Lincoln Police arrest six on Meth Lab charges

[January 16, 2016]  LINCOLN - On Friday, January 15, 2016, at about 1:05 a.m., the Lincoln Police Department arrested the following for Participation in Methamphetamine Manufacturing over 900 grams (Class X Felony):

• Donald Sturgeon (29), 125 Stringer Ave, Lincoln, IL
• Alexandria Bitner (20), 1006 7th St, Lincoln, IL
• Rodney Lovelett (25), 1219 Pulaski St, Lincoln, IL
• Sarah Shelby (21), 1209 Pulaski St, Lincoln, IL
• Ashley Davis (24), 1103 6th St, Lincoln, IL
• Brandon Lovelett (24), 1006 7th St, Lincoln, IL

Donald Sturgeon was wanted by the Illinois Department of Corrections for a parole violation and he was also wanted by Woodford County for possession of methamphetamines. Lincoln Police received information about Sturgeon’s whereabouts from the Illinois Department of Corrections. Lincoln Police Officers were doing surveillance on several locations and located Sturgeon at 1006 7th St. A foot pursuit led officers inside the residence where there was an active methamphetamine lab. The others that were arrested were present at the residence and were participating in the offense. Officers secured the residence and obtained a search warrant for the residence. The Illinois State Police was contacted and responded with their tactical response team and methamphetamine team to clear the residence and process the methamphetamine lab where they located over 900 grams of methamphetamine.

This investigation is still open and in progress by the Lincoln Police Department. The arrest charges are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All reports will be forwarded to the Logan County State’s Attorney for review.

Participating agencies: Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Corrections, and US Marshall’s Office

Anyone with information about anyone manufacturing or delivering illegal narcotics is urged to call Logan County Crime Stoppers at 217-732-3000.

Added Friday afternoon:

The Lincoln Police are also seeking the whereabouts of Robyn Johnson (19) of Lincoln in reference to the same offense. She fled from the residence and we are unable to locate at the time. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Johnson is urged to call Logan County Crime Stoppers at 217-732-3000. If information leads to the arrest of the person involved CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward up to $1000.00. CRIME STOPPERS has an answering machine to answer calls and the caller can remain anonymous.

AUTHORITY: Paul Adams, Chief of Police

Post Script from Chief Adams

Lincoln Police Patrol Officers and Investigators did an excellent job in continuing to pursue drug dealers in our community.  I would also extend a huge thank you to the Illinois State Police for the assistance in the matter dealing with the materials found in the residence.

Meth is a very deadly and destructive illegal substance and I am very pleased with the efforts that went into these arrests.