Correction
In the July 26 issue of The Prairie News, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office provided incorrect information that David F. Prindiville, 50, Toulon was ticketed for speeding 55 mph in a 40-mph zone. Jacob R. Prindiville, 25, Toulon received the citation.
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Traffic Citations
7-23 – Micah R. Davis – Driving 15-20 mph above the limit.
7-26 – Malik K. Jordan – Driving 15-20 mph above the limit.
Misdemeanors/Felonies
6-24 – Criminal felony – Todd A. Stenger – Possession of methamphetamine.
Incidents & Accidents
Stark County
7-20 – At 11:45 p.m. on July 20, Michael S. Purdy of Castleton was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup north on Illinois Route 40 near Santa Fe Road when the vehicle struck a deer that emerged from the west. Purdy reported no injuries. The deer was killed, a Peoria County Sheriff’s Office report stated.
7-22 – Allison R. Jagers, 26, Bradford, cited for speeding 75 mph in a 55 zone.
7-22 – Michelle L. McCauley, 33, Bradford, ticketed for driving while her license was suspended. She was released with a court date to appear.
7-23 – Danelle L. Watson, 54, Henry, ticketed for speeding 74 mph in a 55 zone.
7-23 – Lori A. Piper, 61, Henry, cited for speeding 74 mph in a 55 zone.
7-23 – Timothy P. Jensen, 36, DeWitt, Iowa, cited for speeding 74 mph in a 55 zone.
7-24 – Ephraim Y. Khing, 38, Peoria, cited for speeding 78 mph in a 55 zone.
7-24 – James D. Stutler, 40, Kewanee, cited for driving on a suspended registration due to mandatory insurance and driving an uninsured vehicle. His vehicle was impounded. He was released with a court date.
7-24 – According to an accident report, Gary D. Bent, 61, backed into a parked vehicle on Old School Road in Toulon with a 2019 Chevy Tahoe squad car. Estimated damage to the vehicles was over $1,500.
7-25 – A deer-related vehicle accident occurred on Illinois Route 91 approximately a quarter of a mile south of 1200N. Driver Heidi J. Dyken, 42, of Toulon reported no injuries, but estimated damage to the vehicle was over $1,500.
7-25 – Aliceann I. Eagelston, 58, Wyoming, issued a notice to appear on a charge involving a dog bite.
7-25 – An abandoned vehicle was located near the Stark and Knox County lines. The 1999 Volvo was towed to the impound lot.
7-25 – Raphyll L. Jordan, 42, Kewanee, cited for speeding 61 mph in a 55 zone, driving with a suspended license and possession of cannabis over 100 grams but less than 500 grams. Jordan was released with a court dater.
7-27 – Joshua R. Petty, 44, Toulon, cited for illegal use of an electronic communication device and driving a
vehicle with no insurance. He was issued a court date.
7-27 – William D. Hoerr, 31, Wyoming, cited for speeding 102 mph in a 55 zone and issued a court date.
7-27 – Richard J. DeSchepper, 58, Altona, cited for speeding 77 mph in a 55 zone.
Galva Report
Officer dispatched:
7-22 – to the 500 block of SW 3rd St. for a city ordinance violation. A resident was burning on a non-burn day. The fire was extinguished.
7-23 – to the 200 block of SE 1st St. for a wire hanging low and caught in a tree. Frontier was contacted for repairs to the phone line.
7-23 – While patrolling in the 400 block of SE 2nd St., an officer was flagged down and handed an Illinois driver’s instructional permit. Officer recognized the owner and the permit was returned.
7-23 – to the 400 block of SE 1st St. for a 911 call involving a lot of screaming. As a result, Lucas Gustafson, 38, Galva, was arrested for domestic battery. He was taken to the Henry County Jail.
7-23 – Tony Porter, 48, Kewanee, cited for speeding in the 800 block of N. Center Ave.
7-24 – While patrolling, officer saw a solicitor going door-to-door in the 100 block of NE 4th St. The subject did not have a solicitor’s permit and was referred to City Hall.
7-25 – to the 00 block of SW 9th Ave. for a solicitor complaint. The subject did not have the required permit and was referred to City Hall.
