On October 24, 2024, Jamarre McNeal (DOB 1/3/2001), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded 
guilty in case number 2024-CF-115 to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 3 
felony, for 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections to be followed by 6 months of 
mandatory supervised release. 
Judge Robert McIntire heard evidence from the People that on April 2, 2023 Danville Police 
Department was dispatched to the area of West Fairchild and North Franklin Streets in Danville 
for multiple reports of shots fired. During the investigation officers collected video evidence 
which captured the shooting as it occurred, as well as the individuals involved. Jamarre McNeal
was identified in the video, wearing a black baseball cap. McNeal was seen on the video firing
multiple shots from the parking lot of a business located on West Fairchild Street after being shot 
at by an unknown person. Video evidence also showed McNeal getting into a vehicle which then 
left the scene. As McNeal was shooting, the baseball cap fell off. Officers recovered the baseball 
cap at the scene of the shooting and it was sent to the Illinois State Police Forensic Science 
Laboratory for DNA analysis. The analysis provided “Very Strong Support” that Jamarre 
McNeal was a contributor to the DNA profile.
State’s Attorney Lacy said, “Felons who disregard the law cause increased crime in our 
community. My office will continue to work with police to seek strong sentences for these 
criminals in order to keep the citizens of Vermilion County safe.” Lacy thanked the Danville 
Police Department for their dedicated efforts in combating armed felons.

Burglary H24-5549 Time and Date: 09/30/2024 3:23PM Location: 600 blk of W Elm St Arrested: Autumn Paris (27) (F) of Rossville Details: HPD officers were called to the above location for a report of Burglary. Ms. Paris was located and arrested. Ms. Paris was transported to HPD for processing and later transported to PSB to await arraignment.

 

 Operating Motor Vehicle when Registration is Suspended for No Insurance, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-6350 Time: 7:29PM Location: Bear St/N Dixie Hwy Arrested: Jace Anderson (19) (M) of Danville Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop and a computer search showed Mr. Anderson to have suspended registration. Mr. Anderson was given Vermilion County Notices to Appear and released from the scene.

 

(Delayed Entry) Driving while License Suspended, Operating an Uninsured Vehicle H24-6326 Date: 10/29/2024 Time: 7:27PM Location: 111 W Orange St (Dollar General) Cited: Gregory Cooper (60) (M) of Otterbein Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. A computer check revealed Mr. Cooper’s driver’s license was suspended. He was given Vermilion County Notices to Appear and released from the scene. The vehicle was towed.

Wanted on Vermilion County Warrant H24-6299 2024-9031 Time: 12:15 AM Location: 200 Blk of W Maple St Arrested: Nicole Hughes (F) (36) of Danville Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location. A computer search revealed that Ms. Hughes was wanted on a Vermilion County Warrant. She was taken into custody and processed at HPD. She was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Traffic Citation (Disobeying Traffic Control Device) H24-6301 Time: 2:28 AM Location: S Dixie Hwy/ W Orange St Cited: Kimberly Longfellow (F) (37) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Ms. Longfellow was given a citation for the above charge. She was given a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court and released from the scene. Fire Call Time: 2:51 PM Details: HFD was dispatched for mutual aid for a field fire on the Indiana side of the State line on Route 9.

 

Retail Theft (Over $300), Wanted on Champaign County H24-6327 2024-9064 Time: 9:01 PM Location: 1020 W Chestnut St (Tractor Supply) Arrested: Krista Duffin (F) (36) of Paxton Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for the report of a retail theft. Officers located Ms. Duffin. A computer search revealed that Ms. Duffin was wanted on a Champaign County Warrant. She was taken into custody and processed at HPD. She was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment. 

Christmas is coming! The Hoopeston Jaycees will host registration for their annual Toys for Kids Project, which allows qualifying families to select new toys and stocking stuffers for children ages 0-12. Participation will be open to all residences within the Hoopeston Area School District, including Hoopeston, Rankin, East Lynn, Wellington, and Cheneyville. Income qualification will be based on the book waiver through the school district. Applicants must be parents and/or guardians, and are asked to bring proof of residency and children.

