The following incidents were listed among the official reports of local law enforcement agencies and court clerks. Readers are reminded that an arrest or charge does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.
BELLEVILLE POLICE
THURSDAY, DEC. 20
1:18 p.m. Domestic battery, aggravated battery -- 300 block of West I Street. The victim reported her boyfriend/suspect battered her with his fists during an argument. The victim and witnesses attempted to separate the suspect from the victim, when the suspect struck another victim numerous times with a bottle. Victim No. 2 was transported to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries. The suspect was arrested, transported and held pending charges.
2:12 p.m. Burglary to vehicle -- 200 block of South Virginia. The victim reported between 12:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) broke out the passenger window and rummaged through his vehicle. No property was reported missing.
5:39 p.m. Burglary to vehicle -- 500 block of South Missouri Avenue. The victim reported between 11:30 p.m. and 7:05 a.m., unknown suspect(s) broke out the driver's side window on his vehicle and property was stolen from inside the vehicle and from the trunk.
8:24 p.m. Violation of an order of protection -- 2400 block of East Main Street. The victim reported receiving multiple emails from her ex-boyfriend/suspect, in which he made multiple threats against her life and the life of her family. The victim has an active order of protection against the suspect.
9:38 p.m. Burglary to residence -- 200 block of North 8th Street. The victim reported returning home and discovered property missing from her residence. There were no apparent signs of forced entry.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21
10:24 a.m. Retail theft -- Walmart, 2601 Green Mount Commons. Two juveniles were arrested after taking merchandise from the business without paying for it and fleeing on foot. Both suspects were detained by Southwestern Illinois College campus police and released to officers. The juveniles were transported and later released to their guardians.
10:56 a.m. Motor vehicle theft -- Memorial Metro Link parking lot, 1351 Frank Scott Parkway. The victim reported between Dec. 19 and Dec. 21, unknown suspect(s) stole her maroon Chevrolet Colbalt while it was parked on the parking lot.
1:10 p.m. Theft -- First block of West Pheasantwood. The victim reported items she had purchased were delivered on Dec. 20 by UPS. UPS advised the victim an unknown male signed for the package at approximately 5:04 p.m.
6:47 p.m. Traffic stop, possession of a controlled substance -- 600 block of West Monroe Street. The driver and passenger were arrested during a traffic stop after being found in possession of a controlled substance. Both subjects were transported and later transported to the St. Clair County Jail and held pending further investigation.
6:55 p.m. Violation of an order of protection -- 2400 block of East Main Street. The victim reported her ex-boyfriend/suspect, sent her threatening e-mails, violating the active order of protection.
SATURDAY, DEC. 22
7:07 a.m. Criminal damage to property -- Grimm and Gorly, 324 E. Main St. An employee reported a rear window was broken out. The damage occurred sometime overnight. It appears no entry was gained to the business.
7:45 a.m. Sick call, subject down -- Cress Currency, 1423 W. Main St. Officers responded to a subject down lying in the parking lot of the business. Officers located the subject, who was incoherent and had sustained an obvious head injury. The subject was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
12:31 p.m. Retail theft -- Walmart, 2601 Green Mount Commons. The suspect was arrested after taking merchandise from the business without paying for it. The suspect was transported and held pending further investigation.
4:46 p.m. Traffic accident, driving under the influence, driving while suspended -- 1100 block of Douglas. The driver was involved in a one vehicle accident where he crashed his truck in Richland creek. The driver appeared to be intoxicated and had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. The driver was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Pending further investigation.
7:24 p.m. Disorderly conduct -- 300 block of East Main St. Kevin Sicka, 24, was arrested after causing a disturbance. Sicka was transported and released with a notice to appear.
9:44 p.m. Domestic battery -- 2100 block of Scheel Street. The victim reported her husband/suspect battered her during an argument. The suspect left the residence prior to officers arrival. St. Clair County Sheriff's Department located the suspect and took him into custody. The suspect was transported and held pending charges.
