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WHPO Blog Archives for 2024-11

Hoopeston Police Report 11/27/2023

Theft H24-6933 2024-9756

Time: 3:39PM

Location: 415 S Dixie Hwy (Dollar General)

Arrested: Candi Northrup (39) (F) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of theft. Ms. Northrup was located and arrested. She was transported to HPD for processing and later transported to PSB to await arraignment.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/25/2023

Disarming PO, Agg Battery to PO, Resisting/Obstructing a PO, Criminal Damage to State Supported Property, Agg Assault, Disorderly Conduct H24-6863 2024-9663

Time: 11:47am

Location: 1010 W. Chestnut Street (La Casa Del Sol)

Arrested : Higinio Vela Jr. (M) (58) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were called to the above location. Mr. Vela was located, arrested, and transported to HPD for processing then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

 

 

Driving While License Revoked H24-6883

Time: 2:39 a.m.

Location: 1000 Blk. of W. Orange St.

Arrested: Jared Zollar (M) (38) of Rossville

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. A computer check showed Mr. Zollar having a revoked license. Mr. Zollar was arrested and taken to HPD for processing then was released with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Lower Than 2023

Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the national average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $58.08 or about $5.80 per person. This is a 5% decrease from 2023, which was 4.5% lower than 2022. Two years of declines don’t erase dramatic increases that led to a record high cost of $64.06 in 2022. Despite the encouraging momentum, a Thanksgiving meal is still 19% higher than it was in 2019, which highlights the impact inflation has had on food prices – and farmers’ costs – since the pandemic. A similar survey conducted in Vermilion County showed shoppers can find the same meal for a cost of $58.99, slightly higher than the national average for the first time in 25 years. The local prices went up .9% over last year. The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey – helped bring down the overall cost of dinner. The average price for a 16-pound turkey is $25.67. That is $1.60 per pound, down 6% from last year, with the local price at $1.49 per pound. Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers checked prices Nov. 1-7, before most grocery store chains began featuring whole frozen turkeys at sharply lower prices. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data, the average per-pound feature price for whole frozen turkeys declined further during the second week of November. Consumers who have not yet purchased a turkey may find additional savings in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. The shopping list for Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 with plenty for leftovers. This basic shopping list has stayed the same for the 39 years to allow for comparison. But In recognition of changes in Thanksgiving dinner traditions, the Farm Bureau price survey also includes ham, potatoes and frozen green beans. Adding these foods to the classic Thanksgiving menu increased the overall cost to $77.33 nationally, and $71.43 locally. Our local ham prices were considerably lower than the national average. “We should all be thankful that we live in a country with such an abundant food supply,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We are seeing modest improvements in the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for a second year, but America’s families, including farm families, are still being hurt by high inflation.” The AFBF Thanksgiving dinner survey was first conducted in 1986. The informal survey provides a record of comparative holiday meal costs over the years. Farm Bureau’s classic survey menu has remained unchanged since 1986 to allow for consistent price comparisons. 

Hoopeston Police Report 11/23/2023

Domestic Battery H24-6840 2024-9622

Time: 3:04 a.m.

Location: 300 Blk. of S. 3rd Ave.

Arrested: Richard Vasquez (M) (53) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location. Upon investigation Mr. Vasquez was charged with the above offense and transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/22/2023

Criminal Trespass to Property with People Present; Criminal Damage H24-6812 2024-9601

Date of Incident: 11/20/2024

Date of Arrest: 11/21/2024

Time: 01:33 a.m.