7-25 – to the 900 block of SE 6th St. for a disorderly conduct-telephone harassment complaint.
7-26 – to the 600 block of NW 7th Ave. to deliver a message about a wallet that had been located.
7-26 – to the 800 block of NW 1st Ave. for a solicitor complaint. Officer was not able to locate the subject.
7-26 – to the 600 block of SE 2nd St. for a forgery complaint.
7-26 – to assist a subject that had a dead battery on their electric wheelchair in the 300 block of Market St.
7-26 – to the 300 block of N. Center Ave for a solicitor complaint. Subject was referred to City Hall for a permit.
7-26 – to the 100 block of SE 2nd St. for a reckless-driving complaint.
7-26 – to the 900 block of W. Division St. for a disorderly conduct complaint.
7-26 – to the 500 block of SW 3rd St. for a verbal domestic dispute.
7-27 – along with the fire department to the 500 block of SE Industrial Ave. for a vehicle fire.
7-27 – to a residence on NW 7th Ave. for a complaint involving inappropriate photos that were sent.
7-27 – to the 00 block of SW 4th St. to remove an unwanted subject.
7-27 – to the 800 block of NW 3rd Ave. for a burning complaint.
7-27 – to the 100 block of SE 4th Ave. for a civil property dispute.
7-28 – to the 500 block of SW 3rd Ave. to remove an unwanted subject.
7-28 – along with the fire department to the 00 block of SW 4th St. for an activated fire alarm. A faulty smoke detector was considered to be the source.
7-28 – Samantha Schaefer, 43, Galesburg, cited for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2nd St.
Property Transfers
7-15 – Lowell W. and Rose A. McKirgan to Paula Hoadley – Vg of LaFayette Block 15 Lots 1 and 2 – 200 Madison St., LaFayette – Consideration = $52,000.
7-17 – Diane J. and Stephen R. Winslow to Diane J. and Stephen R. Winslow, Trustees – Sect. Pt 14-14-6 SW and NW, Pt 18-14-6 SE, Pt 19-14-6 SE, Pt 20-14-6 SW and SE, Pt 21-14-6 NE, SE and SW, Pt 24-14-6 NE and Pt 30-14-6 NE – Consideration = $0.
7-17 – Joshua R. Leezer, Ind. Rep. and Thomas R. Leezer, Estate to Cindy J. Pfanz – Culbertson’s Western Add’n – Pt Block 2 Lot 4 – 404 N. Elm St., Toulon – Consideration = $125,000.
7-18 – Linda J. Dukey and Susan A. Ford-Adams to Julia Sterr and Seth T. King – Gene Good Subdivision – Lots 12 and 13 – 106 W. Grove St., Wyoming – Consideration = $127,000.
7-18 – James L. and Margaret A. Debord to Debord Properties, LLC – Pts Plus Ease Sect. 36-13-6 SW – 112 and 114 E. Williams St., Wyoming – Consideration = $80,000.
7-19 – Diann M. and Richard D. Bush, Trustees to Diann M. and Richard D. Bush, Trustees – Pts Sect 7-12-7 SW – Consideration = $0.
7-19 – Linda S. Hall to David T. and Marque M. Johnston – Giles C. Dana’s Add’n Block 10 Lot 4 – Pt Sect 1-12-6 NW – 308 E. Smith St., Wyoming – Consideration = $150,000.
7-22 – George W. Sales to Zerla Properties, LLC. – Pt Section 28-14-6 SW and Pt Section 33-14-6 NW – Consideration = $844,000.
7-24 – Holly L. Gillam to Chad E. Gillam – Wm. F. Thomas Add’n – Block 6 Lot 10 – 107 W. Butler St., Wyoming – Consideration = $0.
7-24 – Suellyn M. Flatman, Estate and Tiffany Ann Furan, Ind. Admin. to Joseph and Shelby Conway – Pt 23-12-5 NW – 2802 Twp Rd. 400 E, Toulon – Consideration = $190,000.
Marriages
7-26 – Betsy Ann Wilkinson of Chillicothe and Andrew Erik Rocke of Neenah, Wis.
