Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Alexander C. Ruggles, 27, of 602 Gaskill St., Meredosia, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 9:03 a.m. Thursday on charges of obstructing justice and failure to obey a stop/yield sign.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Joanne K. Jackson, 62, of Kokomo, Indiana, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 10:04 p.m. Wednesday on charges of retail theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating an uninsured motor vehicle and on a child restraint violation.

• Morris E. Chrisman, 41, of 435 S. East St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 12:50 a.m. Thursday on a charge of retail theft.

• Catherine S. Alexander, 53, of 244 Capps Road, Murrayville, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 1:38 a.m. Thursday on a charge of driving under the influence.

• A 14-year-old girl was arrested about 9:35 a.m. Thursday on a charge of retail theft.

• A 14-year-old boy was arrested about 11:05 a.m. Thursday on charges of criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to property.

• A 13 year-old boy was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 4:16 p.m. Thursday on charges of criminal trespass to land and criminal damage to property.

• Robert N. Falzone, 34, of Chatham was arrested about 5:35 p.m. Thursday on a charge of criminal trespass to land.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Someone stole a purse from an unlocked vehicle between 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Thursday in the 800 block of Huber Street.

• Someone stole a hunting blind and a 5-gallon gas can from a garage between 6 p.m. Monday and 4 p.m. Thursday in the 900 block of Goltra Avenue.

Compiled by Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree and Greg Olson

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DNA links skull to torso found in river

A skull found in the Illinois River along Kingston Mines in June has been linked by DNA to a torso found in the same river in Schuyler County.

Illinois State Police linked the two body parts through testing but has yet to identify the person, the Peoria Journal Star reported. Police determined the skull had suffered trauma but were unsure if that was the cause of death.

A fisherman found the torso in November near the juncture of Sugar Creek. In February, the Schuyler County sheriff indicated police had no leads as to an identity or a cause of death, but the coroner said the death was not believed to be accidental.

Illinois State Police and members of the Schuyler and Peoria counties sheriff’s departments will meet next week to continue the investigation.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Bradleigh T. Sanders, 20, of 356 Cherry St., Pittsfield, was arrested about 11:35 p.m. Thursday on a charge of driving while license revoked or suspended.

• Martha C. Baughman, 56, of 908 Allen Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 1:46 p.m. Friday on a theft charge.

• Vanessa N. Zavala, 37, of 416 W. Clinton St., Griggsville, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 3:36 p.m. Friday on a retail theft charge.

• Martin L. Hammers, 65, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 4:45 p.m. Friday on a domestic battery charge.

• Lamar L. Stewart, 22, of Chicago was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 5:10 p.m. Friday on a charge of violating an order of protection.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• The license plates were taken off of a vehicle in the 1000 block of North Main Street sometime in the last week, according to a report filed at 3:55 p.m. Friday.

OTHER REPORTS

• Four tires were damaged on a vehicle while it was parked in the 2200 block of East Morton Avenue between 2:30 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday, according to a report filed at 11:06 a.m. Friday.

South Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Christopher L. Sawyer, 32, of 124 Labor Drive was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 7:50 p.m. Friday on charges of driving under the influence and assault.

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Greene County

Roodhouse Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Ronald M. Burns, 29, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at noon Wednesday on a domestic battery charge.

• Danielle R. Cunningham, 29, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday on a violation of an order of protection.

• Robert J. Bell, 47, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11:30 p.m. Monday on charges of battery and criminal damage to state-supported property.

White Hall Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Desarae E. Swarringim, 23, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11:01 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

• Jennifer R. Dawdy, 42, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10 p.m. Monday on a driving under the influence charge.

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Scott County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Travis D. Adams, 38, of Winchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10:14 p.m. Thursday on a petition to revoke bond.

Winchester Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Richard E. Neff, 38, of Winchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 5:55 p.m. Thursday on a domestic battery charge.

Compiled by Greg Olson, Nick Draper, Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree and David C.L. Bauer

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Tractor-trailer strikes police cars during stop

A Hannibal, Missouri, truck driver was cited after police said his vehicle sideswiped two police cars during a traffic stop on Interstate 72 on Saturday.

According to an Illinois State Police report, a Pike County sheriff’s deputy and a state trooper pulled over a pickup truck because of a traffic violation about 3 p.m. A tractor-trailer truck being driven by Olin L. Rabe, 76, of Hannibal was going east and did not change lanes, according to police.

