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[JAN. 10, 2002]  The Lincoln Police Department would like to announce that they are now accepting applications for the 2002-03 class of the Citizen Police Academy. Applications and informational packets can be picked up at the Lincoln Police Department at 911 Pekin Street. There is no cost to you if you wish to join.

The Citizen Police Academy gives the participant an opportunity to learn about the Lincoln Police Department and its daily operations. Not only is this a learning experience, but it also acts as a building block in the relationship between the police and the community. The participants will attend one class per week for ten weeks. The classes will begin on March 12, 2002 and will end on May 28, 2002. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at approximately 8:30 p.m.

If you are 17 years old or older and want to be involved in preventing crime you are invited to join the Citizen Police Academy. Applications and informational packets are available at the Lincoln Police Department. The applications must be turned in no later than March 5, 2002.

Hope to see you in the class!

[Timothy Butterfield, Community Policing Officer]

Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence   

(week ending 1-11-02)

Alcohol charges

• Justin S. Gillum, 20, 403 East Cooke, Mount Pulaski; 11/21/01, unlawful consumption alcohol by a minor; $200 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Michael J. Hewitt, 21, 217 East Oak Street, Broadwell; 11-23-01, unlawful delivery of alcoholic liquor to a minor; 1 year court supervision, $500 fine plus court costs

• Eric J. Lavine, 20, 619 South State Street, Geneseo; unlawful consumption alcohol by a minor; plead guilty, $200 fine plus court costs

• Jonathon L. Moore, 18, 1011 N. McLean Street; 8-7-01, unlawful consumption of alcoholic liquor; pled guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

• David M. White, 102 South Washington, Apt. 6, Mount Pulaski; 11/21/01, unlawful consumption alcohol by a minor; $300 fine plus court costs

Battery charges

• Lynn Gilchrist, 57, 1021 2550^th St., Emden; count I – domestic battery, count II – criminal destruction of property; pled guilty to both counts, 400 fine plus court costs

• Joseph J Hall, 23, 1278 Hadismont, St. Louis; 8-23-01, count I – aggravated battery, count II – aggravated assault; pled guilty to amended battery, 400 fine plus court costs

• Jason D. Horn, 24, 103 Southwest Arch Street, Atlanta; 9-15-01, domestic battery; 12 months conditional discharge, $200 fine plus court costs, $100 domestic violence fee, 14 days of time served

Criminal trespass

• Amanda M. Hurst, 21, 504 West Edwards, Apt. 213, Springfield; 11-10-01, count I – criminal trespass to real property, count II – criminal damage to property; pled guilty to both counts, 12 months court supervision, $200 fine plus court costs

• Willian W Otter, 30, 405 4^th St., Lincoln; 10-30-01, criminal trespass to state supported land; pled guilty, 30 days Logan County Jail

Deceptive practice

• Donald G. Albert, 45, 718 12^th Street; 1/7/01, 1/9/01, deceptive practice; $50 fine plus court costs, $40 restitution

• Ronald L. Bowles, 31, 208 N. Park Street, Mount Pulaski; 7-14-01, deceptive practice; $100 fine plus court costs, 12 months conditional discharge, $80.50 restitution

• Melissa Carpenter, 30, 131 North Street, Armington; 3-9-01, deceptive practice; 1 year court supervision, $200 fine plus court costs, $300 restitution

• David D. Crane, 41, 467 Bland Avenue, Lebanon, Mo.; 10/00, 11/00, deceptive practice; $200 fine plus court costs, $126.22 restitution

• Leroy W. Durchholz, 25, 416 South Marion, Mount Pulaski; 12-27-00, deceptive practice; 1 year conditional discharge, $150 fine plus court costs, restitution

• Cindy S. Leesman, 42, 414 Williamette; 7-30-01, deceptive practice; 1 year court supervision, $150 fine plus court costs, $181.19 restitution

• Lori R. Liesman, 38, 220 North Madison; 8-23-01, 8-28-01, 8-31-01, 9-5-01, deceptive practice; 1 year court supervision, $150 fine plus court costs, $141.75 restitution

• Chris W. Miller, 20, 1306 Maple Avenue, Macomb; 8-01 to 9-01, deceptive practice, 12 months conditional discharge, $100 fine plus court costs, $29.65 restitution

• Jody A. Nelson, 46, 7265 Locust Road, Delavan; 6-22-01, deceptive practice; pled guilty, $150 fine plus court costs, $106.13 restitution