Registration will take place in person only at the Hoopeston First United Methodist Church (403 E. Main St.) on the following dates:

Saturday, November 2: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Monday, November 4: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, November 6: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Please direct any questions to info@hoopestonjaycees.org or our Facebook page at “Hoopeston Jaycees”.

Traffic Accident H24-6283 Time: 3:18PM Location: 400 Blk of W Penn St Unit 1: 2017 Dodge driven by Richard Smith (M) (77) of Hoopeston Unit 2: 2025 Dodge that was parked Details: Unit #1 was headed westbound on W. Penn St. Unit #1 struck Unit#2, to avoid colliding with an unknown vehicle that was headed eastbound on W. Penn St. Both vehicles were insured, and no citations were issued.

 

Fire Call Time: 4:00PM Location: 325 E Orange St (Autumn Fields Assisted Living) Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for an active fire alarm. The alarm was reset. No injuries were reported.

 

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-6295 Time: 10:21PM Location: S 4th Ave/ W Orange St Cited: Rosalba Miguel Nolasco (F) (49) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. HPD officers found Ms. Miguel Nolasco driving without insurance. She was cited on the above charge and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court. 

Fire Call

Time: 2:35 PM

Location: 400 blk of S 2nd Ave

Citied: Kevin Lambert (38) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for a report of something burning.

No injuries were reported. Mr. Lambert did receive a City Notice to Appear.

 

 

Burglary H24-6231 2024-8958

Time: 7:06 am

Location: 101 W. Main St. (Tedd’s Home Beverage)

Arrested: Omar Smith (58) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were called to the above location for a report of a Burglary. Mr. Smith was

located and transported to HPD for processing and later transported to PSB to await

arraignment.

 

 

Criminal Damage H24-6205

Date/Time: 10/25/2024 / 12:03am

Location: 701 E. Orange St. (Carle Hoopeston ER)

Arrested: Christopher Hahne (38) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD was dispatched to the above location for a report of Criminal Damage. Mr.

Hahne was located and advised that he would be receiving a Vermilion County Notice to Appear.

 

 

Fire Call

Time: 2:03pm

Location: 1000 E. Orange St.

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for a field on fire. No injuries were reported.

 

 

 

Fire Call

Time: 4:32PM

Location: 400 blk of S. 3rd St.

Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for a vehicle on fire. No injuries were

reported.

 

 

 

 

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-6252 Time: 1:26 a.m. Location: S. Dixie Hwy. / W. Penn St. Cited: Margaret Birge (F) (54) of Hoopeston Details: While conducting a traffic investigation, HPD officers found Ms. Birge driving without insurance. She was cited on the above charge and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Restraint of Dogs by Owner or Keeper (city) H24-6255 Time: 5:07 p.m. Location: 600 blk of S. 5 th Ave. Citied: Jacob Cordes (39) (M) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of a loose dog. The owner was identified as Mr. Cordes. Mr. Cordes was mailed a city Notice to Appear.

