The Prairie News public record for 1-31-25

Incidents & AccidentsStark County 1-12 – A single-vehicle accident occurred on Illinois Route 40. Driver David E. Criner, of Chicago, was traveling south towing a travel trailer when he lost control of his 2017 Chevrolet Colorado after hitting a patch of ice. Criner’s vehicle skidded off the road and jack-knifed before coming to rest in the ditch. No injuries were reported but damage was estimated at over $1,500 and both vehicles were towed.1-17 – Travers L. Jenkins, 49, Houston, Texas, was ticketed for failure to wear a seat belt.1-19 – Trisha L. Bauman, 38, Morton, was ticketed for speeding 78…

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The Weekly Post public record for 1-30-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Police reports • FARMINGTON – A Farmington man was accused of stealing alcohol from the same local convenience store three separate times. Ryan P. Compton, 54, was arrested about 9:30 p.m. Jan. 15 as he exited Casey’s, 84 S. Main St., according to a Farmington police report. Video-security footage revealed Compton taking items from the store three times without paying for them. Total value was about $47. Compton confessed, the police report stated. He received a notice to appear in Fulton County Circuit Court in Lewistown. •…

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