Hoopeston Area’s 2025-26 school year registration process will be strictly online. Visit the district’s website https://www.hoopeston.k12.il.us, click on the blue box that says RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION, and insert your SnapCode. All students who have ever been enrolled in our school district and ALL Kindergarten students who have PRE-REGISTERED are considered RETURNING STUDENTS. The registration link will be active from July 21st to August 6th. NEW STUDENTS to the district, please DO NOT register online until you have contacted your child’s new school. Registration may be completed at any time during this time frame. Please be watching for more information via mail the week of July 21st, your Snapcode will be included in this mailing. The following dates and times are available office hours at each building if families need to pay fees by cash, submit a Book Waiver, or pick up/drop off forms. Parents/ Guardians with no internet access may also visit the school during these dates and times to use a district laptop to complete the registration process.

Students directly certified for SNAP/TANF/Free Medicaid benefits by the State of Illinois, and families that meet ISBE income guidelines for the Free Lunch program qualify for Book Waivers.

*Please note there will be no offices open in July.*

 

Monday, August 4 Online Registration Office Hours at each building 8:30-11:00; 12:30-3:30

 

Tuesday, August 5 Online Registration Office Hours at each building 8:30-11:00; 1:00-6:00

 

Wednesday, August 6 Online Registration Office Hours at each building 8:30-11:00; 12:30-3:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following additional High School fees are due at registration:

 

? Driver Education: All 9th graders are required to take Driver’s Education. All freshmen will owe $50.00

for Classroom/Behind the Wheel instruction.

? Accounting I and II will owe $35.00 for a workbook

? Health Physicals / Records: Illinois law requires all Early Childhood, Kindergarten, Sixth Grade, and

Ninth Grade students have current physical examinations on the Illinois Department of Public Health Form no later than August 15, 2025.

? Dental Exams: Illinois law states all children in Kindergarten, Second, Sixth, and Ninth Grades have a

dental examination performed by a dentist, as well as provide verification to the school office by May 15, 2026. Dental exams dated between November 2024 and May 2026 will meet this guideline.

? 12th Grade Students / Records: All incoming Seniors for the 2025-26 school year are required to have

a Meningitis shot prior to the first day of school in August. This is mandatory. Please provide documentation of this vaccination to the High School Office.

? Sports Physicals / Grades 5; 7-8; 10-12 Only: If planning to participate in sports, student athletes

will be required to have a sports physical prior to the 2025-26 school year.

 

 

SUPPLY LISTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.hoopeston.k12.il.us

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct Designated H25-3254

Time: 2:53 p.m.

Location: 400 Blk. of 2nd Ave.

Cited: Christopher Smith (M) (48) of Hoopeston

Kevin Lambert (M) (38) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the area after receiving a complaint. The above subjects were located, issued citations for the above ordinance violation, and released from the scene with an NTA for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

Traffic Accident H25-3229

Time: 9:11 a.m.

Location: 200 Blk. of N. 10th Ave.

Unit #1: A 2020 Chevy Equinox driven by Donald Gress Jr. (M) (72) of Hoopeston

Unit #2: An Ameren utility pole in the above area

Details: While backing out to get on the roadway, Unit #1 (insured) struck Unit #2. No injuries or new damages were reported, and no citations were issued.

 

License Required (City of Hoopeston Ordinance 5.28.010)H25-3236

Time: 2:59 p.m.

Location: 400 Blk. of E. Lincoln St.

Cited: Siakam Chane (M) (28) of AZ

Isaiah Dean (M) (20) of AZ

Kyri Jamison (M) (19) of AZ

Adam Ryan (M) (19) of AZ

Details: HPD Officers responded to a call from a Hoopeston resident in the above area. Officers located the above subjects and cited them for the above city ordinance violation. The subjects were released from the scene with an NTA for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

 

Driving While License Suspended H25-3241

Time: 7:11 p.m.

Location: 400 Blk. of E. Honeywell Ave.

Arrested: Jamie Pickens (F) (39) of Chicago

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. After confirmation from a computer check, Ms. Pickens was arrested on the above charge and was brought to HPD for processing, where she later was released with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

Restraint of Dog by Owner or Keeper (city) H25-3192

Time: 12:06 a.m.

