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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 6/22/01)

• Nicole M. Bailey, 19, 606 W. Hamilton; 11/07/00, count I – forgery, count II – theft; pleaded guilty, $500 fine, two years conditional discharge, $300 restitution.

• Leonard M. Bolton, 26, 1812 Oakdale Drive, Racine, Wis.; 5/26/01, unlawful possession of cannabis; $300 fine, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab.

• John S. Bright, 39, 15 Pine Drive, Sherman; 09/01/00, theft; two years probation, $300 fine plus court costs, $2,846.44 restitution.

• Kevin M. Daly, 23, 1336 W. Taft, Decatur; 05/15/01, count I – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, count II – unlawful possession of cannabis; count II – dismissed, count I – pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision.

• Jonathan W. Decker, 20, 518 Isham, Waynesville; 05/05/01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision.

• Shirley A. Floyd, 75, 203 N. Ewing St., Atlanta; 05/11/01, retail theft; pleaded guilty, $75 fine plus court costs.

• Jacques W. Fomera, 25, 417 N. Spring St., Mount Pulaski; 05/12/01, count I – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, count II – unlawful possession of cannabis; count II – dismissed, count I – $500 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab.

• Chris Glick, 33, 1221 N. Logan; 7/00 through 01/01, cruel treatment of animals; pleaded guilty, $573 restitution, $300 fine plus court costs, 12 months court supervision.

• Bradley Green, 18, 701 E. South St., Atlanta; 05/27/01, criminal damage to property; pleaded guilty, $400 fine plus court costs, 18 months court supervision.

• Jermanie E. Harris, 28, 211 Owen Road #7, Monona, Wis.; 4/21/01, unlawful possession of cannabis; $200 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab.

• Dale O. Johnson, 46, 498 CTH N. South, Stoughton, Wis.; 05/10/01, unlawful possession of cannabis; $750 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision.

• Tracy L. Kidd, 34, 1736 2150^th Ave., Beason; 8/10/00, counts I-III, aggravated reckless driving; counts II and III dismissed, count I – pleaded guilty, $2,500 fine plus court costs, 18 months conditional discharge.

• Rex J. Kluever, 47, 126 N. Monroe St., Stoughton, Wis.; 05/10/01, count I – unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, count II – unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $400, $200, $50 fines, six months court supervision.

• Karl L. Krotz, 60, 1028 N. College St., 307; 10/99, count I – theft, count II – amended theft Class A; pleaded guilty to count II, 18 months probation, $1,000 restitution.

• Christopher R. Malerich, 23, 125 Frorer Ave.; 06/09/01, domestic battery; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, 12 months probation, men who batter program.

• Thomas G. Ortega, 44, 3150 Redwood, Lynwood, Calif.; 05/08/01, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $300 and $200 fines, $50 lab fee.

• Justin C. Ramlow, 18, 431 Wyatt Ave.; 4/22/01, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs.

• Ron A. Ring, 25, 509½ Pulaski St. #2; 5/20/01, unlawful possession of fireworks; pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court costs.

• Joshua J. Short, 25, 1019 Second St.; 05/20/01, unlawful possession of fireworks; pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court costs.

• Larry Shorter, 29, 2318 E. Pine, Springfield; 11/20/00, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs.

• Martin A. Williams, 2124 W. Wiswall St., Peoria; 4/22/01, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $300 fine and court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab.

Marriages

(week ending 6/22/01)

• Aaron David Brosamer, Lincoln
  Michelle Renee Kuznik, Middletown

• Patrick Richard Phillips, Peoria
  Heather Elizabeth Medsker, Lincoln

• Arthur Ray Whitham Jr., Lincoln
  Tawnia Christine Remer, Lincoln

• Chad Michael Martin, Middletown
  Jill Kathleen Harris, Middletown

• Donald Jake Small, Atlanta
  Penny Renee Vieira, Atlanta

• Stephen Vern Stover, Lincoln
  Cynthia Kay Olmstead, Lincoln

• William F. Radbourne, Bloomington
  Ann E. Girdler, McLean

• Michael Howard Shutt, Springfield
  Donna Yvonne Rufus, Springfield

Divorces

(no postings for the week ending 6/22/01)

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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