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QUINCY — An Adams County grand jury has indicted a Clayton man with three counts of first-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of a Camp Point man. His arraignment is scheduled for next week in Quincy. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 18, appeared Wednesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court with Public Defender Christopher…
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QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man who allegedly hit a man in the head in January outside a Quincy bar, causing him to be sent to Blessing Hospital, was pushed back to the January 2024 court docket. Judge Tad Brenner made it clear Tuesday morning he doesn’t want the trial delayed any more.…
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Marissa Pearl, 23, 624 Spruce St., Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 107David Zehnle, 44, 2401 Lake Drive North, Quincy for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 24th and Cedar. PTC 104
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2023-016337, 09/11/2023 @ 00:39:43, N 7Th St Broadway, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Involve Community Contacts 09/11/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact at 7th and Broadway. 2023-016338, 09/11/2023 @ 02:00:47, x , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Drugs Information Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C87 Arens, R N Adult Male Suspect Drug Information 01/01/0001 Adult Male Suspect Drug…
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Two Hancock County citizens were arrested this week on Hancock County warrants that were issued as a result of many hours of investigation into thefts and burglaries. Wyatt J. Brown, 25, of Carthage, was arrested Sunday, Sept. 10, by Carthage Police Department officers and Hancock County deputies. Brown had a Hancock County warrant for his…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS:09/02/2023:Jeremy S. Smith, Timewell: Struck a deer on 950N Ave at 300E. Ave. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.09/06/2023:Terry W. Barry Jr., Versailles: Struck a deer on CH#3 @ CR 1400E St. No injuries were reported and damage to the…
Read Full Article Brandon D. Douglas, 47, of 810 Monroe for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 4th and Lind. NTA 120Elizabeth A. Jones, 61, of 906 North 10th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 8th and Jefferson. 161Peter G. Bernatchez, 28, of 704 North 4th for Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 125
Read Full Article 2023-016289, 09/10/2023 @ 00:23:40, 908 Pine St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Warrant Service Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Assoc. Manuf.& Del.Of Contl. Sub 09/10/2023 Adult Female Assoc. Manuf.& Del.Of Contl. Sub 09/10/2023 Adult Male Suspect Manuf.& Del.Of Contl. Sub Cleared by Arrest-Adult 09/10/2023 Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Cleared by Arrest-Adult 09/10/2023 Adult Victim- Del/Mfg Imitation Con Sub 09/10/2023 Victim- Poss Drug Paraphernalia 09/10/2023 Public Narrative Warrant…
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Craig A. Gay Jr., 21, last known address in the 600 block of Oak in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary, retail theft, domestic battery and leaving the scene of an accident. Gay is 5 foot, 9 inches tall and 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was charged on Sunday, Sept. 10 with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. An officer with the Hannibal Police Department saw a male lying on the sidewalk in the 700 block of Broadway with serious injury to one of his legs at approximately 8:19 p.m.…
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08/01/23 WIELAND,WILLIAM A 37 MEDIA IL HENDERSON COUNTY WARRANT TIME SERVED 08/01/23 ROSE,RICHARD M 36 URSA IL DUI POSTED BOND 08/03/23 HARPER,JORDAN Q 43 QUINCY IL HANCOCK COUNTY WARRANT ROR 08/03/23 THOMPSON,JANET L 56 DALLAS CITY IL SUSPENDED REGISTRATION, IMPROPER USE OF REGISTRATION, OPERATE UNINSURED VEHICLE NTA 08/04/23 PILKINGTON,ANTHONY S 31 PLYMOUTH IL HANCOCK COUNTY…
Read Full Article Michael D. Byrd, 54, of 2225 N. 12th St. Apt. 405 for TOF – Domestic Battery at 1100 Blk. Chestnut St. Lodged. 130/135Sharon K. Higgins, 73, reported unknown subject/s damaged fencing, playground equipment and a gazebo at the Salem Chruch, 435 S. 9th St. Unknown when damage occurred.Jerry Lear, 67, reported two unknown subjects damaged…