Location: S. 2nd Ave. & W. Maple St.

Cited: Kenneth Dale (44) (M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD was dispatched to the above area in reference to a dog running loose. Mr. Dale

was cited and given a city court date.

 

 

 

Use of Account Number with Intent to Defraud H25-3163 2025-3683

Date & Time: 5/26/25 1:58 pm

Location: 901 S Dixie Hwy – Subway

Arrested: Brayden Patlan (M) (19) of Milford

Details: HPD responded to the business for a report of fraud. An investigation later led to the arrest of the listed subject on 5/28/25. Mr. Patlan was taken into custody at HPD and processed. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville, IL to await arraignment.

Possession of Meth < 5gms, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Domestic Battery,

Resisting/ Obstructing a Peace Officer H25-3159 2025-3603

Date/Time: 5/25/2025 @ 11:46 pm

Location: 700 Blk of E Lincoln St

Arrested: Travis Miles (M) (38) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers located Mr. Miles at the above location where he was arrested and taken to HPD for processing. Mr. Miles was charged on the above offenses and later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Operating Motor Vehicle With Suspended Registration For Mandatory Insurance Violation,

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H25-3137

Time: 2:10 pm

Location: 1121 S Dixie Hwy

Cited: Donald Scaife (M) (29) of Georgetown

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in front of the above location. After confirmation from a computer check, Mr. Scaife was cited for the above charges and released from the scene with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Speed H25-3152

Time: 6:39pm

Location: W Thompson/N 9th Av

Cited: 16 year old Westville male

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle the juvenile was driving for a traffic violation. He was cited for speeding 50/35 and given a Vermilion County traffic court date.

Theft of Vehicle (Over) Time: Location: 5:32 pm H25-2867 2025-3542 800 block of Euclid Ave Arrested: Details: Brandon D. Arms. (M) (39) of Ambia, IN HPD located the above subject from a previous report of theft of vehicle. Mr. Arms was taken into custody and transported to HPD for processing. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville, IL to await arraignment. 

 

Traffic Accident Date/Time: 5/23/2025 @ 6:58 pm Location: H25-3114 E 4300 North / N Market St, Floral Hill Cemetery Unit #2: Unit #1: Details: A 2020 Chevy Silverado driven by Don McKinnis (M) (71) of Otterbein A water faucet located on the above property Unit #2 traveling North bound on Cemetery Rd, turned East into the cemetery and struck a water faucet. Hoopeston water and cemetery departments responded to assist with the incident. No tickets or injuries were reported.

 

Operating Motor Vehicle With Suspended Registration For Mandatory Insurance Violation, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H25-3119 Date/Time: 05/23/2025 @ 12:44 pm Location: W Orange / S 6th Ave Cited: Details: Brittany Wisdom (F) (30) of Hoopeston HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. After confirmation from a computer check, Ms. Wisdom was cited for the above charges and released from the scene with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

Operating Motor Vehicle With Suspended Registration For Mandatory Insurance Violation H25-3120 Time: Location: Cited: Details: 1:11 am 900 Blk of W Orange St Johnny Neal (M) (62) of Rantoul HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. After confirmation from a computer check, Mr. Neal was cited for the above charge and released from the scene with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

Wanted on a Vermilion County Warrant H25-3087/2025-3510

Time: 3:05pm

Location: E Maple St. / Euclid Ave

Arrested: Jason Reyes (M) (37) of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Reyes was arrested at the above location on a Vermilion County warrant for Failure To Appear. He was taken to the Hoopeston Police Department for processing then transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Aggravated Battery (Public Way) H25-3059 2025-3485

Time: 2:15pm

Location: Prairie Meadows Dr. / Savannah Ct.

Arrested: Kenneth Sweet (M) (59) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to a call after receiving a complaint. Following an investigation, officers located Mr. Sweet and arrested him for the above charge. He was taken to HPD for processing, then later transferred to the PSB in Vermilion County to await arraignment.

 

 

Operating Vehicle When Registration Suspended for No Insurance; Operating Uninsured

Vehicle H25-3078

Time: 11:50 p.m.

Location: W. Elm St. / S. Dixie Hwy.

Cited: Mary Vaughn (F) (51) of Rossville

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Ms. Vaughn was cited for the above violations. She and her passenger were released from the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Domestic Battery H25-3037 2025-3450

Time: 5:50am

Location: 200 blk W Maple St

Complainant: 64-year-old Hoopeston female

Arrested: Jordan Carswell (M) (39) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the report of domestic violence. After an

investigation, Mr. Carswell was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He

was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Wanted on Champaign Co Warrant (22CM160-No Bond) H25-3045

Time: 4:35pm

Location: 300 blk of E Seminary Ave

Arrested: Linsey Warner (F) (37) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers made contact with Ms. Warner in the above location. After a computer check revealed Ms. Warner had a valid warrant out of Champaign County, she was arrested, brought to HPD for processing, and later released with an NTA for Champaign County Court.

 

Retail Theft (Under $300) H25-3046

Time: 4:38 p.m.

Location: 714 W. Orange St. – Marathon Gas Station

Arrested: 17-year-old (F) juvenile of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to a report of retail theft. The juvenile was located and transported to HPD then was released to the custody of an adult.

Driving Under the Influence (BAC .252), Driving While License Suspended

Time: 1:40am

Location: W Penn/S 1st Av

Arrested: Derek Page (M) (43) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers received a report of a golf cart moving with no driver in the area.

Mr. Page fell off the vehicle and an investigation determined him to be under

the influence of alcohol. Subject was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed.

He was later released with traffic citations and traffic court date.

 

 

Fire Call

Time: 9:02am

Location: 4200 North/1700 East

Details: HFD was dispatched to the report of a field fire. Fire extinguished.

 

 

Burglary to Auto, Possession of Controlled Substance H25-3017 2025-3423

Time: 8:36 am

Location: 426 E Honeywell, Centennial Manor

Arrested: Janet Upperman (F) (71) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to recover property. Upon an investigation, Ms.

Upperman was found to be a suspect in a burglary to auto. After being detained,

a controlled substance was located on her person. She was arrested and taken to

HPD to be processed. She was later transported to the PSB to await arraignment.

 

 

Wanted on Warrant (Benton County, Indiana - 04C019802CM26) H25-3024 2025-3433

Time: 5:13 p.m.

Location: 430 W. Chestnut St.

Arrested: Genaro Zamarripa (M) (54) of Hoopeston

Details: While HPD officers were at the residence above for a report of theft, a computer check revealed Mr. Genaro to be wanted on an out-of-state warrant through Indiana. Mr. Genaro was arrested and taken to HPD for processing. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await extradition to Benton County, Indiana

 

Burning of Trash and Refuse (Restrictions - Illegal Burning of Mattress) H25-3027

Time: 8:36 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk. of E. McCracken Ave.

Cited: Augustus Irons (M) (18) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to the report of an illegal burn. Mr. Irons was cited and given and NTA for Hoopeston City Court.

 

 

Fire Call

Time: 10:12 p.m.

Location: 41489 N 1700 East Rd.

Details: HFD was dispatched to the report of a ditch fire. Fire extinguished.

Possession of Methamphetamine <5 grams, Driving While License Suspended, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, No Front License Plate, No Registration Light H25-2964 2025-3376

Time: 1:04 a.m.

Location: N. Market St. / E. Honeywell Ave.

Arrested: Deron Owens (M) (54) of Henning

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Owens was arrested on the above charges, taken to HPD for processing, and then later transported to the PSB in Vermilion Co. to await arraignment.

 

 

Fire Call Time: Location: Details: 2:04pm 4000 N/1450 East Rd HFD was dispatched to the report of a field on fire. Fire extinguished.

 

Burglary to Auto Date/Time: 5/16/25 Location: H25-2948 6:48pm 800 blk E Washington St Complainant: 30-year-old Hoopeston female Details: After several items of the complainant’s was turned into HPD, officers found the owner. She advised at an unknown time her vehicle has been broken into. An investigation continues.

 

Burglary to Garage Time: Location: 3:38pm H25-3004 900 W Main St Complainant: 61-year-old Wellington male Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the report of a burglary to a garage. An investigation continues. 

Burglary to Auto Time: Location: 6:16am H25-2933 400 blk E Maple St Complainant: 32 year old Hoopeston female Details: HPD officers were dispatched for the report of a burglary to a vehicle. Unknown subject(s) got into her vehicle and stole items. An investigation continues.

