Dogs Running at Large H26-2331

Date/Time: 5/10/2026 @ 4:06 p.m.

Location: 512 E Thompson Ave

Cited: William Seiters (M)(59) of Hoopeston

Details: While HPD officers were out on patrol, several dogs were found to be running loose at the above location. Mr. Seiters was found to be the keeper of the dogs. He was then issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court and released from the scene.

Battery H26-2325

Date/Time: 5/10/2026 @ 1:50a.m.

Location: 802 S 3rd St

Arrested: Desiree Watson (F)(27) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location for the report of an armed person. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Ms. Watson about the armed person. While conducting their investigation, a physical altercation occurred between Ms. Watson and another subject. She was arrested and brought to HPD to be processed. Ms. Watson was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from HPD custody. No weapon was located.

Battery H26-2325

Date/Time: 5/10/2026 @ 1:50a.m.

Location: 802 S 3rd St

Arrested: Analyh Zarate (F)(27) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location for the report of an armed person. Upon arrival, officers located and spoke with Ms. Zarate. While conducting their investigation, a physical altercation occurred between Ms. Zarate and another subject. She was arrested and brought to HPD to be processed. Ms. Zarate was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from HPD custody.

Fire Call

Time: 7:44p.m.

Location: 700 Blk of E Seminary Ave

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for the report of a fire alarm. No fire was reported. HFD cleared the scene.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle, No Tail Lamps H26-2357

Time: 9:32 p.m.

Location: 400 blk S Dixie

Cited: Shirley Mompoint (F) (73) of South Carolina

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above area where they found Ms. Mompoint to be driving on the above traffic violations. She was issued citations with a mandatory court date in Vermilion Co. traffic court and released from the scene.

Operating When Registration Suspended, Operating Vehicle with No Insurance H26-2355

Time: 8:34 p.m.

Location: 400 blk S. 3rd St.

Cited: Dylan Barnes (M) (20) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above area where they found Mr. Barnes to be driving on the above traffic violations. He was issued citations with a mandatory court date in Vermilion Co. traffic court and released from the scene.

Wanted on an Iroquois Co. Warrant (25CF200 No Bond) H26-2359

Time: 11:23 p.m.

Location: 700 blk E Orange St

Arrested: Bayleah Moore (F) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: While on patrol in the above area, HPD Officers observed Ms. Moore, who they knew had an active warrant out of Iroquois Co. Officers made contact and arrested Ms. Moore after the warrant was confirmed. She was taken to HPD to await extradition by an Iroquois Co. Deputy.

Operating Vehicle When Registration Suspended for Noninsurance (Cit# 14538) H26-2320

Time: 7:24pm

Location: S 6th Ave / W Main St

Cited: Kimberly McMillen (F) (51) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location where they issued the driver, Ms. McMillen, a citation for the above traffic offense. McMillen was released from the scene on a NTA in Vermilion Co. traffic court, and her vehicle was towed.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle; Operating Vehicle When Registration Suspended for Noninsurance H26-2332

Time: 4:30p.m.

Location: W Penn St/S 1st Ave

Cited: Isaiah England (M) (25) of Hoopeston

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

Disorderly Conduct 520 ILCS 5/26-1 H26-2294

Time: 12:44am

Location: 800 blk E Seminary

Arrested: Elbert Cannon (M) (59) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers received a noise complaint report from a resident in the above area. Officers located and arrested Mr. Cannon on the above charge. He was processed at HPD then later released with an NTA with a mandatory Vermilion Co. court date.

Improper Use of Registration (Citation #15164) H26-2275

Date/Time: 5/62026 @ 8:57 p.m.

Location: St. Rt. 1/W. Elm St.

Citied: Candance Miles (F)(41) of Danville

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Ms. Miles was found to be driving on the above violation. She was issued a NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scen

1. Principal Kim Hutzel

   • Introduction 

   • SAR Winner

     • Keenon Anderson

2. Cathy Mitchell

   • DAR Winner

     • Lilie Elliott

3. Gene Hanson and Jeanie Long

   • American Legion Awards

     • Keenon Anderson and Lilie Elliott

4. Stan Steiner

   • Cissna Park American Legion Awards

     • Cole Miller and Abigail Steiner

5. Shawn Swartzentruber

   • Winona Sheridan Memorial Scholarship

     • Mylee Pyle

   • Rita Dean Scholarship

     • Kaedyn Goodrum

   • Don Dean Scholarship

     • Ashton Zorns

6. Emily Espinoza and Amy Butram

   • Hoopeston Area Women’s Club Scholarship

     • Eli Hasting and Julianna Miguel

7. Stan Garrison

   • Amber Garrison Naughton Scholarship

     • Kaedyn Goodrum, Shay Layden, Cole Miller

8. Cody Fredrick

   • Reynolds-Barwick Scholarship, The First Trust & Savings Bank of Watseka, Trustee

