NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Police reports
Traffic Citations
9-1 – Jacob D. Brewer – Failure to reduce speed.
9-1 – Murray J. Johnston – Failure to reduce speed.
9-3 – James M. Tibbits – Driving 21-25 mph above limit.
9-3 – Yahil Gonzalez Tirado – Speeding 26-34 mph over limit.
9-4 – Russell C. Schierer – Leaving the scene and failure to reduce speed.
Misdemeanors
& Felonies
8-7 – Criminal felony – Hollis C. VanLeer – Possession of cannabis.
9-4 – DUI – Courtney R. Pate Evans – Driving under the influence, driving under the influence blood alcohol content .08, unlawful use of cannabis, transportation/carry alcohol and failure to reduce speed.
Incidents & Accidents
Stark County
9-4 – A deer-related vehicle accident occurred between 1100E and N. Modena Rd. Driver Brian J. Lequia, 48, of Henry reported no injuries, but the vehicle sustained estimated damages over $1,500.
9-4 – A single-vehicle accident occurred on Modena Road. Driver Courtney R. Pate-Evans, 37, Bloomington, ran her vehicle off the road and into a ditch, according to a police report. Pate-Evans was arrested for driving under the influence-1, and driving under the influence-2, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, possession of adult-use cannabis in a vehicle and illegal transportation of alcohol. She was released with a notice to appear.
9-2 – Harassment and or threats were the source of a complaint reported from a rural Wyoming resident.
9-3 – Reina A. Garcia, 34, Kewanee, was cited for speeding 73 mph in a 55 zone.
9-3 – Thomas M. Leverette, Bradford, reported the theft of a back brace from his vehicle.
9-3 – James M. Lempfert, 35, Interlachen, Fla., cited for speeding 83 mph in a 55 zone and possession of adult-use cannabis in a vehicle by a driver. He was issued a court date.
9-3 – Quontarious D. McClinton, 36, Kewanee, ticketed for speeding 73 mph in a 55 zone.
9-4 – Lee J. Chamberlin, 38, Spring Valley, cited for speeding 85 mph in a 55 zone.
9-4 – Joshua N. Hilst, 22, Havanna, ticketed for speeding 81 mph in a 55 zone.
9-4 – Micah J. Cole, 24, Kewanee, ticketed for speeding 81 mph in a 55 zone.
9-4 – Ian C. Tucker, 21, Roanoke, cited for speeding 72 mph in a 55 zone.
9-4 – A dog bite was reported by a LaFayette resident after her 8-year-old son was bitten by a neighboring resident’s canine while the youngster was riding his bike.
9-6 – Theft from a residence lon Sixth Street in Wyoming was reported to authorities. A wheelbarrow and three electric Gibson guitars and an amp were found missing.
9-6 – Autumn R. Ince, 41, Kewanee, cited for driving without a valid driver’s license or insurance.
Galva Report
Officer dispatched:
9-2 – Officer spoke to an adult subject by telephone in reference to a complaint of “revenge porn” that had been distributed.
9-2 – to assist an ambulance with a medical emergency in the 1000 block of SE 2nd St.
9-2 – to the 300 block of SW 3rd St. for a 911 hangup complaint. The subject was suffering from a mental-health crisis.
9-3 – to the 100 block of NW 4th St. for a downed telephone wire. Frontier was contacted for repairs
9-3 – to the 00 block of SW 4th St. for a civil standby to retrieve property.
9-4 – to the 400 block of West Division St. for a burglary complaint.
9-4 – to the intersection of Front and Chester streets for a two-vehicle accident with damage only.
9-4 – to the 300 block of SW 3rd St. for a complaint involving a subject screaming for help. The subject was suffering from a mental-health crisis.
9-4 – to a residence on SE 1st St. for a suicidal subject who took a handful of pills and then left on foot. The subject was located and taken by ambulance for treatment/evaluation.
9-4 – to the 100 block of NE 9th St. for a solicitor complaint. Officer was not able to locate anyone.
9-4 – Camden Clark, 19, Princeton, cited for speeding in the 900 block of N. Center Ave.
9-5 – to the 300 block of NW 4th Ave. for a single-vehicle accident with damage only.
9-5 – to meet with a citizen to turn over their FOID card after they received a suspension letter. The FOID card was surrendered.
9-5 – to a neighbor dispute in the 600 block of NW 5th Ave.
9-5 – to the 800 block of NE 2nd Ave. for a scam complaint.
9-5 – to the 700 block of NW 4th Ave. for a parking complaint.
9-5 – to the 300 block of SE 3rd Ave. for a domestic dispute involving an out-of-control juvenile.
9-5 – to the 600 block of NW 2nd St. for a juvenile complaint involving harassment.
9-6 – twice to the 600 block of NW 5th Ave. for a neighbor dispute/harassment complaint.
9-6 – to a residence on SE 7th Ave. for a suicidal subject who took a handful of pills. The subject was taken by ambulance for evaluation/treatment.
9-6 – to the 100 block of NW 4th Ave. for a complaint involving a theft from a motor vehicle.
9-7 – to assist Henry County with a vehicle pursuit that ended up going north and west of Galva. An officer from the Woodhull Police Department ultimately deployed stop sticks and ended the pursuit with several arrests after a short foot pursuit.
9-7 – to the 500 block of SE 2nd St. for a verbal disturbance. The offender was suffering from a mental-health crisis.
9-7 – to assist a motorist on Illinois Route 34 just east of town. The subject had run out of gas. Officer transported took the subject to buy a small can and a small amount of fuel.
9-7 – Officer was notified about a water service leak in the 200 block of NW 2nd Ave. A Galva city employee was contacted to turn the water off.
9-7 – to the 00 block of SE 2nd St. for an illegal burning complaint. The fire was put out.
9-8 – to the 300 block of SE 1st Ave. for a civil property dispute.
9-8 – to the 600 block of Swank St. for a loose-dog complaint. The dog was eventually returned to its owner.
9-8 – to the 00 block of SW 4th St. to remove an unwanted subject.
9-8 – to the 200 block of South Exchange St. for a two-vehicle accident with damage
9-8 – to the 300 block of SW 3rd St. for an illegal burning complaint. The fire was extinguished.
Property Transfers
9-3 – Stark Seed and Service, LLC to N. Valley Rd, LLC – Pt Sect. 7-12-7 SE and Sect. 8-12-7 SW – 13014 N. Valley Rd., Wyoming – Consideration = $0.
9-3 – Keith McClellan Foster to N. Valley Rd, LLC – Pt Sect. 8-12-7 SW – Consideration = $0.
9-3 – Cindy Rehmer-Ruemker and Clemons R. Ruemker, Jr. to Robin Stotler – Pts Lt 16 Assr’s Sect. 24-13-5 SE B.D. Sweet’s Add’n and Pts Lot 8 – 422 W. Vine St., Toulon – Consideration = $140,000.
9-5 – Cody W. Fountain and Emma M. Millard to Cody W. Fountain – John Culbertson’s Eastern Add’n Pt Lot 11 – 603 E. Jefferson St., Toulon – Consideration = $0.
9-5 – Jedidiah Nicholas to Osceola Enterprises Corp. – Pt Sect. 5-14-6 SE – 7522 W. Osceola Rd., Kewanee – Consideration = $2.
9-6 – Leila Sue and Paul A. Lantz to Kevin M. and Teresa L. Foster – Castle’s Add’n Pt. Block 18 – 1007 N. Main Ave., Wyoming – Consideration = $16,000.
Marriages
9-4 – Mikaela Deanne Rae DeWolfe and Lucas William Krans – both of Toulon.