On October 23, 2024, Jaylin Butler (DOB 4/26/2001), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty in case number 2023-CF-629 to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 2 felony and Reckless Homicide, Motor Vehicle, a class 3 felony for 8 ½ years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be followed by 1-year mandatory supervised release. Butler also pleaded guilty in case number 2022-CF-574 to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 2 felony, for 4 ½ years in the Illinois Department of Corrections to be followed by 1-year mandatory supervised release. The sentences are to be served consecutively. During the plea hearing, the People presented evidence to the Court in case 2023-CF-629, that on September 26, 2023, Danville Police officers attempted to stop Jaylin Butler’s vehicle for an Illinois Vehicle Code violation in the area of Bowman and Fairchild in Danville. Butler was observed by officers to be alone in the vehicle. Butler eluded police and during the pursuit, officers observed Butler to slow the vehicle and throw a black handgun out of the front passenger side window. Officers stopped to secure the firearm. Butler continued to elude police, driving at high rates of speed more than 21 miles per hour above the posted speed limit, disobeying multiple stop signs and stop lights, through high traffic areas. Officers observed Butler to disobey the traffic stop on Gilbert Street and Voorhees, consequently striking a truck that was traveling north. Butler’s vehicle was seen going airborne and then flipped on its side, landing in the yard of a residence on North Gilbert with flames coming from the hood. Officers ran to the scene of the accident and observed two male victims with severe injuries who had been ejected from the truck that was struck by Butler’s vehicle. One of the victims, William Marietta of Danville, succumbed to his injuries and died as a result of the crash. The passenger of Mr. Marietta’s vehicle survived the crash. The People also presented evidence in case 2022-CF-574, that on March 26, 2022, Jaylin Butler was the driver of a vehicle that was stopped by an officer with the Danville Police. Butler was arrested for Illinois Vehicle Code violations and the vehicle was subsequently searched. Officers recovered a loaded handgun on the driver’s side floorboard. DNA taken from the handle of the gun was tested by the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory and the analysis provided “Very Strong Support” that Jaylin Butler was included as a contributor to the DNA profile. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Danville Police for their work in the crimes committed by Butler and for their commitment to the safety of the citizens of Danville. She added, “I extend my continued condolences to the family of Mr. Marietta. It is my hope that the surviving victim will continue to heal and that the family can begin to move forward from this traumatic loss.

Traffic Accident H24-6186

Time: 12:05 AM

Location: S 2nd Ave/Route 9

Unit 1: Freightliner Tractor driven by Richard D Smith (M) (51) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident. No injuries reported and no tickets were issued.

 

Restrictions for Burning (City Ordinance) H24-6187

Time: 8:31 AM

Location: 500 blk of E McNeil Ave

Cited: Larry Lane (M) (70) of Hoopeston Details: The above subject was cited for violating Restrictions for Burning under City Ordinance. Mr. Lane was mailed a citation and notice to appear in Hoopeston City court.

 A former Iroquois County Public Health Department administrator charged with 33 felony counts of theft, forgery and official misconduct is due back in court two weeks before Christmas.

Appearing in court with her attorney on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Dee Ann Schippert, 57, of Watseka, pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial, according to online Iroquois County Circuit Court records. A scheduling conference was set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, before Kankakee County Judge William Dickenson, who was reassigned the case due to the recusal of Iroquois County Judges Michael Sabol and Kara Bartucci.

Dee Ann Schippert

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office charged Schippert on March 20 with 33 felonies — including eight counts of theft of governmental property by deception, eight counts of forgery and 17 counts of official misconduct — alleging she stole more than $100,000 from the health department between May 31, 2020, and July 15, 2022, by billing it for overtime and backpay she never earned. The charges also allege Schippert committed “whistleblower retaliation” by firing an employee on June 15, 2022, after the staffer tipped off authorities to her conduct.

The most serious of the 33 charges are two Class X felony counts of theft of governmental property, each punishable by six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and up to a $25,000 fine. The other six theft counts are Class 1 felonies, each punishable by four to 15 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine, while all eight forgery charges and all 17 official misconduct charges are Class 3 felonies, each punishable by between two to five years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine. If Schippert is convicted, the sentences could run concurrently, the attorney general’s office said.

Schippert was appointed Iroquois County Public Health Department administrator upon the agency’s establishment on July 1, 2014, which coincided with the dissolution of the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department, where she had worked the previous 22 years, starting as a home health care nurse in 1992 and then as community and school health coordinator since 2009.

Breach of Peace Constituting Disorderly Conduct (city) H24-6172 Time: 8:19am Location: 800 blk E Seminary Complainant: 43 year old Hoopeston male Cited: Donald Underwood (M) (39) of Hoopeston Jennifer Watkins (F) (39) of Danville Details: HPD officers were called to the above location for the report of a domestic disturbance. Ms. Watkins and Mr. Underwood were located and cited for Breach of Peace. They were both given city citations and city court date.