     • Sarahanne Baldwin

9. Chip Houmes

   • Masonic Lodge of Illinois AF & AM Scholarship

     • Ashton Zorns

10. Heather Tucker

    • Carle Hoopeston Regional Medical Center Scholarship

      • Cole Miller

11. Eric Layden

    • Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association Scholarship

      • Shay Layden

12. Carla Mobley

    • 4 Seasons Fundraising

      • Marley Goodrum

13. Titia Cole and Delanie Webb

    • Women Making A Difference Scholarship

      • Lilie Elliott, Brylea Goodner, Kaedyn Goodrum, Julianna Miguel, and Viviana Zamarripa

14. Delanie Webb

    • Denise Ried

      • Brylea Goodner, Bricyn Jones, Addyson Kelnhofer, Julianna Miguel, Cole Miller, Abigail Steiner, and Ashton Zorns

15. April Jones

    • Learn and Lead Academy Scholarships

      • Abbie Davis, Lily Espinoza, Carlee Garrison, Breanna Goodrum, Addyson Kelnhofer, Ella Livingston, and Parker Watson

16. Karla Coon

    • Jim Crouch Memorial Rotary Scholarship

      • Brylea Goodner, Eli Hasting, Parker Watson, Viviana Zamarripa

    • DACC Presidential Scholarships

      • Kaedyn Goodrum and Cole Miller

17. Kristi Hudson

    • Hoopeston Aquatics Coalition Outstanding Lifeguard Award

      • Abigail Steiner

18. Teri Huchel

    • Sports Boosters Scholarship

      • Zachary Huchel and Abigail Steiner

19. Emily Brown

    • Charlotte Ann Russell Charitable Trust Scholarship

      • Willamina Clayton

20. Katie Clayton

    • Hoopeston Area Music Booster Scholarship

      • Willamina Clayton, Kathryn Hagley, and Julianna Miguel

21. Sophie Small

    • John Philip Sousa Award

      • Julianna Miguel

    • Louis Armstrong Award

      • Kaedyn Goodrum

22. Kayden Gonzalez

    • National Choral Award

      • Caia Brotherton and Cayden Irons  

23. Adam Elliott

    • HEA Scholarship

      • Julianna Miguel   

24. Khloe Brewer

    • John Markey Scholarship

      • Julianna Miguel 

25. Academic Advisor Katie Grice

    • Charlotte Ann Russell Memorial Scholarship

      • Landon Youhas

    • Rosalie Fraley Bard Memorial Scholarship

      • Julianna Miguel

    • Kirby Foods Scholarship

      • Mylee Pyle

    • Wilson F. Bessellieu Memorial Scholarship

      • Ashton Zorns

    • Pedro and Melida Zarate Scholarship

      • Jacklyn Resendez

    • Hoopeston Lions Club Scholarship

      • Brylea Goodner

    • News-Gazette High School Confidential Participant

      • Willamina Clayton

    • Life Savings Grant Scholarship

      • Abbie Davis

    • Tweedy Family FFA Scholarship

      • Julianna Miguel

26. Assistant Principal Brittney Gerling

    • Kenneth and Glenna Hughes Memorial Scholarship

      • Kaedyn Goodrum

    • George William James Memorial Scholarship

      • Brylea Goodner and Silas Yates

    • Brylie Cox Memorial Scholarship

      • Cole Miller and Viviana Zamarippa

27. Principal Kim Hutzel

    • Glenn Brasel Scholarship

      • Bricyn Jones

    • Athletes Playing Sports In College

      • Zach Huchel - Baseball (DACC)

      • Cole Miller - Baseball (DACC)

    • VVC All-Academic Team

      • Keenon Anderson, Sarahanne Baldwin, Lilie Elliott, Kaedyn Goodrum, Zachary Huchel, Athan Linares, Cole Miller, Abigail Steiner, Landon Youhas, and Ashton Zorns

