The Prairie News public record for 7-4-25

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Traffic citations &
Ordinance Violations
6-28 – Andrew R. Burwell – Driving 21-25 mph above limit.
6-28 – Alexis J.B. Green – Disregard stop sign.
6-28 – Kennidey S. Dahl – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.
6-29 – Alfonso Casiano-Rodriguez – Unlicensed.iving 11-14 mph above the limit.

Misdemeanors &
Felonies
4-12 – Criminal felony – Andrew L. Martinez – Possession of methamphetamine.
6-25 – Domestic violence-criminal misdemeanor – Wyatt E. Schupp – Domestic battery/physical contact.
6-28 – Criminal felony – Alex R. Nowlan – Unlawful restraint of Ashley Gardner, Toulon.

Incidents & Accidents
Stark County
6-23 – Jason M. Gillan, 45, Peoria, cited for operating an uninsured vehicle and failure to wear a seat belt.
6-23 – Johnessa L. Griffin, 20, Peoria, cited for speeding 73 mph in a 55 zone.
6-24 – Paula M. Hoadley, 72, Tampa, Fla., cited for driving while license was suspended and driving without a front registration plate. Her vehicle was impounded, and she was released with a court date.
6-24 – Jonathan P. Hopkins-Bourque, 23, Saint Anne, ticketed for speeding 80 mph in a 55 zone.
6-24 – Matthew D. Muller-Harrison, 22, Kewanee, cited for speeding 70 mph in a 55 zone, operating an uninsured vehicle and issued a notice to appear.
6-25 – Tayra K. Febles Bula, 21, San Antonio, Texas, cited for speeding 86 mph in a 55 zone. She was issued a court date.
6-26 – Ausencia Favela, 50, Kewanee, cited for speeding 79 mph in a 55 zone.
6-27 – Lance E. Carder, 39, Kewanee, cited for possession of adult-use cannabis by a vehicle driver.
6-27 – Emily A. Vanauken, 43, Peoria, ticketed for speeding.
6-28 – Patrick C. Riley, 18, Sterling, cited for speeding.

Galva Report
Officer dispatched:
6-23 – to several addresses in the NW side of town for complaints involving juveniles knocking on doors and then running away. Officer did not locate anyone.
6-24 – to a disturbance between siblings in the 00 block of NE 4th St.
6-24 – to the 200 block of NW 4th St. for a child-custody exchange.
6-24 – to a wild-animal complaint after an opossum was found inside a downtown business. Officer was able to remove the animal.
6-24 – to the 400 block of SE 1st St. for a utilities complaint involving phone wires down.
6-24 – to the 900 block of W. Division St. for an unattended fire. It was extinguished prior to police arrival.
6-25 – to Illinois Route 17 south of Galva for a loose horse in the roadway. The owner was located and put the horse back in the pen.
6-26 – to the 100 block of NW 6th Ave. for a city ordinance violation.
6-26 – to the 300 block of SE 7th Ave. for a city ordinance violation.
6-26 – to the 200 block of NW 4th St. for a child-custody dispute.
6-26 – to the 200 block of SE 6th St. for a two-vehicle accident with damage only.
6-26 – twice to remove an unwanted subject in the 400 block of SW 4th Ave. Brandon Swank, 29, Galva, was arrested for disorderly conduct and issued a court date.
6-27 – to the 700 block of NW 4th St. for a resident who appeared to be suffering from a mental-health crisis.
6-27 – While patrolling, officer found an abandoned bicycle in a lot in the 100 block of SE 2nd St.
6-27 – to the 400 block of SW 4th Ave. for a harassment complaint. A subject was served with a written banning letter and told to leave.
6-27 – to the 100 block of SE 2nd Ave. for a civil-property dispute.
6-27 – to the 00 block of SW 2nd St. for a possible theft.It was learned a subject placed groceries into a similar vehicle, which soon drove away. The vehicle owner called shortly thereafter, and the groceries were returned to their rightful owner.
6-28 – While patrolling, officer noticed a shopping cart abandoned in the 300 block of SW 4th St. It was returned to the business.
6-28 – to the 400 block of SW 4th Ave. for a report involving criminal damage to property.
6-28 – to the intersection of NE 1st Ave. and NE 7th Street for a report of a male subject screaming at a house. The subject denied needing services and rode off on a bicycle.
6-28 – to the 00 block of SW 2nd St. for a loose-dog complaint. The dog was impounded and later released back to its owner.
6-28 – to a two-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of SW 2nd St. and SW 2nd Ave.
6-28 – After a traffic stop in the 200 block of NW 4th Ave., Anthony Kummings, 38, Galesburg, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration suspended for mandatory insurance and issued a court date.
6-29 – to the west edge of town to watch for a reckless driver on U.S. Route 34. Officer located the vehicle, but did not observe any traffic violations to justify a traffic stop.

Property Transfers
6-23 – Agnes M. Parker to Philip C. Parker and Cheryl L. Parker-Nance – Pts. Sect. 30-13-6 NW – 203 W. Prairie Ave., Toulon – Consid. = $0.
6-23 – Deanne K. and Jay E. Knobloch to Deanne K. and Jay E. Knobloch, co-trustees – Und. 32.765% Sect. 28-12-7 NE, 30% Int. Pt. Sect. 31-13-6 SE and Pt. Sect. 6-12-6 NE – Consid. = $0.
6-23 – James P. Olinger and Whitney R. FKA Wallace Olinger to Chasity L. Holton – Vg. of LaFayette Pt. Block 27 Lots 3 and 4 – 602 Washington St., LaFayette – Consid. = $45,000.
6-27 – Jill C. Stieghorst to Jill C. Stieghorst, Revocable Trust – Pt. Sect. 7-12-5 SE, Sect. 17-12-5 SW, Sect. 20-12-5 NW and NE, Sect. 30-12-5 SW, Sect. 31-12-5 NW, and Sect. 32-12-5 SW – Consid. = $0.
6-27 – Leslea S. Carroll to Leslea S. Carroll, Revoxcable Trust – Pt. Sect. 7-12-5 SE, Setc. 18-12-5 NE, Sect. 20-12-5 NW, Sect. 31-12-5 NW and NE – Consid. = $0.

Marriage
6-24 – Sadie Lee Dabney, Farmington and Brent Daniel Barding, Wyoming.