Fire Call (Delayed Entry) Time: 01:31pm 10/20/24 Location: 35000 N 2150 East Road, Rossville Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location to assist Rossville FD in extinguishing a field fire. In addition, Bismarck FD and West Lebanon FD were also on scene to assist.

 

Fire Call Time: 7:01PM Location: W Thompson/N Dixie Hwy Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for a fire inside a dumpster.

 

Assault(Delayed Entry) H24-6060 Time: 3:52PM 10/18/2024 Location: 700 E Blk of Wyman Ave Cited: Roderick L Harmon Sr (55) (M) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of threats being made. Mr. Harmon was located and advised that a Vermilion County Notice to appear would be given to him.

Fire Call (Delayed Entry)

Time: 9:27PM 10/18/2024

Location: 15500 E 4000 N Rd

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for a report of an accident.

 

Operating Motor Vehicle when Registration Suspended for No Insurance H24-6080

Time: 3:59am

Location: W Orange/S Dixie Hwy

Cited: Eli Pizano (M) (34) of Chicago

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Mr. Pizano was driving for a traffic violation. A computer

check revealed the registration was suspended. He was given a traffic citation and released

with traffic court date. The vehicle was towed.

 

 

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct(city) H24-6081

Time: 8:49am

Location: 800 blk of E Seminary Ave

Cited: Jennifer Watkins (39) (F) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were called to the above location. Ms. Watkins was arrested and transported to HPD for processing and later released with a City Notice to Appear.

 

 

Battery(city) H24-6089

Time: 7:01PM

Location: 300 blk of S 3rd ST

Cited: Robert Bane (65) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to a fight. Mr. Bane was located and given a City Notice to

Appear.

 

Fire Call (Delayed Entry)

Time: 10:19pm on 10/19/24

Location: 38000 N 1830 East Road

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for the report of a structure fire. HFD cleared the scene with no report of injuries.

 

Domestic Battery H24-6092 2024-8774

Time: 10:47pm

Location: 300 Blk. of N 7th St.

Arrested: Olivia Simonton (F) (22) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD was called to the above address for a complaint about Domestic Battery. After an investigation, officers arrested Ms. Simonton on the above charge. She was brought to HPD for processing, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Fire Call

Time: 11:02am

Location: 38000 N 1830 East Road

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above address again for a rekindling. HFD cleared the scene with no report of injuries.

 

Resisting/Obstructing, Possession of meth >5 grams, Threatening Public Official H24-6107 2024-8795

Time: 05:22pm

Location: 700 Blk of S 4th St.

Arrested: Brandon Arms (M) (38) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the above location. Mr. Arms was taken into custody for the listed charges and taken to HPD for processing. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

On October 16, 2024, Grant Pate (DOB: 1/20/1998), formerly of Westville, Illinois, was sentenced to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a plea of guilty to Dissemination of Child Pornography, a class X felony. Following his prison sentence, Pate must serve a term of mandatory supervised release from 3 years to life. Judge Robert McIntire heard evidence that Illinois State Police Zone 5 Investigations received reports from the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of child pornography being disseminated by accounts belonging to Grant Pate, on Facebook and Instagram, between April and December of 2023. The videos all contained acts of sexual penetration between children and adults. Further investigation led to a search of Pate’s home and Pate stated to investigators that he did have pornographic images of children on his cell phone. Pate provided his phone to police and over 400 files of child pornography were recovered. Pate also admitted that he has shared child pornography on Facebook and Instagram. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy expressed her appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Illinois State Police in combating the exploitation of children. She added, “My office will continue to seek strong sentences for criminals who put vulnerable children in harm’s way.”

Driving While License Suspended (Citation #14074) H24-6029 Time: 12:01 a.m. Location: 1000 Blk. of W. Washington St. Arrested: Kristie Terrell (F) (43) of Hoopeston Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop at the above location. While conducting the traffic stop, officers found Ms. Terrell to be driving while suspended. She was arrested and processed at HPD then released with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Domestic Battery H24-6030 2024-8687 Time: 03:06 a.m. Location: 400 Blk. of S. 2nd Ave. Arrested: Jon Ball (M) (43) of Hoopeston Details: HPD was called to the above address for a complaint about Domestic Battery. After an investigation, officers arrested Mr. Ball on the above charge. He was brought to HPD for processing, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment. 

