Wabash County Board Agenda

REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 6, 2020 – 4:30 P.M

AGENDA

  1)  Call to order:

  2)  Approve minutes of previous meeting:

  3)  Commissioner’s reports:

  4)  Officer’s reports:

  5)  Old Business:

        a. Bids for demolition of 407 N. Market Street property.

        b. Consider a phone system proposal for the county, city and 911 building.

       6)  New Business:

             a. Recommendation of the Wabash County Tourism Committee to help fund and                               promote the events during June and July replacing the annual Ag Days

             b. Request for Resolution to place advisory question on November 3, 2020 ballot                              regarding Separation from Chicago.

  7)  Executive Session:

       a. Litigation.

        8)  Correspondence:

  9)  Approval for payment of claims presented:

10)  Adjournment:

This agenda is subject to change prior to the time of the meeting if necessary.

Dated this 2nd day of July, 2020.

Motorcyclist Airlifted Following Marion County Wreck

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 12

WHAT:                      Personal Injury Crash

WHERE:                    Green Street at Odin Rd (Marion County)

WHEN:                      Friday, July 3, 2020, 10:41 p.m.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1:  2009 Green Jeep Grand Cherokee

                                    Unit 2:  2005 Silver Kawasaki Motorcycle

DRIVER:                   Unit 1: Levi Brown 20-year-old male of Sandoval, IL

                                    Unit 2:  Shade Woodward 21-year-old male of Salem, IL (Transported by helicopter to a hospital in St. Louis)

PASSENGER:           Unit 1:  Paige Ralidak 19-year-old female of Sandoval IL

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred:  Unit 1 was traveling southbound on Odin Road approaching Green Street.  Unit 2 was traveling westbound on Green Street approaching Odin Road.  Unit 1 made a left hand turn and Unit 2 collided into the driver’s door of Unit 1.

CHARGES:               Pending Investigation

The public is reminded all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

4 Injured In Cumberland County Wreck

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 12

WHAT:                      Personal Injury Traffic Crash

WHERE:                    Illinois Route 121 at County Road 1350 E (Cumberland County)

WHEN:                      Friday, July 3, 2020, 10:07 p.m.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1:  Grey 2002 Chevrolet Trail Blazer

                                    Unit 2:  White 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe         

DRIVER:                   Unit 1:  Dylan L. Ealy 20-year-old male of Toledo, IL

(Transported to a local area hospital with injuries)

Unit 2:  Haley M. Honselman 38-year-old female of Casey, IL (Transported to a local area hospital with injuries)

PASSENGERS:         Unit 1:  Dane L. Ealy, 18 year-old male of Toledo, IL (Transported to a local area hospital with injuries)

                                    Unit 2:  Eric W. Honselman 38-year-old male of Casey, IL (No injuries)

                                    Unit 2:  9-year-old male of Casey, IL (Transported to a local area hospital with injuries)

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling west on Illinois 121 near County Road 1350 E in Cumberland County. Unit 1 left the roadway to the right and over corrected. Unit 1 crossed the center line and struck Unit 2.

CHARGES:                The driver of Unit 1 was issued citations for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident and Improper Lane Usage.

The public is reminded all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARREST TROOPER

Collinsville, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) officials announce the arrest of District 11 (Collinsville) Trooper Nolan Morgan, 40, of Greenville, Illinois, on possession and manufacture of a controlled substance charges.

On Thursday, July 2, 2020, ISP DII Investigators immediately initiated an investigation into Morgan after receiving internal information that Morgan was allegedly involved in the possession and manufacturing of drugs at his residence. ISP DII investigators conducted multiple witness interviews and conducted a search of Morgan’s place of residence, where they gathered evidence, including approximately 259 grams of psilocybin mushrooms packaged for delivery, to support an arrest.  On Friday, July 3, 2020, Morgan was arrested by ISP DII investigators at District 11 Headquarters in Collinsville.  Morgan has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, psilocybin mushrooms (both Class X Felony charges).  Morgan’s bond was set at $150,000 (10% applies) by the Honorable Judge Christopher Bower.  Morgan is being held at the Bond County Jail awaiting his next court appearance.

Morgan was assigned to District 11 Patrol in Collinsville after graduating the Illinois State Police Academy in June of 2018.  Morgan has been relieved of his police duties, and the investigation is ongoing by DII.  No further information is available at this time. 

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Richland County Motorcycle Crash Seriously Injures Indiana Man

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 12

WHAT:                      Personal Injury Traffic Crash

WHERE:                    Illinois Route 130, 3.0 Miles North of Olney (Richland County)

WHEN:                      Saturday, July 4, 2020, 12:20 p.m.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1:  Black/White 2012 Yamaha R6L Motorcycle

DRIVER:                   Unit 1:  Kevin D. Noble 46-year-old male of French Lick, IN

(Transported via helicopter to a hospital in Indiana with serious injuries)

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 130, 3.0 miles north of Olney.  Unit 1 maneuvered a pass around another northbound vehicle traveling ahead of Unit 1.  Unit 1 lost control veering to the right, side swiping a concrete bridge side wall.   The driver of Unit 1 continued north attempting to regain control.  Unit 1 left the roadway to the right entering into a ditch embankment.  The driver of Unit 1 was ejected and sustained serious injuries.