    • Vermilion County Principals Association Scholarship

      • Parker Watson

    • Debbie Klaber Memorial Scholarship

      • Julianna Miguel

    • R. Tommy McMillan Memorial Scholarship

      • Julianna Miguel

    • Recognition of State Scholars

      • Sarahanne Baldwin, Lilie Elliott, and Cole Miller

    • Illinois Principals Association Recognition

      • Keenon Anderson and Addyson Kelnhofer

    • Class of 2026 Top 10 Recognition 

      • (Alphabetical Order) Keenon Anderson, Sarahanne Baldwin, Willamina Clayton, Lilie Elliott, Kaedyn Goodrum, Chevelle Keele, Athan Linares, Cole Miller, Abigail Steiner, and Ashton Zorns

    • Salutatorian Recognition

      • Sarahanne Baldwin

    • Valedictorian Recognition 

      • Lilie Elliott

Fire Call

Time: 2:01a.m.

Location: 324 W Main St (Silgan)

Details: HFD responded to the above location for a fire alarm. No fire was reported. HFD cleared the scene.

No Valid Driver’s License H26-2265

Time: 4:31am

Location: N Dixie Hwy/W Orange

Cited : Juan Alvarez (M) (29) of Danville

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

A computer check revealed the subject didn’t have a valid driver's license. He was given a traffic citation and traffic court date.

 State Senator Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement following the appointment of the new Deputy Auditor General for the Illinois Office of the Auditor General:

“As the co-chair of the Legislative Audit Commission, I understand how important the Office of the Auditor General is in ensuring accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. That is why I am pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Dzierwa as the new Deputy Auditor General.

“Courtney brings impeccable credentials, extensive auditing experience, and the strong CPA background necessary for this important role. She earned this opportunity through her expertise, professionalism, and commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars.

“This is a win for Illinois taxpayers, and I look forward to working with her and the Auditor General’s office to continue protecting taxpayer resources.”

No Valid Driver’s License H26-2228

Time: 8:17a.m.

Location: E Orange St/S 3rd St

Cited: Amancio Baltazar (M) (46) of Hoopeston

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

Disobey Traffic Control Device Date/Time: 05/02/26 @ 10:34pm Location: S 4th St / E Penn St Cited: Details: Kaira Burke (F) (20) of Hoopeston H26-2214 HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above area where they issued Ms. Burke a citation for the above traffic violation and then released her from the scene.

Operating Vehicle When Registration Suspended for Noninsurance H2-2222 Time: Location: Cited: Details: McFerren Park Adam Vice (M) (38) of Thawville HPD officers stopped the vehicle Mr. Vice was driving. A computer check revealed the registration was suspended. Subject was issued a citation and given a traffic court date. 

This weekend, our community experienced a series of violent incidents that have shaken all of us. Several young people were injured, another life was tragically lost, and additional violence occurred in one of our neighborhoods. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected.

We are responding with urgency. Danville Police, Danville Illinois is actively investigating each of these incidents, coordinating with state and federal partners, and increasing presence in key areas.

I know people want immediate answers: so do I! But leadership means getting it right, not just being first. Early reports are often incomplete, and speaking too soon can spread misinformation or compromise investigations. I have been in constant communication with our public safety teams from the start, and when I speak, it will always be with facts.

Let me be clear: this kind of violence is unacceptable, and we will not allow it to define our city.

Over the past several years, Danville has made real, measurable progress in reducing violent crime—down more than 60%—through coordinated work between our police department, community partners, and residents. That same coordinated approach is in place right now. Earlier this week, the City partnered with the FBI, the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office, VMEG, and the Illinois State Police to take direct action against those who harm our community. This weekend does not erase that progress, but it does remind us that even with strong enforcement, real coordination, and significant resources in place, enforcement alone is not enough.

We have to be honest about something deeper that no police response alone can fix. This is not just a policing issue—it’s a standards issue. What we tolerate, we get more of.

Public safety starts long before a crime is committed. It starts in our homes—with what is taught, what is allowed, and what is corrected. Respect for others, respect for life, and respect for this community are not optional values—they are expected. When those expectations are not set or not enforced, the consequences show up on our streets.

This is not about excuses. It is about responsibility. Parents and guardians must set clear expectations and hold their children accountable. Individuals must make better choices and understand there are real consequences for their actions. As a community, we cannot look the other way or lower our standards and then be surprised by the outcome.

