The Prairie News public 8-11-23

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Traffic citations &
Ordinance violation


8-4 – Bradley A. Davis – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.
7-29 – Melvin D. Rodriguez-Espinoza – Driving/Operating a non-highway vehicle.
8-2 – Mohammed S. A. Megdad – Speeding 26-34 mph over limit.
8-6 – Gerry L. Rohn – Speeding 26-34 mph over limit.
8-6 – Shawn L. Hall – Driving on a suspended license & operating an uninsured vehicle.

Misdemeanors &
Felonies

7-28 – Domestic Violence – Jacob D. Tramutolo – Domestic battery / physical contact.
8-5 – Domestic Violence – Roger E. Hochstetler – Domestic battery/physical contact.
Incidents & Accidents
7-31 – A possible scam complaint was reported by a Wyoming resident in the 1000 block of N. Galena Ave.
8-1 – Athalia M. Empson, 20, Toulon, was arrested for resisting and obstruction of a peace officer. She posted $250 cash bond and was released with a court date to appear.
8-2 – Paul M. Williams, 62, Toulon, cited for failure to wear a seat belt.
8-4 – Anthony D. Thomas Jr., 28, Kewanee, was arrested by Stark County authorities on a Henry County warrant. He posted $300 cash bond and was released with a new court date to appear.
8-4 – Matthew R. Hollis, 30, LaFayette, was arrested by Stark County authorities on a Henry County warrant. He posted $300 cash bond and was released with a new court date.
8-6 – Shatiqua S. Stone, 28, Peoria, was ticketed for driving with no insurance and for driving on a suspended registration.
8-6 – Roger E. Hochstetler Jr., 42, LaFayette, was arrested for domestic battery. He was taken into custody and transported to Stark County Jail.
8-6 – Parker R. Mitchener, 19, Galesburg, was cited for speeding 77 mph in a 55 zone. Also ticketed in the same traffic stop was a passenger Adrienna M. Pomroy, 26, of Galesburg, charged with possession of adult cannabis and illegal transportation of alcohol. Both were released with notices to appear in court.

Galva Report
Officer dispatched:

8-1 – to Wiley Park for a complaint involving a pocketknife that had been found. The knife was collected and disposed of, due to its poor condition.
8-1 – to a residence in the 900 block of W. Division St. for a city ordinance violation involving accumulating trash. Subject agreed to dispose of it.
8-2 – to the 400 block of NW 3rd Ave. for a civil complaint involving labor that hasn’t been completed. The complainant was referred to a private attorney for guidance.
8-2 – to the Galva Park District for an altercation involving several juveniles. Victim’s guardian declined to prosecute. Suspects were turned over to parents.
8-2 – to check suspicious vehicle parked in the 1100 block of SE 2nd St. Officer spoke to two occupants, talking after a verbal dispute.
8-2 – to assist Henry County on County Highway 5 north of town for a hit-and-run accident involving a vehicle striking a gas line, fence and damaging a field. Driver left the scene but turned themselves in the following morning.
8-3 – to the 300 block of Main St. after a diaper bag was dropped and then taken by an unknown person. Officer located the suspect and the diaper bag was returned to its owner.
8-3 – to 200 block of NW 1st Ave. for attempted scam through Snapchat.
8-4 – to a residence on SW 4th St. for a welfare check on several children. They were fine.
8-5 – to the north edge of Galva to assist Atkinson Police Department with a high-speed chase involving a motorcycle that fled southbound from Atkinson. It ended up going towards Kewanee and then Bureau County. Galva did not have any involvement.
8-5 – As the result of a traffic stop in the 1000 block of SW 2nd St., Joseph Neece, 42, Galva, cited for operating a vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released with a court date.
8-5 – to a residence on NE 2nd St. to check the welfare of a young child who walked away from the house without adult knowledge. DCFS was contacted.
8-5 – to a residence on NW 2nd St. for a suicidal subject who reportedly ingested a large amount of pills and had a knife. Sbject was transported by ambulance for treatment/evaluation.
8-6 – to the 00 block of Wallace St. for an injured bird complaint. The bird was relocated.
8-6 – As the result of a traffic stop in the 500 block of SE 2nd St., Jeremy Payne, 43, Galva, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended and uninsured vehicle. He was released with a court date.
8-5 – John Caulkins, 34, Warsaw, cited for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2nd St.

