Yohn trial still on schedule, but status hearing next week could change that

QUINCY — The trial for a Springfield man facing charges of home invasion, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated vehicular hijacking, aggravated criminal sexual assault and residential burglary appears to be on schedule.

That might change next Tuesday.

A status hearing was held Tuesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court for Bradley S. Yohn, 34. Judge Amy Lannerd asked Public Defender John Citro if he was ready for a pre-trial hearing scheduled for Jan. 28.

Citro said he was, and he said the case should remain on the docket. However, he also said he anticipated motions to be filed, and while there were “no potential witness issues I’m aware of,” he did say issues with witnesses may occur.

First Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler wasn’t happy with Citro’s response.

“If he has motions to file, then he’s not ready for trial,” he said. “If he has witnesses to speak with, he’s not ready for trial.”

Lannerd set another status hearing for 2:30 p.m. Jan. 25.

“That should give us a better idea for a timeline,” she said. “It gives (Citro) time to disclose (any problems) to the state.”

Yohn’s case is scheduled to go to a jury trial on Feb. 7.

Yohn is charged with one count of vehicular hijacking, a Class X felony punishable for between six to 30 years, after allegedly taking a motor vehicle from a woman on Oct. 31. 

He faces six counts in connection with an incident on Nov. 9 along North Bottom Road in Adams County. He is charged with two counts of home invasion, and one count each of aggravated kidnapping (allegedly using a knife), aggravated vehicular hijacking— all Class X felonies punishable for between six to 30 years in prison. He also was charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony punishable for between four and 15 years in prison.

He also was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault for knowingly committing the act of sexual penetration through the use of force — a Class X felony punishable for between 16 and 40 years in prison. 

Yohn also faces four counts in connection with an incident on Oct. 15 at 828 1/2 York. He is charged with one count of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony punishable for between four and 15 years in prison; two counts of theft or unauthorized control of property over $500 but under $10,000, a Class 3 felony punishable for between two and 10 years in prison; and one count of criminal sexual abuse, a Class 4 felony punishable for between one and three years in prison.

Yohn remains in the Adams County Jail. His bond is $15 million, believed to be the highest bond ever set in Adams County.