Restraint of dogs by owner or keeper H24-6012 Time: 2:30PM Location: 600 blk of S 5th Ave Cited: Jacob Cordes (39) (M) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above area for a report of a dog running loose. HPD officers were able to locate the owner, Mr. Cordes, and he was mailed a citation for a City Notice to Appear

On October 11, 2024, Vermilion County First Assistant State’s Attorney Tom O’Connor and Assistant Jacob Klein, secured a life sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Robert Musson (DOB: 7/20/1965), formerly of Danville, Illinois, for six counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, all class X felonies. Circuit Judge Robert McIntire sentenced Robert Musson to life in prison after the sentencing hearing. Musson was found guilty of six counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child following a Jury trial that concluded on August 14, 2024. During the trial, evidence was presented by the People that Danville Police Department received reports of two minor victims who had been sexually abused by Robert Musson at separate times between 2016 and 2020. The Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center and the Peoria Child Advocacy Center assisted the Danville Police Department with the investigation and interviews. During the trial, the minor victims provided compelling testimony recounting the abuse that they suffered between 2016 and 2020. Judge McIntire heard evidence in aggravation during the sentencing hearing when an additional prior victim testified describing the sexual abuse that she suffered as a child. The victim described that after she told a family member about the abuse following one of the incidents, Musson told her he was “sorry.” During the sentencing hearing parents of one victim provided victim impact statements to the Court. The mother of the victim stated, “as the kids were growing up, I was trying to protect them from monsters, not knowing the biggest monster was living under the same roof.” The father of the victim thanked members of the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center, the Danville Police Department Investigation Division, and the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office for always making the victim “feel protected and loved.” State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the victims for having the courage to come forward and for displaying bravery in testifying against their abuser. She also expressed her gratitude for the dedication of the Danville Police Department, the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center, the Peoria Child Advocacy Center and the staff of the Survivor Resource Center. She added, “the testimony of each victim was vital in ensuring this predator will not hurt another child. Your strength in reliving the abuse you were forced to endure will help others to find their voices and to seek justice. It is my hope that these victims will continue to receive the love and support of their families and continue on their path of healing.”

Operating Motor Vehicle with No Valid Driver’s License H24-5962 Date/Time: 10/14/2024 7:17pm Location: W. Lincoln St./S. 6th Ave. Arrested: Angel Garcia (46) (M) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were conducting a traffic stop when they found Mr. Garcia to be driving with no valid driver’s license. He was cited at the scene and the vehicle was towed. Mr. Garcia was released with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Traffic Accident H24-5905 Date/Time: 10/12/24 12:53pm Location: 912 S Dixie Hwy Unit #1: 2017 Buick Enclave driven by Tierra Kelly (F) (28) of Danville Unit #2: 2015 Jeep driven by Michelle Powell (F) (51) of Oakwood Details: Unit #1 was pulled out in front of Unit #2 and Unit #2 was unable to stop in time. No injuries were reported, no tickets were issued and both units were insured.

 

Traffic Accident H24-5912 Date/Time: 10/12/24 6:45pm Location: 200 blk E Main St Unit #1: 1996 Dodge pickup driven by Ridge Powell (19) (M) of Hoopeston Unit #2: 2010 Mercury sedan driven by Catherine Brooks (73) of Rossville Details: Unit #1 was backing from a parking spot when it struck Unit #2. No injuries were reported, no tickets were issued and both units were insured.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-5935

Time: 8:18 pm

Location: S. 1st Ave./ W Main St.

Cited: Jeremiah Palmer (M) (39) of Rankin

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Palmer was given a citation for the above charge and released from the scene.

