NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Misdemeanors &
Felonies
7-24 – Felony Class 4 – Alex R. Nowlan, 32, Toulon, was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon without a FOID card, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, driving under the influence and cited for unlawful window tint. He was extradited to the Bureau County Jail. Nowlan’s vehicle was also towed and impounded. After a hearing, Nowlan was released with a court date.
Incidents & Accidents
Stark County
7-14 – Michael D. Jones, 35, East Peoria, was arrested on a pending Stark County warrant for driving on a suspended driver’s license and on an outstanding Peoria County warrant for failure to appear for domestic battery and criminal damage to property. He was also charged with driving under the influence. He posted $100 cash bond on the Stark County warrant and $300 on the Peoria County warrant before being released with court dates. His vehicle was towed and impounded.
7-15 – Darrin M. Strasdin, 60, Abilene, Texas, cited for speeding 80 mph in a 55 zone, operating an uninsured vehicle, driving without a valid registration and improper use of registration. His vehicle was impounded and he was issued a court date.
7-16 – Benjamin L. Workheiser, 23, Wyoming, cited for driving without vehicle insurance.
7-18 – Chad L. Dean, 46, Galva, ticketed for speeding 75 mph in a 55 zone.
7-18 – Michele L. Roesner, 64, LaFayette, ticketed for driving without vehicle insurance.
7-18 – Dominic M. Schick, 24, Sterling, cited for speeding 79 mph in a 55 zone, possession of an uncased firearm in a vehicle and possession of adul-use cannabis by a driver. His vehicle was impounded. Also cited at the same traffic stop was James E. Bruketta, 47, Rock Falls, for illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger.
7-19 – Star M. Gremminger, 46, Creve Coeur, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving on a suspended registration and speeding 80 mph in a 55 zone. Her vehicle was impounded.
7-19 – Jordan M. Nelson, Arlington Heights, ticketed for speeding 80 mph in a 55 zone.
7-19 – Breanna M. Mitchell, 34, Decatur, cited for driving an uninsured vehicle and on a suspended registration. Her vehicle was towed.
7-19 – Victoria L. Wiggin, 22, Clinton, cited for speeding 79 mph in a 55 zone.
7-19 – Aleshia L. Williams, 39, Peoria, cited for speeding 75 mph in a 55 zone.
7-19 – Timyonia L. Walker, 29, Peoria, cited for driving without vehicle insurance and on a suspended license. Her vehicle was impounded.
7-19 – Lisa A. Bohannan, 55, Laura, cited for driving without vehicle insurance.
7-20 – Brandon S. Edens, 27, Normal, ticketed for speeding 87 mph in a 55 zone.
7-20 – Allan R. McManus, Braidwood, cited for speeding 80 mph in a 55 zone.
7-20 – Sabrina Stock, 44, of Sterling hit a deer while driving on U.S. Route 40. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained over $1,500 in damages.
7-21 – A two-vehicle accident occurred in the 300 block of Diagonal Street in Wyoming. Dwayne M. Francoeur, 45, of Kewanee was driving a vehicle and David S. Duffell, 61, of Peru was driving a motorcycle. Both drivers were traveling east when Francoeur reportedly activated his emergency lights and slowed down. Duffell reportedly attempted to pass the vehicle on the left. When Francoeur attempted to turn left, the vehicles collided. No injuries were reported and no tickets were issued. Damages to both vehicles were estimated at over $1,500.
7-21 – Driver Ty A. Schierer, 24, of LaFayette, was traveling west when the semi-truck he was driving struck a large boulder in the road on Route 17/91 approximately a half mile east of 900E. No injuries were reported. The truck sustained minor damage.
7-23 – Julie B. Weir, 40, Toulon, received a notice to appear for violating a no contact/stalking order. On July 26 she was arrested for violating the order and transported to the Bureau County Jail. The next day she was released with a notice to appear.
7-24 – Zoey K. Wiley, 18, Neponset, ticketed for illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
7-24 – Kandi J. Johnson was cited for driving 21-25 mph above the speed limit.
7-24 – Zachary M. Wicaryus, 23, Walnut, ticketed for operating an uninsured vehicle.
7-25 – Chelsea L. Wood, 19, Galva, cited for operating an uninsured vehicle.
7-25 – A member of the Allendale Conservation Club reported a theft of a red 2024 Club 0014 CC Onward golf cart.
7-26 – Clark K. Deemie, 31, Laura, cited for speeding 76 mph in a 55 zone.
7-27 – Joshua A. Belville, 34, Wyoming, was issued a notice to appear on a charge involving criminal damage to property.
7-28 – Allan R. McManus, 36, Braidwood, cited for speeding 80 mph in a 55 zone.
Galva Report
Officer dispatched:
7-15 – to the 300 block of NW 4th Ave. for a fraud/identity theft complaint
7-15 – to the 600 block of NW 7th St. for a verbal domestic disturbance.
7-15 – Roy Orwig, 46, Kewanee, was located north of town and arrested for violating an order of protection the 800 block of NE 2nd St.. He was taken to Henry County Jail.
