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Avoid car break-ins

[DEC. 19, 2002]  Holiday seasons usually bring out the best in people, but sometimes the holidays can also bring out the worst. Over the past several weeks, the Lincoln Police Department has been investigating several reports of car burglaries within the city limits. To help reduce the risk of you being victimized by someone, you can follow some of these steps and make your holiday season the best ever.

While out shopping:

Find a parking space near a light.

Keep your holiday goodies in the trunk so no one can see them.

Keep your purse, cell phone and change out of view.

Lock your car.

While at home:

Lock your car.

Take all valuables inside or out of sight.

Don't leave compact disks or change in the car.

Leave outside lights on.

Try to park near your lights.

Look into buying a car alarm.

For personal safety:

While walking from store to car, always have your keys ready.

Not only are your keys used for starting your car, they are also a great safety weapon.

Know where your car is parked and go right for it.

If you have a panic button for your car, if you feel strange, use it.

Try not to carry more than you can handle while walking from a store. If you need to make several trips, do so.

If someone tries to take your purse, let them have it; you have a family to go home to.

[Timothy R. Butterfield,
 community policing officer]


Alert to the citizens who would prefer their holiday spirit unscathed by crime

Car break-ins

[DEC. 18, 2002]  Lincoln City Police have been receiving continued reports of car break-ins. Most reports are of criminal damage to property (vehicles) and theft. Most of the reported incidents are occurring in the Angel Valley and the Podunkville area. Some of the streets listed in the reports have been Willamette, Oglesby, Madison, McDivitt, Short Eighth and Eighth, and North Adams.

The criminals have most often had it made easy for them by car owners leaving their cars unlocked. In some cases thieves have been forced to take more risk and work a little by using bricks and such to break windows.

So far their efforts are being pretty well rewarded. Loot has included mostly a number of cell phones, CD players, stereo systems and personal items left in the cars. However, that wasn't quite enough for one thief; he, she or they took the whole vehicle.

It should go without saying that you should be practicing some practical procedures to protect yourself and your valuables in this season as much as any other time of the year.

--Lock your cars.

--Don't leave valuables in an unattended vehicle.

--Park in well-lit areas.

--Be conscious of what is normal in your neighborhood.

--Listen and watch out for each other.

--Call 9-1-1 if you suspect a criminal activity in progress.

 

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You should be taking precautions in your home as well. This includes simply locking all doors and windows, especially when you are not at home. Turn lights on.

Nearby Peoria has had a rash of peculiar incidents recently. Fire and rescue squads have reported an increase in a particular type of rescue. They have been called out to pull people out of chimneys. What do you suppose those people were doing there? Hint: The chimney stuffer didn't live there.

So, take some practical precautions, and perhaps you will avoid the distress of becoming a theft victim.

 [Jan Youngquist] 


Driver in Mount Pulaski crash ticketed

[DEC. 18, 2002]  The driver in a roll-over accident that resulted in one fatality on Friday, Dec. 13, has been ticketed with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol. Cody J. Tschantz, 22, of Mount Pulaski was driving his '86 Dodge pickup heading eastbound when he failed to negotiate the turn at the Route 54 spur in front of Stahl's. The accident happened at 10:46 p.m.

A passenger in his vehicle, 21-year-old David White, was declared dead at the scene by Logan County coroner's staff at 11:40 p.m. Tschantz was taken to St. John's Hospital in Springfield. His condition is not available at this time.

The accident continues to be under investigation by the Logan County sheriff's office, with Sgt. Wayne Hildebrandt leading the investigation. There are still some interviews to conduct, and investigators will gather evidences including accident reconstruction results from the state of Illinois. Those results, with toxicology and pathology results from the Logan County coroner, will be submitted to the Logan County state's attorney, Tim Huyett.

A second single-vehicle accident on Route 121

Logan County Sheriff’s Department personnel were called out to Route 121 again Saturday night for another roll-over accident at 10:35 p.m., exactly 24 hours after the first accident.

