NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Traffic citations &
Ordinance violations
6-21 – Korrie L. Marty-Stapel – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.
6-21 – James D. Bruketta – Driving 21-25 mph above limit.
6-21 – Efrain Corral Rocha – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.
6-21 – Daryan D. Konhorst – Driving 11-14 mph above limit.
6-21 – Henry G. Vassar – Driving 21-25 mph above limit.
Incidents & Accidents
6-15 – A single-vehicle accident occurred on Route 91 near the intersection of 300N. The driver involved was Darien M. Kalley, 26, of Normal, who reportedly was traveling south when the Chevrolet cargo van left the roadway and struck a utility pole. No injuries were reported but Kalley was cited for unlawful use of a cell phone and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
6-20 – Dylan G. Garza, 30, Buda, was cited for driving on a suspended registration for mandatory vehicle insurance. He was issued a notice to appear in court.
6-21 – Kevin W. Baumann, Wyoming, reported the theft of a list of items he discovered missing. The incident remains under investigation.
6-21 – A theft of several farm equipment items was reported from Nutrien Ag Solutions of rural Princeville. Investigation continues.
6-21 – A theft of several items was reported from the Spoon River Valley Farms of rural Princeville. The incident remains under investigation.
6-24 – Ellexis R. Lucas, 25, Kewanee, was extradited from the Kewanee Police Department where she was taken into custody on a Stark County warrant for failure to appear for unlawful transportation of cannabis. She posted $175 cash bond and was released with a court date.
6-25 – Dustin R. Gorden, 39, Galva, was arrested for driving on an expired registration, driving without vehicle insurance, driving while his license was suspended and improper use of a vehicle registration sticker. He posted $250 cash bond and was released with a court date.
Galva Report
Officer dispatched:
6-19 – to the 100 block of Main St. for a loud-music complaint. Resident agreed to turn it down.
6-19 – to the 500 block of SW 6th Ave. for an illegal-burning complaint, which was also a city ordinance violation. The subject took a hose and put the fire out.
6-19 – to the 600 block of N. Center Ave. for a fireworks complaint.
6-20 – Officer was advised of a repossession taking place in the 400 block of E. Division St.
6-20 – to the area of SE 6th St. and SE 3rd Ave. for a parking complaint.
6-20 – to the 300 block of SE 7th Ave. for a utility complaint involving water coming into a basement. The Galva Water Department was contacted and responded.
6-21 – to the 100 block of NE 6th St. for a disorderly conduct complaint after a subject was reportedly following another subject in a car for a period of time. Officer located the suspect and conducted a traffic stop. The suspect was advised to go home.
6-21 – to meet with a complainant at City Hall in reference to issues with a tenant trying to sell items that belonged to the landlord.
6-21 – While patrolling, officer located a loose dog running in the 500 block of SW 4th Ave. The owner was located and the dog was returned.
6-21 – to 300 block of Main St. for a complaint involving possible child abuse. DCFS was also contacted.
6-21 – to check a residence in the 300 block of N. Center Ave. after an open door was discovered. Nobody was found inside.
6-22 – to the 100 block of Exchange St. for a two-vehicle accident with damage only.
6-22 – to the 500 block of SE 2nd St. for a theft report involving two bicycles being stolen. Case remains under investigation.
6-22 – to the 100 block of NW 6th Ave. for a domestic disturbance.
6-22 – to the 900 block of SE 2nd St. for a theft over $500 complaint. Case remains under investigation.
6-23 – to the 300 block of Commercial St. for a complaint involving an elderly subject running over a ladder and paint. The subjects spoke and agreed to work out payment for damage between themselves.
6-23 – to the 00 block of SW 2nd St. for a complaint involving juveniles throwing apples and running into traffic. The juveniles were advised to move along.
6-23 – As the result of a traffic stop in the 100 block of SE 1st Ave., Jonathan Specht, 36, Hooppole, was arrested for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released with a required court date.
6-23 – to the 300 block of SW 3rd St. for a complaint involving a subject being attacked. This complaint was unfounded. The caller was suffering from a mental-health crisis.
6-23 – to a residence on NW 8th Ave. for a suicidal subject. The subject left in a vehicle. Officer made phone contact but did not locate subject.
6-23 – to the 100 block of NW 6th Ave. for a verbal domestic disturbance.
6-24 – to Washington Park for a subject walking around with a metal fence post. Subject appeared to be having a mental-health crisis.
6-24 – to check on a suspicious vehicle running in the 200 block of SW 2nd Ave.
6-24 – to check on a parked vehicle with open door in 00 block of NW 4th Ave. Owner forgot to shut door.
6-24 – While patrolling, officer heard screaming from a residence on NW 7th Ave. Officer learned subject had been attempting suicide by hanging and was combative. Subject was transported by ambulance for treatment/evaluation.
6-25 – to the 300 block of SW 3rd St. for a 9-1-1 hang-up call. It was a subject having a mental-health crisis.
6-25 – to the 500 block of SW 3rd St. multiple times during the day for a subject trespassing onto other’s properties and screaming. The subject was located and released to a family member.
6-19 – Paul Porter, 47, Kewanee, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2nd St.
6-21 – Delores Garza, 29, Kewanee, was cited in the 400 block of W. Division St. for not having a valid driver’s license.
6-22 – Dustin Brock, 34, Kewanee, was issued a citation for not having a valid driver’s license in the 1200 block of SE 2nd St.
6-25 – Michael Rittenhouse, 56, Pekin, was issued a citation for failure to use a turn signal at least 100 feet before intersection in the 600 block of SE 2nd St.
Property Transfers
6-12 – Edward L. and Marie E. Smith to Misty L. Turnbull – Culbertson’s Western Add’n Block 1 lot 5 – 501 N. Ogle St., Toulon – Consideration = $16,121.
6-14 – Terry L. Sherbeyn to Jeffrey L. O’Bryant – Vg of LaFayette Pt 20 lots 2,3,4 – Consideration = $10,000.
6-14 – Kara and Philip Dean Stubbs to Darin Hart and Ashley Kunzle – Original town of Wyoming block 9 lot 9 – 106 W. Smith St., Wyoming – Consideration = $102,000.
6-16 – Cindi Stone Horrie to Jesse Happ and Christina Moran – Pt Sect 31-12-6 NW and SW – 392 Twp Rd 600 E Toulon – Consideration = $285,000.
6-16 – Sharon K. McCann to One Schott Properties, LLC – Original Town of Toulon Pt 1 lots 8 and 9 – 206 North Miller Toulon – Consideration = $32,000.
6-16 – Mark C. and Maureen T. Chitty to Mark C. and Maureen T. Chitty, Trust – Pt Sect 36-13-6 SW – 404 N. Madison Ave., Wyoming – Consideration = $0.
6-20 – Sean A. O’Brien to Robert Boatman – Henderson and Whitaker’s Add’n – 223 E. Greenwood St., Toulon – Consideration = $0.
6-22 – Brandon D. Burwell to Brandon D. Burwell and Kimberly J. Sherpinskas – Pt Und. 1/2 Int 33-14-7 NW – Consideration = $0.
