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Community Policing Activities

Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence   

(week ending 5-17-02)

  • Kenneth M. Allen, 21, 10043 S. Princeton, Chicago; 4-12-02, unlawful possession of cannabis, $300 fine plus court costs, $250 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee

  • Adam J. Anderson, 18, 208 N. Welch Drive; 4-4-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; 18 months probation, 60 days Logan County Jail

  • Billi Jo Berger, 26, 527 N. Adams; 2-27-02, criminal damage to property; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

  • Gina M. Billy, 18, 452 Spring Ridge, Crystal Lake; 4-11-20, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; $750 fine plus court costs

  • Jeffery A. Carter, 31, 714 20th St., Charleston; 12-01, deceptive practices; $200 fine plus court costs, $276.04 restitution

  • Christopher Cummings, 22, 217 E. High, Mason City; 4-14-02, residential burglary; pleaded guilty, five years Department of Corrections

  • Timothy R. Daringer, 18, 715 N. Monroe; 4-7-02, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; $750 fine plus court costs

  • Jaimie J. Deffenbaugh, 26, 2350 N. Kickapoo; 2-27-02, criminal damage to property, pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

  • Douglas M. Etcheson, 22, 414 Frorer Ave.; deceptive practices; 12 months conditional discharge, $100 fine plus court costs, $16.55 restitution

  • Jacqueline I. Garfield, 43, 918 Woodlawn; 12-18-01, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pleaded guilty, two years conditional discharge, $300 fine, $300 mandatory assessment

  • Matthew R. Griffin, 20, 418 S. Kickapoo; 3-14-02, criminal damage to property; 12 months conditional discharge, $150 fine plus court costs, $50 restitution

  • Gregory Heft, 50, 1106 Lincoln; 11-24-00, aggravated DUI; found guilty, 30 months probation, 150 days Logan County Jail, 60 days upfront, 90 days held in remission, attend victim impact and alcohol counseling

  • David A. Hoerr, 21, N. Morgan, Mason City; 4-2-02, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; $750 fine plus court costs

  • Paula L. Larson, 27, 3624 Peoria Road, Springfield; 1-02, deceptive practices, 12 months court supervision, $100 fine plus court costs, $87.14 restitution

  • Scott W. Mack, 18, 619 N. Hamilton; 4-8-02, unlawful possession of cannabis; $200 fine plus court costs, $250 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee

  • Jerod Mattson, 18, 33 Tremont Park; 4-27-02, battery; 12 months probation, $300 fine plus court costs

  • Cassie R. McCurry, 21, 1045 1850th St.; 2-27-02, criminal damage to property; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

  • April McGrew, 21, Lincoln Correctional Center; 7-3-01, aggravated battery; pleaded guilty, two years Department of Corrections

  • Melissa A. Miller, 23, P.O. Box 22, Easton; 11-27-01, deceptive practices; 12 months court supervision, $100 fine plus court costs, $117.22 restitution

  • Travis J. Newton, 23, 2023 2150th Ave., Atlanta; 3-27-04, battery; pleaded guilty, $400 fine plus court costs

  • Sharon N. Osborne, 42, Department of Corrections; 10-19-01, aggravated battery; pleaded guilty, four years Department of Corrections

  • Garry E. Parish, 44, 1410 Pulaski; 2-12-02, 2-14-02, deceptive practices; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $100 fine plus court costs, $52.16 restitution

  • Evan L. Reimer, 29, P.O. Box 115, Greenview; 4-24-01, deceptive practices; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $50 fine plus court costs, $7.30 restitution

  • John D. Satterfield, 44, 646 1550th St.; 7-18-01, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $500 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee, 24 months probation

  • Jason A. Simpson, 19, 7511 Halesia Court, Orland Park; 4-3-02, unlawful possession of cannabis; $1,500 fine plus court costs, $300 street value assessment, $250 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee

  • Clinton R. Snyder, 27, 1378 2100th St.; 4-13-02, battery; 12 months court supervision, $500 fine plus court costs

  • Beatrice Thompson, 48, 1319 Park, Chicago; 7-1-01, burglary; pleaded guilty, five years Department of Corrections

  • Nicholas G. Weg, 20, 3838 W. 116th Place, Alsip; 4-25-02, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, $250 mandatory assessment, $50 lab fee

  • Glenn A. Wellons, 47, Department of Corrections; 11-8-01, aggravated battery; pleaded guilty, two years Department of Corrections

  • Denton G. Wilson, 39, 2011 N. Kickapoo; 2-23-02, domestic battery; pleaded guilty, 18 months Department of Corrections

  • Male, 17, Route 10, Mason City; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; $750 fine plus court costs

Marriage Licenses

(week ending 5-17-02)

  • Patrick James Tibbs, Lincoln
    Trisha Faye Farmer, Lincoln

  • Kent Evan Cross, Emden
    Julia Rae Ernsting, Sparta

Divorces

(week ending 5-17-02)

  • Christopher M. Whiteman, Lincoln
    Leslie A. Whiteman, Lincoln

  • Alonzo L. Mills, Springfield
    Paula S. Mills, Lincoln

  • Michael A. Kubat Jr., Lincoln
    JoAnna Kubat, Lincoln

  • Stanley Cornett, Lincoln
    Cheryl L. Fletcher, Chicago

Most Wanted

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.

  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
  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
  Enola Patterson
Charge: Theft
DOB: 4/15/1953
Race: W
Sex: F
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 163
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BLU
  Rod Hower
Charge: FTA, Traffic, Deceptive Practices
DOB: 3/17/1971
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BLU
  Gary Reed
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 11/8/48
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 175
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO
 

Frank Dorko
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 1/27/69
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 190
Hair: BRO
Eyes: GRN

  Robert Haines
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 11/14/59
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 240
Hair: BRO
Eyes: HAZ
  Danyale Hampton
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 5/7/77
Race: B
Sex: F
Height: 4' 11"
Weight: 120
Hair: BLK
Eyes: BRO
  Jerry Hill
Charge: Failure to appear, Deceptive practices
DOB: 7/8/69
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BLUE
  Lethaniel Lewis
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 8/17/77
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 150
Hair: BLK
Eyes: BRO
  Donald Moore
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 1/16/73
Race: B
Sex: M
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 170
Hair: BLK
Eyes: BRO
  James Palmer
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 12/29/77
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 220
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO
Billy Reynolds
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 7/21/57
Race: W
Sex: M
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 165
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO
  Jamie Robinson
Charge: Failure to appear
DOB: 4/16/65
Race: W
Sex: F
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130
Hair: BRO
Eyes: BRO

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

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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