And I want to address two things directly. First, this is not happening because there is nothing to do. The City and organizations like BGCD, FCA, ITAV, JHM, Laura Lee, & PS have significantly expanded programming, activities, and provided safe spaces for our young people.

Second, this is not because there is no economic opportunity. Employers across Danville are hiring right now, and there are real pathways available—including jobs, careers in the trades, and union apprenticeship opportunities—for those who choose to take them.

That does not mean every challenge is solved—but it does mean we cannot ignore personal responsibility and community standards. Choices matter. Accountability matters. Opportunities only work if they are taken, and standards only work if they are upheld.

As a city, we will continue to enforce the law aggressively and consistently. At the same time, we will keep investing in prevention, partnerships, and opportunities that help reduce violence. Prevention and accountability must go hand in hand.

If you have information related to these incidents, I urge you to come forward. Your voice can help bring justice and prevent further harm.

Danville is a resilient city. We have faced challenges before, and we will meet this moment together—with clarity, accountability, and action, and with a shared commitment to keeping our community safe.

We will not accept this as normal, and we will not lower our standards—because the future of this community depends on what we demand from ourselves today.

Sincerely,

Mayor Williams

The Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has identified the victim of a shooting that occurred late on Saturday afternoon in the Save-A-Lot parking lot at 2 East Main Street in Danville as 22-year-old Ricky Dandridge Jr. of Danville.

Vermilion County Coroner stated that Mr. Dandridge’s family has been notified. An autopsy is to be conducted this week. The Danville Police Department and the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate.

Violation of License Classification; Improper use of Registration (Plates not issued for vehicle); Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration for non-insurance H26-2181

Date/Time: 5/1/2026 @ 3:51 p.m.

Location: S Market St/ E Orange St

Cited: Kyle Strand (M)(26) of Hoopeston

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

Wanted on Vigo County IN Warrant; Disobeying Stop Sign; Illegal Transportation of Alcohol; Driving While License Suspended H26-2196 2026-2977

Time: 1:03 a.m.

Location: 1111 S Dixie Highway (John Deere)

Arrested: Christopher Winn (M) (46) of Rossville, IL

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. A computer check revealed Mr. Winn had an outstanding Vigo County warrant and his driver’s license was suspended. He was arrested, brought to HPD for processing, and transported down to the PSB in Danville to await extradition.

Domestic Battery ; Wanted On Vermilion Co. Warrant (#25CF798)

Date/Time offense: 04/28/26@6:08pm H26-2130/2209 2026-2993/2994

Date/Time arrest: 05/02/26@5:49pm

Location of arrest: Bank St / E Main St

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

Details: While on patrol HPD officers made contact with Ms. Binder due to active charges she had for Domestic Battery from a previous incident. In addition, it was confirmed that Ms. Binder had an active warrant out of Vermilion Co. Ms. Binder was placed under arrest, processed at HPD, then later transported to the Danville Public Safety Building to await arraignment.

Driving While License Revoked H26-2170

Date/Time: 4/30/2026 @ 7:38p.m.

Location: S 6th Ave/W Elm St

Arrested: John Smith (M)(61) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Smith was found to be driving on the above violations. Mr. Smith was placed under arrest, transported to HPD and was processed. He was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court then released from HPD custody.

 Following an operation led by the FBI on April 29, 2026, multiple individuals were arrested on federal charges related to drug distribution in the central Illinois region.

The arrests were spearheaded by the FBI Eastern Illinois TOC-West Task Force and the FBI Eastern Illinois Safe Streets Task Force, task forces composed of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers dedicated to dismantling violent criminal networks and safeguarding the communities they serve.

Beyond making arrests, law enforcement executed a series of search warrants during this operation and seized methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, various firearms to include rifles, and U.S. currency.

Under the law, a defendant is presumed to be innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.

Agencies assisting in the investigation and arrests include the Drug Enforcement Administration, Danville Police Department, Vermillion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Illinois State Police. Charges for the federally arrested individuals were filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.

“Uprooting large-scale drug operations and the violence they bring is a top priority for the FBI,” said FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge Ryan Presley. “Ensuring the safety of our communities, no matter how small, is at the heart of our mission. These arrests are a direct response to the concerns we’ve heard from local residents and represent a coordinated effort to disrupt the flow of dangerous substances and illegal weapons into central Illinois. We want you to be able to walk freely through your towns without fear, and together with our partners, we will achieve that goal.”

This operation was supported, in part, by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative through the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois.