Highland area police briefs for July 18-24

Editor’s note: 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.

HPD warrant arrests

▪ Eloy P. Perez, 41, of Millstadt was arrested on July 18 on a warrant Aurora, Ill., Police Department for failure to appear in court on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Perez posted bond and was released.

▪ Gary Steffen, 61, of Highland was arrested on July 19 on a warrant from Troy police on charges of diving while having a revoked license Revoked. Highland police additionally charged him with driving while having a suspended/revoked license. Steffen was released to Troy Police Department.

▪ Timonthy J. Blaylock, 31, of Highland was arrested on July 21 on a warrant from Highland police for failure to appear in court on a charge of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. A judge issued a recognizance bond.

HPD misdemeanors, tickets, citations

July 18-19

▪ No other tickets issued.

July 20

▪ Trenton E. Preuter, 18, of Alhambra was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis.

July 21-22

▪ No tickets issued.

July 23

▪ Ronald Messerli, 49, of Greenville was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage.

July 24

▪ Corey Lada, 19, of Highland was charged with operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.

▪ A juvenile, 17, of Highland was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor and possession of cannabis.

This story was originally published July 29, 2016 at 7:56 PM with the headline "Highland area police briefs for July 18-24."