 

Burglary to Auto Time: Location: 6:47am H25-2935 300 blk W Main St Complainant: 49 year old Hoopeston female Details: HPD officers were dispatched for the report of a burglary to a vehicle. Unknown subject(s) got into her vehicle and stole items. An investigation continues.

 

Disobeying Traffic Control Device, No Valid Driver’s License Time: Location: Cited: Details: 8:47 pm 200 blk S 1st Ave Winter Lucas (F) (30) of Minooka H25-2959 HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Ms. Lucas was cited for the above charges and released from the scene with an NTA for Vermilion Co court.  

On May 15, 2025 Tymone Jackson (DOB: 7/1/1986), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty in two separate cases, to Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, a class 2 felony for a sentence of 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, and to Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institution, a class 1 felony, for a sentence of 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The sentences will be served concurrently. Jackson will serve 1 year of mandatory supervised release following his release from prison. Judge Karen Wall presided over the plea and sentencing. The People presented evidence that on October 26, 2024, Tymone Jackson was the driver of a car that was stopped by the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deputies observed suspicious activity during the stop and searched the vehicle and the occupants, including Jackson. While searching Jackson’s person, deputies located a loaded handgun. Jackson had previously been convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and is not legally allowed to possess a handgun. The People also presented evidence that on November 7, 2024, while Tymone Jackson was an inmate at the Vermilion County Public Safety Building, an investigator of the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department received information that drugs were present in the jail. Following this lead, Tymone Jackson was questioned and subsequently searched. The investigator located cocaine concealed on Jackson’s person. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the members of the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for their work in these cases. She added, “This defendant, who was already facing serious charges for illegally possessing a weapon, showed complete disregard for the law by bringing illegal drugs into the Public Safety Building. Not only was his behavior illegal, but he endangered the security of our correctional facility, staff and inmates.” 

Fire Call

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Location: 21958 St. Rte. 9

Details: HFD was dispatched for a brush fire. The fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported, and the scene was cleared.

On May 8, 2025, Jesse Landers (DOB: 3/27/1981), formerly of Westville, Illinois, was sentenced to 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be served at 100%. Following a week- long trial, a Vermilion County jury found Landers guilty of First Degree Murder on February 27, 2025. Landers will be required to serve 3 years of mandatory supervised release after his term of imprisonment. The case was prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office Criminal Prosecutions and Trials Assistance Bureau, along with the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office. Judge Mark S. Goodwin presided over the trial and sentencing hearing. During the trial, the People presented evidence that on the evening of January 3, 2023, Jesse Landers fatally stabbed John Carmean. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of the victim laying in the roadway. Despite his critical injuries, Mr. Carmean was able to identify Landers as the person who stabbed him. A short time later, Landers was located walking nearby. During the sentencing hearing, John Carmean’s father delivered a victim impact statement, declaring to the defendant, “You said John was your friend. He would have given you the shirt off his back.” State’s Attorney Lacy thanked Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his Trial Assistance staff for working with her office. The State’s Attorney also thanked the Danville Police Department for their thorough investigation. She added, “This was a senseless act of violence that took someone’s life far too soon. I hope this sentence brings some sense of justice and peace to the family of John Carmean.”  

Traffic Accident H25-2899

Time: 3:47pm

Location: E Penn/S 3rd St

Unit #1: 2011 Hyundai driven by London Fisher (F) (23) of Sheldon

Unit #2: 2016 Hyundai driven by Debra Torres (F) (55) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD, Arrow and HFD were dispatched to the report of a vehicle accident. Unit 1

was southbound on S 3rd St, didn’t see any traffic on Penn St and entered the

intersection. Unit #2 struck Unit #1 who was traveling westbound. No injuries

were reported and both parties were insured. The driver of Unit 1 was cited for

Disobeying Yield Sign.

 

Fire Call

Time: 9:40 p.m

Location: 16000 E 4000 North

Details: HFD were dispatched to the above area for a possible brush fire. The fire was a result of a controlled burn and HFD cleared the scene.