Location: 400 Blk. of Benton St., Rossville IL

Arrested: James Miller (M) (31) of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Miller was known to have charges with HPD. HPD officers located Mr. Miller at the above address and brought him to HPD for processing. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

 

 

Traffic Accident H24-6834

Time: 4:05PM

Location: E Orange St/N 1550 E Rd

Unit 1: 2017 Jeep Cherokee driven by Wendy Ochs (46) (F) of Paxton

Unit 2: 2014 Jeep Wrangler driven by Richard J Davis (40) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 1 was traveling northbound and stopped at the stop sign. Unit 1 did not see Unit 2 due to them having no lights on before entering the intersection. Unit 2 swerved to avoid the accident. Both Units collided at the intersection. Both units were insured, and no injuries were reported.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/21/2023

Disobeying Traffic Signal Device x 2; Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-6808 Time: 01:44 a.m. Location: S. 1st Ave./W. Penn St. Arrested: James Miller (M) (31) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers noticed the failure to obey a traffic signal device twice. While conducting the traffic stop, officers found Mr. Miller to also be driving without insurance. Mr. Miller was cited at the scene and released with Notices to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Failure to Report Crash to Police Authority H24-6814 Time: 6:33 a.m. Location: 912 S. Dixie Hwy. (Casey’s) Unit 1: 2003 Chevrolet driven by David Ingram (M) (49) of Hoopeston Unit 2: Beau Edwards (M) (44) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above address after Unit 2 had reported an accident. After an investigation, officers located Unit 1 and Mr. Ingram was given a citation for the above charge with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Operating a Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-6817 Time: 4:24 p.m. Location: S. 2nd Ave./W. Penn St. Cited: Anthony Morgan (M) (32) of Georgetown Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Officers found Mr. Morgan to be operating a vehicle with no insurance. Mr. Morgan was given citations for the above charges and released from the scene with Notices to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia H24-6820 2024-9593 Time: 7:26 p.m. Location: 400 Blk. of S. Second Ave. Arrested: Joseph Asbury (M) (34) of Hoopeston Details: While investigating a previous call, Mr. Asbury was searched, and the above was located on his person. He was taken into custody and processed at HPD then was later transferred to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

 

Driving With Expired Registration, Plates, or Sticker H24-6822 Time: 11:35 p.m. Location: S. 1st Ave./W. Penn St. Arrested: Stephanie Marroquin (F) (44) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. A computer check revealed Ms. Marroquin to be driving with expired registration. Ms. Marroquin was issued a citation and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court. 

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST OF WATSEKA MAN FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL

An Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Manuel Perez of Watseka, Illinois for possession of child sexual abuse material.

 

After receiving a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), ISP conducted an investigation into possession of child sexual abuse material, which led to an arrest warrant for Perez. 

 

On November 18, 2024, officers took Perez into custody and he is being held pending an arraignment hearing in Iroquois County, Illinois.  Perez is charged with five counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony).

 

This investigation is a collaborative effort between the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office, the Watseka Police Department, the Iroquois County State’s Attorney’s Office, and ISP.

 

Anonymous tips of child sexual abuse material can also be reported through the NCMEC CyberTipline at www.cybertipline.com. To keep kids safe online, learn more at: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/onlinesafe/www.cybertipline.org ; For resources for survivors of sexual abuse visit: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources .

Hoopeston Police Report 11/18/2023

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct Designated (City) H24-6762 Time: 12:18 am Date: 11/17/2024 Location: 700 Blk of S 4th St Citated: Trea Powers (21) of Hoopeston Details: HPDs officers were dispatched to the above location after receiving a traffic complaint. Mr. Powers was located and released from the scene with a city citation for the above charge.

 

Warrant Arrest H24-6743 2024-9490

Time: 8:38am

Location: E Main St/S 7th St

Arrested: Courtney St Clair (F) (34) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers checked out with Ms. St Clair. A computer check revealed she had an

active Vermilion County warrant. She was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed.

She was later transported to the PSB in Danville in lieu of bond.

 

Fire Call

Time: 11:41am

Location: 1000 blk N Dixie Hwy

Details : HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for the report of a vehicle fire. Fire

was extinguished, no injuries were reported, and vehicle was towed.

 

Speed H24-6729

Time: 4:45PM

Location: S 6th Ave/W Elm ST

Arrested: Victor Pagan Jr (39) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop and Mr. Pagan was given a Vermilion County Notice

to appear.

