Criminal Trespass to Residence (People Present) H26-3820 2026-5271

Date/Time of Incident: 7/25/2026 @ 1:54 p.m.

Location of Incident: 800 Blk of W Main St.

Date/Time of Arrest: 7/28/2026 @ 4:01 p.m.

Location of Arrest: 301 W Main St (HPD)

Arrested: Brandon Grills (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers located Mr. Grills after an investigation for the above charges. Mr. Grills was arrested, processed at HPD, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Traffic Accident-Registration of Low-Speed Electric Bicycle H26-3857

Date/Time of Incident: 7/27/2026 @ 1:13 p.m.

Location: 1030 W. Chestnut St.

Unit 1: E-Scooter driven by Kurtis Simpson (M) (41) of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2015 Chevrolet Utility driven by Daniel Muller of Rankin

Details: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on the cart path, failed to stop at the stop sign then entered the parking lot. Unit 2 was traveling westbound in the parking lot and struck Unit 1. Arrow responded to the scene with no injuries reported. Unit 2 was insured and no insurance was required for Unit 1. Unit 1 received a citation for Registration of Low-Speed Electric Bicycle.

NWS assessment of Hoopeston tornado Monday night...

Touched down West of Il-Rt1 behind houses on Trego Dr. appr 100 yds North of 4200 N Rd (Thompson Ave.) at 6:14 pm. Traveled appr 1 mile to the South behind businesses on West side of Il- Rt 1 damaging couple power/light poles, then lifting behind Iroquois Federal at 6:16 pm. Rated an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak wind speed of 80 mph and maximum width of 30'.

Info added to Damage Maps on Spotters Page.

This is Vermilion County's 4th confirmed tornado this year and 9th in last 2 years (Jan 1, 2025 to present)

In-State Ford County Warrant No.2024CF000006 (Bond $25,000 at 10%) H26-3874

Time: 12:29 a.m.

Location: 701 E Orange St (Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center)

Arrested: Chealsie Broeker (F) (34) of Mahomet, IL

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location. A computer check confirmed that Ms. Broeker had an active warrant for Ford County, and she was placed under arrest. She was taken to HPD to be processed, then later transported to Ford County.

Fire Call

Time: 8:44 p.m.

Location: 400 Blk S. 3rd St.

Details: HFD responded to the above location for the report of a possible gas leak. HFD assessed the location and no gas leak was reported. HFD later cleared the scene.

On July 22, 2026, Andrew Hill (DOB: 7/17/2006), formerly of Bloomington, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Deliver 15-100 Grams of Cocaine, a class X felony, for 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The defendant also pleaded guilty to Obstructing Justice, a class 4 felony, for 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Sentences will be served concurrently and the defendant will serve 18 months mandatory supervised release, following his release from prison. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.

The People presented evidence that on March 10, 2026, Danville Police conducted a traffic stop for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code in the area of Bowman and Main Streets. Upon approach of the vehicle, the officer attempted to identify the vehicle’s occupants. The defendant initially refused to provide his name, before identifying himself as “William C. Thomas,” claiming he could not remember his date of birth. The officer observed that the defendant appeared extremely nervous and was sweating profusely. After attempting to verify the information provided, the officer determined the defendant had given a false name. When asked to exit the vehicle, the defendant immediately offered to provide information about another individual allegedly possessing illegal drugs. Officers subsequently identified the defendant through his Illinois Identification Card as Andrew Hill, and determined that he had active arrest warrants. The defendant was taken into custody and transported to the Public Safety Building. During transport and book-in, law enforcement observed the defendant moving and walking erratically, consistent with someone attempting to conceal an object on his person. During a pat down search, correctional officers with the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department felt an object concealed in the area of the defendant’s buttocks. A subsequent search recovered a softball-sized package, containing two smaller bags of a white, chalk-like substance suspected to be crack cocaine. The substance field-tested positive for the presence of cocaine. The defendant denied ownership of the cocaine, but told police that he uses cocaine, and knew it was a “dealer-amount of crack.” The substance was sent to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab for testing and results returned positive for 22.7 grams of cocaine.

State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Danville Police Department for their persistence in identifying this defendant and for their work in removing a drug dealer from the streets of Vermilion County. She also thanked the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department Correctional Officers for their assistance in this case.

Operating Vehicle With Registration Expired; Improper Use of Electronic Device; No Front/Rear Registration H26-3845

Time: 4:48 p.m.

Location: Route 1/W Thompson Ave.

Cited: Synasia Butler (F) (22) of Calummt City, WI

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

Unlawful Use of A Credit Card. Financial Exploitation of An Elderly Person.

H26-3796 2026-5197

Time: 7/22/2026 @ 3:24 p.m.