Jason Fulk, 33, of Lincoln was heading north when he failed to negotiate the curve at 1100th Avenue. His Chevy P10 went into the ditch on the southbound side of Route 121 and rolled over at least two times before ending upright again.

Fulk was ticketed for speeding and driving too fast for conditions.

 [Jan Youngquist] 

 


Seat belt use up

[DEC. 14, 2002]  The Lincoln Police Department conducted a seat belt enforcement detail within the city Nov. 14-30. The department is happy to announce that with the combined efforts of the Illinois Department of Transportation and local law enforcement the use of seat belts and child restraints has increased since 2001.

The results during this enforcement period are as follows:

--Speeding citations: 14

--Other moving citations: 14

--Seat belt citations: 53

--Suspended license: 1

--There were no citations written for violating the child restraint laws.

During this enforcement detail, 70 vehicles were stopped by the Lincoln Police Department.

Local police continue to encourage the motoring public to use safety belts and child restraint devices while traveling.

[Officer Tim Butterfield,
Lincoln Police Department]

 


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Community Policing Activities


Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence

(Week ending 12-13-02)

  • Billie J. Berger, 27, 527 N. Adams; 9-9-02, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $75 fine plus court costs, $27 restitution

  • Charles G. Britt, 18, 704 S. Race, Atlanta; 10-31-02; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, 12 months probation, $750 fine plus court costs

  • Adam J. Cachey, 20, 8419 Thorngate Court, Oakland Park; 5-6-02, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver; $400 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $100 lab fee

  • Joshua Gardner, 18, 718 N. Main, Mount Pulaski; 7-13-02, theft; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $300 fine plus court costs

  • Joshua Gardner, 18, 718 N. Main, Mount Pulaski; 8-13-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor, 12 months conditional discharge, $300 fine plus court costs

  • Christine L. Gesner, 27, 700 Wichita; 11-6-02, unlawful sale of alcohol to a minor; pleaded guilty, $500 fine plus court costs

  • Brant Grof, 37, 1552 1800th Ave., Beason; 4-13-02, domestic battery; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $300 fine plus court costs, no alcohol

  • Daryl E. Hair, 32, 942 N. 1700 East, Owaneco; 7-20-02, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $75 fine plus court costs

  • Janean Y. Hashman, 40, 827½ N. Hamilton; 7-24 7-29, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $75 fine plus court costs, restitution $40.16

  • Tyler T. Perry, 19, 226 Park Place; 7-16-01, criminal damage to property; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $1,000 fine plus court costs, $96.33 restitution

  • David R. Pitts, 53, 123 W. Jefferson, Mason City; 7-6-02, criminal trespass to real property; pleaded guilty, 12 court supervision, $500 fine plus court costs

  • Lyle W. Robbins, 53, 15 Tremont Park, 10-28-02, domestic battery; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, 12 months conditional discharge, $110 fee

  • Clarence A. Simer, 44, 1302 N. Kankakee; 10-30-02, attempted eavesdropping; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $250 fine plus court costs

  • Lydia S. Stroud, 42, P.O. Box 51, McLean; 7-02, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $75 fine plus court costs, $64.44 restitution

  • Michael J. Vanos, 24, 1347 Route 121; 5-8-02, battery; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, 12 months probation

  • Renae Wering, 38, 102 S. State; 7-3 8-16, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $75 fine plus court costs, $31.30 restitution

  • Michelle Wokas, 19, 476 Rockhurst Road, Bolingbrook; 4-18, deceptive practice; $50 fine plus court costs, $8.50 restitution


Marriage Licenses

(Week ending 12-13-02)
  • Dean A. Degener, Neshkoro, Wis.
    Karen S. Fitschen, Athens

  • Jason T. Mauhar, Lincoln
    Ashleigh L. Ray, Lincoln

  • Roy D. Shipley, Jacksonville, N.C.
    Kristen M. King, Lincoln


Dissolutions

(Week ending 12-13-02)

  • Stanley L. Parker, Beason
    Jennifer L. Parker, Hartford, Conn.

