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'No' means 'no'
Senators support law proposal
[FEB.
12, 2003]
SPRINGFIELD -- "No" will
definitely mean "no" in Illinois under legislation proposed by Sens.
Dan Rutherford, R-Pontiac; Christine Radogno, R-LaGrange; and Larry
Bomke, R-Springfield. The lawmakers, along with the Illinois
Coalition of Sexual Assault, unveiled Senate Bill 406 in Springfield
Tuesday.
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Withdrawal of consent
to sexual intercourse has been a controversial issue in the courts
for decades. The issue recently came to light again in January when
the California Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision on a
date rape case involving two teenagers.
"Courts in California
have clarified that 'no' means 'no,'" said Rutherford, lead sponsor
of the legislation. "We don't want to wait until the courts put
Illinois law to the same test. We are introducing Senate Bill 406 to
make sure that in Illinois consent can be withdrawn at any time."
The California case,
People v. John Z., concerned an alleged date rape incident involving
two teenagers at a party in March 2000. The court found initially
that the girl agreed to intercourse, but when she changed her mind,
the boy didn't stop.
In California, the
lower appellate courts were split on the issue of consent,
specifically whether it can be withdrawn during the course of sexual
conduct. In January 2003, the California Supreme Court resolved this
dispute and clarified that consent may be withdrawn.
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 Illinois' law is
similar to the California statute. While Illinois' court system has
not come to the same interpretation as the lower California courts
did, the statute needs to be clear.
"Most people in
Illinois already believe that 'no' means 'no,'" Radogno said. "It's
what teenagers are told in health classes and by their parents.
Unfortunately, it isn't always reality in date rape cases. The
California case made it very clear that courts can interpret laws
differently. We need to make sure Illinois law is clear on this
issue -- 'no' always means 'no.'"
Specifically, Senate
Bill 406 clarifies the law of consent in Illinois, affirming consent
may be withdrawn. In other words, “no” means “no" even after "yes."
"Senate Bill 406
simply ensures that Illinois law does what most people think it
already does," said Bomke. "It clears up any ambiguity in Illinois
law concerning consent, making it clear that consent may be
withdrawn at any time."
The Illinois Coalition Against Sexual
Assault is in favor of the legislation. There are no known
opponents. Sen. Dale Risinger, R-Peoria, and Rick Winkel,
R-Champaign, are also co-sponsors of the legislation.
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Police
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Home
invasion results in charges
against three local men
[JAN.
31, 2003]
Two Lincoln residents were
unwilling hosts to intruders Tuesday evening. Three men
-- James Massey, 19, John Trough, 20, and Matthew Hedenberg, 27, all
of Lincoln -- are facing several charges following the home invasion
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At approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday,
Trough, Massey and Hedenberg forced their way into the apartment of
a 20-year-old Lincoln man living in the 300 block of Eighth Street.
Hedenberg, a recently paroled convict, had a knife. The men ordered
the resident to call a 17-year-old girl, Trough's wife, to the
apartment. The wife had an order of protection from Trough.
When the girl arrived at the apartment
Hedenberg had already left the premises; only Trough and Massey
remained. They kept the residents hostage through the night until
the girl got to a cell phone to call police.
Police went to the apartment at 9:26
Wednesday morning. The perpetrators did not resist arrest.
The victims were unharmed beyond the
trauma of the incident.
All three
men are charged with home invasion. Massey and Trough are charged
with unlawful restraint. Trough has an added charge of violating an
order of protection.
[Jan
Youngquist] |
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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.
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Community
Policing Activities
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Reduce the risk of injuries while traveling
[Click
here for announcement posted
Feb. 7 regarding a special safety enforcement period.] |
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New
Citizens Police Academy accepting applications
[JAN.
30, 2003]
The Lincoln Police
Department is currently accepting applications for the Citizens
Police Academy. The classes are one day a week, and there are 10
classes, beginning March 11. Applicants must be at least 17 years
old.
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Applications may be picked up at the
Lincoln Police Department and must be returned no later than March
1.
The Citizens Police Academy shows
citizens of the community how the department operates and covers
areas from administration to traffic control. Participants of the
class will also be allowed to ride along with a Lincoln police
officer for up to eight hours.
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If you are interested in law
enforcement or would just like to see what your police are doing,
please join the class. There is no cost to the participants.
Contact:
Community Policing Officer Tim
Butterfield
Lincoln Police Department
(217)
732-2151
[Lincoln Police Department
news release] |
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Court
News
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Name,
age, address; date, charge; sentence
(No postings for the week ending 2-13-03)
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Marriage
Licenses
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(Week ending 2-13-03)
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Jerry L.
Walls, Decatur
Lisa L. Fleming, Atlanta
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Stephan
Chandler, Lincoln
Freda Frazier, Chicago
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Michael
C. Davenport, Hartsburg
Kia A. Diener, Hartsburg
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Estreberto B. Tranquilono, Bloomington
Marisol Steward, Bloomington
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Aaron G.
Gray, Lincoln
Angela J. Pirrone, Lincoln
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Dissolutions |
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(Week ending 2-13-03)
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Ronald A.
Hester, Atlanta
Tina L. Hester, Lincoln
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Larry T.
Marrs, Lincoln
Carolyn D. Marrs, Logan County
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Alberta L.
Johnson, Elkhart
Debbie M. Johnson, Mount Pulaski
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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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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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Crime Stoppers
requests information
in Brian Bobb death
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[OCT. 2, 2002]
Crime Stoppers is issuing a request
for information in the death of Brian Bobb. People who think they
may have information may contact either the Logan County sheriff's
office at (217) 732- 4151 or Logan County Crime Stoppers at (217)
732-3000.
Tips can be made anonymously.
People providing tips
that lead to an arrest can receive up to $1,500 cash.
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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.
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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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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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Information
on payouts
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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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