM

Location: S Dixie Hwy & W Orange St

Unit 1: 2014 Blue Chevy Sedan

Driver: Zarate, Audi A (F) (27) of Cissna Park, IL

Unit 2: 2022 Gray Chrysler Van

Driver: Gillison, Daniel G (M) (35) of Wheaton, IL

Details: Accident Occurred at the above location. Both Units removed from scene and came to HPD to make Report. Unit 1 is at fault vehicle. Both Units where driven away, and Both Units insured.

Wanted on Warrant 20CM319 (Vermilion County FTA $1500 OR) H23-4514

Time: 10:57 pm

Location: 500 blk S 2nd Ave

Arrested: Kayla R Waddell (F) (27) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD located the above subject known to have an active warrant through Vermilion County (20CM319). Ms Waddell was taken into custody by HPD then transported to HPD for processing and later released with a new Vermilion County court date.

Operating Vehicle When Registration is Suspended (Citation #13538), Operating Uninsured Vehicle (Citation #13539) H23-4516

Time: 12:30 am

Location: S 1st Ave/W Maple St

Cited: Victor C Morales-Sullivan (M) (21) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with suspended registration. The above subject was identified as the driver and the vehicle was found to be uninsured. Mr. Morales-Sullivan received citations for the listed violations and given notice to appear in Vermilion County traffic court and was released from the scene.

Warrant Arrest, Driving While License Revoked, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Operating Vehicle

with Expired Registration H23-4547 2023-7186

Time: 2:43am

Location: Route 1/Route 9

Arrested: Christopher Smith (M) (47) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Mr. Smith was driving for a traffic violation. A computer

check revealed subject had an outstanding Vermilion County warrant, he was driving

on a revoked driver’s license, and his registration was expired. He was arrested and taken

to HPD to be processed. He was given 3 traffic citations and a traffic court date, and he was taken to the PSB in Danville in lieu of bond.

Theft Under $500 H23-4462

Time: 12:49 am

Location: 400 blk S 2nd Ave

Arrested: Shane M Baker (32) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD located the above subject, a suspect of a stolen bicycle previously reported. Mr. Baker admitted to taking the bicycle and was taken into custody by HPD and transported to HPD for processing. He was later released with a Vermilion County court date.

Violation of Violent Offender Registration/Driving While Registration Suspended H23-4478

2023-7108

Time: 1:17PM

Location: S Dixie Hwy/W Penn St

Arrested: Lucas M Brown(31)(M)of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officer conducted a traffic stop and a computer search showed Mr. Brown’s vehicle to

have a suspended registration and to be in violation of registering. Mr. Brown was arrested and transported to HPD for processing and later transported to PSB to await arraignment

TRAFFIC CITATION H23-4437

Time: 04:46 am

Location: S. 4th/E Main st.

Cited Driver: Bryson S Irvin (27) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD issued a traffic citation for an expired Drivers License more than a year

Traffic Accident H23-4439

Time: 8:21am

Location: 200 blk of W Lincoln St

Unit 1: 2003 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Sierra L Smith(29)(F)of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2006 Mercury parked by Scott J Howe(38)(M)of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 1 was backing from the drive way and backed into Unit 2. No injuries were reported.

No citations given.

Fire Call

Time: 6:56PM

Location: 423 N Dixie Highway(Heritage Health Nursing Home)

Details: HFD was dispatched for a report for a smoke detector going off. Nothing was found.

Warrant Arrest (Champaign County) H23-4394

Time: 5:06am

Location: Penn St RR tracks

Arrested: Linsey Warner (F) (35) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers checked out with Ms. Warner. A computer check revealed she had an

outstanding Champaign County warrant. She was arrested and taken to HPD to be

processed. She was later released with a new Champaign County court date.

Disobeying Traffic Control Device, Driving While License Suspended H23-4410

Time: 9:39pm

Location: S Market St/E Lincoln

Cited: Olivia Simonton (M) (20) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Ms. Simonton was driving for a traffic violation.

A computer check revealed, she had a suspended driver’s license. She was given

2 traffic citations, a traffic court date and released from scene.

Fire Call

Time: 10:04pm

Location: S 3rd Av/W Washington

Details: HFD was called to the area for a possible illegal burn. FD determined it was under

control and cleared the scene

Beginning today, August 20, 2023 and going through Thursday, August 24, 2023, the City of Hoopeston will be opening city hall from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm to be used as a cooling center. Residents are reminded to stay hydrated, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location and call 9- 1-1. If your pets are outdoor animals, make sure they have plenty of fresh, cool water and have a shaded spot outdoors or make arrangements to bring them inside.