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Police Reports

Weekend accidents

[JUNE 18, 2001]  A pair of two-vehicle accidents happened Saturday in Logan County.

The first two-vehicle accident occurred at 11:50 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of 1550th Street and 600th Avenue. Mike C. Sparks of Lincoln was  taken to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, and Scott D. Harwood, also of  Lincoln, was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Sparks was treated and released. Harwood remains in critical condition.

Sparks was driving a 2000 Dodge Ram pickup. Harwood, in a 1997 Ford Explorer, failed to stop at a stop intersection and collided with Sparks. Harwood was ejected from his vehicle as it rolled over onto its top

Another two-vehicle accident occurred at 4 p.m. on Saturday on 2000th Avenue, one-eighth mile north of 1700th Street. As a result of the accident, Alicia Rankin of Beason was taken to St. John’s Hospital, and Charles W. Runge of McLean was taken to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Rankin was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. Runge was treated and released.

Rankin drove into the path of Runge. 

Community Policing Activities

Neighborhood Watch and community policing events

• See pictures from June 20 event on Richland Avenue.

• Saturday, June 23:  DARE Wienie Wagon at146 Ninth St.

• Wednesday, July 4:  Parade of decorated bicycles and wagons accompanied by police squad car and firetruck vehicles with lights and sirens. All kids invited to participate. Richland Avenue.

Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence   

(week ending 6/15/01)

• Justin P. Agee, 21, 448 1550^th St., New Holland; 11/5/00, count I – unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis, count II - unlawful possession cannabis, counts III-VI – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty to count II, counts I and III-VI dismissed, 24 months probation, $500 mandatory assessment, $1,000 fine, $50 lab fee.

• Gail Altig, 42, 526 N. Grand, Mount Pulaski; 5/4/01, unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor to a minor; $200 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision.

• Jamie E. Brandt, 19, 2566 1600^th Ave, Atlanta; 4/11/01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; $200 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision.

• Christie L. Breeze, 27, 1268 Brookfield, Decatur; 5/4/01, unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor to a minor; pleaded guilty, $150 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision.

• Talaya Brown, 29, Illinois Department of Corrections; 5/17/00, aggravated battery; pleaded guilty, 30 months probation, 20 days Logan county Jail.

• John R. Burton, 37, 1103 Dale Road, Armington; 07/00, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $25 fine plus court costs, complete NCTI counseling, $25.66 restitution to Wal-Mart.

• Patrick Cesarek, 21, no address given; 2/12/01, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver; pleaded guilty, 48 months probation, $1,000 drug assessment, $3,300 street value fine, 180 days Logan county Jail.

• Tiffany Coffey, 21, 1258 1150^th Ave.; 04/00, 05/00, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $25 fine plus court costs, $67.59 restitution to Wal-Mart.

• Brandi Curry, 21, 2309 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield; 8/00, deceptive practice; $50 fine plus court costs, $50.91 restitution to Kroger, six months court supervision, NCTI counseling.

• Melinda K. Dorsey, 32, 1741 1800^th St.; unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor to a minor; $150 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision.

• Seth Eimer, 20, 169 1550^th St.; New Holland; 5/4/01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court costs.

• Jeffery W. Goforth, 31, no address given; 2/8/01, count I – aggravated battery, count II – unlawful restraint, count III – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; count I – found guilty, five years Department of Corrections, count II – not guilty, count III – dismissed.

• Wesley D. Hulvey, 22, 203 Community Drive; 5/17/01, resisting a peace officer; $200 fine plus court costs, 12 months court supervision.

• Shelly F. Ingram, 40, 22 Houser Court; 4/10/01, domestic battery; pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court costs, counseling, no drugs or alcohol, $110 domestic battery fine.

• Jesse N. Klug, 27, 236 Eighth St.; 5/4/01, count I – unlawful possession drug paraphernalia, count II – unlawful possession of cannabis; count I dismissed, count II – pleaded guilty, $300 fine and court costs, $200 mandatory assessments, $50 lab fee, 12 months court supervision.

• Nathaniel P. Lloyd, 24, no address given; 2/1/01, count I – unlawful use of weapons, count II – unlawful possession cannabis; pleaded guilty attempt on both counts, Class A $800 fine, $300 mandatory assessment, $200 public defender fee.

• Amanda J. Quisenberry, 19, 506 N.E. Second St., Atlanta; 4/11/01, unlawful consumption alcohol by a minor, $300 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision.

• Erin N. Roof, 18, 802 N.E. Second St., Atlanta; 4/11/01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; $150 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision.

• Scott B. Schultz, 18, 13139 Caroline St., Chillicothe; 4/11/01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; $150 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision.

• Jeremy W. Simpson, 18, 212 Palmer Ave.; 4/22/01, unlawful possession cannabis; 10 days in Logan County Jail, day for day.

• Melissa Skelton, 23, 701 Sixth St., Middletown; 5/9/01, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision.

• Amber M. Watkins, 19, 400 N.E. Third St., Atlanta; 10/15/00, count I – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, count II – unlawful possession cannabis, count III – unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court costs, count III – six months court supervision, counts I and II – dismissed.

• Male, 17, 1500 block Broadway St.; 4/19/01, criminal damage to property; $200 fine plus court costs, 12 months probation, $50 restitution.

Marriages

(week ending 6/15/01)

• Jason Alan Osborn, Bloomington
  Erin Kay Bradshaw, Bloomington

• Ryan Tyler Clouse, Bloomington
  Amy Jeanette Harmer, Bloomington

• Christopher Michael Carlton, Lincoln
  Gabrielle Ivonne Jimenez, Rosemead, Calif.

• Ryan Anthony Carlton, Lincoln
  Julia Speck, Lincoln

Divorces

(week ending 6/15/01)

• Franklin C. Shanle, Mount Pulaski
  Tammy S. Shanle, Mount Pulaski

• Derrick Shawn Allen, Lincoln
  Elizabeth Naomi Allen, Lincoln

• Timothy Langley, Atlanta
  Julie Langley, Atlanta

• Michael L. Hedrick, Lincoln
  Angela S. Hedrick, Lincoln

• Ronald Darryl Vieregge, Lincoln
  Melissa Vieregge, Union

• Lawrence Eric Karl, East Moline
  Jody Lynn Karl, Champaign

• Steven P. Johner, Lincoln
  Donna R. Johner, Springfield

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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