  • Ryan H. Payne, Armington
    Cathryn E. Payne, Hartsburg

  • Gerald D. Lemmon II, Springfield
    Kellie M. Lemmon, Springfield

  • John A. Freese, Lincoln
    Donda K. Freese, Lincoln


Most Wanted

Most Wanted is brought to you by the Logan County Sheriff's Department. If you know the whereabouts of any of these suspects or have any information about them, please call the Logan County Sheriff's Department at (217) 732-4159. Do not attempt to approach or speak to any suspect. The suspects presented here are just that, suspects. They are not guilty until convicted in a court of law.

Call (217) 732-4159 with any information.

  Kevin J. Johnson
Charge: Escape
Age: 32
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 220
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
  James Beall
Charge: Failure to Appear, Driving under the influence of alcohol
DOB: 6/12/1957
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
  Richard Hutches
Charge: Failure to Appear, Criminal Felony
DOB: 7/10/1966
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 165
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
  Enola Patterson
Charge: Theft
DOB: 4/15/1953
Race: W
Sex: F
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 163
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BLU
  Rod Hower
Charge: FTA, Traffic, Deceptive Practices
DOB: 3/17/1971
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BLU
  Gary Reed
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 11/8/48
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 175
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO
 

Frank Dorko
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 1/27/69
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 190
Hair: BRO
Eyes: GRN

  Robert Haines
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 11/14/59
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 240
Hair: BRO
Eyes: HAZ
  Danyale Hampton
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 5/7/77
Race: B
Sex: F
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 120
Hair: BLK
Eyes: BRO
  Jerry Hill
Charge: Failure to appear, Deceptive practices
DOB: 7/8/69
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BLUE
  Lethaniel Lewis
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 8/17/77
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 150
Hair: BLK
Eyes: BRO
  Donald Moore
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 1/16/73
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 170
Hair: BLK
Eyes: BRO
  James Palmer
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 12/29/77
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 220
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO
Billy Reynolds
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 7/21/57
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 165
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO
  Jamie Robinson
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 4/16/65
Race: W
Sex: F
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO

Call (217) 732-4159 with any information.


ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE INCIDENTS OR ANY OTHER CRIME IN THE LINCOLN/LOGAN COUNTY AREA IS URGED TO CALL "CRIME STOPPERS" AT 732-3000 OR E-MAIL AT crime@ccaonline.com.  YOUR INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND YOU MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS.  IF YOUR INFORMATION LEADS TO THE ARREST OF THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED, "CRIME STOPPERS" WILL PAY YOU A CASH REWARD UP TO $1,000.

"CRIME STOPPERS" HAS AN ANSWERING MACHINE TO ANSWER YOUR CALLS.  THIS IS TO PROTECT YOU IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS (YOUR CALLS CANNOT BE TRACED WITH THE MACHINE).  YOU NEED TO LET US KNOW HOW YOU CAN BE CONTACTED ABOUT THE INCIDENT, OR YOU MUST WATCH TO SEE IF THE SUBJECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED.  THIS IS SO WE CAN MAKE A PAYOUT.

Cases

Crime Stoppers requests information
in Brian Bobb death

[OCT. 2, 2002]  Crime Stoppers is issuing a request for information in the death of Brian Bobb. People who think they may have information may contact either the Logan County sheriff's office at (217) 732- 4151 or Logan County Crime Stoppers at (217) 732-3000.

Tips can be made anonymously.

People providing tips that lead to an arrest can receive up to $1,500 cash.

[LDN]


  • Sometime before 9:22 a.m. on Dec. 15, 2001, a Chevrolet Cavalier was taken without the owner's permission from the 200 block of Latham Street in Lincoln. The vehicle was later found stuck in the mud at the Sportsman's Club. Crime Stoppers is asking for information as to who had taken the vehicle.

  • Sometime before 9:11 a.m. on July 21, a burglary occurred at Lincoln Junior High School, 208 Broadway St. in Lincoln. Unknown person(s) broke a window on the third floor and gained access to the building. Unknown person(s) went through the school and caused damage and vandalism to the school property.

