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Are our children as safe as they can be?

2011-06-15T17:17:00.001-05:00

Source WCIA Child Sex Offender Caught In Hickory Point Mall The Macon County Sheriff’s Office previously received information that registered Child Sex Offender Terry Ortman had been going to the Hickory Point Mall frequently. So on Saturday at approximately 10 am mall officials observed Terry Ortman using his computer while sitting on a bench in the middle of the mall. Lt. Jon Butts and

Grandfather Arrested For Criminal Sexual Assault - Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-

2010-12-28T17:05:00.000-06:00

Grandfather Arrested For Criminal Sexual Assault - Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-

Sex Offender Rides Ice Cream Truck

2010-07-14T15:18:00.001-05:00

Decatur, IL- Police have arrested a sex offender who they say was riding in an ice cream truck in Decatur. Police picked up 40 year old Assad Krakrah, who is a convicted child sex offender. Krakrah was convicted for indecent liberties with a child back in 2000 in North Carolina. A parent called police on Friday to complain that an ice cream truck had followed four girls, ages 7 to 11, in the

Guilty of Murder - Emmanuel Lewis

2009-12-19T14:09:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia Decatur, IL - A Decatur man is found guilty of murder just a few hours ago. 23-year-old Emmanuel Lewis will spend at least 35 years in prison for killing Brandon Read. The 18-year-old man was an innocent bystander in 2007 when he was shot and killed in Decatur during a drive-by shooting. Thesis Jones and Christopher Graves are also convicted of murder and they are now

Police make third arrest linked to Decatur shooting

2009-11-22T14:52:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia Source:wandtv Decatur police arrested a third person in connection with a Thursday shooting. With the arrest of 29-year-old Derek Leonard of Decatur, police believe all primary suspects are in custody. Police arrested Leonard Friday. He is in the Macon county jail on charges of Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, and Calculated Cannabis Conspiracy. Bail was set at

Attempted home invasion lands four in jail

2009-11-17T14:41:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia One person is hurt after someone tried to break in his apartment and took off. It happened around 1:15 Tuesday morning at an apartment complex on South College in Springfield. Police say they were told someone tried to break-into the victim's home, cut him with a weapon, and took off. Police are say there are four suspects behind bars right now for the crime.

Raw Video: Cop tasers handcuffed suspect

2009-11-14T02:25:00.001-06:00

Central Illinois Man Facing Child Porn Sentence

2009-11-07T13:50:00.001-06:00

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Friday, Nov 6, 2009 @09:26am CST (Lincoln) -- A Lincoln man will spend nearly 16 years in federal prison on child pornography charges. Forty-one-year-old Ronald Barnes was sentenced this week in federal court to 15 years and nine months after entering a guilty plea on charges of possessing and receiving child porn. Barnes was arrested in January

Pair facing array of charges in connected with aggravated kidnapping attempt

2009-11-03T15:35:00.001-06:00

Image by DerrickT via Flickr DECATUR - Two 20-year-old Decatur men were charged Monday with one count of armed robbery and two counts of aggravated kidnapping in connection with an incident late Thursday at Prairie Avenue and 22<+>nd Street. Kelley S.A. Allston and Bobby M. Thomas also were charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

Two men sentenced for child pornography Posted: Nov 3, 2009 09:33 AM

2009-11-03T15:02:00.001-06:00

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Two Central Illinois men have been sentenced for child porn. 41-year-old Ronald Barnes of Lincoln has been sentenced to more than 15 years. He pleaded guilty to child porn charges in July. A judge also sentenced 32-year-old Brent Suttory of Springfield to 15 years. He pleaded guilty in April to receiving, possessing, and distributing child porn.

Two arrested for investigation of armed robbery of two teens

2009-11-02T19:01:00.001-06:00

Image by Problemkind via Flickr By RON INGRAM - H&R Staff Writer | Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:00 am DECATUR - Two 20-year-old Decatur men are jailed under $75,000 bond each for investigation of armed robbery after they allegedly used handguns to threaten two 18-year-old men late Thursday and get their victims to give them money. The pair appeared Friday before Associate Judge

Mahomet woman found dead Monday morning

2009-11-02T17:57:00.001-06:00

Image by solea20 via Flickr Update: Police have released the name of the woman found dead in Mahomet. The Champaign County Coronor confirms the woman was 22-year-old Holly Cassano. Original Story: A young woman is found dead in her home. Champaign County deputies found a 22-year-old woman dead Monday morning outside Mahomet. The Sheriff's Department is being pretty tight lipped right

