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[MARCH 11, 2002]  SPRINGFIELD — Several car accidents involving drunk drivers, two of them fatal accidents, have recently been attributed to a strip club in Kenney. The Wild Side Cabaret does not sell alcohol but allows people to bring their own and drink it on the premises. State Rep. Bill Mitchell, R-Forsyth, has introduced legislation that would regulate such establishments. The legislation was approved unanimously by the House Cities and Villages Committee.

"Clearly, something needs to be done to control this activity," said Mitchell. "Customers are consuming far too much alcohol in this establishment, and people have been injured and killed as a result."

Ten DUI arrests have been tied to the Wild Side Cabaret recently. That represents nearly one-fifth of all DUI arrests in DeWitt County during that same period. There were six accidents tied to the club in both 2000 and 2001 and one so far this year. Dewitt County Sheriff Roger Massey says that it is time to take action.

"Enforcement of the law is clearly not enough in this case," said Massey, who joined Rep. Mitchell at a press conference Feb. 21 in Springfield. "We have increased patrols, and we have worked with the state police, but we must do something that will have a long-term impact."

This legislation would allow municipalities to regulate establishments not regulated under the liquor control act. This regulation would not apply to private homes or to businesses not defined as places of public accommodation.

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The two fatal accidents occurred within an hour of each other on a night in December. Another accident since then was nearly fatal. The drivers in these accidents had blood alcohol levels that were two and three times the legal limit.

Investigations have found that people from many areas of central Illinois travel to the Wild Side Cabaret. Oftentimes, they will consume alcohol at other establishments, then purchase alcohol on the way to the club, then drink in their car. Additionally, people have been found to drink more alcohol in the car after they leave the club.

"Since the club does not serve alcohol, there is no one to monitor how much people are drinking," said Mitchell. "Also, this club and others like it have no liability insurance, since they do not serve alcohol. This is a dangerous situation, and we must put a stop to it."

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Community Policing Activities

[FEB. 25, 2002]  The Lincoln Police Department and the Logan County Sheriff’s Office advise residents of Lincoln and Logan County to be aware of home improvement and landscaping scams that target the elderly. Exploitation of the elderly is a serious crime, which results in thousands of dollars in losses and makes the victims feel as if they cannot have trust in others.

Common scams in this area involve roofing, blacktopping, tree trimming and various types of landscaping, including outside insect control. The Lincoln Police Department, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, local banks and the victims are currently working together in investigating several scams in this area.

Officers are advising residents to check into the person or business they are having do the work and to get estimates before agreeing to have any work done. Also a person can reduce the risk of being scammed by having all the work and prices outlined on a bill.

If you feel that you have been taken advantage of, contact the law enforcement agency in your area and make a report. These reports will be investigated, and the people involved in the scams will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

[Timothy Butterfield, community policing officer]

Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence   

(week ending 3-22-02)

Alcohol charges

• Adam J. Anderson, 18, 208 Welch Drive; 2-7-02, unlawful possession of alcoholic beverage by a minor; 24 months probation, 60 days stayed sentence, $300 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee, alcohol counseling

• Robert L. Dunham, 49, 504 N. McLean; 3-18-01, aggravated driving under the influence; pleaded guilty, four years Department of Corrections

• Male, 17, 2000 block of Railsplitter Ave.; 2-7-02, unlawful possession of alcoholic beverage by a minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

Battery

• David A. Bauer, 18, 450 600th St., Elkhart; 1-3-02, domestic battery; 12 months probation, $110 mandatory assessment, attend Men Who Batter

• John M. Beck, 18, 2048 2032nd St., Atlanta; 10-20-01, battery; pleaded guilty, 18 months probation, $300 fine plus court costs

• Randall A. Huffman, 49, 514 N. Jefferson St; 1-28-02, domestic battery; 12 months probation, $400 fine plus court costs, $110 mandatory assessment, attend Men Who Batter

• Montrell L. Lewis, 18, 6169 Palmetto Drive, Flint, Mich.; 11-29, battery; pleaded guilty, $500 fine plus court costs

• Tammy S. Shanle, 42, 109 N. Dauphine St, Chestnut; 9-23-01, battery; $300 fine plus court costs, 12 months court supervision, charge amended to battery

Burglary

• Matthew S. Menzel, 25, 521 N. Sherman; 12-12-01, burglary; pleaded guilty, four years consecutive with another sentence in Department of Corrections