7-16 – to the 600 block of SW 2nd Ave. for a soliciting complaint. Several subjects were located and referred to City Hall for a permit.
7-17 – to the 100 block of Market St. for a two-vehicle accident.
7-18 – to the 300 block of SW 3rd St. for a subject who appeared to be suffering from a mental-health crisis.
7-18 – to the 600 block of SW 1st Ave. for a traffic accident.
7-18 – to the 300 block of SW 3rd Ave. for a property line dispute/trespassing complaint.
7-18 – twice to the 1000 block of SW 2nd St. for illegal burning.
7-18 – to the 00 block of NW 4th St. for a fireworks complaint.
7-19 – to the 1000 block of SW 2nd St. for a complaint. Ashton Powers, 28, Galva, was arrested for criminal damage to property. He was released with a court date.
7-19 – to the 100 block of Exchange St. for a vehicle vs. building accident.
7-20 – to the 400 block of SW 1st Ave. for a two-vehicle accident with damage only.
7-20 – Stephany Pugliano, 43, Toulon, cited for operating a vehicle when registration suspended for mandatory insurance in the 200 block of South Center Ave.
7-20 – to the 200 block of NW 7th Ave. for a report of a male subject who lost his pants while mowing. The subject was advised to consider purchasing a belt.
7-21 – Mika Perez, 38, Kewanee, cited for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2nd St.
7-21 – Macio Yerger, 39, Chicago, cited for speeding and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 1100 block of SE 2nd St.
7-22 – to the 600 block of SE 2nd St. for attempted burglary complaint.
7-22 – to the 500 block of SW 6th Ave for a found cellphone. It was returned to the owner.
7-23 – to a residence northeast of town to assist Henry County with a physical domestic disturbance.
7-23 – to the 200 block of SW 2nd Ave. for a complaint involving counterfeit U.S .currency.
7-23 – to the 00 block of NE 4th Ave for a harassment complaint.
7-24 – to the 300 block of SW 4th Ave. for a city ordinance violation involving tall grass/weeds.
7-25 – to the 500 block of SE 4th Street for a city ordinance violation involving burning. A fire had been re-ignited from the previous day.
7-25 – Kole Wilmot, 24, Rio, cited for operating a vehicle when registration suspended and an uninsured vehicle in the 700 block of W. Division St.
7-25 – Robert Follis, 68, Galva, cited for disobeying an activated railroad signal on NE 6th Ave.
7-27 – to the 300 block of SE 3rd St. for a domestic disturbance.
Property Transfers
7-14 – Kyle N. Kraft to John A. Kraft III – Pts. Sect. 36-12-6 SE SW & SE – Consideration = $285,292.
7-14 – Kyle N. Kraft to Eric J. Kraft – Pt. 16 2/3% Int. – Sect. 3-13-7 SE, Pt. 12.5% Int. – Sect. 25-14-6 NW & Pt. Sect. 24-14-6 SW – Consideration = $178,951.
7-14 – Chase Anderson to Randy & Rojenna Bolen – Pts. Sect. 2-12-6 SW & NE – 705 W. Williams St., Wyoming – Consideration = $140,000.
7-16 – Stark County Sheriff to Morton Community Bank – Pt. Sect. 36-13-6 NW – Castle’s Add’n – Pt. Block 18 – 1013 N. Main Ave., Wyoming – Consideration = $0.
7-18 – Carson Sauer to Christian Carder – Village of LaFayette – Pt. Block 19 Lots 1,2,7,8 – 307 E. Main St., LaFayette – Consideration = $125,000.
7-22 – Pamela M. Murphy to Gail Annette and Timothy W. Johnson and Pamela M. Murphy – Village of LaFayette, Block 1 – 109 E. Jefferson St., LaFayette – Consideration = $0.
7-22 – Laurel J. Otterstrom to Linda K. Dean – Carl L. Lehman’s Add’n. – Lots 10 and 11 – 407 S. Franklin St., Toulon – Consideration = $0.
7-22 – Linda Kay Dean to Linda Kay and Lowell C. Dean – Carl L. Lehman’s Add’n – Lots 10 and 11 – 407 S. Franklin St., Toulon – Consideration = $0.
7-24 – Connie G. Tuttle to John A. Leezer, Karen M. Seckman and Connie G. Tuttle, Co-Trustees – Pt. Sect. 31-14-6 SE – 6562 Twp. Rd. 1250 N., Toulon – Consideration = $0.
7-24 – Cathryn M. Gibler, Carolyn Potter and Tiffany Kay Steverson to Cathryn M. Gibler, Carolyn Potter and Tiffany Kay Steverson – Castle’s Add’n Block 4 Lots 6,7,10,11 – Consideration = $0.
7-24 – Fifth Third Bank NA to Yorl Alquezada Ballinas – Vg. of LaFayette Pt. Block 7 Lots 5,6,7,8 – 209 Jackson St., LaFayette – Consideration = $22,000.