ISP continue to investigate Decatur tavern shooting

2009-11-02T17:48:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia Illinois State Police may soon release more details on a shooting at a Decatur tavern. 45-year-old Kevin Kremer remains in critical condition at St. Mary's Hospital. Decatur Police were called to the Wharf Tavern to handle a disorderly patron. Officers used pepper spray and a taser on Kremer. Decatur Police say he then went after an officer's gun which fired and shot

Urbana sexual assault suspect may have more victims

2009-10-27T11:10:00.001-05:00

Image via Wikipedia SOURCE:WANDTV Investigators are looking for more possible victims after a man on the run is caught and accused of molesting young children. Officers say Kenji Haley was a personal trainer and was seeing as many as ten women with young children. Urbana Police have been searching for Haley since 2007after a report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a nine-year-old

Correctional officer accused of sexual misconduct Posted: Oct 25, 2009 06:31 PM

2009-10-26T11:01:00.001-05:00

SOURCE:WANDTV A correctional officer in Moultrie County is accused of sexual misconduct with a detainee. The Moultrie County Sheriff's Office says Mindy Brant of Sullivan was arrested for custodial sexual misconduct. Investigators say evidence of the possible misconduct between Brant and a U.S. Marshals detainee was discovered during a random cell search. The sheriff's office says the

Man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing Urbana child in 2007

2009-10-25T13:29:00.001-05:00

Image by Getty Images via Daylife SOURCE:WANDTV A man is in the Champaign County Jail on a 2007 charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child under the age of 10. The Cook County Sheriff's Department says investigators arrested 31-year-old Kenji Haley Thursday at a Chicago home on the Urbana-based charge. Investigators say the personal trainer would target single mothers with

Warrensburg officer arrested again as he leaves court

2009-10-16T16:36:00.001-05:00

A Warrensburg police officer is arrested for the second time this week. Douglas Spensley is now behind bars again accused of six counts of production of child pornography, which is a Class One felony. On Monday, he was arrested for sexual assaulting a 9-year-old girl. Spensley appeared in court for those charges Friday. Before police put him in cuffs, our reporter Vanessa Murphy tried asking

Warrensburg officer accused of sex crimes bonds out of jail

2009-10-16T13:15:00.001-05:00

Image via Wikipedia A Warrensburg police officer has bonded out of jail after charges that he sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl. 42-year-old Douglas Spensley faces a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault. Police say he sexually assaulted the nine-year-old girl at his home sometime this past week. The Macon County State's Attorney's Office says Spensley should be in court

Sexual assault by Officer

2009-10-14T17:38:00.001-05:00

Image via Wikipedia source:wandtv Decatur Police have arrested an area police officer for predatory criminal sexual assault. Officers arrested 42-year-old Douglas Spensley at his home in Decatur early this morning. Spensley is an officer for the Warrensburg Police Department. Decatur detectives say they were notified Tuesday night of an alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl from

More on the Murders from WANDTV

2009-10-13T17:39:00.001-05:00

Image via Wikipedia One of the brother's accused of killing five family members from Beason was in court Tuesday. Jason Harris is charged with five counts of First Degree Murder and one count of attempted murder. A pre-trial hearing was held in Logan County. His brother, Chris Harris, faces the same charges. The Attorney General's Office will be assisting with the prosecution of these cases

Area pastor arrested for sex crimes

2009-10-12T18:36:00.001-05:00

Here are some of the top stories we are working on tonight for your Local News on StormCenter 17: Area pastor arrested for sex crimes http://www.wandtv.com/global/story.asp?s= 11300297 Tyson Graves is in trouble for internet sex crimes involving a child. He's the founder of a ministry to help men fight the battle for sexual honesty. Graves is a pastor at Allenville Christian Church, and

Felony Charges 9/3-9 Macon Co. Il

2009-09-22T13:28:00.001-05:00

Image by n9qhf via Flickr These are the felony charges that were filed in Macon County Circuit Court as reported by the Decatur Tribune. All charged are presumed innocent. Daniel Davis, armed robbery/no firearm Steven E. Willis armed robbery/no firearm Dewayne L. Anderson, mob action/force/2+ persons, unlawful restraint Michael D. Tucker, mob action/force/2+ persons, unlawful restraint

8/27 – 9/2 Felony Charges Macon Co. Il.