On May 8, 2025, Langston Bowles (DOB: 9/17/1990), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 2 felony, and to Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a class 1 felony. Bowles was sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following his term of imprisonment, Bowles is required to serve 1 year of mandatory supervised release. Judge Karen E. Wall presided over the plea and sentencing. The People presented evidence that the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group executed a search warrant on the residence of Langston Bowles. Bowles was not present at the time of the search, but items were located inside his residence including a substance field tested positive for cocaine, a firearm, and mail labeled with Bowles’ name and address. The suspect was later apprehended. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy expressed her gratitude to the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group for their unwavering commitment to removing deadly drugs and dangerous weapons from the hands of criminals. She added, “The agents of the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group play a vital role in protecting the safety and well-being of the residents of our communities.” 

On May 9, 2025, Cory Day (DOB: 7/31/1979), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Burglary, a class 2 felony, and was sentenced to 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following his term of imprisonment, Day will serve 1-year mandatory supervised release. Judge Mark S. Goodwin presided over the plea and sentencing. The People presented evidence that on January 15, 2025, officers with the Danville Police Department were dispatched to a storage facility on Voorhees Street. The property manager reported that through the remote feed of the security cameras subjects had been seen at multiple times throughout the early morning hours, inside the fence of the property, stealing items from the storage sheds. Police responded and found a hole cut in the fence and the defendant inside the fence with a bag, a large lamp and a bubble gum dispenser. Once apprehended by police, the suspect, identified as Cory Day, confessed to being on the property earlier. Day stated he had stolen the bag from one of the storage sheds and admitted to possessing the stolen property from a prior burglary of the property earlier in the night. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “I commend the Danville Police Department for their fast response in apprehending this burglar. Thanks to their quick action, a threat to our community has been removed. My office will continue to work with the police to ensure criminals are held accountable.”

On May 12th, 2025 the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a Homicide that occurred on the outskirts of Iroquois, Il.

 

A vehicle driven by Nicholas Gregory, age 38, of Milford, IL. was left parked on a railroad crossing located at 2150 N. 2750 E., just outside Iroquois, IL. Gregory proceeded to enter a nearby residence, he then exited the home and stole the homeowner’s vehicle from their driveway. Upon driving the stolen vehicle back to the vehicle, he previously parked on the railroad tracks, Angela Taylor, age 57, of Donovan, Il. was stopped in her vehicle in front of the truck blocking the railroad crossing.

 

Gregory exited the stolen vehicle and approached Angela’s vehicle. As Angela exited her vehicle to see what Gregory was doing, he fired one round from his pistol striking her. Gregory fled the scene in the truck he parked on the railroad tracks.

 

Angela Taylor was pronounced deceased at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Il.

 

After fleeing from the scene, Gregory arrived at a residence in Watseka, Il. He interacted with the

resident briefly before driving away and shouting that he was going to kill the resident. Watseka Police Department began to assist in the search at that time.

 

Gregory was located in Jasper County IN. A pursuit ensued that involved both Jasper County and Newton County Sheriff’s Department.

 

Gregory was taken into custody by Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies and later extradited to the

Iroquois County Jail. Nicholas Gregory has been charged with First Degree Murder.

 

The Investigation is ongoing

Operating Vehicle When Registration Suspended for No Insurance; Operating Uninsured Vehicle Time: Location: Cited: Details: 8:49 p.m. N. Dixie Hwy. / W. Young Ave. Latoya Dandridge (F) (33) of Dolton, IL HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Ms. Dandridge was cited for the above violations. She was released from the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene.  

 

On the evening of May 12, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies were dispatched to the area of 2150N, West of Iroquois for a disturbance. ICOM later received calls via 911 indicating that a person had been shot and the suspect had fled the scene.

 

Iroquois County Deputies and Riverside Ambulance arrived on scene. One subject was transported from the scene to St. Mary’s Hospital.

 

Iroquois County Deputies were advised that Jasper, and later Newton County Indiana Deputies were involved in a pursuit with the suspect vehicle. The suspect was apprehended without incident following the pursuit in Northeastern Newton County Indiana. The suspect was later transported to the Newton County Indiana Jail without incident.

 

More details of the investigation will be released at a later time.