 

 

 

Driving While License Revoked H24-6732

Time: 5:35PM

Location: E Main St/ S Market St

Arrested: Duane Wishba (59) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop and a computer search showed Mr. Wishba to have a

revoked license. Mr. Wishba was arrested and transported to HPD for processing and later

released with a Vermilion County Notice to Appear.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/15/2023

Theft (over) H24-5783 2024-9428

Time/Date occurred: 10/8/24 5:37pm

Time/Date arrest: 10/14/24 5:33am

Location occurred: 500 S 6th Av

Location arrest: W Penn St/S 1st Av

Arrested: Shane Baker (M) (34) of Hoopeston

Details: After an investigation of stolen property, HPD officers located Mr. Baker and

arrested him on the above charge. He was taken to HPD to be processed and

later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/14/2023

Operating Motor Vehicle when Registration is Suspended H24-6682

Time: 4:25 a.m.

Location: State Rt. 1/W. Main St.

Arrested: William Luther (25) (M) of Milford

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop and a computer search showed Mr. Luther’s plates to

be suspended. Mr. Luther was given a Vermilion County Notice to appear and released from the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

 

Traffic Accident H24-6691

Time: 5:48 p.m.

Location: N. 6th Ave./W. Penn St.

Unit 1: 2021 Chevrolet Coupe driven by Austin Rhodes (M) (70) of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2021 Toyota Sedan driven by Michelle Herd (F) (33) of Wellington

Details: While turning westbound from 6th Ave., Unit 1 struck Unit 2. No injuries occurred, and no tickets were issued. Both units were insured.

 

 

Domestic Battery H24-6696 2024-9418

Time: 8:10 p.m.

Location: 200 Blk. of W. Maple St.

Arrested: Christina Sweeney (F) (27) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to a call at the above address. Ms. Sweeney was located and arrested on the above charge. She was brought to HPD to be processed and then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/13/2023

Disobeying Traffic Control Device(Failure to Stop at Stop Sign); ILCS(Failure to Signal) H24-6653

Time: 2:22 a.m.

Location: 600 Blk. of W. Washington St.

Arrested: Cortney Hopkins (F) (43) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop in the alley of the above address. Ms. Hopkins was

cited for both violations and given Notices to Appear in Vermilion County Court then released from the scene.

 

Operating Uninsured Vehicle; ILCS (Reckless Driving) H24-6656

Time: 4:02 a.m.

Location: 800 Blk. of S. Dixie Hwy.

Arrested: David Tyler (M) (22) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above address. Mr. Tyler was

cited for both violations and given Notices to Appear in Vermilion County Court then released from the scene

Hoopeston Police Report 11/12/2023

Fire Alarm Time: 6:32am Location: 325 E Orange, Autumn Fields Details: HFD was dispatched to Autumn Fields for a fire alarm. Alarm reset and FD cleared scene.

 

Wanted on Verm. Co. Warrant H24-6650 2024-9367 Time: 11:11 p.m. Location: McFerren Park Arrested: John Seiters (M) (64) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers located Mr. Seiters at McFerren Park. A computer check showed he was wanted on a Verm. Co. warrant. He was brought to HPD and processed, then later taken to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/11/2023

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-6616 Time: 11:06 p.m. Location: 1000 Blk of W. Chestnut St. Cited: Deron Owens (M) (54) of Henning Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Owens was given a citation for the above charge and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court. 

 

(Delayed Entry) Fire Call Date/Time: 11/09/2024 11:16 p.m. Location: 600 Blk of N. 6th St. Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for an active smoke alarm. HFD cleared the scene without incident.