Criminal trespass

• Lisa F. Hill, 41, 814 Wyatt Ave; 11-4-01, criminal trespass to residence; $200 fine plus court costs

• Kimberly K. Wilborn, 41, 2011 S. Grand Ave, Springfield; 9-14-98, criminal trespass to residence; pleaded guilty 14 days Logan County Jail with credit for 14 days served

Deceptive practices

• Lynn K. Bradford, 41, 703 Samantha, Normal; 11-20-01, deceptive practices; 12 months court supervision, $100 fine plus court costs, $50 restitution, training

• Colleen F. Comstock, 44, 515 Maple; 10-30-01, deceptive practices; 12 months court supervision, $100 fine plus court costs, $16.43 restitution

Drug charges

• Shani D. Johnson, 31, 511 N. Third St, Rochelle; 12-6-01, unlawful possession of cannabis; $400 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment

• Michael W. Koenig, 28, 101 Whiteside, Joliet; 2-1-02, unlawful possession of cannabis; $1,000 fine and court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee, 12 months conditional discharge

• Michael W. Medlin, 44, 4131 S. Clinton, Stickney; 2-1-02, unlawful possession of cannabis; 12 months conditional discharge, $1,000 fine and court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee

• Paul M. Mount, 44, 929 Lake Street; 1-2-02, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver; pleaded guilty, 24 months - 410 probation, $1,000 fine, $500 mandatory assessment, forfeit $340, drug evaluation

• Ryan F. Reagan, 19, 2011 N. Kickapoo #126; 2-14-02, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 12 months probation, $750 fine plus court costs

• Corey Rich, 22, 2442 1250th, Atlanta; 8-14-01, count I - unlawful delivery of a controlled substance; pleaded guilty, five years TASC probation, 1,800 Logan County Jail, $500 street value fine, $500 mandatory assessment, $100 lab fee

• Bruce D. Shore, 33, 1313 Delevan St; 10-13-01, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs

• Penny R. Summers, 21, 1258 1150th Ave., #53; 8-9-01, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs

• Delwyn L. Trout, 38, 1750th St #144; 1-2-02, unlawful possession of cannabis with intention to deliver; pleaded guilty, 30 months probation, 156 days Logan County Jail, $100 lab fee, $500 mandatory assessment

• James E. Williams, 21, 305 S. Clinton, Middletown; 10-27-01, count I – battery, count II – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 24 months probation, $1,000 fine plus court costs

Forgery

• John Myers, 20, 919 Pulaski; 1-26-01, forgery; pleaded guilty, three years Department of Correction, $1,650 restitution

Obstructing justice

• Jennifer J. Johnson, 20, 1995 S. Skylar C15, Kankakee; 12-31-01, attempted obstruction of justice; $200 fine plus court costs

• Todd A. Lichtenwalter, 23, 103 Sixth St., Lincoln; 1-22-02, attempted obstruction of justice; 12 months probation, $400 fine plus court costs

Reckless conduct

• Adam J. Anderson, 18, 208 Welch Drive; 12-28-01, reckless conduct; pleaded guilty, 24 months probation, 60 days Logan County Jail stayed; $300 fine plus court costs, alcohol counseling

• Johnny J. Jacks, 55, 1319 N. Hamilton; 2-12-02, reckless conduct; six months court supervision, $150 fine plus court costs

• Kimberly D. Smith, 27, 1202 N. Kankakee St., Apt. A; 11-18-01, reckless conduct; pleaded guilty, 18 months court supervision, $300 fine plus court costs

Theft

• Michah Q. Bohn, 1011 N. Hamilton; 12-18-01, attempted theft; $400 fine plus court costs

• Amanda M. Worth, 23, 805 N. Adams; 10-17-01, retail theft; 30 months probation, two days Logan County Jail, restitution

Unlawful dumping of litter

• Kelly J. Altshue, 29, 919 W. Market St., Bloomington; 12-15-01 unlawful dumping of litter; 12 months conditional discharge, $300 fine plus court costs, $100 restitution

Marriage Licenses

• Fred D. Harvey, Peoria
  Karla L. Gore, Peoria

• Dewayne L. Tolliver, Lincoln
  Rose M. Hatfield, Lincoln

• Thomas S. McKinney, Mount Pulaski
  Colleen A. White, Mount Pulaski

• Thomas D. Murphy, Mount Pulaski
  Heather M. Vaughan, Mount Pulaski

Divorces

(week ending 3-22-02)

• Josh Osborne, Lincoln
  Sarah Osborne, Lincoln

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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