NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Traffic citations &
Ordinance violations
5-23 – Diego Armando Diaz-Gomez – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.
6-2 – Paul M. Williams – Driving 11-14 mph above limit.
Misdemeanors &
Felonies
6-2 – Criminal misdemeanor – Megan B. Carter – Obstructing identification.
5-26 – Ordinance violation – James R. Sellers – Maintaining a nuisance.
Incidents & Accidents
5-26 – A single-vehicle accident occurred on Route 40 approximately a quarter of a mile north of 1700N. The driver involved was identified as Grace E. Merritt, 25, Iowa City, Iowa. Merritt was traveling south on Rte. 40 when she left the roadway after negotiating a curve. The vehicle struck a sign and then an embankment before rolling. No injuries were reported to the driver or two additional passengers. No tickets were issued but the estimated vehicle damages were reported at over $1,500.
5-26 – A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of 650E and 1750N at 7:40 a.m. Driver Kahla M. Martinez, 30, Wyoming, was traveling north on 650E as she approached the intersection and failed to stop.
Upon entering the intersection Martinez struck a vehicle being driven by Sharece F. Jones, 45, of Kewanee, who was traveling west on the Osceola Road. Upon impact Jones vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest on the north side of the road in a field. No injuries were reported but Martinez was cited for disobeying a stop sign. Estimated damages to both vehicles was over $1,500.
6-1 – A deer-related vehicle accident occurred on Route 78, about a quarter of a mile north of 1100N. The driver involved was Alex M. Ingle, 29, of Galva. No injuries were reported but the vehicle sustained over $1,500 in estimated damages.
6-3 – Joshua R. Kelch, 25, Edwards, was arrested for speeding 80 mph in a 55 mph zone and for driving on a revoked driver’s license. He posted $250 cash bond and was released with a court date to appear.
Peoria County Report
5-5 – An Edelstein man declined medical attention following a two-vehicle accident near South Rome, but a passenger required a visit to a Peoria hospital.
The wreck happened shortly after 3 p.m. May 25 in the 2300 block of E. Wilkens Drive. According to a Peoria County Sheriff’s Office report, Anthony M. Rowcliff was driving a 2016 Nissan stopped in the westbound roadway when a 2007 Toyota rear-ended it. The other driver was Jeremiah J. Leflore of Peoria.
Rowcliff didn’t say why his vehicle stopped, the report stated. Of his two passengers, a male was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, with unspecified injuries. The other passenger, a female, declined medical transport, as did Leflore.
Galva Report
Officer dispatched:
5-29 – As the result of a traffic stop in the 700 block of W. Division St., David Pagan, 37, Kewanee, was arrested for driving while license suspended and speeding 47 in a 30 mph zone. He was released with a required court date.
5-29 – to the 100 block of NE 9th St. for a civil property dispute.
5-29 – Officer spoke to a resident by telephone in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint involving threats through social media.
5-29 – to the 300 block of SW 3rd St. for a subject having a mental health crisis.
5-29 – to the 500 block of E. Division St. for a theft complaint.
5-30 – to the 00 block of SE 2nd Ave. for a verbal domestic disturbance.
5-30 – to residences around town that need repairs or other action taken. Documentation of their conditions were taken.
5-30 – to the 700 block of NW 1st Ave. for a property-line dispute.
5-30 – to the 700 block of NW 3rd Ave. for a property-line dispute.
5-30 – to the 100 block of NE 9th St. to retrieve property.
5-31 – After a traffic stop in the 600 block of W. Division St., David Pagan, 37, Kewanee, was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was released with a court date.
5-31 – After a traffic stop in the 1100 block of SE 2nd St., Brett Pagan, 35, Abingdon, was arrested for operating a vehicle with suspended registration for no insurance. He was released with a court date.
5-31 – to the 00 block of SW 4th St. for a barking dog complaint. The owner was advised of the complaint.
5-31 – to the 100 block of NW 8th Ave. for a call involving a young child walking into a house and sitting down and refusing to speak. The child was removed from the residence and returned to the family, which was looking for the child several blocks away.
5-31 – As the result of a traffic stop in the 00 block of SE 5th St., April Plemmons, 40, Galva, was arrested for driving while license suspended. She was released with a court date.