The tractor-trailer truck sideswiped both police vehicles. The sheriff’s deputy was outside of his vehicle talking to the pickup truck driver through the passenger-side door and the state trooper was inside his vehicle at the time. Neither was injured.

Rabe was cited on charges of failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and improper lane use.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Conor J. Stremlau, 20, of 1820 Mound Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 12:13 a.m. Saturday on charges of resisting a peace officer and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.

• Gabriel L. Hendrickson, 37, of 153 W. Elm St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 7:01 a.m. Saturday on charges of obstructing identification, resisting a peace officer, disorderly conduct, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and not having his license on his person.

• Demaro L. Brownlee, 18, of 2257 S. 10th St., Springfield, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 10:13 a.m. Saturday on charges of burglary and possession of a controlled substance.

• A 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy were arrested on charges of criminal trespass to a vehicle after police said they broke into a vehicle on Morningside Drive about 6 a.m. Saturday. The 13-year-old was also charged with resisting a peace officer after police said he ran when police arrived.

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Cass County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Dartanyon W. Smith, 18, of 1410 W. Reynolds St., Springfield, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 3:15 a.m. Saturday on a domestic battery charge.

Compiled by Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree and David C.L. Bauer

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ACCIDENTS

• Paul R. Frazier, 57, of Jacksonville was treated at Passavant Area Hospital and then transferred to a Springfield hospital after being injured about 8:57 p.m. Saturday in a one-vehicle accident on Concord Arenzville Road.

According to a sheriff’s department report, Frazier was going south on Concord Arenzville Road when he fell asleep, traveled across a raised median, struck a utility pole and then went down a hill.

His condition was unavailable Sunday.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Demaro L. Brownlee, 18, of 2257 S. 10th St., Springfield, was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Sunday on a charge of burglary from a motor vehicle after police said he was found in possession of stolen items in the first block of Harmony Drive.

• Lakesha N. Brown, 32, of 106 W. Independence Ave. was arrested at 1:48 a.m. Sunday on a charge of battery after being accused of punching and kicking a person in the face in the 200 block of West Morgan Street.

• Shaun M. Stone, 37, of 432 S. East St. was arrested at 9:14 p.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at Goltra and Superior avenues. He also was cited on charges of operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle, according to a police report.

Compiled by David C.L. Bauer

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A brief but intense storm downed several power lines Sunday in Jacksonville and also toppled some trees, including a large one in front of Duncan Park.

http://www.myjournalcourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web1_tree.jpegA brief but intense storm downed several power lines Sunday in Jacksonville and also toppled some trees, including a large one in front of Duncan Park. Pam Olson | Journal-Courier

Burglary call leads

to fire in shed

CARLINVILLE — Authorities are investigating a fire that was started in a shed after the homeowner reported a burglary in progress.

A resident of the 18000 block of Cinder Road near Carlinville called the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office at 2:39 a.m. Friday and said someone had broken into the shed and appeared still to be inside. The resident waited near the road for authorities to arrive.

When a deputy arrived, he started toward the shed and noticed an orange glow and could see smoke, according to a sheriff’s department report. The deputy called Carlinville firefighters, who put out the fire, and the state fire marshal’s office was contacted.

Authorities are asking anyone who might have information about the burglary and arson to call 217-854-3135.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• A 14-year-old boy was arrested about 10:55 a.m. Monday on a theft charge.

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Brown County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Zachary A. Kamp, 34, of St. Louis was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving under the influence and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident on Illinois Route 99 north of Versailles.

• Enrique M. Tellez, 24, of Versailles was arrested at 3:17 p.m. Wednesday on charges of aggravated speeding, reckless driving, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane use. He was accused of going 91 mph in a 55-mph zone on Illinois Route 107 near McKee Creek.

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Greene County

Greenfield Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Starla M. Talley, 51, of Greenfield was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9:19 p.m. Friday on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

Roodhouse Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Matthew T. Farris, 23, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:55 a.m. Monday on charges of retail theft and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

• Bonnie L. Porter, 72, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 5:42 a.m. Sunday on a disorderly conduct charge.

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Pike County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Frank Gray, 18, of Spring Valley was arrested at 7:44 p.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while license is suspended or revoked and on warrants from Bureau and LaSalle counties.

