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Accused assailant pleads not guilty

[SEPT. 17, 2002]  Lincoln Police say the stabbing of a 22-year-old Lincoln man is still under investigation. According to Lincoln Police Detective John Bunner, who is handling the case, the victim’s name and specifically what happened are not being released at this time. He said he may be conducting interviews with a few people yet. The details that surround the circumstances of the incident are being kept confidential to protect the integrity of the investigation.

At 12:48 a.m. Thursday police were called out to the 600 block of South Hamilton Street. When officers arrived they found the victim outside at the scene. The victim was first taken to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and then transferred to Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield. Detective Bunner said the victim sustained multiple stab wounds.

Two arrests have been made. The first suspect, Marty Montcalm, 20, of Lincoln was arrested by Lincoln Police just after the incident and is being held in lieu of bond at the Logan County Safety Complex. He went before Judge David Coogan at 9 a.m. today, Tuesday.

Montcalm is being charged with attempted first-degree murder, a Class X felony, and aggravated battery, a Class III felony. Montcalm’s court-appointed lawyer stated that Montcalm wished to waive his right to a preliminary hearing and was entering a plea of not guilty. Judge Coogan accepted the plea and stated that Montcalm is on the November jury calendar.

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Montcalm also has a court appearance later in the day on charges stemming from another incident. He goes before Judge Donald Behle for a July 13 charge of illegal consumption of alcohol.

A second arrest, of another 20-year-old, was made late last week. Joshua L. Farnam, formerly of Lawndale, faces charges of attempted first-degree murder.

Farnam fled the area after the incident. He was believed to be heading for Florida, where he has relatives. Authorities picked him up in Dothan, Ala. He is awaiting transportation arrangements back to Logan County, said Logan County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Jon Garlits. It may take one to two weeks for his arrival.

Both of the accused have a long criminal history with the Police Department, said Detective Bunner.

On Saturday morning Lincoln Police recovered from Kickapoo Creek the knife that was used in the incident.

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Community Policing Activities

Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence

(Week ending 9-13-02)

• Joshua A. Bossingham, 23, 216 Nugent; 6-11-02, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $1,500 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $100 lab fee, 24 months court supervision, drug and alcohol counseling

• Brett R. Buchholz, 18, 1702 1200th, Beason; 7-4-02; unlawful consumption alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Roger A. Cain, 36, Laredo, Texas; 8-19-02, obstruction of justice, pleaded guilty, 12 months Department of Corrections

• Robert D. Clark, 19, 206 S. Logan St., Chestnut; 8-13-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Brandon L. Cordell, 18, 1865 1250th; 3-16-02, disorderly conduct; pleaded guilty, six days Logan County Jail

• Adam M. Fisher, 19, 815 Short Eighth; 7-24-02, unlawful possession of alcoholic beverage by a minor; pleaded guilty, $500 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Sherina Fluker, aka Lakesha Thompson, 26; 3-25-02, obstruction of justice; pleaded guilty, 30 months probation, 60 days Logan County Jail, no drugs or alcohol

• Bethany L. Gleason, 19, 776 1100th St., Middletown; 7-4-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• John D. Hibbard, 45, 703 N. Kickapoo; 2-17-01, driving while license revoked; pleaded guilty, 24 months probation, 20 days Logan County Jail, no drugs or alcohol

• Miranda K. Mattingly, 21, 1258 1150th; 6-1-02, theft; pleaded guilty, $200 fine plus court costs, 12 months court supervision, $3 restitution

• Eric H. Maxley, 22, 408 Ninth; 6-30-02, battery; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, 12 months probation

• Jeremy L. Phillips, 23, 106 N.W. Maple, Atlanta; 8-30-02, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs

• Nicholas D. Saunchegran, 19, 1565 Sanford, St. Louis, Mo; 1-23-02, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $100 lab fee

• Charles D. Seaman, 18, 604 N. Vine, Mount Pulaski; 8-13-02, unlawful consumption alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs, two months court supervision

• Tiffany A. Short, 19, 330 Frorer; 7-4-02, unlawful consumption alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $400 fine plus court costs

• David A. Sullivan, 18, 1258 1150th; 7-12-02, theft of labor or service or use of property; $200 fine plus court costs, six months court supervision, $15 restitution

• Tiffany L. Vincent, 18, 212 N. Logan; 7-4-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $500 fine plus court costs

• Female, 17, 506 S. Clinton, Middletown; 6-13-02, forgery; pleaded guilty, three years Department of Corrections

Marriage Licenses

• Phillip D. White, Lincoln
  Terra M. Manus, Lincoln

• Stephen P. Baker, Lincoln
  Jamie T. Baker, Lincoln

• Kevin L. Hind, Chestnut
  Jennifer M. Long, Chestnut

• Daren F. Silva Jr., Lincoln
  Andrea L. Alsup, Lincoln

• Stephen B. Tanner, Lincoln
  Kaylee S. Gandenberger, Lincoln

• David L. Huffman, Lincoln
  Valerie J. White, Lincoln

Dissolutions

(Week ending 9-13-02)

• Scott Robertson, Lincoln
  Virsie L. Robertson, Chicago

• Mark W. Leslie, Lincoln
  Michelle D. Bonaparte, Lincoln

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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