For the Record

Former FJN Employee Charged With Felony Theft

Published by admin on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:42am
By Larry Peirce, for Fairbury Journal-News
A Fairbury man is charged in Jefferson County District Court with using deception to steal $5,000, possibly more, while working for Linscott Media LLC, parent company of the Fairbury Journal-News, before July 2019. 
Jefferson County Attorney Joe Casson filed the complaint against Trevor J. Gill, 36, of Fairbury on March 16. The charge is one count of theft by deception, a Class IIA felony, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison. 

3.18.20

Published by admin on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 12:14pm
County Court
Arraignment:
Limbano N Monterroso-Monterroso, Fairbury: Count 1, Identity theft-$5,000 or more; Class 2A Felony. Count 2, Criminal impersonation/(1)(d)-1st; Class 2 Misdemeanor.
Micheallee L. Coleman-Martin, Sidney: Count 1, Nonresident violate 30-day immunity; Class 3 Misdemeanor. Count 2, No proof of insurance; Class 2 Misdemeanor. Count 2, Operate or park unregistered vehicle; Class 3 Misdemeanor.  

3.11.20

Published by admin on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 8:42am
Sheriff’s Report:
Feb. 18: Report of an individual removing items from a residence in the 800 block of A Street in Fairbury.
Feb. 19: Report of a missing juvenile in the 700 block of 4th Street.
Feb. 23: Motorist cited for driving under suspension.
Feb. 23: male obstructed a police officer during a traffic stop.
Feb. 23: Report of criminal mischief in the Walmart parking lot.
Feb. 23: Abandoned vehicle vandalized in rural Jefferson County.

Drug Suspects Headed To District Court

Published by admin on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 2:48pm
Dustin A. Anderson, 31, and Kelly J. Anderson, 39, waived their rights to a preliminary hearing in Jefferson County Court on Wed., March 4, 2020. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.
Dustin Anderson is charged with two counts of intent to manufacture or distribute marijuana, a class 2A felony that carries a possible punishment of 20 years in prison.
Kelly J. Anderson is charged with one count of intent to manufacture or distribute marijuana and one count of aiding and abetting, also a class 2A felony.

Trevor Pingel's Sentencing Delayed

Published by admin on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 2:46pm
Trevor S. Pingel, 35, of Steele City appeared in District Court on Thurs., March 5 of this year for sentencing. However, presiding Judge Vicky L. Johnson decided to defer sentencing for one week.
“I don't think I have enough information,” said the Judge.

Lab Results Not Available, Delaying Drug Cases

Published by admin on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 2:46pm
Two suspects arrested last year on drug charges appeared in Jefferson County District Court on Thurs., March 5. However, those cases are unable to move forward due to pending lab results. Vicky Johnson was the presiding judge.
Joshua D. Lerma 33, of Fairbury; and John B. Seefus, 47, of Gilead, are each charged with possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction, an infraction.

Reikofski May Apply For Drug Court

Published by admin on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 2:46pm
Zachary Reikofski, 19, of Fairbury appeared in Jefferson County District Court on Thurs., March 5. Vicky Johnson was the presiding judge. The defendant's attorney, Public Defender Scott Gropp, indicated his client wished to apply for Drug Court.
Drug Courts are specialized court docket programs that help criminal offenders who have alcohol and other drug dependency problems.

3.4.20

Published by gordonhopkins on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 10:06am
Traffic:

2.19.20

Published by admin on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 7:45am
Traffic:

On The Criminal Docket In County Court

Published by admin on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 2:00pm
Several defendants on the criminal docket appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wed., Febr. 12, 2020. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.
Lori L. Baldenegro, 43, of Fairbury appeared in court via videoconferencing from the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Center. She was arraigned on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI ), a class W misdemeanor that carries a possible penalty of seven to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine and a six month driver's license revocation.
The defendant waived her right to an attorney and pleaded guilty. 

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