• Lisa D. Guthrie, 39, of Pittsfield was arrested at 8:49 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to keep records on a hypodermic needle.

• Charles W. Swarringim, 33, of Pittsfield was arrested at 8:49 p.m. Saturday on three unspecified in-state felony warrants.

• Elizabeth J. Davis, 40, of Barry was arrested at 8:40 p.m. Saturday on an unspecified in-state warrant.

• Jesse S. Moore, 46, of Barry was arrested at 11:27 a.m. Thursday on a Marion County, Missouri, warrant accusing him of bad checks and on a Pike County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

• Stacy N. Tobias, 27, of Louisiana, Missouri, was arrested at 2:21 a.m. Thursday on charges of theft and burglary.

• Conel H. Rogers, 38, of Pleasant Hill was arrested at 9:17 a.m. July 11 on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Compiled by David C.L. Bauer and Greg Olson.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Mario B. Catarinicchia, 34, of 1715 Hacker Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 1:48 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of disorderly conduct.

Jacksonville Police

ACCIDENTS

• Melissa V. Flores, 30, of Jacksonville was cited for following too closely after a two-vehicle accident about 8:35 a.m. Tuesday at South Diamond Street and West Morton Avenue.

Police said Flores’ vehicle was southbound on South Diamond Street when it struck the rear of a vehicle being driven by Dallas L. Sigler, 35, of Jacksonville.

Sigler complained of back pain but declined medical treatment.

• Sherita M. Mitchell, 24, of Jacksonville was cited for failing to yield after a two-vehicle accident about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at West State and Prairie streets.

Police said Mitchell was driving south on North Prairie Street when her vehicle and an eastbound vehicle being driven by Earl E. Meier, 81, of Jacksonville collided.

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Colton L. Pagan, 25, of 544 Brooklyn Ave. was arrested about 10 a.m. Tuesday on charges of driving under the influence, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and disobeying a stop sign.

• Hannah D. Gilmore, 20, of 134 Prospect St. was arrested about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

OTHER REPORTS

• The door at Steak ‘n Shake, 1960 W. Morton Ave., was wedged open with a utensil, according to a report filed at 3 a.m. Tuesday.

South Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Brian T. Rush, 26, of 1632 Lakeview Terrace was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 6:31 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of violating probation on a previous offense of aggravated battery.

Compiled by Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree and Greg Olson

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Seth A. Baker, 20, of Hillsboro, Iowa, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 3:06 p.m. Wednesday on a domestic battery charge.

Jacksonville Police

ACCIDENTS

• Zachary W. Sigler, 29, of Jacksonville was cited for following too closely after police said he hit a vehicle being driven by Virginia L. Blaska, 80, of Jacksonville. Blaska then hit a vehicle driven by Stellalynn C. Andrews, 40, of Jacksonville about 5:11 p.m. Wednesday at East Morton Avenue and Bibbs Street.

Both Andrews and Blaska were evaluated for injuries at the scene but declined treatment.

Compiled by Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

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Man underneath truck

run over as driver leaves

PITTSFIELD — A Pittsfield man was injured Thursday when he was partially run over in the driveway of a rural Pittsfield residence.

According to an Illinois State Police report, Brock Hunt, 29, was under a pickup truck at the residence in the 24000 block of 393rd Street when driver Caleb Wombles, 26, of Pittsfield started to leave in the truck about 12:30 a.m.

Police have yet to determine why Hunt was under the vehicle. He was taken to Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.

Wombles was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to state police.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Richard F. Rossom, 18, of 205 Main St., Manchester, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 4:51 p.m. Thursday on a warrant accusing him of contempt of court.

• Brent W. Parrish, 42, of 176 N. Dooley Lane, Astoria, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 7:13 p.m. Thursday on charges of driving under the influence, illegal transportation of alcohol and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Joseph A. Romano, 34, of 882 N. Church St. was arrested about 11:25 a.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic battery.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Someone stole a laptop computer and case between 4:40 and 10:08 p.m. Tuesday from Kirby Hall at Illinois College, according to a report filed at 9:44 a.m. Thursday. The items together were valued at $1,130.

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Cass County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Joshua L. Turner, 31, of 424 S. Main St., Chandlerville, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 2:35 Thursday on charges of driving while license is suspended or revoked and disorderly conduct.