Read Full Article 2023-016226, 09/09/2023 @ 00:21:51, 202 Centerville Rd Basketball Court, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C87 Arens, R N Adult Female Compl. Unnecessary Noise 09/09/2023 Adult Female Parent Unnecessary Noise 09/09/2023 Public Narrative Noise complaint was reported at 202 Centerville Rd. 2023-016227, 09/09/2023 @ 00:54:42, Church St 5Th St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered…
Read Full Article Kayleigh L. Fessler, 20, of Golden for Speeding at Kochs Ln. & E. Oakbrook. PTC. 122Miranda N. Abel, 24, of Durham, Mo., for Speeding at Kochs Ln. & E. Oakbrook. PTC. 122Termass A. Pleasant, 65, of Quincy for Speeding at Kochs Ln. & Kings Point. PTC 122Rebecca A. Hibbert, 28, of Quincy for Speeding at…
Read Full Article 2023-016128, 09/08/2023 @ 00:08:30, 219 Center St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C52 Holley, B P Adult Male Compl. 09/08/2023 Public Narrative Burglar Alarm at 219 Center. 2023-016129, 09/08/2023 @ 00:53:20, 11 Northport Plaza , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Involve Information 09/08/2023 Adult Female Involve Information 09/08/2023 Public Narrative…
Read Full Article Nancy Leonard, 75, of Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance. NTA 109Helen Horton, 37, of Quincy for Use of an Account Number to Defraud and FTA Shoplifting. Lodged 260Paul K Bradley, 57, 631 Spring for Adams Co. warrants Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine x 2 and FTA Meth Delivery x 2 at 631 Spring Lodged. 173/176Kayli S. Sparks,…
Read Full Article 2023-016019, 09/06/2023 @ 06:38:05, 803 Wilcox St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B J Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Assoc. 09/06/2023 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Involve Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Assoc. 09/06/2023 Public Narrative Domestic Disturbance reported at 803 Wilcox St. 2023-016020, 09/06/2023 @ 07:22:49, Patchen St Highway O, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Extra Patrol Officer Assigned ALL All…
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QUINCY — A one-day narcotics investigation on Thursday, Sept. 7 led to the arrests of 26 people. The West Central Illinois Task Force conducted the investigation in a joint effort with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Quincy Police Department, Illinois State Police, United States Marshals Service, Lawton (Okla.) Police Department, Adams County States Attorney’s Office,…
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Pamela J. Mester, 63, 706 Jefferson for Retail Theft at 235 S. 8th. Lodged 144Kaitlyn N. Rankin, 21, 2023 Broadway for Domestic Battery at 919 S. 18th. Lodged 106Tyree Thompson, 39, Quincy, Aggravated Battery in the 900 block of N. 4th. Lodged 142/185/174/147Gregory Meyer reported five of his checks were cashed that he did not…
Read Full Article 2023-016019, 09/06/2023 @ 06:38:05, 803 Wilcox St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B J Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Assoc. 09/06/2023 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Involve Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Assoc. 09/06/2023 Public Narrative Domestic Disturbance reported at 803 Wilcox St. 2023-016020, 09/06/2023 @ 07:22:49, Patchen St Highway O, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Extra Patrol Officer Assigned ALL All…
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LaHARPE, Ill. — A Lomax man was taken into custody on Tuesday, Sept. 5 on an Iowa warrant after a short standoff with police. Officers with the LaHarpe Police Department had attempted to apprehend Steven A. Bell earlier in the afternoon when he went into a residence at 102 S. E Street in LaHarpe. After…
Read Full Article Roderick K. Seals, 58, of 743 N. 36th for Improper Backing at 36th and Columbus Rd. PTC 176Melinda K. Mitchell, 35, of 626 Spruce for Expired Registration and Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 6th and Monroe. NTA 161James A. Hogsdon, 32, 627 Oak for IDOC warrant Petition to Revoke Parole at 10th & York.…
Read Full Article 2023-015936, 09/05/2023 @ 07:10:51, 1606 Fulton Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Victim 911 Hang Up 09/05/2023 Adult Male Suspect 911 Hang Up…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Pittsfield Police Department, and West Central Illinois Task Force executed a court-authorized search warrant at 10:59 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 200 block of Chestnut. After execution of the warrant, methamphetamine was located and seized. Arrested were Tiffany L. Higgins, 34, and Earl P. Black, 40, both…
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