• Estella Nunez, 33, 1512 West Cortez, Chicago; 9-17-96, deceptive practice; 12 months court supervision, 100 fine plus court costs, restitution $117.31

• Gena Vincent, 37, 309 South Tonica, Mason City; 7-25-01 to 7-26-01, deceptive practice; 1 year court supervision, $150 fine plus court costs, $55.49 restitution

• Keith A. Yeazle, 38, 300 Hickory Lane, Apt. G; 5-29-01, 6-9-01, deceptive practice; 1 year conditional discharge, $200 fine plus court costs, $50.90 restitution

Criminal damage to property

• Eddie A. Combs, 30, 356 Fifth Street; 7/4/01, disorderly conduct; $150 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Douglas R. Graber, 23, 1675 2600^th Street, Atlanta; 11-17-01, criminal damage to property; 1 year conditional discharge, $200 fine plus court costs, $700 restitution

Disorderly conduct

• Male, 17, 1012 Clinton Street, Lincoln; 11-14-01, disorderly conduct; $200 fine plus court costs, 18 months court supervision

Drug charges

• Donald G. Albert, 45, 1750 Fifth Street; 11/26/01, unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; plead guilty, $750 fine plus court costs, 1 year conditional discharge

• Maddy R. Aper, 19, 550 11^th Street, Apt. 4; 11-16-01, unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; 12 months court supervision, $750 fine plus court costs

• Victor A Caballero, 30, 1572 Dick Myers, El Paso, Tx.; 4-22-01, count I – controlled substance trafficking, count II – unlawful possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver; pled guilty 15 years Department of Corrections, 3000 mandatory assessment

• Melissa L. Gritman, 21, 358 West Church, Mount Auburn; 12/3/01, count I - unlawful possession cannabis; count II - unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; count I - $300 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee count II dismissed

• Wesley D. Hulvey, 23, 1130 North Franklin Avenue, Springfield; 12-5-01, count I – unlawful possession of cannabis, count II – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; count I dismissed, pled guilty to count II, $750 fine plus court costs

• Travis J. Knowles, 19, 1413 1000^th Street; 1/17/01, unlawful possession cannabis; $200 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Jeffery L. Letterle, 22, 907 North Madison Street; 12-27-01, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; $750 fine plus court costs

• Male, 17, 400 block West Delavan, New Holland; 12/05/01, unlawful possession cannabis; plead guilty, $200 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee, six month court supervision

• Male, 17, 1977 1350^th Avenue; 8-26-01, count I – unlawful possession of cannabis, count II – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pled guilty to both counts, $2250 fine plus court costs, 2 years court supervision

• James R. Massey, 19, 440 Eighth Street; 10/21/01, unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; plead guilty, $750 fine plus court costs

• Joey A. Metelko, 22, 1000 North College; 7-14-01, unlawful possession of cannabis; $200 fine plus court costs; $200 mandatory assessment fee, $50 lab fee

Misrepresentation of age

• Francis J. Murphy, 20, 1410 Bonnie Brae, River Forest; 5/10/01, misrepresentation of age by a minor; plead guilty, $200 fine plus court costs, 6 month court supervision

Obstructing justice

• Wesley D Hulvey, 23, 203 Community Dr., Lincoln; 1-12-01, attempt obstructing justice; pled guilty 300 fine and court costs

Retail theft

• Nicholas S. Hall, 22, 111 Heinzel Court; 11-18-01, retail theft; $300 fine plus court costs

Solicitation

• Samuel A Jones, 23, 918 E. Rexford Street, Centralia; 6-7-98, solicitation (aggravated criminal sexual abuse); pled guilty, 4 years Department of Corrections

Vehicular

• David A Graham, 36, 1805 Saint Street, Albuguerque, N.M.;5-18-01, unlawful possession of a converted vehicle; pled guilty, 48 months probation, 235 days Logan County Jail, credit time served

Marriage Licenses

• Jared M DePoppe, Lincoln
  Joanna E Davis, Middletown

• William J. Curry, Lincoln
  Jacqueline R Leich, Lincoln

• William B. Lingo, Lincoln
  Barbara L. Lee, Lincoln

• Johnathon I. Bone, Lincoln
  Amber M. Mates, Lincoln

Divorces

• Sean S. Follis, Lincoln
  Carrie A. Follis, Lincoln

• Judson Wessbecher, Mount Pulaski
  Christy K Wessbecher, Creve Coer

Most Wanted

Call (217) 732-4159 with any information.

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

• 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

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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