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Greene County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Kara R. Retherford, 38, of Carrollton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Rose M. Hardwick, 58, of Carrollton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing her of deceptive practice.

• James D. Brooks, 32, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 2:11 a.m. Tuesday on charges of driving while license is suspended and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Elias L.D. Fraley, 25, of Carrollton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10:45 p.m. Monday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing him of theft and criminal damage.

Carrollton Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Brian S. Angel, 37, of Carrollton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 1:40 p.m. Thursday on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, unlawful grooming of a minor, unlawful solicitation to meet a minor and unlawful traveling to meet a minor.

• A 17-year-old boy was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving under the influence.

• William E. Kuhnline, 65, of Greenfield was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of public indecency.

White Hall Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Gail S. Watkins, 58, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9:42 p.m. Tuesday on a domestic battery charge.

Compiled by David C.L. Bauer and Greg Olson

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Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Dytaniel C. Williams, 25, of 800 Hoagland Blvd. was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 3:04 a.m. Sunday on a charge of resisting a peace officer.

• Devonte C. Williams, 23, of 129 S. Walnut Court was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 3:02 a.m. Sunday on a charge of resisting a peace officer.

THEFTS, BURGLARIES

• Two residents of the first block of Jones Place told police Sunday that someone entered their cars overnight and stole unspecified property.

OTHER REPORTS

• Three people were cited on disorderly conduct-fighting violations of city ordinances after police were called about 2:20 a.m. Sunday to a large fight in the parking lot of a business in the 300 block of Morton Avenue.

No injuries were reported.

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Cass County

Ashland Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Dartanyon W. Smith, 18, of 1410 W. Reynolds St., Springfield, was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 7:12 p.m. Saturday on a battery charge.

Compiled by David C.L. Bauer

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Evan K. Turner, 20, of 5 Buckhorn Circle was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 11:09 p.m. Monday on charges of driving while license is revoked or suspended, operating a vehicle when registration is revoked or suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

• Molly J. Browers, 25, of 544 Brooklyn Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 6:08 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of endangering the life/health of a child after police say Browers’ 4-year-old and 2-year-old children were found outside unsupervised and barefoot about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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Greene County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Nicole L. Baker, 38, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 4:30 a.m. Monday on charges of driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, obstructing identification and possession of methamphetamine and on Polk County, Iowa, warrants accusing her of theft, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and being an accessory to a felon.

• Kelsie A. Virgin, 27, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10:06 p.m. Saturday a charge of possession of hypodermic syringes.

• Keith T. Stone, 28, of Jerseyville was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 1:25 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving while license is suspended and violation of an order of protection.

• Jessica M. VanHyning, 37, of Alsey was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:50 p.m. Friday on a retail theft charge.

Greenfield Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jeremicka L. Dawson-Hodge, 23, of Jacksonville was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9:15 p.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

• William R. Orr, 32, of Jacksonville was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9 p.m. Friday on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

Roodhouse Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Donald D. Tillery, 59, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 12:01 p.m. Saturday on a disorderly conduct charge.

White Hall Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Mark H. Henson, 46, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:30 a.m. Sunday on a driving under the influence charge.

• Quintin R. Newton, 24, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11:53 p.m. Saturday on a driving under the influence charge.

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Pike County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Brandon W. Turner, 25, of Pearl was arrested at 4:02 p.m. Sunday on an unspecified out-of-state warrant.

• Patrick O. Smith, 46, of Pittsfield was arrested at 12:55 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving under the influence and driving while license is suspended or revoked.

• Brandon W. Turner, 25, of Pearl was arrested at 12:51 p.m. Sunday on an unspecified out-of-state warrant.

• Zachary B. Greenwood, 25, of Pittsfield was arrested at 11:33 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register as a sex offender and an unspecified sex offense.

• Maegan D. Young, 36, of Pittsfield was arrested at 11:33 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Channon M. Pults, 35, of Pleasant Hill was arrested at 7:50 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving while license is revoked or suspended, having no valid registration and operating and uninsured motor vehicle and on an Adams County traffic warrant.

• Stephan M. Greenwood, 28, of Pittsfield was arrested at 11:33 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Randall B. Sutherland, 40, of Pittsfield was arrested at 4:52 p.m. Saturday on an Adams County warrant accusing him of aggravated driving under the influence and on warrants accusing him of failing to appear in court on charges of driving while license is revoked and disorderly conduct.

