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Illinois
Supreme Court announces new at-large judgeship in the 11th Circuit
[SEPT.
11, 2001] The
Illinois Supreme Court announced Monday the existence of a new,
at-large Circuit Court judgeship in the 11th Circuit, which includes
Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean and Woodford counties. The new
judgeship is mandated by provisions in a state statute, the Circuit
Courts Act, which provides for additional judges for growing
populations as measured by the U.S. Census.
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New
population figures show that the 11th Circuit grew by 24,797 people
between 1990 and 2000. Most of that growth, 21,253, occurred in
McLean County.
In
the interim before next year's election, the new vacancy will be
filled by Supreme Court appointment. Justice Rita B. Garman has
announced the beginning of an application process which will lead to
final court approval.
Notices
of the vacancy will be posted in courthouses throughout the circuit.
Applications may be obtained by writing to:
Mrs.
Mary Hurley
Office
of Justice Rita B. Garman
Supreme
Court of Illinois
3607
N. Vermilion, Suite 1
Danville,
IL 61832
All
questionnaires must be completed by the applicant and received in
Justice Garman's office no later than Monday, Oct. 1.
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The
applications will undergo an extensive evaluation process, including
review by a screening committee established by Justice Garman. Among
criteria the committee will use in evaluating candidates are
judicial and legal experience, integrity, professional competence,
judicial temperament, and a commitment to justice.
It
is hoped that the vacancy can be filled by Supreme Court appointment
during the November term of the court. It is expected that the
person who will be appointed by the court to fill the vacancy will
be a candidate for the same position in the November 2002 election.
Currently,
there are four at-large judgeships in the 11th Circuit, six resident
judgeships and nine associate judgeships. At-large judgeships are
elected by voters in the entire circuit; resident judgeships are
elected by voters in a specific county in the circuit; and associate
judges are elected by a vote of all the Circuit Court judges in the
circuit.
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Name,
age, address; date, charge; sentence
(week
ending 9-14-01)
Assault
- David L. Laughlin, 19,
609 Denver; 8-3-01, aggravated assault; pleaded guilty, 12
months court supervision, $300 fine plus court costs
Battery
- Mary J. McPherson, 32,
210 E. Main St., Clinton; 12-10-00, battery; 364 days in the
Department of Corrections
Criminal
trespass
- Martin L. Freeman, 31,
415 Fifth St.; 8-3-01, criminal trespass to real property;
pleaded guilty, six months court supervision, $300 fine plus
court costs
Disorderly
conduct
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William
A. Atchison, 18, 102 N.E. Arch St., Atlanta; 7-31-01,
disorderly conduct; pleaded guilty, $150 fine plus court costs
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Roger
Lee Moore, 20, 2 Sherman Court, Atlanta; 8-8-01, disorderly
conduct, pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court costs
Drug
charges
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Shannon
M. Lippolt, 18, 205 S. Gillett St., Elkhart; 8-9-01, unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia; six months court
supervision, $750 fine plus court costs
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Amber
M. Nichols, 23, 1222 Pekin St.; 8-11-01, unlawful possession
of drug paraphernalia; $750 fine plus court costs
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Jason
S. Pocklington, 28, 720 S. Marion, Mount Pulaski; 8-7-01,
unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $200 fine
plus court costs
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Victoria
M. Segreti, 25, 11560 S. Nagle Ave., Worth; 8-11-01, unlawful
possession of cannabis; $200 fine plus court costs
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Zedric
D. Thomas, 26, 3322 W. Lexington, Chicago; 8-8-01, unlawful
possession of cannabis, pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court
costs
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Dedrick
Wilborn, 26, 1517 N. Austin Blvd, Chicago; 8-8-01, unlawful
possession of cannabis, pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court
costs
Sexual
assault
- James A. Babbs, 42,
512 Omaha; 2-20-99, count I – criminal sexual assault, count
II – attempted criminal sexual assault; count I –
dismissed, count II – 90 days work release, register as a
sex offender, $100 sex offender fine, restitution
Theft
- Jacquelyn A. Stubbs,
19, 400 E. North St., Emden; 8-14-01, theft, 12 months
probation, $400 fine plus court costs
Unlawful
consumption of alcohol
- Joseph L. Bougham, 18,
1017 Tremont St.; 8-11-01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by
a minor, pleaded guilty, $500 fine plus court costs
- Amy N. Cox, 19, 126
Delavan St.; 8-12-01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a
minor; two months court supervision, $200 fine plus court
costs
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Marriage
Licenses
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(week ending 9-14-01)
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Dennis
Wayne Mote, East Moline
Theresa Gay Morales, Lincoln
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Michael
Todd Vanmiddlesworth, Mount Pulaski
Sheila Dianne Drone, Mount Pulaski
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Bradley
Wayne Johnson, Middletown
Cherilea Kay Harris, Middletown
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Divorces
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(week ending 9-14-01)
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Benny
Lee Huskins Jr., Lincoln
Stephanie Jean Huskins, Lincoln
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Brent
Allen Brown, Lincoln
Lauri Ann Brown, Lincoln
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Most
Wanted
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Most Wanted is brought to you by the Logan County Sheriff's
Department. If you know the whereabouts of any of these suspects or
have any information about them, please call the Logan County
Sheriff's Department at (217) 732-4159. Do not attempt to approach or
speak to any suspect. The suspects presented here are just that,
suspects. They are not guilty until convicted in a court of law.
Call
(217) 732-4159 with any information.
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Donald Lingo
Charge: burglary, possession of controlled substance, drug
conspiracy, aggravated battery, mob action, vehicle
invasion, hate crime, failure to appear
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 220
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue |
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Jerry Adams
Charge: Battery, Mob Action, Failure to Appear
DOB: 8/19/1976
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black |
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Eric Gibson
Charge: Possession of controlled substance, Failure to Appear
DOB: 8/8/1961
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 290
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue |
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Jacob Achterberg
Charge: Failure to Appear, Possession of stolen property
DOB: 7/16/1982
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 100
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue |
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James Beall
Charge: Failure to Appear, Driving under the infuence of alcohol
DOB: 6/12/1957
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue |
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Richard Hutches
Charge: Failure to Appear, Criminal Felony
DOB: 7/10/1966
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 165
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown |
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Almon Helton
Charge: Domestic Battery
DOB: 5/26/1973
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 170
Hair: BLN
Eyes: HAZ |
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Enola Patterson
Charge: Theft
DOB: 4/15/1953
Race: W
Sex: F
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 163
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BLU |
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Rod Hower
Charge: FTA, Traffic, Deceptive Practices
DOB: 3/17/1971
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BLU |
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Gary Reed
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 11/8/48
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 175
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO
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Call
(217) 732-4159 with any information.
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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.
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Cases
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Sometime before 9:11 a.m. on July 21, a
burglary occurred at Lincoln Junior High School, 208 Broadway St. in
Lincoln. Unknown person(s) broke a window on the third floor and
gained access to the building. Unknown person(s) went through the
school and caused damage and vandalism to the school property.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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These are totals from the
inception of the program Aug. 1, 1983.
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
(2000 figures)
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