A Hoopeston woman is being held in the Iroquois County Jail on charges of grooming and distributing harmful material after allegations that she made inappropriate comments to students at Watseka High School. Baylee Bushong, 23, an agri-business teacher at Watseka Junior High School and Watseka High School, was arrested Thursday, October 10, after Watseka Police conducted “a short investigation” into the allegations, which police were notified of on October 8. According to a police statement, numerous students were interviewed at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Watseka, alleging Bushong made inappropriate comments to students while in class and that on a few ocsions, students were shown pornographic images. The investigation is ongoing and more charges may be pending, according to the police statement. District Supt. David Andriano said Bushong was placed on administrative leave when the investigation started and will remain on leave. “We are fully cooperating with DCFS and law enforcement in their investigation,” he said in a statement. “The safety and security of our students is our number one priority.” Andriano said future questions could be directed to DCFS or the Watseka Police Department. The district has been advised not to make further comment at this time. 

DWLS (Delayed Entry) H24-5884 Time: 11:45 pm Date: 10/11/24 Location: W Thompson Ave/N Dixie Hwy Cited: Miranda Williams (F) (32) of Watseka Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. A computer search revealed that the subject was driving on a suspended driver’s license. Ms. Williams was released with a citation and a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Assault(City) H24-5867 Time: 4:50PM Location: 600 blk N 5th Street Citied: Lisa Bitzel (59) (F) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above address for a report of Civil Disturbance. Ms. Bitzel was located and given a City Notice to appear.

 

Theft H24-5896 Time: 9:32am Location: 300 blk of Front St Arrested: Alexander Napier (29) (M) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers responded to a call for Theft. Mr. Napier was located and transported to HPD for processing and later transported to the PSB to await arraignment. 

 

Operating Vehicle with Expired Registration Plates and Sticker H24-5921

Time: 01:57 am

Location: S 6th Ave/ W Elm St.

Cited: Kyle Williams (24) (M) of Milford

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Williams was given a citation for the above charge. He was released from the scene and given a Vermilion County Court date.

 

Traffic Accident H24-5927

Time: 4:39 pm

Location: 900 Blk of S Dixie Hwy

Unit #1: Unknown

Unit #2: 2014 Chevrolet driven by Alexandra Matthews (F) (19) of Milford

Details: Ms. Matthews was stopped behind Unit #1 when Unit #1 started reversing and struck her vehicle. Unit #1 left the scene of the accident. Unit #2 was insured and reported no injuries.

Traffic Citation (Speeding) H24-5776

Time: 9:34 pm

Location: S 2nd Ave/ W Lincoln St

Cited: Jayla Thornell (F) (21) of Danville

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Ms. Thornell was given a citation for the above charge and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

On October 8, 2024, Charles Parham (DOB 8/10/1990) pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, a class 3 felony. Judge Robert McIntire sentenced Parham to 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Parham’s term of imprisonment will be followed by 6 months of mandatory supervised release. The People presented evidence that on September 1, 2023, Charles Parham was stopped and arrested by Danville Police after an incident of retail theft at Meijer in Danville. Parham was searched by police incident to arrest and his wallet was located in his front pocket. Parham’s wallet was searched and police found a small plastic bag inside containing .2 grams of a crystal substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine. Testing completed by scientists at the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory confirmed the substance was positive for methamphetamine. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Danville Police Department for their work to get dangerous drugs off the streets of our community.

Driving While License Revoked; Illegal Transportation of Alcohol; Wanted on a Vermilion Co. Warrant H24-5802 Time: 12:05 p.m. Location: S. Market St./E. Main St. Arrested: Belinda Solis (F) (41) of Hoopeston Details: While conducting a traffic stop, HPD officers cited Ms. Solis on the traffic violations above. During the stop, HPD officers were advised of a Verm. Co. Warrant. Ms. Solis was taken into HPD custody for processing then was released with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Fire Call Time: 1:01 PM Location: N 7th St/E McNeil Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for a report of a small brush fire. Fire was put out, no injuries reported.

 

Item Found Details: A phone was found in front of the Hoopeston Library. Owner may come to the station to find it.

 

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-5878 Time: 10:44pm Location: W Orange St./S. 1st Ave. Arrested: Dayton Welch (M) (18) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Welch was given a citation for the above charge and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court at a later date. 