• Stephanie Lestage, 31, of Pittsfield was arrested at 6:06 a.m. Thursday on a domestic battery charge and on a warrant accusing her of illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger.

• Sydney P. Little, 28, of Pittsfield was arrested at 5:44 a.m. Thursday on a domestic battery charge and on a warrant accusing him of unsafe equipment.

• Donald H. Hibbard, 43, of Baylis was arrested at 11:56 p.m. Wednesday on a driving under the influence charge.

Compiled by David C.L. Bauer and Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Collin S. Delong, 45, of 880 Massey Lane was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday on charges of illegal possession of a weapon by a felon and possession of a stolen firearm.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Victoria L. Beavers, 57, of 27 Center St., Exeter, was arrested about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance and cited on a charge of operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failing to signal when required.

• Brian K. Cowden, 46, of 27 Center St., Exeter, was arrested about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of a controlled substance and retail theft.

• Cynthia S. Woollums, 48, of 1217 Gravel Springs Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license is suspended or revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle when registration is revoked or suspended.

ACCIDENTS

• Clarice E. Bauch, 59, of Jacksonville was cited for following too closely after police say she hit the rear of a vehicle being driven by a 16-year-old girl causing her to hit a vehicle being driven by Jane Huston, 78, of Jacksonville about 11:35 a.m. Wednesday at West Morton Avenue and Westgate Avenue.

Huston complained of neck pain, but declined treatment at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

• Charles C. Gerdes, 25, of Franklin was cited for failure to yield after police say he turned left onto Hardin Avenue from East College Avenue and hit a vehicle being driven by Cindy R. Hardin, 50, of Jacksonville about 11:56 a.m. No injuries were reported.

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Scott County

Bluffs Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Randy L. Gleason, 22, of 317 Wilson St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 4:32 a.m. Wednesday on a domestic battery charge.

Compiled by Greg Olson and Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

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Thieves steal vehicles, other items overnight

By Greg Olson

golson@myjournalcourier.com

Five vehicles were stolen and 18 others burglarized overnight Wednesday during a widespread crime spree in Jacksonville, according to police reports.

An unlocked truck was taken from Appomattox Avenue, according to a report made at 7:09 a.m. Thursday. It was later found in the 800 block of North West Street.

Police also were told that a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox was taken from Galena Drive, a 2010 Ford Taurus from a driveway on Queens Lane, a vehicle from the 300 block of East Superior Avenue and a Jeep Cherokee from the 700 block of West Railroad Street.

Police also were kept busy Thursday taking vehicle burglary reports.

Vehicles were burglarized in the 700 and 800 blocks of West Railroad Street, 300, 400 and 600 blocks of Westwinds Drive, Catalina Court, Appomattox Avenue, Manassas Avenue, Gettysburg Drive, Galena Drive, 300 block of East Superior Avenue, 900 block of Goltra Avenue and 500 block of Pine Street.

Among the items stolen from the vehicles — many of which were unlocked — were loose change, compact discs, binoculars, Global Positioning System, micro USB cable, phone charger, vehicle title and keys.

Some vehicles were ransacked, but nothing was reported stolen, police said.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jonathan P. Parrish, 34, of 322 Yates St. was arrested about 5:50 a.m. Thursday on charges of resisting a peace officer, driving while license is revoked, failing to transfer registration upon transferring ownership, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance. He also was wanted on a Morgan County warrant.

Meredosia Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Gary L. Perry, 28, of 222 S. Putnam St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 1:56 p.m. Thursday on a warrant accusing him of operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

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Calhoun County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Luke N. Norris, 24, of Pleasant Hill was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9:06 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of violating an order of protection.

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Greene County

Roodhouse Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Mark S. Justice, 34, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 1 a.m. Wednesday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing him of theft and residential burglary.

• Kayla G. Justice, 29, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing her of theft and residential burglary.

• Tina A. Ramsey, 37, of Carrollton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing her of theft.

• Dana L. Williams, 40, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 6:13 p.m. Monday on a charge of possession of cannabis.

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Scott County

Winchester Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Coty M. Newingham, 28, of Winchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday on a Scott County arrest warrant accusing him of violating the Sex Offender Registration Act by failing to update his address.

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Police are looking into more thefts from cars

Jacksonville police were investigating five more reports in a string of vehicle burglaries on Friday.