5-31 – Officer met with a resident to file a report of items missing in the 500 block of E. Division St.
5-31 – to properties in town to follow up on city ordinance violations.
6-1 – to the 800 block of NE 3rd Ave. for a harassment complaint involving juveniles.
6-1 – to assist Henry County with a suspicious car that was seen near the junction of Routes 34 and 17. Officer was not able to locate the car.
6-1 – As the result of a traffic stop in the 00 block of SW 2nd St., Annette Krasuki, 35, Springfield, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle, failure to transfer title upon ownership and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released with a required court date.
6-1 – to the 300 block of Commercial St. for a suicidal subject. The subject was transported by ambulance for treatment.
6-2 – to a possible prowler complaint in 300 block of SW 2nd Ave.
6-2 – Officer was advised of a repossession taking place in the 200 block of NE 7th St.
6-2 – to the 00 block of NW 4th St. for a trespassing to vehicle, theft complaint.
6-2 – to the 00 block of SW 4th St. for a loitering complaint.
6-3 – to check on two subjects walking in the 900 block of SE 2nd St. They were walking to Kewanee.
6-3 – to the 00 block of SW 4th St. to remove an unwanted subject.
6-3 – to the 00 block of SW 4th St. for a suspicious-activity complaint.
6-3 – to the 200 block of Front St. for a complaint involving a building that partially collapsed.
6-3 – to the 00 block of NE 4th St. for a verbal domestic dispute.
6-3 – While patrolling, officer located two coolers that may have fallen out of a vehicle in the 700 block of W. Division St.
6-4 – to the 400 block of SE 7th Ave. for a complaint involving threatening telephone calls.
6-4 – to 600 block of NW 1st St. to check the welfare of a subject walking by who appeared to be in distress.
6-4 – near the intersection of Front St. and N. Center Ave. for a sick or injured fox. The fox appeared to be young and ran away.
6-3 – Todd Roeder, 20, La Mesa, Calif., was issued a citation for speeding in 800 block of SE 2nd St.
6-3 – Norman Andersen, 87, Galva, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2nd St.
Property Transfers
5-30 – Chad E., Clint A., Kirk A., Kyle E. Plattner to Nathan D. and Timothy S. Shane – Pt 22-12-6 NW – 9298 Sharkey Hwy, Wyoming – Consideration = $24,000.
5-30 – Stark County Sheriff and Mark D. Thornton to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC – Sect 30-13-6 NW – 323 S. Franklin St., Toulon – Consideration = $0.
5-30 – Lorene & Ronald E. Tuthill to Lorene and Ronald E. Tuthill, Trustees – Pt 35-13-6 NE, Pts 27-13-6 SE NW & NE, Pt 13-12-6 NW, Pt 12-12-6 SW, Pts 23-13-6 SE & SW, Pt 26-13-6 NW NE & SW, Pt 24-13-6 SW – Consideration = $0.
5-30 – Diane M. and James L. Sutton to Joshua T. and Kimberly J. Humes – Pt Assr’s Sub Sect 35-13-6 SE – 400 N. 7th St., Wyoming – Consideration = $117,500.
6-1 – James C. and Jill M. Barto to Beam Bros. LLC – Pt 10-14-7 NE – Consideration = $150,000.
6-2 – Connie Kay and Larry Francis Shane to David A. and Marianne Hough – Fair Acres Subdivision Sect. 2 Lot 34 – 404 W. Butler St., Wyoming – Consideration = $130,000.
6-2 – Christa N. Franzen and Donald N. Garrison, Jr. to Peyton Garcia – Scott and Wrigley’s Add’n – Pt block 4 – 307 N. 7th St., Wyoming – Consideration = $124,900.
6-2 – Linda K. Donsbach, Kathy A. Gomes, Sandra J. Orwig and Karen L. Steward to Frank G. Jr. and Shannon E. Westphal – Henderson and Whitaker’s Add’n block 30 lot 8 – 217 S. Union St., Toulon – Consideration = $167,400.
Marriages
5-30 – Paige Lynn Smith and Dylan Michael Peterson – both of Williamsfield.
6-1 – Melissa Belle Brady and James Patrick Smith – both of Wyoming.