 

(Delayed Entry) H24-6593 2024-9320 No Valid Driver’s License; Possession of a Controlled Substance w/ Intent to Deliver Date/Time: 11/09/2024 9:33 p.m. Location: 300 Blk of S. Dixie Hwy. Arrested: Candi Northrup (F) (38) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Ms. Northrup was found to be driving without a valid license. Upon investigation, HPD officers found a controlled substance in the vehicle. Ms. Northrup was arrested and processed at HPD then transported to the PSB in Danville, IL to await arraignment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

Wanted on Vermilion Co. Warrant H24-6599 2024-9324 Time: 3:00 a.m. Location: 700 Blk of S. 4th St. Arrested: Joseph Asbury (M) (34) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers located Mr. Asbury. A computer check showed he was wanted on a Vermilion Co. warrant. He was brought to HPD and processed, then was transported to the PSB in Danville, IL to await arraignment.

 

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-6613 Time: 8:56 p.m. Location: E. Main St./S. Market St. Cited: Ignacio Puebla Alonso (M) (33) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Puebla Alonso was given a citation for the above charge and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court. 

Hoopeston Police Report 11/10/2023

(Delayed Entry) Operating a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration, Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance H24-6580 Date: 11/08/2024 Time: 10:48 pm Location: E Main St/ S Market St Cited: Rachel Jones (F) (42) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. A computer search revealed that the vehicle had suspended registration. Ms. Jones was given citations for the above charges and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court.

 

Home Invasion H24-6586 2024-9301 Time: 5:21 am Location: 1200 blk Daisy Ln Complainant: 84-year-old Hoopeston woman Arrested: Steven Bogovich (M) (29) of Palos Heights, IL Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the report of a home invasion. While on scene, Mr. Bogovich was found inside the residence and was arrested. He was taken to HPD to be processed and later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Wanted on Vermilion County Warrant H24-6591 2024-9318 Time: 7:07 pm Location: 200 Blk of E Honeywell Ave Arrested: Suzie Davis (F) (42) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers located Ms. Davis, and she was found to be wanted on a Vermilion Co. warrant. She was brought to HPD and processed, and then was transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS HOOPESTON MAN FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 agents arrested 24-year-old Connor S. Gilonske of Hoopeston, IL for Possession and Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

 

After receiving a cyber tip, ISP agents began an investigation into the possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material by Gilonske. On November 7, 2024, ISP agents located and arrested Gilonske in Danville, IL. A subsequent residential search warrant was then executed at Gilonske’s residence in Hoopeston, IL. He is being held at the Vermilion County Public Safety Building pending his first court appearance.

 

This ongoing investigation is a collaborative effort between the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group, the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office, the Danville Police Department, the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office, and ISP.

 

If you have information about a crime that has been committed or that is about to be committed – please contact Crime Stoppers of Vermilion County at 217-446-TIPS

 

Anonymous tips of child sexual abuse material can also be reported through the NCMEC CyberTipline at www.cybertipline.com. To keep kids safe online, learn more at: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/onlinesafe/www.cybertipline.org ; For resources for survivors of sexual abuse visit: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/8/2023

OPERATING VEHICLE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATION STICKER H24-6546 Time: 7:21 pm Location: S Market St/ E Orange St Cited: Dalton Rodriguez (M) (26) of Tilton Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. A computer search revealed the stopped vehicle had expired registration. Mr. Rodriguez 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.

 

OPERATING VEHICLE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATION PLATES OR STICKERS, OPERATING UNINSURED VEHICLE H24-6554 Time: 11:05 pm Location: W Penn St/ S Dixie Hwy Cited: Drezden Langdon (M) (22) of Milford Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. A computer search revealed the stopped vehicle had expired registration. Mr. Langdon was given citations for the above charges and released from the scene with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court at a later date.