Thieves entered vehicles in the 200 block of East Superior Avenue, the 200 block of Locust Street and in the 1800 block of Plum and Cedar streets, according to police reports.

Loose change, a debit card, a checkbook and a wallet were among the items taken.

Overnight Wednesday and Thursday, police received 20 reports of vehicles entered and five vehicles being taken. Among the items taken from the unlocked vehicles were binoculars, change, keys and a GPS system.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Steve R. Williamson, 34, who is homeless, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 10:27 p.m. Thursday on a disorderly conduct charge.

ACCIDENTS

• Robert W. Phillips, 62, of Nortonville was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after police say he hit the rear of a vehicle being driven by Peter White, 58, of Springfield, causing White to hit a vehicle being driven by Christine L. Watkins, 52, of Murrayville at noon Friday in the 1300 block of West Morton Avenue.

No injuries were reported.

South Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jennifer A. Gaines, 34, of 405 E. Mulberry St., Chatham, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 4:20 p.m. Friday on charges of driving under the influence and improper lane usage.

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Greene County

White Hall Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Julie M. Miles, 37, of Alton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 5 a.m. Friday on charges of driving under the influence, driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper turn signal, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Amber L. Hamor, 41, of East Alton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:40 a.m. Friday on a charge of obstructing identification and on a Greene County warrant accusing her of failing to appear in court.

• Christopher L. Kallal, 29, of Jerseyville was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 2:58 a.m. Friday on a Madison County arrest warrant accusing him of possession of a controlled substance and on a Greene County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court.

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Pike County

State Police

ACCIDENTS

• A 17-year-old Griggsville girl was injured in a car and tractor-trailer accident about 8 a.m. Friday on U.S. 54 at Airport Road in Pittsfield.

A state police report said the teen, who was not identified, was driving south on U.S. 54 when her car crossed the center line and collided with a northbound tractor-trailer being driven by Bryan Q. Davis, 48, of Eolia, Missouri.

The teen had to be extricated from the car. She was flown to Blessing Hospital in Quincy with unknown injuries, according to a report.

The girl was cited on a charge of improper lane use.

Compiled by Greg Olson, David C.L. Bauer and Samantha McDaniel-Ogletre

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jimmy W. Davidson, 37, of 119 Rural Route 1 in Hillview was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 2:01 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and illegal transportation/possession of liquor.

• Justin L. Coy, 30, of 380 W. State St. in Waverly was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 2:17 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic battery.

— Compiled by Nick Draper.

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Cat dies after being

thrown out of truck

An injured cat died shortly after witnesses said it was thrown out of the cab of a pickup truck about 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

According to a police report, the cat was thrown out as the truck was going west in the 800 block of West Morton Avenue near South Diamond Street.

It is unknown how the cat was injured or what caused its death, according to police. Authorities are looking for a small white or silver truck, but no suspects have been identified.

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Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Alan E. Sawyer, 22, of 544 Brooklyn Ave. was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 12:18 a.m. Sunday on an aggravated battery charge.

• A 14-year-old boy was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after he was accused of throwing a cup full of soda on a woman in the 600 block of North Clay Avenue about 8:30 p.m. Saturday and then spitting on her.

ACCIDENTS

• Kathleen Handley, 52, of Jacksonville was cited on charges of having an expired registration and driving an uninsured motor vehicle after her car and one being driven by Cathy J. Fisher, 53, of Jacksonville collided about 12:20 p.m. Saturday at Franklin Street and Clay Avenue.

Fisher and a passenger in her car, Diane L. Wheelock, 54, of Jacksonville, reported pain but declined treatment, according to a police report.

THEFTS, BURGLARIES

• Someone entered a vehicle in the 300 block of West Dunlap Court between 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday and removed several unspecified items.

• Someone entered a vehicle in the 1000 block of North Fayette Street between 10 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday and took a garage door remote.

• Someone entered a vehicle in the 1000 block of North Fayette Street overnight, according to a report filed at 3:10 a.m. Sunday. It was undetermined whether anything had been taken.

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Cass County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Brandon D. Bulva, 30, of 269 S. Pitt St., Virginia, was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 2:19 a.m. Sunday on charges of assault, disorderly conduct and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

Virginia Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Brian S. Arthur, 34, of 392 E. South St. was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 2:43 a.m. Sunday on a disorderly conduct charge.

