Iroquois County grand jury indicts 15

WATSEKA — An Iroquois County grand jury indicted the following people on Aug. 1, according to a news release from State’s Attorney Jim Devine’s office:

— Adam M. Hurtado, 27, of Onarga, for aggravated battery, intimidation and resisting a peace officer. Hurtado allegedly struck a neighbor in the back of the head, and when Hurtado was being taken to a squad car, he was dragging his feet, tensed his legs and pulled away from the arresting officers. He then allegedly threatened to kill an officer.

— Nicholas Hollingsworth, 25, of Onarga, for theft, escape and criminal damage to government-supported property. Hollingsworth allegedly entered a property in Onarga and stole rings, broaches, pocket watches, cash and numerous personal papers. While in police custody, he escaped and later was found at his residence. Hollingsworth also allegedly damaged a concrete wall at the Iroquois County Jail by using a metal rod to chisel a hole partially through the wall.

— William H. Clingenpeel, 34, of Milford, and Rocky Stevens, 30, of Watseka, each for theft and criminal trespass to real property. Clingenpeel allegedly entered a property in rural Watseka and stole a 1992 Buick Park Avenue and a Kilbros Wagon on John Deere running gear.

— John E. Craycraft, 31, of Beaverville, for unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants. Craycraft allegedly had 114 cannabis plants growing at a residence in Martinton.

— Michael E. Miller, 48, of Martinton, for unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants. Miller allegedly was growing 16 plants at a residence in Martinton.

— Ricardo Guardiola, 19, of Sheldon, for unlawful possession of cannabis (more than 30 grams).

— Blake D. Morefield, 21, of Sheldon, for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault and domestic battery. Morefield allegedly was in possession of one tablet of Adderall and one tablet of Diazepam and also allegedly pointed a BB gun at Doug and Jackie Morefield and grabbed Melissa Morefield by the waist while she was trying to get away from him.

— Lacy A. Freehill, 28, of Watseka, for forgery. Freehill, who was under investigation by Hoopeston police, allegedly altered several checks with someone else’s name and cashed them.

— Shelisa E. Michl, 34, of Watseka, for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Michl allegedly was in possession of fewer than 15 grams of heroin.

— Wesley J. Leigh, 48, of Watseka, for domestic battery. Leigh allegedly spit on and grabbed his wife by her shirt.

— Steven Juarez, 26, of Watseka, for retail theft. Juarez allegedly stole grout blades, batteries, refrigerant and a U.S. flag from a Wal-Mart store.

— Scott A. McCullough, 58, of Watseka, for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol. McCullough allegedly drove a 2010 Ford in Watseka at a time he was under the influence of intoxicating compounds. It was his third or subsequent violation.

— Wendy M. Stone, 32, of Goodland, for unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (30-500 grams).

— Jaremy T. Sims, 23, of Danville, for unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a public park and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Sims allegedly was in possession of 15.3 grams of cocaine and a 9mm handgun when he was arrested by the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group.

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