2009-09-14T11:41:00.001-05:00

Image by n9qhf via Flickr These are the charges that were filed in Macon County Circuit Court as published in the Decatur Tribune, all charged are presumed innocent. Alfonzo Allen, aggravated DUI/no valid insurance,aggravated DUI license suspended or revoked Cory J. Ballinger, aggravated DUI no valid driver’s license, aggravated DUI/no valid insurance Craig Campbell, aggravated DUI no

Macon County Illinois Felony Charges 8/20-26

2009-09-04T13:37:00.001-05:00

Image by n9qhf via Flickr These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court as published in the Decatur Tribune, all are presumed innocent. Marcius L. Bond Theft unauthorized control under $300 < 10k Angel L. Britton, possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver 1 < 15 grams of cocaine, possession of controlled substance Daniel R. Henderson, 2 counts domestic

Felony Charges 8/13 - 8/19 '09

2009-08-29T15:32:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges filed in Macon County Illinois, all charged are presumed innocent. Russell N. Brady, aggravated robbery Dantwan Tyus, armed robbery/armed with firearm Pixie M. Pyles, burglary, possession of controlled substance Mignone S. Currie, burglary Laniqua S. Singleton, burgary Kikia L. Fullenwider, theft unauthorized control over $300 < 10k John A. Dupree,

Felony Charges Macon Co. IL. 8/6 – 8/12

2009-08-20T12:28:00.006-05:00

Source:Decatur Tribune James L. Wells, 5 counts child porn/reproduce/sell Aquila L. Currie, obstruct justice Robert M. Steen, aggravated battery/public place, domestic battery/bodily harm prior Taylor M. Potter, 2 counts domestic battery/other prior Joshua E. Deberry, home invasion/cause injury, domestic battery/bodily harm prior, residential burglaryJames E. Browning, burglary, retail

Felony Charges July 30 – Aug. 5, Macon Co. Il.

2009-08-14T11:58:00.000-05:00

Image by dragon762w via FlickrThese are the felony charges filed by the Macon County State’s Attorney in Macon County Circuit Court 7/30-8/5 Cameron D. Washington, 2 counts theft unauthorized control over $300 < 10K Timothy H. Wilson, retail theft over $150 Christopher P. Woods, armed robbery/armed with firearm Jose C. Bryant, driving on revoked/suspended DUI Stephen E Clifton, resist/

Felony Charges 7/23-7/29

2009-08-06T14:00:00.001-05:00

Image by Philipp Klinger via Flickr These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office, July 23-29 2009 all are assumed innocent until proven otherwise. Mary Shelton, possession of controlled substance Jason N. Gunstone, 5 counts child porn/film/tape/photo/act Stanley W. Manson, aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim under 13

Felony Charges July 16-22

2009-07-31T01:25:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office July 16-22. Michael Dean Whicker, mob action/force/2+ persons, domestic battery/bodily harm Michael L. White, aggravated criminal sexual assault/felony, criminal sexual assault/force Stacey C. Bates, domestic battery/home/violated Antonio L. Neal, domestic battery/

Macon County Felonies July 9-15

2009-07-24T11:28:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges filed July 9-15 in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County’s State’s Attorney’s Office, all charged are presumed innocent until their day in court. Jeffrey W. Bilbery, theft/stolen over $10<100k Anthony G. Johnson, 2 counts aggravated DUI/no valid driver’s license, driving 16-20 miles per hour above the speed limit. Allen K Lee, possesion

Felony Charger Macon County Il. July 2-8

2009-07-16T12:47:00.002-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges that were files in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office July 2-8, 2009. All charged are presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Darryl Mayhew Jr., criminal sexual assault/bodily harm, criminal sexual assault/can’t consent. criminal sexual assault/force Dawn M. Cripe, aggravated battery/great bodily harm John S.

Felony Charges June 25 – July 5

2009-07-09T16:29:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office 6/25-7/1 all charger are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Marcus A. Flinn, driving on revoked/suspended DUI Rick A. Carr, aggravated DUI/no valid driver’s license, driving on revoked license, driving 15-20 miles per hour above the speed limit Tamiko L.

Felony Charges June 18-24 Macon County Il

2009-07-02T17:50:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charged that were filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office the week of June 18-24, as always all parties may be assumed innocent until proven otherwise. source:DecaturTribune Thomas L. Rawls, burglary Willie E. Taylor retail theft over $150 Elizabeth V. Stone, unlawful vehicular invasion, knowingly damage

The Informant Trailer

2009-07-01T17:26:00.001-05:00

When they shot this in my hometown of Decatur Illinois, I sure didn’t think they was making a comedy about the price-fixing that went on at Archer Daniels Midland corporation based here. The trailer makes Mark Whitacre look like Maxwell Smart. Did ADM have anything to do with the script? Hmmmmm Script Fixing? Read what Mark had to say. Related articles by

Hickory Point Mall – What’s the Point

2009-06-28T20:37:00.001-05:00

Image via WikipediaIf you do not live in The Village of Forsyth, and you happen to live in Decatur, or Springfield, Illinois the Headlines of today's Herald & Review just may have you scratching your head.H&R staff writer Chris Lusvardi has two front page stories that kind of go hand in hand. The first reads “Forsyth sales tax figures remain strong” . The article tells that the Village