Compiled by David C.L. Bauer

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Nicole R. Rabah, 18, of 425 Dorset Lane was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 9:31 p.m. Sunday on a charge of aggravated battery after she was accused of cutting someone with a steak knife.

• Lonnie E. Christian, 53, of 301 W. Beecher Ave. was arrested about 9:20 a.m. Monday on a charge of criminal trespass to a vehicle.

• Sandra K. Wildhagen, 65, of 1280 Mason Lane, Winchester, was arrested about 9:55 a.m. Monday on a charge of retail theft.

• Joseph T. Radford, 59, of Pearl City was arrested about 2:35 p.m. Monday on a charge of disorderly conduct.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Someone entered a garage and car in the 800 block of West Chambers Street about 3:30 a.m. Monday. Police said the homeowner heard a noise and found some groceries missing from a freezer in the garage.

VANDALISM

• Someone caused about $500 damage overnight Sunday to the Bushnell Building at the former Jacksonville Developmental Center.

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Brown County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jerry R. Kindhart, 49, of Clayton was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday on charges of driving under the influence, driving while license is revoked and improper lane use after being stopped on Illinois Route 107 near County Road 355 North.

Compiled by Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, David C.L. Bauer

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Andrew C. Pfeiler, 24, of 302 Berkshire Lane was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday on charges of resisting a peace officer and disorderly conduct.

• Benjamin J. Handy, 33, of 1003 E. Lafayette Ave. was arrested about 2 p.m. Tuesday on charges of having no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• A bicycle was stolen from a residence in the 1300 block of South Clay Avenue between 10:30 and 11 p.m. Monday.

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Greene County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Belinda L. Batchelor, 37, of Kane was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 8:42 p.m. Monday on a petition to revoke probation.

Roodhouse Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• David A. Gillis, 63, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 1:43 a.m. Sunday on a charge of disorderly conduct.

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Pike County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• William L. Green, 48, of Alton was arrested at 7:47 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving under the influence, driving while license is revoked or suspended and obstructing justice.

• Marlon L. Pepper, 47, of Chandler, Arizona, was arrested at 12:42 a.m. Sunday on a charge of driving under the influence.

• Chelsie D. Roach, 26, of Griggsville was arrested at 5:24 p.m. Sunday on a charge of violating an order of protection.

• Jennifer A. McConnell, 20, of Pittsfield was arrested at 1:03 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic battery and on a warrant accusing her of failing to appear in court.

• Shawna D. Caffey, 36, of Pittsfield was arrested at 10:09 p.m. Thursday on charges of escape and revocation of supervision and on a Pike County warrant accusing her of theft.

• Jeffrey S. Sprague, 47, of Griggsville was arrested at 7:16 p.m. Thursday on a charge of production of cannabis.

• Charles E. England, 59, of Pittsfield was arrested at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday on a petition to revoke conditional discharge and on two unspecified in-state warrants.

• Phillip L. Embree, 26, of Perry was arrested at 1:58 p.m. Wednesday on charges of driving while license is suspended or revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle and on a Brown County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court.

• Dena L. Smith, 46, of Pleasant Hill was arrested at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of aggravated battery.

• Jennifer N. Perkins, 31, of Barry was arrested at 7:26 p.m. July 25 on a Pike County warrant accusing her of possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.

• Patricia P. Touchette, 53, of Barry was arrested at 7:26 p.m. July 25 on charges of obstructing justice and concealing or aiding a fugitive.

• Trinkett M. Smith, 47, of Pittsfield was arrested at 10:51 a.m. July 25 on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.

• John L. Smith, 50, of Pittsfield was arrested at 10:51 a.m. July 25 on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.

• Jacob M. Yanczer, 26, of Rockport was arrested at 1:08 p.m. July 24 on a petition to revoke supervision.

• Melissa A. Hack, 37, of Hull was arrested at 12:45 p.m. July 24 on a charge of domestic battery.

• Christopher H. Beck, 41, of Baylis was arrested at 3:13 p.m. July 24 on a petition to revoke bond.

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Scott County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Terrisa A. Lashmett, 50, of Winchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 5:07 p.m. Monday on charges of criminal trespass to property and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

• Randy L. Gleason, 22, of Bluffs was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 12:46 p.m. Monday on a charge of domestic battery.