Location: 600 Blk of W. Elm

Arrested: Kyli Baker (F) (21) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers took a report from an 89-year-old male for the above charges. An investigation later led to the arrest of the listed subject on 7/25/26. Ms. Baker was taken into custody at HPD and processed. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville, IL to await arraignment.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle Time: Location: Cited: 1:05am W Thompson/N 9th Av H26-3805 Alexis Merrill (F) (22) of Hoopeston Details: HPD stopped the vehicle Ms. Merrill was driving for a traffic violation. She was given a citation and traffic court date.

Wanted on Champaign Co. Warrant H26-3809 Time: 10:31am Location: Arrested: Details: 600 Blk of W. Elm St. Darryl Stevens (M) (24) of Hoopeston While on patrol HPD Officers observed the above subject who they knew to have an active warrant out of Champaign Co. Officers made contact with Mr. Stevens at the above location and after confirmation of validity, placed him under arrest, processed him at the Hoopeston Police Station and released him with an NTA in Champaign Co. Court.  

Theft (over $500) H26-3782 2026-5118

Date/Time: 7/22/26 7:57pm

Location: 206 S 1st Ave, Hoopeston Multi-Agency

Complainant: 63-year-old Hoopeston male

Arrested: Kathy Stancle (F) (45) of Hoopeston

Jeff Chandler (M) (49) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD was dispatched to the above location for the report of stolen shoes and school

supplies. After an investigation, Mr. Chandler and Ms. Stancle were arrested, taken

to HPD to be processed and later transported to the PSB in Danville to await

arraignment.

Fire Call

Time: 9:42am

Location: 1020 W Chestnut, Tractor Supply

Details: HFD was dispatched to Tractor Supply for a possible natural gas leak. Nothing was found.

Fire Call @ 7:15

HFD was dispatched to McFerren Park for a chemical spill then later cleared the scene.

Criminal Damage (Over) H26-3740 2026-5146

Date/Time: 7/22/2026 @ 11:32 a.m.

Location: 1000 Blk of W. Thompson Ave.

Arrested: Landyn Wallace (M) (20) of Milford

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location for the report of criminal damage. After an investigation, Mr. Wallace was located, arrested and brought to HPD for processing. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Battery H26-3720

Date/Time: 7/20/2026 @ 7:08 pm

Location: N. 10th Ave. / W. McCracken Ave.

Arrested: Zachary Huffstutler (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers took a report from a 21-year-old Hoopeston male of a battery that occurred in the above area. Officers later located Mr. Huffstutler and placed him under arrest for the above charge. Mr. Huffstutler was processed at the Hoopeston Policed Department and later released with a mandatory court date at the Vermilion County Court House.

Battery H26-3753

Date/Time: 7/21/2026 @ 6:39pm

Location: 500 Blk of W. Elm St.

Arrested: Eric Couch (M) (36) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers responded to the above area for a fight in progress. Officers made contact with Mr. Couch and placed him under arrest for the above charge. Mr. Couch was processed at the Hoopeston Police Department, then later released with a Misdemeanor Complaint Form and a mandatory court date at the Vermilion Co. Court House.

Squealing Tires H26-3780

Time: 8:02 pm

Location: W. Penn St. / Rt. 1

Cited: Brandon Grills (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: While on patrol HPD officers observed a vehicle commit the above traffic violation. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the above area, issued Mr. Grills a citation and released him from the scene.

On July 14, 2026, Dwight L. Rowe (DOB: 12/14/1991), formerly of Hoopeston, Illinois, was sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, after pleading guilty to Home Invasion, a class X felony. Following his term of imprisonment, the defendant will serve 18
months of mandatory supervised release. The plea and sentencing hearing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.

The People presented evidence that on October 11, 2023, the defendant, Dwight Rowe entered the residence of the victim in Rossville, Illinois. The victim had previously obtained an order of protection against the defendant that prohibited him from having contact with her. The victim reported to police that she was working from home, when the defendant entered her bedroom and attempted to initiate a sexual encounter. When the victim rejected the defendant and tried to get away, the defendant became violent, grabbed the victim about her body, and punched her in the face. The defendant strangled the victim until she lost consciousness. The victim suffered from physical injuries.

During the sentencing hearing the victim presented a poignant impact statement. In it she said, “I lost the ability to move through the world without carrying what you did to me.” She added, “I don’t think I could ever be happy with a sentence that doesn’t put you away for life for the harm and the damage that you have caused to not just me, but my children. Simply because of the lifelong impact those crimes have had on me and my children. Because while you may eventually finish your sentence, I will continue living with the consequences of your choices. The difference is this: You chose what happened on October 11, 2023. I chose to survive it.”

State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “Our thoughts are with the victim as she continues to recover from the violence and trauma she endured at the hands of this repeat offender. We are grateful for her courage and cooperation.” She added, “I would also like to thank the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for their investigative work and their dedication to pursue justice for this victim. My office remains steadfast in its commitment to holding violent offenders accountable and ensuring they face the consequences of their actions.”

