The Weekly Post public record for 3-28-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• DUNLAP – A 13-year-old boy brought a stolen, loaded gun to a Dunlap school last week to show it off to friends, according to authorities. The unidentified student at Dunlap Valley Middle School was being held in the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center after he was taken into police custody March 19. He was accused of burglary, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a stolen firearm. A school-resource officer received word the boy might have a gun at school, according…

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The Prairie News public record for 3-15-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 1-3 – Bryan P. Desch – Driving on a revoked license and registration light.3-4 – Amy D. Busboom – Driving 21-25 mph above limit. Misdemeanours &Felonies3-1 – Criminal misdemeanor – Leslie D. Troutwine – Criminal trespass to a building (Toulon Methodist Church) and theft less than $500.3-2 – Criminal misdemeanor – Michael C. Dougherty, Jr. – Retail theft of less than $300 (Toulon Dollar General). Incidents & AccidentsStark County3-4 – A single vehicle accident was investigated on 1700E between the S. Valley…

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Food truck seeks annual fee in Princeville

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post PRINCEVILLE – The owners of a food truck would like to park in Princeville on a regular basis. But paying $50 to do so each visit isn’t practical for them. That’s why Top That co-owner Jenni Davis asked the Princeville Village Board to consider implementing an annual fee for vendor licenses. Other communities have such a fee. It would allow food trucks and similar mobile businesses to operate in Princeville more regularly, Davis suggested. “If you could come up with something, we would love to work that out and serve your area,” she told the…

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The Weekly Post public record for 3-14-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• YATES CITY – A Yates City man’s blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit after he was involved in a single-vehicle accident.Adam J. McCormick, 43, was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria following the wreck. It happened about 1 a.m. March 3 in the 2300 block of Knox Road 550 North between Yates City and Elmwood. A Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived at the scene to find a white 2018 Ford van on its driver’s side in a field…

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The Prairie News public record for 3-8-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 2-11 – Katrisse M. Johnson – Expired registration. Incidents & AccidentsStark County2-29 – A rollover accident was reported to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office by a rural Wyoming resident on 400N. The caller advised authorities that a blue sportscar was involved in the accident and that a male subject was seen running from the scene. The accident remains under investigation. 3-1 – Leslie D. Troutwine, 61, Toulon, was arrested for criminal trespass to real property and theft at Toulon Methodist Church. He…

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The Weekly Post public record for 3-7-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• KICKAPOO – A driver’s glance to see if a Kickapoo restaurant was open led to a two-vehicle accident, according to authorities. The crash happened about 5:15 p.m. Feb. 19 on U.S. Route 150 just east of Kickapoo-Edwards Road. Daniel J. Seiler of Lacon was driving an eastbound 2007 Nissan Quest when he looked to his left to see if the restaurant was open, a Peoria County Sheriff’s Office report stated.As Seiler glanced, his vehicle crossed into the westbound lane. Seiler attempted to correct that,…

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The Prairie News public record for 3-1-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 1-19 – Charles D. Slightom Sr.- Maintaining a nuisance.1-29 – Jasmine L. Gleason – Expired registration and uninsured vehicle.1-30 – Jacqueline M. Frisby – Driving 1-10 mph above limit and uninsured vehicle.1-30 – Corey L. Ford – Suspended registration, uninsured vehicle, and driving 11-14 mph above limit.2-7 – Nicholas J. Ingle – Suspended license and driving 21-25 mph above limit.2-16 – Thomas C. Bashuse – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.2-17 – Steven S. Armstrong – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.2-17 – Matthew…

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The Weekly Post public record for 2-29-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• TRIVOLI – An apparent domestic dispute in Trivoli resulted in two people being arrested. A Peoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy was summoned about 10:45 a.m. Feb. 18 to a residence in the 18900 block of Illinois Route 116. What transpired wasn’t clear. A sheriff’s-office report was heavily redacted; an ongoing investigation was cited. Emily N. Puckett, 46, of Trivoli was accused of aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon and domestic battery/bodily harm. Aaron J. Puckett, 41, of Trivoli was accused of domestic battery/bodily harm….

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The Prairie News public record for 2-23-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations2-5 – Alicia J. Johnson – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.2-5 – Katherine E. Layne – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. Misdemeanors2-10 – Criminal misdemeanor – Andrew W. Szparkowski – Criminal trespass to a building (Toulon Dollar General). Incidents & AccidentsStark County2-10 – Elle M. Schupbach, 21, Wyoming, was cited for speeding 76 mph in a 55 mph zone.2-10 – Ashley K. Lambert, 37, Bradford, was cited for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone.2-11 – Tara R. Derry, 28, Princeville, was…

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The Weekly Post public record for 2-22-24

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Police reports• FARMINGTON – A Princeton man broke into a Farmington business, then once inside drank sparkling wine and looked up internet pornography, according to authorities. Farmington police were summoned about 6 p.m. Feb. 10 to the 100 block of E. Fort St. There they found 35-year-old Justin M. Mills sitting in a chair inside the business and drinking from a bottle of Barefoot Bubbly Moscato Spumante, according to a police report. Police found signs of forced entry and a second, empty bottle of wine. Before officers…

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