Compiled by David C.L. Bauer, Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree and Greg Olson

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Two employees of Circle K convenience store at South Main Street and Vandalia Road were overcome by carbon dioxide about 4 p.m. Tuesday at the store. South Jacksonville Police Lt. Tim Mann said a vendor used an abandoned valve to pump about 470 pounds of carbon dioxide into what he thought was the soda machine system, but the gas actually filled the building. Mann said the two employees and some customers started experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness. One woman was taken to Passavant Area Hospital for treatment of a headache and shortness of breath. Firefighters ventilated the building for about an hour and the store reopened.

http://www.myjournalcourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web1_web-gasleak0802-3.jpgTwo employees of Circle K convenience store at South Main Street and Vandalia Road were overcome by carbon dioxide about 4 p.m. Tuesday at the store. South Jacksonville Police Lt. Tim Mann said a vendor used an abandoned valve to pump about 470 pounds of carbon dioxide into what he thought was the soda machine system, but the gas actually filled the building. Mann said the two employees and some customers started experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness. One woman was taken to Passavant Area Hospital for treatment of a headache and shortness of breath. Firefighters ventilated the building for about an hour and the store reopened. Nick Draper | Journal-Courier

Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• John W. Becker, 58, of Macomb was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of operating an uninsured motor vehicle and on a warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on a contempt of court charge.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Alexis L. Graham, 25, of 35 N. Walnut St., Winchester, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 9:38 p.m. Wednesday on charges of driving while license is revoked or suspended and driving with only one headlamp.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Several items were stolen from a vehicle parked on Crescent Drive between 1 p.m. Monday and 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to a report filed at 1:10 a.m. Thursday. All the items were recovered except for a wallet.

VANDALISM

• Someone damaged a door handle to a shed in the 600 block of Myrtle Street between 10 a.m. Wednesday and 2:05 a.m. Thursday.

• Someone damaged some property in a home in the 300 block of North Westgate Avenue between Tuesday and Thursday.

State Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Donald W. Treadway, 51, of 309 Higbee St., White Hall, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 3:03 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

• Alexandria A. Newingham, 26, of 1537 Alsey-Manchester Road, Roodhouse, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 3:26 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic instruments.

• James D. Brooks, 32, of 351 Israel St., White Hall, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 3:29 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of a controlled substance, sale/exchange of a syringe, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license is revoked or suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Compiled by Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree and Greg Olson

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Dusten A. Beavers, 29, of 910 Doolin Ave. was arrested about 8:50 p.m. Thursday on a domestic battery charge.

• Lonnie E. Christian, 53, of 301 W. Beecher Ave. was arrested about 10:35 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• A 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy were cited on disorderly conduct charges about 4:50 a.m. Friday after police received a report of about 20 juveniles fighting in the 600 block of North Fayette Street.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• A stop sign was taken from the intersection at West College Avenue and Church Street, according to a report filed at 8:12 a.m. Friday.

• Cash was taken from a purse at the MacMurray College dining hall, according to a report filed at 1:16 p.m. Friday.

• Credit cards were taken from a purse in the MacMurray College dining hall, according to a report filed at 2:19 p.m. Friday.

ACCIDENTS

• Paul W. McGlasson, 77, of Jacksonville was cited for improper lane usage after police say he hit a vehicle being driven by Ryan M. Armstrong, 27, of Franklin in the 1600 block of West Walnut Street at 3:15 p.m. Friday.

No injuries were reported.

Compiled by Greg Olson and Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Tarus J. Johnson, 42, of 815 W. College Ave. was arrested about 11:20 p.m. Friday on charges of domestic battery, possession of methamphetamine and on a parole violation.

• Akwaya T. Whitfield, 23, of 623 S. Diamond St. was arrested about 2:40 a.m. Saturday on charges of having no valid driver’s license and disobeying a stop/yield sign and on a Sangamon County warrant accusing her of failing to appear in court on a charge of driving while license suspended.

• Tyler J. Fanning, 22, of 911 S. East St. was arrested about 1:30 p.m. Saturday on a charge of domestic battery.

• Claudia H. Brennan, 37, of 9 Candletree Drive, Springfield, was arrested about 11:30 a.m. Saturday on charges of driving under the influence, bribery and illegal lane use.

Compiled by Greg Olson

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