Felony Charges Filed In Macon County Il 6/11-17

2009-06-25T14:50:00.000-05:00

Image by n9qhf via FlickrThese are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court, by the Macon County’s State’s Attorney’s Office, June 11-17, 2009. All charged are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Source:Tribune Roosevelt Traimane Fuller, home invasion/cause injury, 2 counts domestic battery/bodily harm prior Chase E. Brown, criminal damage/government property/knowingly

Decatur police search for 4 suspects after woman is murdered Mon. - Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-

2009-06-22T18:25:00.000-05:00

Decatur police search for 4 suspects after woman is murdered Mon. - Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-: "ecatur police are canvassing a neighborhood on the city's west side. They're interviewing neighbors and searching for any clues that could lead to 4-young men suspected of killing a 23-year-old Decatur woman.That 23-year-old Decatur woman was Salisha DeBerry, who

Can You Identify Me? Do You Know Me?: I have a family that is missing me. Do you know me?

2009-06-20T11:43:00.000-05:00

Can You Identify Me? Do You Know Me?: I have a family that is missing me. Do you know me?: "Hello. I have a horrid ending to my life. While I'd rather not focus on those details it might be the only way to trace back to discovering my actual identity. I may be someone's mother. My child might be graduating high school this year. Maybe I have a husband, a mother, a father or siblings that are

BBB Review of APX Alarm Security Solutions Inc. in Provo, UT

2009-06-19T22:14:00.002-05:00

Image via WikipediaIf you are in the Decatur area be aware APX Security is in the area going door to door, I am not telling you what to do but make sure you know what you are getting into, read the contract do some research on the company the following is from the Better Business Bureau.BBB Review of APX Alarm Security Solutions Inc. in Provo, UT: "Customer Complaint History for APX Alarm

Decatur Man Indicted – Child Porn

2009-06-19T15:29:00.000-05:00

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeAccording to the Decatur Herald & Review the Macon County Grand Jury has indicted a 43 year old Decatur man on 4 counts of child pornography. Greg E. Burke’s bond was asked to be set at $25000 but State’s Attorney Brian Shaw asked it be raised to $75000 to which Presiding Circuit Judge Ted Paine agreed. It is alleged that Burke possessed a computer video

Felony Charges 6/4-10 Macon County Illinois

2009-06-18T12:39:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court, by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office June 4-10, source:tribune Tyler M. Loftland, residential burglary Bobby L. Johnson, 2 counts aggravated discharge firearm/occupied vehicle, 2 counts felon possession weapon/2nd+, reckless discharge of firearm endangers Joshua M. Phillips, residential burglary,

Felonies filed in Macon County Illinois 5/28-6./3- ‘09

2009-06-11T14:11:00.001-05:00

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeThese are the felony charges filed by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office. 5/28-6/3 2009, in the Macon County Circuit Court, all charged are presumed innocent. Source:Tribune John M. Justice, mob action/force/2nd+ persons Jodi Patterson, mob action/force/2+ persons Raymond E. Mohn, violated order of protection/other prior Michael S Lane, theft

Felony Charges Macon County Illinois 5/21-27

2009-06-04T20:37:00.001-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office May 21-27, 2009Derel Scharf mob action/force 2+ personsTerry C. Theus, felon possession/use of firearm prior, prior, theft/unauthorized control/over $300<10KJon E. Whittle, driving on revoked/suspended DUI, obstruct justice, operating uninsured motor vehicle,

Felony Charges May 14-20 Macon County Illinois

2009-05-28T18:21:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the charges filed in Macon County Circuit County by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office, 5/14-20 2009. All charged are innocent until prove guilty. Source:Tribune Stephen D. Smith, 2 counts second degree murder/provocation, 2 counts aggravated discharge of firearm/occupied vehicle, 2 counts felon possess weapon/2nd+, aggravated unlawful use of weapon/

Macon Co. corrections officer accused of using excessive force - Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-

2009-05-21T16:57:00.001-05:00

Image via WikipediaMacon Co. corrections officer accused of using excessive force - Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-: "Macon Co. corrections officer arrested, accused of using excessive forcePosted: May 21, 2009 02:58 PMA Macon County corrections officer is arrested and accused of using excessive force.The Macon County Sheriff says an outside party contacted the