Property Transfers
7-5 – Courtney and Seth S. D. Draminski to Braedon C. and Shai M. Starberg – Pt 36-13-6 SW – 508 N. Galena Ave., Wyoming – Consideration = $38,600
7-5 – Bryan L. and Sharon A. Scott to Amy Stutzman – Giles C. Dana’s Add’n – Pt block 1 – 115 E. Williams St., Wyoming – Consideration = $100,000.
7-7 – Mary B. Groter to Robert B. Groter – Pts 36-13-6 SW John Wrigley’s Add’n – Pt lots 6 and 7, block S lots 8,9,10, block 7 lots 3 and 4 – 103 E. Wrigley, 308 E. Wiliams and 508 N. 7th St., Wyoming – Consideration = $0.
7-7 – Wanita Owen to John E. Hodges – Pt Sect 21-13-7 NW – Consideration = $0.
7-7 – George W. Sales to George Dana & Patricia A. McCurdy – Pt Sect 6-13-7 SW – 12468 Township Road 1100 N., Wyoming – Consideration = $0.
7-10 – Marjorie A. Loudenburg, Exec. to Marjorie A. Loundenburg and David & Joni Rumbold, Co-trustees – Und 1/4 int 18-14-7 NE, Und 1/3 int Pt 7-14-7 SE, Und 1/2 Pt 23-14-6 SW, & Und 1/2 int Pt 23-14-6 SE – 14419 S. Osceola Rd., Bradford – Consideration = $0.
7-10 – Jenna M Loudenburg Clark, Nancy Heaton, Jason L. and Jeffrey L. Loundenburg, and Jean Rohrig to Jeffrey L. Loundenburg – Pt 18-14-7 NE – Consideration = $600,000.
7-10 – Jenna M Loudenburg Clark, Nancy Heaton, Jason L. and Jeffrey L. Loundenburg, and Jean Rohrig to Jenna M. Loudenburg Clark and Jason L. Loudenburg – Pt 18-14-7 NE – Consideration = $667,368.
7-10 – Jenna M Loudenburg Clark, Nancy Heaton, Jason L. and Jeffrey L. Loundenburg, and Jean Rohrig to Jean A. Rohrig – Pt 18-14-7 – NE – Consideration = $679,704.
7-10 – Jenna M Loudenburg Clark, Nancy Heaton, Jason L. and Jeffrey L. Loundenburg, and Jean Rohrig to Nancy J. Heaton – Pt 18-14-7 – NE – Consideration = $600,000.
7-10 – Timothy J. Haas to Andrew and Jessica Jackson – Original town of Wyoming PT block 8 lot 2 – 103 W. Williams St., Wyoming – Consideration = $15,000.
7-10 – Jerry L. and Wendy C. Miller to Wendy M. Adams – Castle’s Add’n – Block 3 lots 14,15,16 – 810 N. Main Ave., Wyoming – Consideration = $0.
7-11 – Kenneth L. Day Jr. to John T. Disharoon – Gene Good subdivision Lot 2 – 103 W. Grove St., Wyoming – Consideration = $95,000.
7-11 – Kenneth L. Day Jr. to Daniel E. and Trisha J. Berchtold – Orig town of Wyoming – Pt Block 2 lots 1and 2 – 605 W. Elm St., Wyoming – Consideration = $31,000.
7-12 – Glen E. Ganser to Emily A. and Robert B. Sharkey – Pts 21-14-7 NE – Consideration = $140,000.
7-13 – Kelly Banz to Barbara A. Peterson – Und 1/6 Int Pt 10-12-6 NE – Consideration = $212,016.
7-14 – Jade Noard to Christine M. and Rodd K. Winscott – Henderson and Whitaker’s Add’n – Block 21 lots 13 & 14 – 303 N. Franklin St., Toulon – Consideration = $102,500.
7-17 – Gary T. and Gloria L. Foley to Diana T. Foley – Pt 26-14-7 NE – 215 2nd St., Bradford – Consideration = $0.
7-19 – Cheryl Sellers to Martha J. Macy – Roger’s Sub of Pt of Blk 4 Giles C. Dana’s Add’n – Lot 3 – 404 S. Galena Ave., Wyoming – Consideration = $140,000.
7-20 – Christian Westefer, Exec. and Helena Denise Westefer by Exec to Tyler Shafer – Pt 35-13-7 SE – 6365 N. Township Rd. 1700 East, Wyoming – Consideration = $305,000.
7-24 – Daniel Berchtold III and Daniel Berchtold Jr. to Christopher Craig – Pt 35-14-7 SE – 12311 State Rte. 40, Bradford – Consideration = $200,000.
7-25 – Ashley J. and Douglas Haffner and Sheriff of Stark Co. to Federal National Mortgage Association – Original town of Wyoming – Pt block 7 lots 4 and 5 – 211 W. Williams St., Wyoming – Consideration = $0.
7-25 – Kathryn E. Davidson, Danell M. Nixon and Karen A. Turk to Kevin Klumpp – Pt 26-13-7 SW – 16249 State Rte. 17, Wyoming – Consideration = $80,000.
7-28 – Nancy J. Heaton to Nancy J. and Rickey L. Heaton – Pt 18-14-7 NE – Consideration = $0.

Marriages
7-28 – Randall Lynn Brown and Tabitha Sue Brown, both of Bradford.