On October 4, 2024, Glen Mott (DOB 10/17/1984), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Domestic Battery - Strangulation, a class 2 felony, for 5 years Illinois Department of Corrections, to be served at 85%, followed by 4 years mandatory supervised release. Mott also pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 3 felony, for 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be followed by 6 months mandatory supervised release. The sentences in this case are to run concurrently. The People presented evidence to Judge Robert McIntire, that on June 18, 2024, Danville Police Department responded to a residence in Danville regarding a domestic battery. The victim reported to police that her boyfriend, Glen Mott, had grabbed her, slammed her to the floor and pointed a handgun at her face, threatening her, and subsequently choking her until she temporarily lost consciousness. A witness reported that the victim could be heard yelling for Mott to leave the residence, and the defendant could be heard threatening to kill the victim. The victim was able to run away from the residence to get help. Danville Police officers searched the residence of Mott and the victim, and located a handgun that matched the description given by the victim. The handgun was loaded with a live round in the chamber and four rounds in the magazine. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Danville Police Department for their prompt response to domestic violence cases. She added, “Felons who commit acts of domestic violence pose a significant threat to not only the victims and their families, but also to the community as a whole. My office is committed to supporting domestic violence victims in Vermilion County, together with our local agencies, to keep our community safe.”

Fire Call

Time: 4:22 a.m.

Location: 609 W. Main St. (John Greer Grade School)

Details: HFD was dispatched for an active fire alarm. The source of the alarm was found. No injuries reported.

 

 

Traffic Citation (Speeding) H24-5776

Time: 12:06 p.m.

Location: 600 Blk of South Dixie Hwy.

Cited: Arsana Stuckey (25) (F) of Chicago

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Ms. Stuckey was given a Vermilion County Court Date and released from the scene.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-5733 Time: 12:29 a.m. Location: State Rte. 1/State Rte. 9 Arrested: Michael Devine (M) (20) of Urbana Details: HPD was conducting a traffic stop at the above location. While conducting the stop, HPD officers cited Mr. Devine on the above charge. He was cited and released on scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Wanted on Vermilion County Warrant / Wanted on Ford County Warrant H24-5739 2024-8385 Time: 2:28 a.m. Location: 700 Blk. of E. Young Ave. Arrested: Jacqualyn Rife (F) (43) of Hoopeston Details: HPD located the above subject with two active warrants. Ms. Rife was taken into custody and processed at HPD. She was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Fire Call Time: 1:57PM Location: 1000 W Chestnut Details: HFD was called to the area for a gas leak. No injuries reported.

 

Fire Call Time: 5:42PM Location: 426 E Honeywell Ave (Centennial Manor Apartments) Details: HFD was dispatched for an active fire alarm. The source of the alarm was found, no injuries reported.

Fire Call

Time: 11:12pm

Location: 800 blk of E Maple

Details: HFD and HPD officers were dispatched to the above address for a vehicle fire. HFD cleared the scene. No injuries were reported.

 

Traffic Accident H24-5654 Time/Date: 10/4/24 1:49pm Location: W Main St/S 3rd Av Unit #1: 2022 Dodge 4D driven by Tammie Ritter (F) (58) of Rossville Unit #2: 2015 Honda 4D driven by Adam Dixon (M) (22) of Hoopeston Details: Unit #2 was stopped in the roadway behind another vehicle who was waiting for oncoming traffic so they could turn southbound on S 3rd Av. Unit #1 was travelling westbound on Main St., and rear-ended Unit #2. No injuries were reported, no tickets were issued and both units were insured.