Macon County Jail Correctional Officer Arrested

2009-05-21T16:55:00.001-05:00

Image via WikipediaMacon County Jail Correctional Officer Arrested: "Macon County Jail Correctional Officer ArrestedReported by: Christa DubsonThursday, May 21, 2009 @01:19pm CSTBarry Altevogt was arrested on charges of misconduct and aggravated battery. The 49 year old is accused of assaulting an inmate earlier this month. The Jail administrator received a tip about abuse. He alerted authorities

Felony Charges Macon Co. Il. May 7-13

2009-05-21T13:18:00.001-05:00

Image by Getty Images via Daylife These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office the week of May 7-13. Persons charged, as always are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Source:Tribune Courtney L. Dietz, residential burglary Cameron C. Shipman, residential burglary Baron L. Taylor, residential burglary Kari M. McWilliam

CRIME STOPPERS WANTED, Herald&Review

2009-05-15T11:30:00.001-05:00

Felony Charges 4/30 – 5/06, Macon County Il

2009-05-14T16:23:00.001-05:00

Image by d70focus via FlickrThese are the charges that were filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office April 30- May 6. Person charged are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, source:Decatur TribuneCosie E. Taylor, armed robbery with firearmAndrea E. Schultheis, theft unauthorized control over $300<10KChristopher L. Street, possession of controlled

Felony Charges Macon County April 23-29

2009-05-07T16:22:00.002-05:00

These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office. 4/23 –4/29 Source:Tribune Carl E . Harvey II, burglary, theft unauthorized control over $300<10K, knowingly damage property under $300 Carl P. Leevy, burglary, retail theft under $150/2+ Charles G. Littrell, 3 counts child porn/possess film/photos Jacob M. Smith, aggravated DUI license

Felony Charges April, 16-22 Macon County Illinois

2009-04-30T13:52:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office April 16-22 Source:Tribune Jennifer R. Brozio, retail theft over $150 Bryce A. Warner, theft unauthorized control over $300<10K Orlando O. Sanders, theft control intent under $300 prior Michael S. Lane aggravated battery/great bodily harm Amanda M. Garmon, misuse

Felony Charges April 9-15 Macon County

2009-04-23T13:57:00.000-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felonies that were filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office the week of April 9-15 2009. All charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty on their day in court. Kevin D. Lewis, 2 counts felon possession/use weapon/firearm Katarius E. Woodland, 2 counts murder/intent to kill/injure, 2 counts aggravated discharge

Macon County Felony Charges 4-2 – 4-8

2009-04-16T15:02:00.000-05:00

These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office, April 4-8 in Decatur Illinois, Source:Tribune Jerry L. Cummings, driving on revoked/suspended 2nd+, operating uninsured motor vehicle Mandy L. Schwartz, retail theft under $150/2nd Delbert F. Shafer, JR., residential burglary, theft unauthorized control over $300<100K, theft control

Macon County Election Results

2009-04-09T15:14:00.001-05:00

Image by n9qhf via Flickr Mayor (Unexpired Two-Year Term) Stephen D. Daniels 4659 Michael T. McElroy 7037 √ City Council (Four-Year Term) Carey A. Grady 2690 Betsy Stockard 3694 Adam J. Ruderman 2577 Dan Caulkins 5101 Jerry J.Dawson 6651 √ Julie Moore Wolfe 6906 √ Adam Brown

Felony Charges March 26 – April 1, 2009

2009-04-09T14:46:00.002-05:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges filed in the Macon County Circuit Court 3/26-4/1 ‘09 by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office. Source:Tribune Kimberly J. Brown, other amount meth, possession of controlled substance David M. Reed, armed robbery/armed with firearm Barry A. Baldwin aggravated DUI/3rd+ DUI, drioving on revoked/suspended 2nd+, driving 16-20 miles per hour

April 2009 Speed Enforcement

2009-04-02T13:48:00.001-05:00

If you are one to sometimes have a heavy foot be forewarned! The Decatur Police Department will be conducting additional speed enforcement operations in April. According to the Decatur Tribune, police will focus on 4 of the top 10 accident areas, as defined by the Illinois Department of Transportation. This speed enforcement program is funded by a grant provided by the IDOC, “Slow Down And

Felony Charges Macon County Illinois Mar. 19-25, 2009

2009-04-02T13:31:00.001-05:00

Image via Wikipedia These are the felony charges filed on Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office March 19-25, 2009. Source:tribune All charged are assumed innocent until their day in court. Demetrius D. Maclin, aggravated kidnapping/inflict harm, aggravated battery/great bodily harm Brittany K. Matlock, aggravated criminal sexual assault/threat life,

