Police Beat

Jacksonville teenager arrested in connection with Springfield gun violence

Jacksonville police officers arrested a 17-year-old boy about 1 p.m. Wednesday on a Sangamon County warrant that was issued in connection with recent gun violence in the state capital.

The department, working with the Springfield Police Department and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice arrested the boy. The warrant accused him of unlawful use of a weapon.

He is being held in the Morgan County Jail pending juvenile proceedings.

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BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Two guitars were stolen from a home in the 300 block of North Westgate Avenue overnight Tuesday, according to a report filed at 4:31 p.m. Wednesday.

FIRE

• The Jacksonville Fire Department responded to a lawn mower fire about 10:53 a.m. Wednesday at Rexx Battery.

Fire Capt. Mike Griffitts said the lawn mower caught fire while the owners were attempting to replace the battery and was already extinguished when firefighters arrived.

The mower was a complete loss. Firefighters were on scene for about 40 minutes. No injuries were reported.

• The Jacksonville Fire Department responded to a fire at 847 Doolin Ave. at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday after they received a report that several teenagers were throwing combustible items into a fire.

Fire Capt. Mike Griffitts said the department responded to the fire, which was a small pit in the front yard of the home. Griffitts said there were aerosol cans near the pit.

Police were also called to the location because of an altercation between the teenagers and a neighbor.

Citations were pending.

The department was on scene for about 40 minutes. No injuries were reported.

Compiled by Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

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The Jacksonville Fire Department responded to a truck fire at 1100 N. Main St. at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday. According to fire department officials, the truck was fully involved when they arrived and were able to extinguish the fire before it spread to the home. Fire Capt. Mike Griffitts said the 1998 Chevy Silverado caught fire after what they believe was electrical issues while the owners were driving it. The owners claimed smoke was coming through the dash while they were driving and some of the interior was melting by the time the reached home. The department was on scene for about 40 minutes. No injuries were reported.

http://myjournalcourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/web1_web-truckfire0608.jpgThe Jacksonville Fire Department responded to a truck fire at 1100 N. Main St. at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday. According to fire department officials, the truck was fully involved when they arrived and were able to extinguish the fire before it spread to the home. Fire Capt. Mike Griffitts said the 1998 Chevy Silverado caught fire after what they believe was electrical issues while the owners were driving it. The owners claimed smoke was coming through the dash while they were driving and some of the interior was melting by the time the reached home. The department was on scene for about 40 minutes. No injuries were reported. Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree | Journal-Courier