Lincoln and Logan County accident, incident and arrest reports

[February 16, 2010] 

Accident reports for Tuesday, Feb. 16

Accident on Lincoln Parkway at Woodlawn
Feb. 8 at 3:49 p.m.

• Sheryl L. Mason, 56, of Lincoln; 2002 Jeep Liberty

• Kimberly L. Kelly, 44, of Easton; 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Kelly reported she was stopped on Lincoln Parkway, facing south at the light, waiting to make a right-hand turn. Mason was traveling southbound on Lincoln Parkway, also preparing to turn right. Mason said she didn't realize Kelly was fully stopped, and rear-ended her vehicle.

Kelly reported neck pain but refused an ambulance, saying she'd drive herself to the hospital.

Mason was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions.

Accident at Pekin and North Logan
Feb. 9 at 3:18 p.m.

• David Duncan, 23, of Lincoln; 2000 Chevrolet Impala

• Elethia C. King, 28, of Decatur; 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

King reported she was southbound on North Logan and slowed down for a vehicle ahead of her. Duncan was following King and, unable to slow down, struck the rear end of the King vehicle.

Duncan was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions. King was ticketed for operating an uninsured vehicle.

Accident at North Kickapoo and Broadway
Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m.

• Carlton E. Dehner, 41, of Lincoln; 2002 Chevrolet S10 extended cab

• Stephen Golden, 24, of Lincoln; 1983 Ford Ranger

Golden reported that he was southbound, stopped at the traffic signal, when Dehner came up from behind and was unable to stop, thus rear-ending the Golden vehicle.

Dehner was given two citations. No further details available.

Accident at Sixth Street and South Jefferson
Feb. 10 at 3:49 p.m.

• Philip E. Hopper, 35, of Lincoln; 1998 Chrysler Town & Country

• Underage female driver between the ages of 16 and 18

Hopper said he was eastbound on Sixth Street, coming to the intersection of South Jefferson. He attempted to stop but was unable to, due to snowy, slick streets. The underage driver was approaching the intersection on Sixth, saw that Hopper was not going to be able to stop, but also found that she was unable to stop due to the slick street. The two collided in the intersection.

Vehicle struck while exiting private driveway
Feb. 12 at 4:40 p.m.

• Antonia E. Lolling, 47, of Hartsburg; 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

• James O. Cravens, 55, of Lincoln; 2001 Toyota Avalon

Cravens was reported to be northbound on Westminster while Lolling was attempting to back out of a private driveway. Lolling failed to see Cravens coming.

Lolling was ticketed for failure to yield

Loss of steering may have caused accident
Feb. 12 at 9:52 p.m. on Wyatt Avenue, 75 feet west of South McLean

• Underage female driver between the age of 16 and 18

• John D. Tabor, 46, of Lincoln; 1996 Chevrolet conventional cab pickup

The Tabor vehicle was parked and unoccupied along Wyatt Avenue. The underage female driver said she was headed westbound on Wyatt and lost the ability to steer her vehicle. She struck the Tabor vehicle on the rear of the driver's side.

The unnamed driver was transported to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, then later to Memorial Hospital in Springfield.

Accident at corner of Pekin and North Kickapoo
Feb. 13 at 6:29 p.m.

• Shirley A. Smith, 73, of Lincoln; 2008 Chevrolet 300

• Mallory M. Ziegenbein, 19, of Raymond

Ziegenbein was headed north on North Kickapoo at Pekin Street. As she passed through the intersection, Smith entered from the west, eastbound, and struck Ziegenbein. Smith then proceeded on, making a left turn onto McLean.

Smith was located later by the Lincoln Police Department and ticketed for disobeying a stop sign and leaving the scene of an accident where there was vehicular damage.

Injuries sustained in a collision at Fifth and Union
Feb. 14 at 5:36 p.m.

• Kristena D. Merreighn, 19, of Lincoln; 2000 Ford Contour SE

• Kelly L. Purlee, 39, of Chatham; 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Purlee was headed east on Fifth. Merreighn was on Union. Merreighn stopped, then proceeded into the intersection, striking the Purlee vehicle, and then left the scene.

Purlee reported neck pain and was taken to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Merreighn was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions as well as leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.

Lincoln Police Department reports for Tuesday, Feb. 16

• Bradburn, Betty J., 28-year-old female, Lincoln; arrested Feb. 14 on State Street on a Logan County warrant for failure to appear. Bond $250 cash.

• Horton, Jeffery B., 48-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Feb. 11 in the 1000 block of Delavan on a Tazewell County warrant for failure to appear. Additional charge: Class A -- contempt. Bond $250 cash.

• Hurt, Howard L., 28-year-old male, Middletown; arrested Feb. 15 on Stringer Avenue on Class A charges of domestic battery. Ordered to have no contact with Janel Loveall.

• Jones, Brandi N., 21-year-old female, Lincoln; arrested Feb. 17 in Lincoln on a Logan County warrant for failure to appear. Bond $250 cash.

• Merreighn, Kristena D., 19-year-old female, Lincoln; arrested Feb. 14 at her residence on Class 4 charges of leaving the scene of an accident with injuries. Also ticketed for Class A charges of illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.

• Nicholas, Devan R., 26-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Feb. 12 at his residence on Class A charges of domestic battery. Ordered to have no contact with Brittney Nichols.

• Tibbs, Terry L.., 28-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Feb. 12 at the intersection of Burlington and McLean on three charges: Class A -- driving with a license suspended, Class A -- possession of drug paraphernalia, and Class C -- possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams.

Atlanta Police Department report for Tuesday, Feb. 16

• Hamilton, Jeremy S., 31-year-old male, Springfield; arrested Feb. 15 in Atlanta on charges of driving with a license suspended.

Mount Pulaski Police Department report for Tuesday, Feb. 16

• Lynch, Joshua D., 21-year-old male, Lincoln arrested Feb. 12 in Lincoln on Class A assault charges.

Logan County Sheriff's Department reports for Tuesday, Feb. 16

• Anderson, Michael E., 30-year-old male, Lincoln; arrested Feb. 18 in the 900 block of North Jefferson on a Missouri warrant for stealing a motor vehicle. No bond.

• Cascoigne, Shon M., 19-year-old male, Las Vegas, Nev.; arrested Feb. 12 at the Logan County Safety Complex on a Logan County warrant for failure to appear, plus charges of burglary. Two bonds: $3,000 and $100,000, 10 percent each.

• Duncan, Chad D., 30-year-old male, Yukon, Okla.; arrested Feb. 11 at the Logan County Correctional Center on a Cleveland County, Okla., warrant. Bond $30,000, 10 percent

• Schults, Jereny G., 21-year-old male, Atlanta; arrested Feb. 13 on a McLean County warrant for failure to appear. Bond $1,000, 10 percent.

• Zimmerman, Misty M., 31-year-old female, Creve Coeur; arrested Feb. 11 at the Logan County Safety Complex on a Logan County warrant for failure to appear. Bond $3,000, 10 percent.

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The public is reminded that anyone is presumed innocent until charges are proven in a court of law.

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