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[FEB. 19, 2002]  Joseph A. Schillaci, director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, has announced that the 11th Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Paul G. Lawrence as an associate judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Lawrence received his undergraduate degree in 1982 from the University of Illinois in Urbana and his juris doctor degree in 1985 from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. Lawrence is currently engaged in practice with Lawrence, Moore & Ogar in Bloomington.

Police Reports

Link to Illinois sex offender information provided by the Illinois State Police:

http://samnet.isp.state.il.us/ispso2/sex_offenders/index.asp

Searches available by city, county, ZIP code and name.

Community Policing Activities

[JAN. 10, 2002]  The Lincoln Police Department announces that they are now accepting applications for the next class of the Citizen Police Academy. Applications and informational packets can be picked up at the Lincoln Police Department at 911 Pekin St. There is no cost to you if you wish to join.

The Citizen Police Academy gives the participant an opportunity to learn about the Lincoln Police Department and its daily operations. Not only is this a learning experience, but it also acts as a building block in the relationship between the police and the community. The participants will attend one class per week for 10 weeks. The classes will begin on March 12 and will end on May 28. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at approximately 8:30 p.m.

If you are 17 years old or older and want to be involved in preventing crime, you are invited to join the Citizen Police Academy. Applications and informational packets are available at the Lincoln Police Department. The applications must be turned in no later than March 5.

Hope to see you in the class!

[Timothy Butterfield, community policing officer]

Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence   

(week ending 2-15-02)

• Natasha M. Adams, 32, 1038 E. Wood, Decatur; 3-31-01, unlawful possession of a controlled substance; 78 months Department of Corrections, $2,000 mandatory assessment

• John Buckner, 36, 1399 1950th St.; 1-2-02, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver; 30 months probation, 180 days Logan County Jail, $500 mandatory assessment, forfeit $1,078, $1,200 street value fine

• Henry T. Dinger, 50, 306 N. Hamilton; 12-15-01, theft under $300; pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court costs, $180 restitution

• Russell Egnew, 31, 2442 1250th Ave., Atlanta; 8-14-01, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver; pleaded guilty, 30 months probation, $500 mandatory assessment, $100 fee, 132 days Logan County Jail, forfeit seized money

• Michael A. Goff, 34, 808 Decatur St.; 7-27-01, disorderly conduct; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

• Joseph S. Gregory, 21, 2326 Route 78, Virginia; 5-6-00, deceptive practice; 5½ years Department of Corrections, restitution

• Joseph S. Gregory, 21, 2326 Route 78, Virginia; 11-8-00, count I – residential burglary, count II – forgery; pleaded guilty, count I – 5½ years Department of Corrections concurrent with above sentence, count II – three years Department of Corrections

• William C. Hughes, 29, 220 W. Third St., Latham; 6-23-01, criminal damage to property; one year conditional discharge, $400 fine plus court costs, counseling

• Kenneth L. Leonard, 48, 1125 Pulaski; 5-19-01, count I – aggravated DUI, count II – driving while license revoked; pleaded guilty, 36 months probation, 90 days work release Logan County Jail, alcohol counseling

Marriage Licenses

• Jacob E. Lessen, Lincoln
  Kristin E. Simpson, Lincoln

• Kenneth M. Melbourne, Lincoln
  Janice L. Leaser, Lincoln

• Gustin A. McClellan, Mount Pulaski
  Jana L. Dempsey, Mount Pulaski

• Travis L. Tripplett, Middletown
  Bobbie J. Griffith, Middletown

• Ismael Perez, Lincoln
  Yvette Bernal, Aurora

• Miguel Hernandez, Lincoln
  Olga L. Vargas, Chicago

Divorces

(for week ending 2-15-02)

• Kenneth M. Melburne, Lincoln
  Carole A. Melburne, Port Huron, Mich.

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.

Cases

• Sometime before 9:22 a.m. on Dec. 15, 2001, a Chevrolet Cavalier was taken without the owner’s permission from the 200 block of Latham Street in Lincoln. The vehicle was later found stuck in the mud at the Sportsman’s Club. Crime Stoppers is asking for information as to who had taken the vehicle.

• 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.

• 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.

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

(2000 figures)

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