Operating Motor Vehicle While Registration Suspended for No Insurance; Unable to Provide Proof of Insurance H25-2843 Time: Location: Cited: Details: 5:01 a.m. S. 3rd Ave./W. Orange St. Angela Peters (F) (34) of Rankin HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Ms. Peters was cited for the above violation. She was then released from the scene with NTA’s for Vermilion County Court and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

Criminal Damage to Property Over ($500) Time: Location: Arrested: Details: 6:45 p.m. 500 Blk. E. McNeil Joseph Cannon (M) (52) of Potomac H25-2861 HPD officers responded to a call at the above location. Mr. Cannon was arrested on the above charge and transported to HPD for processing. He later was transferred to the Danville PSB to await arraignment.  

On May 9, 2025, Tyler Johnson (DOB: 8/16/1992), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty in 2024-CF-684 to Aggravated Domestic Battery – Great Bodily Harm, a class 2 felony, and in 2025-CF-009 to Aggravated Battery - Great Bodily Harm, a class 3 felony. Johnson was sentenced in 2024-CF-684 to 4 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections to be served at 85% under Illinois’ truth-in-sentencing laws. Johnson was also sentenced in 2025-CF-009 to 5 years Illinois Department of Corrections, with sentences to be served concurrent. Johnson will also serve a term of 4 years mandatory supervised release following his term of imprisonment. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin. The People presented evidence in 2024-CF-684, that on September 22, 2024, Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department received a report that Tyler Johnson had battered a household member. A witness stated that Johnson said he was going to speak to the victim, who was asleep in another room. The witness then heard a loud striking sound coming from the room and saw Johnson run out of the residence. The victim was found with a large head wound, and a golf club, believed to be the weapon used, was located in the path of Johnson’s escape. Members of the Sheriff’s Department interviewed Johnson after he was located the next day and he admitted to striking the victim with the golf club after an argument. The People also presented evidence in 2025-CF-009, that law enforcement learned that an inmate at the Public Safety Building was the victim of an aggravated battery. Investigation by the Sheriff’s Department revealed that Tyler Johnson, along with two other inmates, co-defendants Bradlee Williams and Jason Johnson, repeatedly struck and kicked the victim, who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken jaw, requiring hospital treatment. Co-defendant, Jason Johnson was interviewed by law enforcement and confirmed he committed the crime with co defendants Tyler Johnson and Bradlee Williams. Jason Johnson pleaded guilty on April 25, 2025 to Aggravated Battery – Great Bodily Harm, a class 3 felony, for 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Co-Defendant Bradlee Williams’ case is pending. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for their work in both cases. She added, “This defendant has shown a disregard for the safety of others and a clear pattern of violent behavior, both in the community and while detained at the Public Safety Building. These sentences reflect the seriousness with which my office views repeated acts of violence. The People of Vermilion County deserve to be protected from individuals who pose a continued threat.” The public is reminded that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Wanted on Ford Co. Warrant H25-2741

Time: 12:47 p.m.

Location: W. Main St. / S. Dixie Hwy.

Arrested: Analyh Zarate (F) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. A computer check revealed Ms. Zarate to have a warrant out of Ford Co. She was transported to HPD for processing, posted bail, and was released.

 

Walking on Roadway-When Sidewalk Present (City Ord 10.28.060) H25-2742

Time: 2:13 a.m.

Location: S. 4th St. / E. Orange St.

Cited: 14-year-old Hoopeston male juvenile

17-year-old Hoopeston male juvenile

Details: HPD Officers were out with two juveniles at the above location. The juveniles were cited for the above city ordinance violation and released with an NTA for Hoopeston City Court.

 

Mob Action, Disorderly Conduct H25-2702

Date/Time: 5-6-25 @ 10:29 p.m.

Location: 1200 Blk. of Daisy Ln.

Cited: 16-year-old Hoopeston male juvenile – Aggravated Battery Public Way, Mob Action, Disorderly Conduct

17-year-old Hoopeston male juvenile – Mob Action, Disorderly Conduct

17-year-old Hoopeston male juvenile – Mob Action, Disorderly Conduct

Details: HPD responded to a disturbance in the area. Upon arrival the subjects had left the scene. The above subjects were later located and cited for the above charges. All juveniles were released with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

ILCS: Speeding 45/25 H25-2764

Time: 8:51 p.m.

Location: S. 7th St. / E. Thompson Ave.

