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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

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]

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

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

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Community Policing Activities

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.

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.

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]

Court News

Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence

(Week ending 1-23-03)

• Catherine J. Buscher, 19, 1035 S. Wenonah, Oak Park; 12-12-02, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; six months court supervision, $200 fine plus court costs

• Homer F. Etcheson, 42, 1664 W. Waggoner, Decatur; 5-11-02, driving while license revoked; pleaded guilty, 180 days work release -- 120 up front and 60 days deferred, 30 months probation, no drugs or alcohol

• Roy E. Houghton, 41, 928 Dirksen, Springfield; 10-2-98, escape; pleaded guilty, three days Logan County Jail plus court costs

• Clyde Johnson, 33, Department of Corrections; 8-7-00, unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution; found guilty, 10 years Department of Corrections

• Julie M. Langley, 36, 504 NE Fifth, Atlanta; 1-19-03, domestic battery; pleaded guilty, 12 months probation, $250 fine plus court costs, Men Who Batter program

• Brian A. Menzel, 21, 617 N. McLean; 8-30-02, count I – home invasion, count II – aggravated intimidation, count III – resisting a police officer; pleaded guilty to counts II– III, 90 months Department of Corrections

• Durgail Robinson, 32, 8923 S. Aberdeen, Chicago; 4-2-02, unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver; pleaded guilty, 10 years Department of Corrections

• Leslie J. Schmidgall, 33, 206 NE Fifth, Atlanta; 12-8-02, battery; pleaded guilty, six months court supervision, $300 fine plus court costs

• Mikel E. Scoggins, 47, 3500 Hazleer, Springfield; 8-21-02, disorderly conduct; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $300 fine plus court costs

• William D. Skelton, 20, 305 S. Clinton, Middletown; 10-21-01, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; pleaded guilty, $300 fine plus court costs

• John L. Trough, 20, 321 N. Sheridan; 1-15-03, unlawful possession of cannabis; seven days Logan County Jail plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $100 lab fee

• Lance M. Viner, 20, 1869 1250th; 4-3-02, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $750 fine plus court cases, four days Logan County Jail -- day for day

Marriage Licenses

(Week ending 1-23-03)

• Otha L. Johnson, Lincoln
  Francia A. Dunn, Lincoln

• Carl D. Lindsey, Effingham
  Karen A. Lindsey, Effingham

Dissolutions

(Week ending 1-23-03)

• George W. Henson, Kincaid
  Amie J. Henson, Latham

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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