Vermilion Advantage and the Vermilion County School Districts have teamed up on workforce educa?on events and programs

Vermilion County Schools Tour of Industries: On November 6th and November 7th, tours of Vermilion Advantage Cluster member facilices were arranged for area high school students. Three cluster groups were represented, Manufacturers, Health Care, and a Mixed Business group. Local employers partcipaing included: Danville Metal Stamping, Thyssen Krupp Crankshaft, Greenwood Inc., OSF, Carle, the VA, CTS Computer Technology Systems, CCMSI, Thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components, Watchfire, Tridan, and Two Roads Wellness Center. Sophomores and Juniors from area high schools will have the unique opportunity to tour facilies of their choice to learn about area employers. The goal of the program is to pique the interest of students so they can learn about career and employment opportunies here in Vermilion County. “Our hope is that by creang these experiences for students, it will get young people thinking about the wonderful opportunies in this community, and ultmately help solve our workforce shortage in the future.” Jodie Ingram – Economic and Community Development Coordinator Vermilion Advantage

Hoopeston Police Report 11/7/2023

Traffic Accident H24-6486

Date/Time: 11/4/24, 5:11 pm

Location: 500 blk E Young Ave

Unit #1: 2017 Dodge Ram driven by Richard Smith (M) (77) of Hoopeston

Unit #2: 1982 Chevy Camero parked and unoccupied owned by Nikki Smith of Hoopeston

Details: Unit #1 struck Unit #2 while backing from a driveway in the 500 block of E Young. No

injuries, no tickets and both units were insured.

 

Fire Call

Time: 11:11 am

Location: 800 blk W Penn St

Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for the report of an unattended

illegal burn. Some items were removed from the fire which were illegal to burn and

the fire department and officers cleared the scene.

 

 

Criminal Damage to Property H24-6525

Time: 4:03 pm

Location: 500 blk of Front St

Arrested: Edwina Torres-Rutledge (42) (F) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of an ongoing fight. Ms.

Torres-Rutledge was located and arrested. She was transported to HPD and released with

a Vermilion County Notice to appear.

 

Fire Call

Time: 7:20 pm

Location: 325 E Orange St (Autumn Fields Assisted Living)

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for an active alarm. The alarm was reset and

HFD was cleared.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/6/2023

Trespassing (City) H24-6484

Time and Date: 11/04/2024 2:25PM

Location: 415 S Dixie Hwy (Dollar General)

Citied: Patrick E Henning (51) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of Trespassing.

Mr. Henning was mailed a City Citation.

High Speed Chase of Armed Felon in a Stolen Vehicle Results in Prison Sentence

On November 4, 2024, Malik Brown (DOB 11/10/1998), formerly of Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 2 felony, and Possession of Stolen Vehicle, a class 4 felony, and was sentenced to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Brown’s term of imprisonment will be followed by 1 year of mandatory supervised release. The People presented evidence to the Court that on December 7, 2023, Rossville Police Department notified Danville Police Department that they were in a vehicle pursuit of a vehicle with two stolen registration plates, headed south towards Danville. The vehicle eventually came into the City of Danville. Multiple officers with the Danville Police Department joined the pursuit of the vehicle, during which time the suspect vehicle reached speeds of approximately 85 miles per hour on Vermilion Street and ran numerous stop signs. Ultimately, the vehicle drove through the backyard of a residence in Danville, where it drove into a deck and retaining wall before coming to a stop. The driver, later identified as Malik Brown, and the front seat passenger, fled the vehicle and led officers on a foot chase. Brown and the passenger were both apprehended. The vehicle was confirmed stolen. The passenger was subsequently charged and his case is pending. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Rossville and Danville Police Departments for their coordinated efforts in apprehending Brown.

FILING FOR THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION 4/1/2025

Vermilion County Clerk, Cathy Jenkins, wishes to remind candidates that all Vermilion County School District Board Members and Vermilion Regional Board of School Trustees will be filing at the Vermilion County Clerk’s Office beginning November 12, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Nomination petitions and other filing forms are available at the Vermilion County Clerk’s Office through November 18, 2024, and petitions are currently being circulated. Filing for these positions will take place beginning at 8:00 a.m. on November 12, 2024 through 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2024. Candidates who file simultaneously for the same office in the same district either at 8:00 a.m. on November 12th or within the last hour on November 18th will be included in a lottery to determine ballot position. Candidates who file after 8:00 a.m. on the first day shall be deemed filed in the order of actual receipt. All other offices including Township Offices, City/Village Offices, Library District Trustees, Township & Municipal Library Trustees, Park District Commissioners or Trustees, Community College District Trustees, Fire Protection District Trustees, & Township Land Commissioners will file with their Local Election Official (Clerk or Secretary). For any questions, please feel free to contact Carrie Wilson, Assistant Chief Deputy County Clerk/Supervisor of Elections at (217) 554-1911 or ccelections@vercountyil.gov. 

Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance

On October 30, 2024, Richard Tyler (DOB: 12/29/1976), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and was sentenced to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections to be followed by 1 year of mandatory supervised release. Judge Mark Goodwin heard evidence from the People that on June 28, 2019, an agent with the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group executed a search warrant on the residence of Richard Tyler in Danville, Illinois. Inside the kitchen of the residence agents located a container filled with 25 individual packages of a substance that field tested positive for crack cocaine. The total weight of the packages was 4.8 grams. Testing conducted by scientists at the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory showed the substance was positive for cocaine. Also inside the residence, agents located packaging materials and a piece of paper with a list of names and amounts of money, along with a cell phone and United States currency. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group for their dedicated efforts to remove illegal drugs from the streets of Vermilion County.

Hoopeston Police Report 11/4/2023

Wanted on Vermilion County Warrant H24-6412 2024-9132 Time: 11:19 p.m. Location: 400 Blk. of S. 2nd Ave. Arrested: Donald Underwood, Jr. (M) (39) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers located Mr. Underwood, and he was found to be wanted on a Vermilion Co. warrant. Mr. Underwood was brought to HPD and processed, and then was transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Wanted on Vermilion County Warrant H24-6418 2024-9134

Time: 01:17 a.m.

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

Arrested: Christopher Smith (M) (47) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers located Mr. Smith, and he was found to be wanted on a Vermilion Co. warrant. Mr. Smith was brought to HPD and processed, and then was transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Operating a Motor Vehicle when Registration is Suspended for Non-Insurance H24-6424

Time: 8:35 a.m.

Location: E. Penn St./ S. 5th St.

Cited: Susan Pickett (F) (53)

Details: HPD officers located Ms. Pickett with a disabled vehicle at the above location. A computer check revealed the vehicle’s plates had been suspended. Ms. Pickett was given a citation for the above charge as well as a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County court and released from the scene, the vehicle was towed.

 

(Delayed Entry) Traffic Accident H24-6406

Date: 11/01/2024

Time: 6:39 p.m.

Location: 618 W. Orange St. (Monical’s Pizza)

Unit 1: 1997 Chevrolet driven by Owen Garrett (M) (16) of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2023 Nissan driven by Dylan Stephenson (M) (19) of Rossville

Details: Unit 2 was backing out of the drive behind Monical’s Pizza to enter the alley behind the business when Unit 1 was heading westbound in the alleyway. Unit 2 did not see Unit 1 approaching and struck Unit 1. Both vehicles were insured, and no citations were issued.

 

DELAYED ENTRY Battery (City Ordinance)(9.08.020) H24-6437

 

Date/Time: 11-02-2024 / 9:16 p.m.

Location: 400 Blk. of 2nd Ave.

Cited: Jordan Davis-Ervin (M) (33) of Hoopeston

Details: A male complainant arrived at HPD to report a battery. Upon investigation, HPD officers located Mr. Davis-Ervin and issued him a Notice to Appear in Hoopeston city court.

 

 

Operating Motor Vehicle when Registration is Suspended; No Insurance H24-6472

Time: 7:41 p.m.

Location: E. Main St./S. Market St.

Cited: Joshua Irvin (M) (45) of Milford

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. After a computer check, Mr. Irvin was cited for the above charges, issued Notices to Appear in Vermilion County Court then released. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

 

 

 

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