Cited: Ethan Dubois (M) (18) of Bismark

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Dubois was cited for speeding and given an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

ILCS: Special Restrictions on Lamps-Smoked/Tinted Taillights; ILCS: No Rear

Registration Plate Light H25-2765

Time: 9:15 p.m.

Location: S. Dixie Hwy. / W. Orange St.

Cited : Alex Carter (M) (34) of Vancouver, WA.

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Carter was cited for

the above violations and was given NTA’s for Vermilion County Court.

 

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H25-2766

Time: 12:49 a.m.

Location: 1300 Blk. of W. Orange St.

Cited: Michael Roth (M) (19) of Paxton

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Roth was cited for the above violation. He was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court then released from the scene.

 

 

Domestic Battery H25-2791 2025-3168

Time: 11:22 p.m.

Location: 700 Blk. of E. Wyman Ave.

Arrested: Samuel Doljanin (M) (35) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above address for a domestic disturbance. Upon investigation Mr. Doljanin was arrested, taken to HPD for processing, then was transferred to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

Fire Call

Time: 1:29 a.m.

Location: 600 Blk. of S. 8th Ave.

Details: HFD responded to a report of smoke from an electrical stove. The scene was cleared.

 

ILCS: One Red Taillight H25-2822

Time: 10:56 p.m.

Location: E. Orange St./S. 4th St.

Cited: 17-year-old (F) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. The female was cited and issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court then released from the scene.

 

Expired Registration H25-2825

Time: 11:46 p.m.

Location: 900 Blk. of S. Dixie Hwy.

Cited: Shayna Wade (F) (39) of Richton Park, IL

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Ms. Wade was cited and issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court then released from the scene.

 

Purchase or Acceptance of Gift of Liquor by Persons Under Twenty-One (9.24.020)

(City Ordinance) H25-2794

Date & Time: 5/10/25 at 2:53 am

Location: 900 block of W Main St

Cited: 16-year-old male of Hoopeston

14-year-old male of Hoopeston

17-year-old male of Hoopeston

17-year-old male of Hoopeston

16-year-old female of Hoopeston

17-year-old female of Hoopeston

14-year-old female of Danville

16-year-old female of Hoopeston

Kayla M Recker (18) (F) of Rankin

Details: HPD responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle parked at a residence in the above area. Officers located the listed subjects at the residence. All subjects received citations and notice to appear in Hoopeston City Court.

 

 

Driving Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H25-2835

Time: 8:21 p.m.

Location S 1st Ave / W Chestnut St

Cited: Daisy Holt (F) (39) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. After confirmation from a computer check, Ms. Holt was cited for the above charges and released from the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Fire Call

Time: 2:33 a.m.

Location: 300 Blk of W Maple

Details: HFD were dispatched to an illegal burn in the above area per the request of HPD officers on scene. The fire was extinguished, and all Hoopeston units cleared the scene.

 

Burglary to Auto, Criminal Damage to Property H25-2709

Time: 6:43am

Location: 600 blk S 3rd St

Complainant: 30-year-old Hoopeston male

Details: HPD officers were called to the above location for the report of a burglary to auto.

An investigation continues.

 

Battery, Violation of OP

Time: 4:03 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk of W Penn

Arrested: Santos Vasquez (M) (67) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to a call at the above location. Mr. Vasquez was arrested for the above charges, brought to HPD for processing, then later transferred to the Danville PSB to await arraignment.

Improper Use of Evidences of Registration or Certification of TitleH25-2695

Time: 4:29 p.m.

Location: 700 Blk of S. Dixie Hwy.

Cited: Jeremiah Palmer (M) (44) of Rankin

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Palmer was given a citation for the above charge and released from the scene with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

Speeding H25-2669

Time: 2:36 a.m.

Location: S. Dixie Hwy./W. Orange St.

Cited : Tyeisha Johnson (F) (32) of Chicago

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location for speeding. Ms. Johnson was cited and released with an NTA for Vermilion County Court in Danville.

 

Driving Motor Vehicle With Suspended Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle

H25-2676

Time: 5:44 p.m.

Location: S. Dixie Hwy./W. Penn St.

