January 25, 2013
Jail Population: 71
Summons Served: 0
Warrant Arrests: 1
January 26, 2013
Jail Population: 75
Summons Served: 2
Warrant Arrests: 0
January 27, 2013
Jail Population: 75
Summons Served: 3
Warrant Arrests: 1
Kellie Fenton, 22, Clinton, was arrested on a DeWitt County Warrant charging her with battery/ cause bodily harm. Fenton posted the necessary bond and was released.
Skyler Schaefer, 22, Clinton, was arrested on a Dewitt County Warrant and charged with Driving on Suspended License. Schaefer posted the necessary bond and was released.
Jordan Walkins, 26, Clinton, was arrested and charged with a Dewitt County Failure to Appear. Walkins unable to post the necessary bond remains lodged in the DeWitt County Jail.
Investigation into the scene of a accident which occurred at 4:38 pm on 1/22/13 revealed Shayna Garrelts , 28, Champaign, and Karlene Hithorne, 49, Effingham, were traveling east at the intersection of State Highway 54 and State Highway 48 when Garrelts began passing Hithorne. Hithorne said left turn signal was used and when she begun turning left is when she came around and began passing. Garrelts said Hithorne used right turn signal then left turn signal. Garrelts said she was unsure what Hithorne intended and she began passing her. They then collided. Both vehicles sustained damage. Drivers of both vehicles and passenger of Garrelts vehicle had no visible signs of injuries. Garrelts was issued a citation for improper overtaking intersection. Garrelts posted her IL Driver’s License as bond and was released.
Investigation into the scene of a accident which occurred at 12:59 pm on 1/22/13 revealed that Ashley Holmes, 23, Kenney, was traveling west bound on Sunset Drive. Holmes looked down inside the vehicle and left roadway striking a utility pole. Holmes had a dog getting sick in the vehicle, causing a distraction. The vehicle had major damage to the front passenger side. The vehicle was towed by Kathy’s Towing. Holmes had no visible signs of injuries and did not report any at the scene. No citations were issued.
Investigation into the scene of a accident which occurred at 2:24 pm on 1/23/13 revealed that Clint Rabbe, 28, Normal was traveling north bound on Leroy Road when both passenger side tires left the blacktop and touched the soft gravel on the east side of the road. Rabbe stated he over corrected the vehicle and swerved across both lanes of traffic into the soft gravel on the west side of the road. Rabbe then attempted to correct the vehicle again, ultimately losing control and swerving into the ditch on the east side of Leroy Road. Upon impact, the vehicle rolled side over side into a grassy area. Farmer City Arrow Ambulance also responded to the accident. Rabbe claimed no injuries and signed a refusal of treatment form. His vehicle was towed from the scene by Quinn’s Towing per his request. Rabbe was wearing his seatbelt, and the airbags did not deploy as a result of the accident. Rabbe was issued a citation for Failure to Reduce Speed/ Accident. Rabbe posted his IL Driver’s License and was released.
Scott Goodman, 60, Lincoln was issued a citation for operating uninsured vehicle. Goodman posted his IL Driver’s License as bond and was released.
ALL SUSPECTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL FOUND GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