  • Late Sunday night and early Monday morning, March 18 and 19, someone stole items from five different Lincoln vehicles.
    The first vehicle was parked at a residence on the 1800 block of Pekin. A $175 radar detector was taken from the car.
    In one of the Lincoln Christian College parking lots, change was stolen from an automobile.
    On the 200 block of Mayfield, several items totaling $75 were stolen from a car parked at the owner's residence: a book binder, school books, homework, a calculator, a learner's permit and some change.
    The next vehicle was parked inside a garage on the 900 block of N. McLean. The owner remembers locking the garage door. A portable CD player, which is worth about $100, was taken from the vehicle.
    The last theft was from a car parked at the owner's residence. A $50 AM/FM CD player was stolen.
    There are no suspects at this time, but due to the timing of the crimes it is believed that they may be connected. If you have any information about these thefts, please contact the Lincoln Police Department at 732-2151, or Crime Stoppers at 732-3000.

  • A series of thefts in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 15, is under investigation. There are no suspects yet, but police believe that one person or group is responsible for all of the crimes. 

    The first vehicle, a pickup truck, parked at the owner's residence in the 500 block of Tremont, was entered through the rear sliding door. It is estimated that $400 worth of property was stolen: a radio, duffle bag, four clothing items, prescription sunglasses, two flashlights and a disposable camera.

    The second vehicle had an AM/FM CD player stolen. To gain entry, the suspects forced entry to the side door of the '93 Jeep, which was parked in front of the owner's residence in the 300 block of Tremont. The radio is worth about $100.

    Two cars were broken into in a residential parking lot on the 100 block of S. Logan St. One vehicle, a truck, had a CD player removed; the suspects removed the dash cover to take the $200 unit.

    The other vehicle, a van, had a radar detector removed. The detector is worth about $100.

    If you have any information about these crimes, please contact the Lincoln Police Department at 732-2151 or Crime Stoppers at 732-3000.

  • On Feb. 19, 2001, between 6 and 8:15 p.m. unknown person(s) placed an unknown substance on a 1999 Cadillac parked at the Mount Pulaski grade school. The grade school is located at 200 N. Garden Street in Mount Pulaski. The substance caused extensive damage to the paint on the vehicle. The Mount Pulaski Police Department, (217) 792-5018, and the Lincoln/Logan County Crime Stoppers are requesting anyone with any information to contact them.

  • On Jan. 16, 2001, a possible arson occurred at 127 N. Kickapoo St. (the old Scully Building) in Lincoln. The possible arson was reported at approx. 7:12 p.m. on that date. Anyone with any information about this incident who may have seen anything or anyone in the area of the building is asked to contact the Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln Fire Department or Crime Stoppers.

  • On Jan. 12, 2001, sometime between 6  and 9 p.m., a burglary occurred on Mayfair Drive in Lincoln. Unknown person(s) forced open a garage door and entered the residence. Unknown person(s) looked through dresser drawers and a closet. Taken from the residence were several shotguns, a cellular phone and a camera.

  • Sometime between Nov. 23 and Nov. 27, 2000, unknown person(s) entered a residence on the west side of Lincoln. Unknown person(s) forced entry to the residence and went through it. Several items of jewelry where taken, along with a laptop computer and an unknown amount of U.S. currency.

  • Sometime between Nov. 13 and Nov. 14, 2000, unknown person(s) forced entry to the Plaza Wash and Lube at 2821 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln. Unknown person(s) broke a window on a door on the east side of the building. Unknown person(s) entered the office area and took an assortment of U.S. currency and some product coupons. Estimated damage to the door was around $70.

Information on payouts

These are totals from the inception of the program Aug. 1,  1983.

Total calls received:       241

Solved cases:                   45

Arrests made:                   60

Dollar amount of drugs and merchandise recovered:    $36,200.00

Dollar amount paid out for rewards:    $9,775.00

(2000 figures)

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