Felony Charges Macon County Illinois 12-18

2009-03-26T13:00:00.002-05:00

Image via Wikipedia(source tribune) Daniel M. Payton, unlawful possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver 1<15 grams of cocaine, unlawful possession of controlled substance Daniel D. Skaggs, obstruct justice, driving on revoked/suspended DUI Kenneth L. Beasley, driving on revoked/suspended DUI Justin R. Foster, sex offender, failure to register with employer/2+ John D.Lowe,

Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-Missing Decatur man's body found submerged in Lake Evergreen

2009-03-26T04:26:00.000-05:00

Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-Missing Decatur man's body found submerged in Lake Evergreen: "Missing Decatur man's body found submerged in Lake EvergreenPosted: March 25, 2009 11:26 AM"

Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-Man pulled from submerged car this morning, could be missing man from Decatur

2009-03-24T20:10:00.000-05:00

Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-Man pulled from submerged car this morning, could be missing man from Decatur

Missing For A Reason

2009-03-20T15:14:00.002-05:00

Decatur Police need your help tracking down a sex offender who police say is driving a stolen car. 61 year old Gerald McKinnon of Decatur hasn't been seen by family or friends in a month. He's on probation for a domestic battery and aggravated criminal sexual abuse convictions, and is a registered sex offender. Police believe he's driving a stolen vehicle, a Jackson Ford rental, with the license

Macon County Felony Charges Mar 5-11

2009-03-19T14:56:00.002-05:00

Image by obeck via FlickrThese are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office March 5-11 2009 as printed in the Decatur Tribune Edward J Wells, mob action/force/2+ persons Harold C. Peters, domestic battery/bodily harm prior Jeffery A. Adams, domestic battery/bodily harm prior, resist peace officer William R. Britt, unlawful restraint

Felony Charges Feb 26- Mar 4 '09 Macon Co Il

2009-03-12T12:41:00.001-05:00

Image via Wikipedia These are the charges filed by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office in Macon County Circuit Court, Feb 26th-Mar 4th, 2009. source:Decatur Tribune Geovanni T. Jones, obstruct justice Cody E. Hines, felon possess/use weapon/firearm, battery/cause bodily harm, knowingly damage property under $300 Rodney D. Hale, aggravated DUI/5, DUI license suspended or revoked,

Caden, Shaken Baby an Update

2009-03-06T14:52:00.001-06:00

According to the Herald & Review, the father 38 year old Jeffery M. Sollman had been arrested and charged in connection with this case. Preliminary charges were that of aggravated battery to a child were filed after the infant's mother returned from work to find her son Caden unresponsive, and rushed him to St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. Caden was immediately air-lifted to Peoria where he was

Central Illinois News-Details released on Decatur shaken baby death

2009-03-05T19:37:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia Decatur, Illinois has another murder to add to it's books. This time it was a 6 month old Caden Sollman, shaken to death by his father! According to WandTV reports the accused admitted to "jerking" the baby because it was "fussy". Doctors state injuries are consistent with those associated with "shaken baby syndrome" For complete story see links. Wandtv.com,

Felony Charges Feb. 19-25 Macon County

2009-03-05T14:20:00.001-06:00

These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit C0urt by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office 2/19-25/2009. All Charged are presumed innocent, source: Decatur Tribune. Trevor D. Good, aggravated battery/public place Stephen P. Barger, theft control intent $300<10K Marcellious A. Blue, domestic battery/bodily harm prior Robert J. Wilson, possession of controlled substance

Macon County Felony Charges 2/12-18/09

2009-02-26T12:29:00.002-06:00

Image by d70focus via FlickrThe were the felony charges file in Macon County Circuit Court, by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office the week of Feb. 12-18, 2009. All are awaiting their day in court and should be assumed innocent until proven otherwise. (source Decatur Tribune) Jason A. White, residential burglary, 2 counts aggravated unlawful use of weapon/on person Emma J. Holmes,

Felony Charges Macon County, Il Feb. 5-11

2009-02-19T14:36:00.002-06:00

These are the charges filed by the Illinois State's Attorney's Office 2/5-11/2009, In Macon County Circuit Court. All Charged are presumed innocent. Amanda J. Pinkston, burglary, possession of controlled substance Jeffery L. Briggs, theft control intent $300<10K, domestic battery/physical contact Laura L. Hentz, 2 counts possession of controlled substance Travez M. Curtis, obstruct justice,

Macon County Felony Charges

2009-02-13T15:00:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia Felony Charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office, Jan 29, - Feb 4, 200. All Charged are presumed innocent, source Decatur Tribune. Christopher M. Johnson, unlawful possession of hangun under 18 inches, reckless discharge of firearm/endangers, obstruct justice Jarrod W. Dyke, 3 counts forgery Michelle D. Kinney, burglary