SUNDAY, DEC. 23
6:09 p.m. Retail theft, under -- Circle K. 2709 W. Main St. An employee reported an unknown suspect paid for a cup of ice and asked for a bag. After the suspect left the store, a customer told her the suspect had stolen merchandise. The suspect was gone on arrival.
MONDAY, DEC. 24
12:09 a.m. Domestic battery -- First block of South Indiana. The victim reported she and her boyfriend/suspect were involved in an argument when the suspect battered her. The suspect was arrested, transported and held pending further investigation.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY FELONIES
FRIDAY, DEC. 21
Hickey D. Thompson, 40, of 210 N. 5th St., Belleville, arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery on Dec. 19 by Fairview Heights police. Thomspon allegedly in committing a battery, and while Gary Thompson was at Best Buy, 26 Plaza Drive, Fairview Heights, a public place, knowingly made physical contact of a provoking nature with Gary Thompson, in that he struck Gary Thompson about the head with his hand.
Joseph D. Kizart, 18, of 217 Freedom Drive, Apt. Q, Belleville, arrested on suspicion of two counts of armed robbery on Dec. 11 by St. Clair County sheriff. Kizart allegedly while armed with a dangerous weapon, a firearm, knowingly took property, being a laptop computer and cell phone from the person of Aaron Vintes; and knowingly took property, being a wallet and ring from the person of Brandon Cook, by the use of force.
Johnaver T. Robinson, 23, of 719 Caroline St., Rear, Belleville, arrested on suspicion of aggravated cruelty to animal on Dec. 18 by Belleville police. Robinson allegedly committed an act that caused a companion animal, a cat, to suffer death, in that he shot the cat with a BB gun, thereby causing its death.
Norman J. Stuckey, 58, of 308 S. 53rd St., Alorton, arrested on suspicion of threatening a public official, on Dec. 19 by St. Clair County sheriff. Stuckey allegedly delivered to Benjamin Henning, a public official, a threat that placed Benjamin Henning in reasonable apprehension of future bodily harm, and the threat was conveyed because of the performance of Benjamin Henning's duties as an Assistant State's Attorney for St. Clair County.
Sarkis A. Mikaelian, 1822 W. Main St., Belleville, arrested on suspicion of burglary on Dec. 19 by Belleville police. Mikaelian allegedly entered a motor vehicle, a red 1997 Volkswagon of Stefan Swiegal, 2300 Block of West Main St., Belleville, with the intent to commit theft therein.
Andrew C. Ilgenfritz, 24, of 401 Leisure St., New Baden, arrested on suspicion of aggravated driving under the influence and driving on suspended license on Dec. 19 by Fairview Heights police. Ilgenfritz allegedly drove a black 2012 Ford Escape on I-64 in Fairview, while under the influence of alcohol and during a period in which the defendant's driving privileges were suspended.
Derrick Johnson Jr., 20, of 132 N. 5th St., Brooklyn, arrested on suspicion of criminal trespass to residence on Dec. 17 by Brooklyn police. Johnson allegedly entered the residence of Anna J. Meredity-Green, 600 S. 6th St., Brooklyn, at a time when said defendant had reason to know that one or more persons were present in that residence.
Brishai J. Conrad, 22, of 120 St. Thomas, Cahokia, arrested on suspicion of retail theft, subsequent on Dec. 19 by Fairview Heights police. Conrad allegedly took merchandise from Burlington Coat Factory, 1 Plaza Drive, Fairview Heights, being two pairs of shoes, four shirts, one pair of jeans and other merchandise, total retail value not in excess of $300. Defendant had been previously convicted of Theft on Jan. 19.
