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[AUG. 9, 2001]  The Logan County Sheriff’s Department received at tip from a confidential source about a rural drug operation. Deputies went to 1986 900th St., rural Chestnut, with a search warrant at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday. They confiscated about 5 pounds of cannabis and other drug paraphernalia.

"One plant was about 9 feet tall," said Sheriff Tony Solomon, adding that this "isn't a big deal, but as long as it is illegal we are going to enforce it."

Official charges have not been determined. Possession of over 500 grams of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and drug manufacturing are all possible charges being considered against 27-year-old Joseph A. Hashman. A court hearing is scheduled for this afternoon.

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Community Policing Activities

Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence   

(week ending 8-3-01)

• Robert J. Atchison, 20, 105 N.E. Arch St., Atlanta; 5-5-01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $400 fine plus court costs.

• Robert G. Bastian, 29, 2006 W. Alice, Peoria; 5-98, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, $50 fine plus court costs, $79.59 restitution, two months court supervision.

• Michael E. Buck, 33, 1114 Pulaski St.; 9-30-00, two counts Class A misdemeanor aggravated assault; pleaded guilty, two years probation, $500 fine, alcohol counseling.

• Steven M. Harold, 31, 106 S. Poplar St., Filmore; 9-3-00, count I – unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis, count II – unlawful possession of cannabis; count I – dismissed, pleaded guilty to count II – 30 months probation, six months Logan County Jail, alcohol and substance abuse counseling.

• Valerie R. Harris, 27, 315 North St.; August 2000, September 2000, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, $50 fine plus court costs, 12 months conditional discharge, $93.59 restitution.

• Jerry M. Lascelles, 23, 4245 W. Capitol St., Springfield; 3-7-01, count I – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, count II – unlawful possession of cannabis; count I – $1,000 fine plus court costs, count II – dismissed.

• Vanessa M. Osika, 21, 8506 W. Catalpa, Chicago; 6-20-01, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $400 fine, $200 mandatory assessments, $50 lab.

• Dorothy Rock, 59, 1307 N. Kankakee; 6-6-99, aggravated financial ID theft; pleaded guilty, 48 months probation, 18 months home confinement, $12,947.30 restitution.

• Paul M. Strecknor, 41, no address given; 3-8-01, obstruction of justice; three years Department of Corrections.

Marriages

(week ending 8-3-01)

• Thomas Paul Lucas, Lincoln
  Mildred West Comstock, Lincoln

• Steven Wayne Strong, Forrest
  Katie Marie Foster, Tuscola

• Jason Paul Leaser, Lincoln
  Dana Jo Jones, Lincoln

• Raymond Lester DeFrees, Mount Pulaski
  Barbara Jean Rice-DeFrees, Mount Pulaski

• Rocky Bo Owens, Lincoln
  Marsha Ann Valentine, Lincoln

• Daniel Edward Sheehan, Mount Pulaski
  Karen Ashley Kubat, Lincoln

• Michael Winfred Austin, Lincoln
  Carol Jean Rohlfs, Lincoln

Divorces

(week ending 8-3-01)

• Michael K. Roos, Lincoln
  Sheri L. Roos, 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.

Current cases

• 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.

Resolved cases

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

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