Decatur, Illinois and Child Porn

2009-02-07T12:41:00.002-06:00

Image by n9qhf via Flickr According to my morning paper the Herald & Review, (Saturday, February 7, 2009) there have been more arrests made stemming from an online investigation. The article By Ron Ingram on page A3, both men were found by using the same investigative techniques. In these most recent arrests, a 51-year old and a 19-year old man are the latest captures. The 51- year old,

Felony Charges Jan 22-28

2009-02-05T14:53:00.001-06:00

These are the felony charges files by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office, in Macon County Circuit Court, 1/22-28/09. Josua T. Jarmer, theft unauthorized control over $300<10K Keith A. Fagg, aggravated robbery, burglary Roy C. Gazey, criminal trespass to residence/person present, knowingly damage property under $300 Jacobe O. Jarrett, aggravated batery/public place, domestic battery/

Top Dropper

2009-02-02T14:09:00.001-06:00

On The Bricks takes top dropper honors with 31 as of this writing, as well it should be, If I had these felony charges against me I think I would be on the bricks as well!

Felony Charges Jan. 15-21 Macon County Illinois

2009-01-31T15:08:00.001-06:00

These felony charges were files by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office In Macon County Circuit Court the week of Jam 15-21. All charged are presumed innocent until their day in court. Sasha Graves, possession of controlled substance Garold Holloway, driving on revoked/suspended 2nd+ Rannie L. Bates, driving on revoked/suspended DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia Jeremy A. Weaver,

Felony Charges Filed Jan 8-14 2009

2009-01-22T11:06:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office Jan. 8-14 2009. Please remember all are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jon E. Whittle, 2 counts DUI license suspended or revoked, driving on a revoked license, possession of cannabis under 2.5 grams, driving 15-20 miles per hour

Watch It Here!

2009-01-20T04:07:00.001-06:00

Felony Charges Jan 1-7 Macon County

2009-01-15T16:42:00.004-06:00

These are the felony charges that were filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office, Jan. 1 - 7 2008. All charged are presumed innocent until their day in court.Todd E. Jelks, domestic battery/contact/prior, aggravated battery/first aid personnelJackie Roberson, obstruct justiceDarrell L. Boey, domestic battery/other priorMekeya A Gadison, knowingly damage

Decatur Illinois, "You Drink & Drive. You Lose."

2009-01-14T13:45:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia The numbers are in for this 2008 Holiday Season Impaired Driving Crackdown by the Decatur Police Department. Seatbelt Violations 18 Speeding Violations 115 Alcohol Violations 2 No Insurance Violations 15 Suspended/Revoked 1 Other Violations 28 Source:Tribune

Felony Charges Filed in Macon County Dec. 18-21

2009-01-14T13:38:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office December 18-21 2008. All charged are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. Terry D. Williams, aid/abet/possess/sell stolen vehicle, theft unauthorized control over $300 <10K Brandon S. Murrya, possession of controlled substance

TLC "Trading Spaces" DUI Welcome to Decatur

2009-01-01T10:15:00.002-06:00

We had a star in our midst, well sort of. Doug Wilson of TLC's hit show "Trading Spaces" was stopped by a Decatur, Illinois Police Officer in the 1300 block of West Eldorado Street at 12:45 a.m. for allegedly failing to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle. Mr. Wilson, who according to the police, grew up in central rural central Illinois, and also owns Jibby's Restaurant in Sullivan,

Felony Charges Dec. 22-26 2008

2008-12-31T14:04:00.001-06:00

These are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office December 22-26 2008. Please remember all charged are presumed innocent until they are found otherwise. Lasiwon S. Swarm, armed robbery/armed with firearm, aggravated robbery Emmett J. Rogers, failure to report change of address Terry L. Nance, 2 counts domestic battery/harm/violated

Felony Convictions Filed Macon County Illinois

2008-12-29T17:10:00.004-06:00

These are the felony charges that were filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office Dec. 11, 2008 to Dec. 17, 2008. Please remember all charged are still presumed to be innocent. Thank You. Allison A. Nein, 2 counts armed violence/Category I, Unlawful possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver 15<100 of cocaine, unlawful possession of

Two Sentenced for Child Pornography, Decatur, Illinois

2008-12-20T17:41:00.004-06:00

Kevin D. Reynolds, 42 and Troy J. Bright have both pleaded and received "vastly different sentences" according to a Ron Ingram (staff writer for H&R). Why the differences in sentences? According to the article one of them, Kevin D. Reynolds was convicted in 1994 of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13 for which he received a lousy 2 years probation as a first time