Thomas L. Hood, 30, of 2528 Eastview Drive, Apt. 4, Belleville, arrested on suspicion of home invasion and aggravated battery on Dec. 19 by St. Clair County sheriff. Hood allegedly entered the dwelling of Ashley S. Davis, 1048 Brookshire Court, Apt. 5, Belleville, knowing one or more individuals to be present within that dwelling place and intentionally cause injury to Daniel Carter, in that said defendant hit him about the body and head with a lamp.
Lastara D. Thomas, 22, of 420 N. 57th St., East St. Louis, arrested on suspicion of retail theft, subsequent on Dec. 19 by Fairview Heights police. Thomas allegedly took merchandise from Burlington Coat Factory, 1 Plaza Drive, Fairview Heights, being two hooded sweatshirts, two T-shirts, three pairs of jeans and other merchandise, total retail value not in excess of $300. Defendant had been previously convicted of Retail Theft on Nov. 8.
Johnny E. Squires, 47, of 337 S. Fifth St., Mascoutah, arrested on suspicion of retail theft, subsequent on Dec. 14 by Mascoutah police. Squires allegedly took merchandise from Handee Mart, 40 N. Sixth St., Mascoutah, being one bottle of Grey Goose brand vodka, total retail value not in excess of $300. Defendant had been previously convicted of Retail Theft on Aug. 15, 2003.
Terry A. Birch, 51, of 24324 P.O. Box, Belleville, arrested on suspicion of retail theft on Nov. 23 by O'Fallon police. Birch allegedly took merchandise from Sam's Club, 1350 West Highway 50, O'Fallon, being one 47 inch Vizio brand TV, total retail value in excess of $300.
Mickey R. Johnson, 19, of 1713 West Highway 50, Lot 133, O'Fallon, arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of a controlled substance on Nov. 1 by O'Fallon police. Johnson allegedly ha din his possession a substance containing lorazepam.
Melvin C. Benson, 47, of 709 N. 88th St., East St. Louis, arrested on suspicion of theft, subsequent on Dec. 19 by St. Clair County sheriff. Benson allegedly obtained control over property of Mark Schmitz, being a cellular phone, total value not in excess of $500. Defendant had been previously convicted of Theft, Subsequent Offense on Aug. 11, 1999.
Phil L. Savage, 65, of 1701 Mascoutah Ave., Lot 91, Belleville, arrested on suspicion of aggravated driving under the influence and driving on suspended license on Dec. 18 by Belleville police. Savage allegedly drove a red 2006 Yamaha motorcycle on South Belt East in Belleville, while defendant was under the influence of alcohol and during a period in which the defendant's driving privileges were suspended.
Lamont P. Sims, 41, of 609 N. Cherry St., O'Fallon, arrested on suspicion of domestic battery, subsequent offense and obstructing a peace officer on Dec. 21 by O'Fallon police. Sims allegedly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with Tamara L. Moran, a family/household member, by banging Tamara L. Moran's head on the wall. Defendant had been previously convicted of Domestic Battery on March 24, 2000. Sims knowing obstructed the performance of John Stover, being the arrest of Lamont Sims, knowing John Stover to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties, in that he told Tamara Moran to be quiet while John Stover was responding to her 911 call, at her apartment door, thereby preventing her from opening the door.
Brandon Ellerbrock, 17, of 651 N. 39h St., Belleville, arrested on suspicion of unlawful use of a debit card on Nov. 27 by Belleville police. Ellerbrock allegedly with the intent to defraud the issuer, Catholic and Community debit card, attempted to obtain an item of value, being U.S. currency, total value not exceeding $300, by representing without the consent of the cardholder, Julia Miller, that he was the holder of the Catholic and Community debit card.
Anthony T. Moore Jr., 20, of 12 N. 11th St., Belleville, arrested on suspicion of attempted first degree murder on Dec. 20 by Cahokia police. Moore allegedly performed a substantial step toward the commission of that offense, in that he, with the intent to kill Jasmine Bradley shot Jasmine Bradley in the head and back with a gun, by means of personally discharging a firearm, causing great bodily harm to Jasmine Bradley.




