Roundup: Man injured during armed robbery

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October 15, 2008

STAFF REPORT The Commercial-News Wed Oct 15, 2008, 11:51 AM CDT

DANVILLE — A man received a minor injury during an armed robbery late Tuesday night.

Police Deputy Director Doug Miller said the victim was walking down the street just before 11 p.m. near the intersection of Seminary and Washington streets when he was jumped by four men, according to his statement to police.

The man was hit in the head and then swung at with a knife, causing an injury to his left groin. He was taken to Provena United Samaritans Medical Center for treatment.

The four men got away with a cellular phone and cash.

Here¡¦s a look recent law enforcement calls:

Sunday:

ƒÞ Battery reported in the 100 block of South Chicago Street, Rossville.

Monday:

ƒÞ A wallet with $100 stolen in the 200 block of Lindenwood Drive.

ƒÞ Domestic battery in the 400 block of West Main Street, Westville.

Tuesday:

ƒÞ Vehicle windshield damaged at Capitol Auto Sales, 916 E. Main St.

ƒÞ Home door locks damaged in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.

ƒÞ Retail theft reported at Priceless Foods, 501 W. Fairchild St.

ƒÞ Driveway spray painted in the 300 block of Dawn Avenue.

ƒÞ Vehicle burglary and property damage in the first block of Kentucky Avenue.

ƒÞ A man arrested for violation of probation and resisting arrest in the 1100 block of North Main Street, Georgetown.

ƒÞ Criminal abuse of a disabled person reported in the 1200 block of Clarence Street.

ƒÞ A burglary in the 1100 block of Chandler Street.

ƒÞ $5 in gasoline stolen from Mobil Super Pantry, 1212 N. Bowman Ave.

ƒÞ A woman arrested for battery in the 200 block of Mill Road, Georgetown.

ƒÞ Domestic dispute in the first block of Carter Drive, Oakwood.

ƒÞ Harassment reported in the 200 block of East Hegeler Lane.

ƒÞ Attempted vehicle burglary in the 600 block of Plum Street.

ƒÞ Four vehicle burglaries reported in the 300 block of North Walnut Street. A checkbook was stolen from one vehicle and change from another.

ƒÞ Vehicle burglary in the 200 block of West Harrison Street.

ƒÞ Domestic battery reported in the 800 block of Jewell Street.

ƒÞ Window damaged in a vehicle in the 200 block of North Logan Avenue.

ƒÞ Motorcycle trailer stolen in the 500 block of North Oakwood Avenue, Oakwood.

ƒÞ Money and medication stolen in a burglary in the first block of Morin Avenue.

Today:

ƒÞ A woman arrested for criminal damage to a vehicle in the 500 block of Warrington Avenue.

ƒÞ A man arrested for criminal trespassing, criminal damage to property and battery along County Road 2240N, Danville.

ƒÞ Possession of cannabis at Fairchild and Kimball streets.

ƒÞ A man arrested for burglary at the Downtown Motel, Hoopeston.

ƒÞ Burglary in the 1400 block of Cleveland Street.

ƒÞ Domestic battery in the 1000 block of Michigan Avenue.

ƒÞ Front door damaged at a home in the first block of Kentucky Avenue.

Accidents involving tickets or injuries include:

Tuesday, 12:13 p.m. ¡X In the 2700 block of North Vermilion Street involving Daniel Beaver, 24, of Westville, Marilyn Durnell, 63, of Danville .and Norman Huckstadt, 54, of Danville. Beaver was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving without proof of insurance. Huckstadt and Durnell were taken to Provena United Samaritans Medical Center where they were treated and released.

Firefighters responded to the following calls:

Tuesday, 9:59-10:05 a.m. ¡X A medical call in the 2000 block of East Main Street.

Tuesday, 1:05-1:11 p.m. ¡X An alarm malfunction at the Boys and Girls Club of Danville, 850 N. Griffin St.

Tuesday, 3:18-3:29 p.m. ¡X A carbon monoxide check at 31 Grace St.

Tuesday, 6:20-6:27 p.m. ¡X An illegal burning at 513 Sherman St.

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