CHARGES:               Pending Investigation

The public is reminded all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Lawrenceville man arrested on possession of paraphernalia charge

On June 21, 2020, at 4:01 p.m. Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputy U.B. Smith attempted to stop a Purple 2004 Chrysler Concord for failing to signal their intent turn. Upon attempting to conduct a traffic stop on County Road 1025 South Deputy Smith observed an object being thrown out the passenger side vehicle. Upon stopping the vehicle Deputy Smith conducted a traffic stop identifying the driver as 45 year old Andre Bell of Lawrenceville, Illinois. During a roadside investigation Deputy Smith recovered the discarded item, a glass pipe with a burnt residue inside it. Deputy continued his investigation where he placed Mr. Bell into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Bell was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia and has since posted a $900 bond.

Assisting Deputy Smith in his investigation was Deputies Bryce Jutzi and Zach Lienemann.

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Traffic stop nets arrest of Cincinnati trio

On June 22, 2020, at 8:51, Deputy U.B. Smith conducted a traffic stop on a Gold 2004 Chevy Impala for speeding on Interstate 64 near the Posey County line. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Smith was able to identify the driver as 47-year-old Stacie Jones of Cincinnati Ohio. Deputy Smith also asked for the identifications of other person in the vehicle, but neither individual was able to produce an identification card. At that point Deputy Smith gathered the identifiers of the two passengers and attempted to get a return through the National Crime Information Center. However, Deputy Smith was unable to positively identify one of the persons in the vehicle. At that point Deputy Smith began a roadside investigation. During the investigation Deputy Smith observed the passengers trying to conceal an object inside the vehicle. At that point with the assistance of Deputy Jennifer Loesch they removed all persons from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle found illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and the identification card of the passenger who could not be identified. At that point it was discovered that the passenger, 27-year-old Isaiah Wilmont of Cincinnati had provided Deputy Smith with false information in the hopes of hindering his investigation and not being properly identified. It was learned during the investigation that Mr. Wilmont lied about his identity because he believed he had an outstanding warrant. At the conclusion of Deputy Smith’s investigation Ms. Jones, Mr. Wilmont, and a third passenger, 56-year-old Melvin Stanford also of Cincinnati were all taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail.

Upon arriving Ms. Jones was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia. She has since posted a $900 bond. Mr. Wilmont was charged with False Informing/ Hindering Law Enforcement. He has since posted an $1100 bond, and Mr. Stanford was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Methamphetamines. He remains in custody on a $1000 bond.

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Vincennes man arrested on multiple charges

On June 24, 2020, at 3:39 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a possible intoxicated driver on US 41 near County Road 350 South. The caller was able to identify the vehicle as a Gold in color Ford Explorer with Illinois plates and stickers all over the rear windshield. A short time later Deputy Zach Lienemann observed a vehicle matching that description on US 41 near County Road 225 North. At that point he pulled in behind the vehicle and paced the vehicle at 45 in a 60 mph zone. At that point Deputy Lienemann initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as 37-year-old Thomas Bland of Vincennes. During a roadside investigation Deputy Lienemann asked for the registration of the vehicle and upon opening the glove compartment the passenger shut the door abruptly in an attempt to conceal what was inside the vehicle. Deputy Lienemann asked the passenger to retrieve the item that had caused her concern and give it to him. At that point the passenger produced drug paraphernalia and gave it to Deputy Lienemann. At that point Mr. Bland and the passenger were placed into custody as an investigation was conducted. At the conclusion of the investigation Mr. Bland was taken to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Driving While Suspended Prior, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Operating a Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility (with a prior conviction). He has since posted a $650 bond. The passenger was released from the scene.

Assisting Deputy Lienemann in his investigation were deputies Jennifer Robb and Bryce Jutzi.

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Fort Branch man arrested on battery charge

On June 25, 2020, at 12:56 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a battery that was occurring at the Diplomat Hotel located at 1733 S State Road 57 near Oakland City. Units from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Oakland City Police Department were dispatched to the scene. Upon arriving officers were able to separate the adult parties and conduct an investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation Deputy Michael Rose placed 28-year-old Dustan Brummett of Fort Branch into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Brummett was charged with Battery in the presence of a child and interference in the reporting of a crime. He has since posted a $750 bond.

Assisting Deputy Rose in his investigation was Deputy Loren Barchett and Oakland City Officer Jeff Hill.

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond
a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Vincennes man arrested on drug and false informing charges

On June 25, 2020, at 10:57 a.m. Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Naas conducted a traffic stop on a Black 1994 Dodge 1500 truck in the parking lot of the Dollar General Store located on US 41 and Coal Mine Road. Upon approaching the vehicle the driver identified himself to Deputy Naas and a passenger attempted to identify himself as Gary Tapley. The passenger was unable to produce an identification card so Deputy Naas gathered the passengers identifiers and went back to his police commission to run the driver and passenger through the National Crime Information Center. Upon not being able to get a return on the passenger Deputy Naas requested Fort Branch Police Chief Darrell Parker come to the scene. At that point Deputy Naas began a roadside investigation into the identification of the passenger. During the investigation the driver gave permission to officers to search the vehicle. Upon asking the driver and passenger to step out of the vehicle a pat down for weapons was conducted. During the pat down of the passenger a valid identification card was found on him identifying the passenger as 51-year-old Gregory Tapley of Vincennes. Also found in the waistband of Mr. Tapley was drug paraphernalia and Methamphetamines. Upon running Mr. Tapley through the National Crime Information Center it was discovered that he had an outstanding warrant through Knox County.

At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Naas transported Mr. Tapley to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamines, and False Informing. He is being held without bond as well as on the outstanding Knox County Warrant.

The driver of the vehicle was cited and released for a moving violation.

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.