Traffic Enforcement Decatur, Illinois

2008-12-18T14:26:00.003-06:00

Image via WikipediaThanks to a funding by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Decatur Police Department will be conducting increased traffic enforcement measures this holiday season. Speeding violations as well as seat belt safety and most importantly DUI saturation patrols will be conducted.During this time, (Dec. 19-Jan. 4) Decatur Police will have a zero tolerance for any and all

Felony Charges December 4-10 2008

2008-12-18T14:10:00.003-06:00

'These are the felony charges filed in the Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office in Decatur, Illinois Dec. 4-10 2008. All charged are presumed innocent until proven otherwise.Adam E. Key, criminal sexual assault/can't consentScott D. Gray, criminal sexual assault/forceEvista A. Brewer, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery/bodily harmSamuel D. Nall,

Macon County Felony Charges 12/01-12/03 2008

2008-12-11T13:49:00.004-06:00

These were the Felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office, December 1-3 2008, Decatur Illinois. All charged are presumed innocent until their day in court. Thomas E. Johnson, murder/intent to kill/injure, felon possession/use firearm prior, aggravated battery/great bodily harm, aggravated battery/weapon/no firearm Jason S. Scales, domestic

Illinois "Pay to Play" Auction House

2008-12-09T10:01:00.002-06:00

Image via WikipediaChief auctioneer and Illinois Governor Ron Blagojevich and his Chief of Staff John Harris, have both been arrested on corruption charges. After a three year probe the FBI says Blagojevich was trying to sell President Elect Obama's vacated Senate Seat to the higest bidder. They also allege that the Illinois Officials were involved in the previously convicted associates of

6 Month Old Decatur Girl Murdered

2008-12-08T18:25:00.002-06:00

Decatur Illinois Police are investigating the murder of a Decatur infant. The infant found Sunday with face and head injuries that appeared to be "non accidental". Todd Walker Decatur's Dept. Deputy Chief stated on WAND news that "they could not be obtained or sustained accidentally". The victim's mother Alexandria Allendre and her "boyfriend" Emerson "Theo" Burns are in custody, pending

Decatur Illinois Traffic Enforcement Success

2008-12-04T16:53:00.001-06:00

Image by -Chad Johnson via Flickr According to this weeks Decatur Tribune, during the Seatbelt Enforcement Operation had resulted in 165 traffic stops. Several citations were issued resulting from these stops. Citations included 87 seatbelt violations, 3 child restraint violations, 61 speeding citations, & 3 DUIs. There were also 15 citations issued for no insurance violations, 2

Felony Charges Macon County Illinois, 11/20-26

2008-12-04T16:22:00.003-06:00

Image via WikipediaImage via WikipediaThese are the felony charges that were filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorneys Office 11/20-26, 2008 All charged are presumed innocent until proven otherwise as always. source:Tribune Anzar A. Neal, residential burglary, theft stolen intent $300<10K Jacob H. Klaus, minor possess liquor in public Selley X. Tullison, domestic

Felony Charges Macon County Illinois November 13-19

2008-11-28T16:16:00.002-06:00

Image via WikipediaFelony charges files in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office, Nov. 13-19, all charged are presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Michael W. Fonville, driving on revokes/suspended 2nd+, operating uninsured motor vehicle Stephanie I. Benzing, aggravated DUI/license suspended or revoked, aggravated DUI/no valid driver's license, driving on

Decatur Illinois, When is all the marching going to work?

2008-11-24T12:06:00.004-06:00

Image via WikipediaHot cup of coffee and a belly full of news, my take, or my mistake. I tend to go right for the local section, A3 , after all that is what interest me the most. Just when exactly is all the stop the violence marches going to start working it's magic and turn this lovely city into a crime free environment that will be the place to be.A 12 year old girl,,, (yes 12) was

Felony Charges Oct 27-29 & Nov 6-12 Macon County Illinois

2008-11-20T17:16:00.002-06:00

Image via WikipediaThese are the felony charges filed in Macon County Circuit Court by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office, as always all charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Cory S. McCoy, residential burglary, domestic battery/bodily harmAimee N. Kornwald, unlawful possession of controlled substanceSarah Jean Johnson, theft/unauthorized control over 10K<100kAlbert L.

Decatur Police Department Projects

2008-11-20T16:23:00.001-06:00

Image via Wikipedia On November 14th, from 7:00 - 11:00 a.m., a seatbellt enforcement zone operation was held. This at the intersection of Route 36 and 22nd Street, resulted in the issuance of 37 citations for seatbelt violations. Coming up, during the last two weeks of November, DPD will be conducting at least five more traffic enforcement measures, (better known as speed traps) in order

Decatur Illinois Amber Alert

2008-11-19T13:00:00.001-06:00