Cited: Julian Salinas (M) (42) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. A computer search revealed that Mr. Salinas was operating a vehicle with suspended registration. He was given citations for the above charges and released from the scene with an NTA for Vermilion County Court. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

Expired Driver’s License H25-2677

Time: 7:19 p.m.

Location: 600 Blk of W. Elm St.

Cited: Tyler Griffin (M) (34) of Hoopeston

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

Failure to Yield Right of Way H25-2646

Time: 3:33 p.m.

Location: E Thompson Ave / N 5th St

Cited: Christina Coffey (F) (28) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Ms. Coffey received a traffic citation for the above charge and was released from the scene.

 

Operating Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration H25-2651

Time: 5:50 p.m.

Location: St. Rt. 1 / W. Thompson Ave

Cited: James Daniels (M) (34) of Danville

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. After a computer check confirmed Mr. Daniels to be driving on the above violation, he received a traffic citation for the above charge and was released from the scene.

 

Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Obstructing Peace Officer, Criminal Trespass H25-2655 Date/Time: 5/3/25 @ 7:50 p.m. Location: 800 Blk. of E. Main St. Arrested: Details: Resa Bane (F) (35) of Hoopeston HPD officers were dispatched to a disturbance call. After speaking to both parties, Ms. Bane was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. She was later released with a Notice to Appear in Vermilion County Court. 

Retail Theft (Under $300) H25-2613

Date/Time: 05-01-2025 @ 8:30p.m.

Location: 415 S. Dixie Hwy. (Dollar General)

Arrested: David Moore (M) (25) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were called to the above location for a report of theft. Mr. Moore was located and brought to HPD for processing. He was released with an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

 

Wanted on Vermilion County Warrant H25-2623 2025-2974

Time: 5:20 p.m.

Location: 500 Blk of E. Young Ave.

Arrested: Shannon Miller (F) (47) of Hoopeston

Details: Ms. Miller was arrested at the above location on a Vermilion County warrant for Failure To Appear. She was taken to the Hoopeston Police Department for processing then transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

 

 

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H25-2627

Time: 9:26 p.m.

Location: 1 McFerren Way

Cited: Juvenile (F) (16) of Sheldon

Details: While conducting a traffic stop at the above location, the female juvenile was cited for the above violation. She was released from the scene and given an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

 

 

Aggravated Domestic Battery H25-2628 2025-2983

Time: 11:20 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk. of E. Wyman Ave.

Arrested: Candido Medina (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: While conducting a welfare check at the above location, Mr. Candido was arrested for the above charge and was taken to HPD for processing. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Domestic Battery, Agg. Battery, Agg. Assault, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (H25-2568)

Date & Time: 04/30/2025 @ 2:22 p.m.

Location: 500 Blk. of E. Young Ave.

Arrested: Austin Johnston (M) (30) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to Carle ER where they received a complaint from a 58-year-

old Hoopeston male that occurred in the above area. After an investigation was carried out officers located Mr. Johnson and transported him to HPD for further investigation, where he then was arrested on the above charges, processed and transported to the Danville PSB to await arraignment.

On April 30, 2025, Alexander Sims (DOB: 11/22/2004), previously of Tilton, Illinois, pleaded 
guilty to Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child, a class X felony. Sims was sentenced to 18 years in 
the Illinois Department of Corrections, which will be served at 85%. Following his term of 
imprisonment, Sims will serve mandatory supervised release for a term of 3 years to natural life 
and is required to register as a sex offender for life. Judge Mark S. Goodwin presided over the 
plea and sentencing. 
The People presented evidence that on August 18, 2023, Tilton Police responded to a call in 
which a minor female reported she had been raped by Alexander Sims between the dates of 
November 2021 and July 2023 while the victim was under the age of 13. Sims was interviewed 
by police and confessed to sexual penetration of the minor.  
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “I would like to thank the Tilton Police Department and 
the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center for their efforts to bring justice for the victim in 
this case. The horrendous actions of this sexual predator were deeply harmful. It is my hope that 
the victim can begin the path toward recovery now that the criminal case has concluded. We are 
grateful for the strength and courage it took for this victim to come forward, and for the 
perseverance and cooperation throughout the court process. This sentence and lifetime sex 
offender registration reflect the seriousness of these crimes and should serve to protect our 
community.”