Fire Call @ 4:16 am HFD was dispatched to the 600 blk of E. Elm St. for the smell of smoke in the residence. After inspection, it was determined no fire was present and all HFD units cleared the scene.

No Valid Driver’s License Time: Location: Cited: 05:05am 900 blk W Orange H26-3731 Bertha Hinojosa (F) (57) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Ms. Hinojosa was driving for a traffic violation. A computer check revealed she had no valid driver's license. She was given a traffic ticket and traffic court date.

Domestic Battery Time: Location: Arrested: 5:14 pm 400 blk of S 3rd St. H26-3752 2026-5080 Travis Vigil (M) (30) of Hoopeston Teresa Delaplain (F) (27) of Hoopeston Details: HPD Officers received a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred in the above area. An investigation led to the arrest of the above subjects for the above charge. Each subject was individually processed at the Hoopeston Police Department , then individually transported to the Danville Public Safety building to await arraignment.  

Traffic accident- Illegal Transportation of Alcohol (#14492), Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident (#14491) H26-3698

Date/Time: 7/18/2026 @ 5:23pm

Location: 100 Blk of East Orange St.

Unit # 1: 2016 GMC driven by Cheyenne Wagoner of Hoopeston

Unit #2: 2010 Chevrolet driven by Jorge Antuna of Hoopeston

Cited: Cheyenn Wagoner (F) (32) of Hoopeston

Details: Unit #1 traveling Westbound on E. Orange struck Unit #2 in the rear, who was stopped at the railroad crossing. Unit #1 was towed due to it being inoperable and the driver was released from the scene with citations and a mandatory court date in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court. No injuries were reported and both Units were insured.

Battery (local ordinance) H26-3680

Time: 6:00 a.m.

Location: 900 Blk S. Dixie Hwy

Cited : Erik Gudgel (M) (49) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location. Upon a further investigation, Mr. Gudgel was given a city citation for Hoopeston Municipal Court and was released from the scene.

Fire Call

Time: 4:09 p.m.

Location: 214 E. Penn St. (Neal Tire)

Details: HFD responded to the above location for a fire alarm going off. Upon a further

investigation, no fire or injuries were located. HFD later cleared the scene.

Illegal Burn (Local Ordinance: 8.08.020) H26-3656

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Location: S. Market St./Sawgrass Dr.

Cited: 15-year-old Hoopeston Female

Details: HPD Officers was dispatched to the above location to the report of an illegal burn. Upon arrival HPD extinguished the fire with no injuries reported. The juvenile was issued an NTA for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

Improper Lane Usage, Graduated Driver (Too Many Passengers) ILCS 625.56-107(E)

Time: 4:21 p.m. H26-3671

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

Cited: 17-year-old Hoopeston Male

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop. The juvenile was found to be driving on the above violations. He was given an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scene.

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended H26-3596

Time: 7:14 pm

Location: S 6th Ave / 4000 North Rd.

Cited: Terry Sullivan (M) (38) of Rossville

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location where they issued Mr. Sullivan a citation for the above traffic violation. Mr. Sullivan was released from the scene on an NTA in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court and his vehicle was towed.

Driving While License Suspended Time: Location: Arrested: Details: 1:09 am E Orange / S Market Matthew Rich (M) (41) of Hoopeston H26-3558 HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above location. Mr. Rich was arrested for the above charge, processed at HPD, then later released on an NTA in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court.

 W.O.W. (Iroquois County 25F200)- FTA Possession of Meth; Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer 2026-4824 Time: Location: Arrested: Details: 10:27 a.m. N 6th Ave./W McCracken Ave. Bayleah Moore (F) (26) of Watseka HPD officers arrived at the above location where they arrested Mr. Moore on a confirmed Iroquois County warrant. She was taken to HPD for processing, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await extradition to Iroquois County.

Illegal Burning (State 415 ILCS 5/9) Date/Time: 7/10/2026 @ 1:49p.m. Location: 502 E Young Ave. Cited: H26-3531 Devon Nosler (M) (27) of Hoopeston Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for an illegal burn. Mr. Nosler was later issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scene.

Wanted On A Vermilion County Warrant (#: 2025CF077) H26-3566 2026-4812 Time: Location: Arrested: Details: 3:08p.m. S Market St/E Main St Christopher Smith (M) (49) of Hoopeston HPD officers arrived at the above location where they arrested Mr. Smith on a confirmed warrant. He was taken to HPD for processing, then later transported by the Vermilion County Sherriff’s Office to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer, Failure To Yield (#15143), Driving Uninsured Vehicle (#15144), Failure To Use Turn Signal (#15145) Time: Location: Arrested: Details: 7:28 pm 800 Block of E. Elm St. Zachary Jones (M) (26) of Hoopeston H26-3571 HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above location. Mr. Jones was arrested on the above charges, processed at the Hoopeston Police Department, then later released with a misdemeanor complaint and citations for the above violations.  

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.