 

Operating with Expired Registration/Plates H24-5674 Time: 1:18 am Location: State Rt. 1 and E. 4000 N. Rd. Arrested: Ashley Pascual (F) (24) of Danville Details: While conducting a traffic stop at the above location, Ms. Pascual was found to be driving without valid registration. She was cited on scene and released with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Fire Call Time: 13:32 Location: 600 blk W Lincoln Details: HFD was dispatched to the report of an unknown fire in the area. HFD located a legal yard waste fire and cleared the scene. Traffic Accident H24-5683 Operating Uninsured Vehicle, No Valid License, No Valid Registration, and Defective/No Brakes Time: 10:29am Location: W Orange/S Second Ave. Unit #1: 2006 Ford 4D driven by Robert Griffin (M) (54) of Hoopeston Unit #2: 2007 Honda 4D Audra Funk (F) (21) of Hoopeston Details: Driver of Unit 1 was driving northbound on S. Second Ave. and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of S. Second Ave. and E. Orange. Upon entering the intersection, Unit 1 struck Unit 2 which was traveling eastbound on E. Orange St. Unit 2 left the roadway and came to a rest. The driver of Unit 1 was cited for the above charges and was given notices to appear in Vermilion County court.

 

Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle H24-5710

Date: 10/05/2024

Time: 11:30 p.m.

Location: E. 4000 N. Rd./State Rte. 1

Arrested: Kinsey Alyea (F) (19) of Oakwood

Details: HPD was conducting a traffic stop at the above location. While conducting the stop, HPD officers cited Ms. Kinsey on the above charge. She was cited and released on scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

 

Operating Vehicle with Expired Registration Plates or Sticker H24-5730

Time: 9:44 p.m.

Location: W. Chestnut St./S. 6th Ave.

Arrested: Ethan Brueggert (M) (31) of Cissna Park

Details: HPD was conducting a traffic stop at the above location. While conducting the stop, HPD officers cited Mr. Breuggert on the above charge. He was cited and released on scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

Fire Call, City Citation H24-5570

Date/Time: 9/30/24 6:54am

Location: 300 Front St

Cited: Jeffrey Davis (M) (55) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD found where Mr. Davis was burning illegal materials. HFD was dispatched to put out the fire. Mr. Davis was issued an NTA for city court.

 

 

 

Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer, Resisting/Obstructing, Operating When Registration

Is Suspended, Operating Vehicle with Expired Registration, Operating Uninsured

Vehicle H24-5561 2024-8188

Time/Date: 9-30-24 11:13pm

Location: N Dixie Hwy/Baer St

Arrested: Frances Horn (F) (51) of Gilman

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Ms. Horn was driving for a traffic violation. A

computer check revealed the registration was suspended and expired. Subject was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. There, she fought with police and was taken to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

 

 

Fire Call, City Citation H24-5570

Time: 7:46am

Location: 500 blk W Washington St

Cited: Alfredo Sidar (M) (36) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD found where Mr. Sidar was burning however it was unattended. HFD

was dispatched to put out the fire. Mr. Sidar was mailed an NTA for city court.

 

WOW Benton County, IN H24-5576 2024-8202

Time: 11:02am

Location: 300 blk Front St

Arrested: Jeffrey Davis (M) (55) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers checked out with Mr. Davis to give him his city citation. A computer check revealed he had an outstanding warrant from Benton Co, IN. He was

arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville in lieu of bond.

 

Operating a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration for No Insurance, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-5585

Time: 8:58pm

Location: S Dixie Hwy/W Main St

Arrested: Brianna Reed (F) (27) of Chicago

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. A computer search revealed that the vehicle being operated by Ms. Reed had suspended registration. Ms. Reed was ticketed for the above charges and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

Fire Call

Time: 6:54am

Location: Front/E Honeywell

Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the area for the smell of smoke. An illegal burn was found, and the fire department extinguished the fire.

 

Fire Call

Time: 7:56pm

Location: 900 S 6th Ave

Details: Arrow Ambulance requested HFD for a lift assist.

 

Retailed Theft- Under $300 H24-5530

Date and Time: 09/29/24 11:27pm

Location: Ted’s Home Beverage- 101 W. Main St.

Arrested: Donald Underwood Jr. (M) (39) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of retail theft. Upon investigation, HPD officers located Mr. Underwood and arrested him for the above charge. He was taken to HPD to be processed and later released with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County court.