In-State Warrant (Vermilion County) H26-3525 2026-4743

Time: 7/9/2026 @ 7:04 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk of E Seminary Ave

Arrested: Roger Catron (M) (68) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to a call at the above location where they arrested Mr. Catron on a confirmed warrant out of Vermilion County. He was processed at HPD, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Fire Call

Time: 1:49 p.m.

Location: E Young Ave./N 4th St.

Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival no structure was found to be on fire and the scene was cleared.

 

Fire Call

Time: 10:50p.m.

Location: W Washington St./ S 6th Ave.

Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for the report of a transformer on fire. Upon arrival the fire was extinguished and the scene was cleared.

Fire Call

Time: 1:05 a.m.

Location: 600 Blk of W Elm St

Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for shed on fire. Upon arrival, the fire was extinguished with no injuries reported. HFD cleared the scene.

 

Violation of Order of Protection (24OP745) H26-3520 2026-4732

Time: 12:05 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk of W. Penn St.

Arrested: Santos Vasquez (M) (84) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to the above address for a Violation of Order of Protection. Upon arrival Mr. Vasquez was arrested and was taken to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons, (D-Urbana), has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple felony charges, including wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice, according to an indictment unsealed this week. Her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, was also charged in the case.

 

Federal prosecutors allege Carol Ammons used campaign donations and contributions for personal benefit and participated in a scheme involving state grant funding that financially benefited members of her family.

The indictment includes eight counts of wire fraud against the longtime state lawmaker. Prosecutors also allege Carol and Aaron Ammons provided false information to federal investigators and attempted to interfere with the FBI’s investigation.

According to the indictment, Carol Ammons helped secure state funding for local organizations and allegedly directed grant resources to groups that ultimately benefited her family. Prosecutors contend one grant recipient employed her daughter, creating what investigators described as an impermissible conflict of interest under Illinois law.

The charging documents further allege that campaign funds were converted to personal use and that the defendants took steps to conceal their actions from election authorities and law enforcement. Federal investigators also accuse the couple of attempting to influence how a potential witness communicated with investigators during the probe.

The indictment comes about a month after the couple’s daughter, former Champaign County Board member Titianna Ammons, was separately indicted on unrelated federal wire fraud allegations involving unemployment benefits.

In response to the charges, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie called for Ammons to step down immediately.

“Public officials must be held to the highest ethical standards and Rep. Carol Ammons should resign immediately. Speaker Welch should join me in calling for her resignation. Leadership means holding your own members accountable, not waiting until political pressure becomes unavoidable,” McCombie said.

“Elected officials are entrusted with serving the public, not enriching themselves, and the seriousness of these allegations demands accountability.

“House Republicans have consistently pushed for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability, while the Democratic majority has repeatedly blocked or ignored meaningful ethics reform. Illinois deserves better.”

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch stopped short of calling for Ammons’ resignation but announced several immediate actions in response to the indictment.

“The allegations in this indictment are extremely serious. Every person under our system of justice is entitled to the presumption of innocence and due process. The U.S. Attorney will lay out evidence in court, where Representative Ammons will have the chance to defend herself against the allegations,” Welch said.

“In the interest of upholding the integrity of the House and ensuring we can continue our important work without distraction, I am taking the following actions immediately while this case is pending: I am temporarily removing Representative Ammons from any and all House Democratic Caucus meetings, from all House committees, and from accessing Speaker’s Office staff and resources. Additionally, I directed my staff to review the budget to determine whether any funds need to be paused or reconsidered.”

Court records indicate Carol and Aaron Ammons are scheduled to make their initial appearances in federal court later this month. The case will proceed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.

Ammons, who has represented the Urbana-area 103rd House District since 2015, remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

As the Danville Dans moves into July, there are special nights for fans to enjoy.

Sunday, July 12 will be our annual Military and Veterans Appreciation Day. All veterans and active military (with ID) will receive free admission for the 4:30 PM contest against Kokomo.

Wednesday, July 15 is Baseball Unplugged Night. Step back in time for a truly unique game night experience. No videoboard. No walk-up music. No public address announcements. Instead, hear the crack of the bat, the cheers from the stands, and the game in its purest form. It’s also a night designed to be sensory-friendly for fans who find modern game-day environments a bit overwhelming. The Dans take on the Springfield at 6:30 PM.

The Dans game against Terre Haute on Sunday, July 19 is now a doubleheader. Two 7-inning games will be played, with the first starting at 4:30 PM.

July 25 will be a big night for the Dans – it’s Christmas in July! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive half-price admission at the gate. As an early Christmas gift, the first 500 fans through the gate will receive a free team poster. Stick around post-game and get your poster signed by your favorite Dans players for a one-of-a-kind keepsake. The Saturday night game with Kokomo starts at 6:30 PM.

The Dans Band will be back to entertain fans during the game on Tuesday, July 28. Decatur is in town for a 6:30 PM contest, and admission is just $3 on Cheap Seats Tuesday.

And our final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, August 1. All fans with a paid admission will receive a coupon for a free ticket to a game in 2026. Game time is 6:30 PM, also against Decatur For more information about the Danville Dans 2026 season, visit www.danvilledans.com.

