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Law News Elsewhere  (fresh daily from the Web)

[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

[FEB. 25, 2002]  The Lincoln Police Department and the Logan County Sheriff’s Office advise residents of Lincoln and Logan County to be aware of home improvement and landscaping scams that target the elderly. Exploitation of the elderly is a serious crime, which results in thousands of dollars in losses and makes the victims feel as if they cannot have trust in others.

Common scams in this area involve roofing, blacktopping, tree trimming and various types of landscaping, including outside insect control. The Lincoln Police Department, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, local banks and the victims are currently working together in investigating several scams in this area.

Officers are advising residents to check into the person or business they are having do the work and to get estimates before agreeing to have any work done. Also a person can reduce the risk of being scammed by having all the work and prices outlined on a bill.

If you feel that you have been taken advantage of, contact the law enforcement agency in your area and make a report. These reports will be investigated, and the people involved in the scams will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

[Timothy Butterfield, community policing officer]

[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 2-22-02)

• Kelley L. Copeland, 20, 2370 1250th St., Kenney; 1-13-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; 12 months probation, $500 fine plus court costs

• Troy D. Devault, 19, 421 W. Morgan, Mount Pulaski; 1-13-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $250 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Mitchell C. Hudson, 18, 9 Elizabeth Court, Elkhart; 1-13-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

• Laura A. Opperman, 18, 868 2200th Ave., Chestnut; 1-13-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

• Tiffany A. Short, 330 Frorer; 1-13-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $250 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Male, 17, 600 block N. Vine, Mount Pulaski; 1-13-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $250 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• George J. McClennon, 41, 1013 Delavan; 11-3-01, aggravated domestic battery; pleaded guilty, 4½ years in the Department of Corrections

• Virgil W. Barringear, 60, 418 N. Madison; 1-14-02, criminal trespass to real property; 12 months conditional discharge, $200 fine plus court costs, no alcohol

• Melissa D. Andrews, 22, 184 Vernon St., Norwood, Mass.; 6-4-99, deceptive practices; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, restitution to Wal-Mart

• Justin W. Miller, 22, 602 W. Hovey, Normal; 5-6-01, deceptive practices; pleaded guilty, $100 fine plus court costs, 12 months court supervision, $11.74 restitution

• Tina R. Summers, 31, 711 N. Madison; 3-12-01, deceptive practices; 12 months court supervision, $100 fine plus court costs, restitution $194.87

• Lacy D. Swinford, 20, 144 Centennial Court; 3-7-01, deceptive practices; $100 fine plus court costs, 12 months court supervision, $20 restitution

• Phillip D. McPheron, 20, 29877 ECR 1600 N, Mason City; 1-13-02, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, $1,200 fine plus court costs

• Joshua R. Mileham, 19, 120 N. Butler; 1-26-02, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs

• David J. Sanchez, 18, 13 Centennial Court; 1-23-02, unlawful possession of cannabis; $500 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee

• Jason L. Schroers, 21, 406 W. Main, Stanford; 11-11-01, unlawful possession of cannabis; $200 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee

• Pamela S. Dyer, 30, 616 N. Kickapoo; 9-4-01, obstruction of justice; pleaded guilty, 30 months probation, 60 days Logan County Jail

• Bobby J. Wahlsmith, 31, 1751 North Grand Ave., Springfield; 1-19-02, retail theft; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

Marriage Licenses

• Ryan M. Schleder, Lincoln
  Lindsay A. Schull, Lincoln

Divorces

(for week ending 2-22-02)

• Torice A. Bond, Lincoln
  Thiya K. Jones, Macon

• Anthony L. Ewing, Macon
  Pershon R. Ewing, Dwight

• Shawn F. Gaddy, Lincoln
  Suzanne D. Gaddy

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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