Fire Call HFD responded to the 1100 block of Savannah Ct @ 3:45 pm for a CO detector going off in a residence. HFD declared it unfounded and cleared the scene.

 

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended; Drivers License Expired H26-3489 Time: Location: Cited: Details: 6:48 p.m. Rt. 9 and S. Dixie Hwy. Joshua Lane (M) (50) of Hoopeston HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Lane was issued citations for the above violations. He was released from the scene with NTA’s for Vermilion County Court. The vehicle was towed from the scene.  

Disorderly Conduct H26-3455

Date/Time: 07-25-2026 @ 3:56 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk. of S. 4th St.

Cited: Gerardo Torres (M) (45) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above area for suspicious activity. Mr. Torres was located and issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court then was released from the scene.

 

IDOC Parole Warrant H26-3462 2026-4642

Time: 09:57 a.m.

Location: 800 Blk. of S. 4th St.

Arrested: Gerardo Torres (M) (45) of Hoopeston

Details: Known to have an active warrant, HPD officers located Mr. Torres. He was taken into custody and processed at HPD. He was later transported to the Public Safety Building in Danville to await extradition.

 

No Seatbelt, Improper Use of Electronic Communication Device H26-3469

Time: 5:21 pm

Location: RT 1 / RT 9

Cited: Travis Vigil (M) (31) of Hoopeston

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

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-3395

Date/Time: 7/3/2026 @ 1:13 a.m.

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

Cited: Daniel Colunga (M) (25) of Hoopeston

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

 

Fight H26-3417

Date/Time: 7/3/2026 @ 11:05 pm

Location: 600 Blk of W. Elm St.

Details: HPD Officers responded to the above area for the report of a fight in progress. Listed below are subjects involved and their charges.

Arrested#1: Chase Miles (M) (34) of Hoopeston

Charges: Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Illegal Transportation of Cannabis, Possession of Cannabis over 30 grams. Mr. Miles was Processed at HPD then released with NTA’s in Vermilion Co. Court.

Arested#2: Darryl Stevens (M) (24) of Hoopeston

Charges: Wanted on A Champaign Co. Warrant (#W26F0323). Mr. Stevens was processed at HPD and released with a new Champaign Co. court date.

Cited#1: Daytan Davis (M) (30) of Rantoul

Offense: Possession of Cannabis in Motor Vehicle. Mr. Davis was released from the scene with a citation.

Cited#2: Kadi Baker (F) (25) of Hoopeston

Offense: Illegal Transportation of Alcohol. Ms. Baker was released from the scene with a citation.

 

Traffic Accident H26-3408

Date/Time: 7/3/2026 @ 5:54 p.m.

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

Unit #1: 2013 Ford Explorer driven by a 16-year-old juvenile of Watseka, IL

Unit #2: 2007 GMC Sierra driven by Thad Finnell of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 2 was in above intersection when it was struck by Unit 1. No injuries were reported and both units were insured.

 

Traffic Accident H26-3415

Date/Time: 7/3/2026 @ 8:27 p.m.

Location: 933 S. 6th Ave.

Unit #1: Golf Cart driven by unknown

Unit #2: Motorized Wheelchair operated by Keyanna Dowling-Garrott of Hoopeston

Details: Unit #1 and Unit #2 were southbound on S. 6th Ave. Unit #2 passed Unit #1 to turn into the soccer fields when Unit #1 struck Ms. Dowling-Garrott in the leg as it was making the turn. Medical attention was declined and an investigation is pending.

 

Domestic Battery H26-3419 2026-4591

Time: 2:27 am

Location: 800 Blk of E. Wyman Ave.

Arrested: Karla Cassady (F) (43) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers responded to a domestic call in the above area. Ms. Cassady was arrested for the above charge, processed at HPD, then later transported to the Danville Public Safety Building to await arraignment.

 

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended H26-3429

Time: 7:17 pm

Location: Rt. 1 / W. Elm St.

Cited: Rodney Cox (M) (19) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above location where they issued Mr. Cox an NTA in Vermilion Co. traffic court for the above traffic violation. Mr. Cox was released from the scene and his vehicle was towed.

 

Fire Call

Time: 10:19 pm

Location: 500 Blk W Elm

Details: HFD along with HPD responded to the above area for a possible brush fire. After searching the area , Hoopeston units declared the fire unfounded and cleared the scene.

Expired Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-3394

Time: 12:53 am

Location: Rt. 1 / W Elm St

Cited: Zachary Jones (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above location where they issued Mr. Jones citations for the above traffic violations. He was released from the scene on an NTA in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court.

 

Theft (City 9.20.040) H26-3401

Time: 9:14 a.m.

Location: 112 E Main St (112 Wine & Coffee Shoppe)

Cited: Austin Johnston (M) (31) 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 released with an NTA for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

No Front Registration Plate, Failure to Use Turn Signal When Changing Lanes Time: Location: Cited: Details: 11:58 pm Rt 1 / W Penn St. Zachary Davis (M) (19) of Hoopeston H26-3393 HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above location where they issued Mr. Davis citations for the above traffic violations. He was released from the scene on an NTA in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court.