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April 23, 2009

Police Roundup: State opens Middle Fork River

STAFF REPORT

DANVILLE — The Middle Fork River is once again open to boaters.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources lifted the restriction on the river from the north boundary of the Middlefork Fish and Wildlife Area to the south boundary of Kickapoo State Park, opening it up to the public again.

The river was shut down earlier this week amid concerns about rising water levels. According to the Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency, conditions have improved with the waters dropping to an acceptable level.

As with other recent re-openings of the Middle Fork River, officials caution that the river is still higher than normal. And any more rain in the area during the coming days could lead to it being closed once again for safety.

The National Weather Service forecasts call for a chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday night for the Danville and Vermilion County area.

Here’s a look at recent law enforcement calls:

Danville

Tuesday:

Assault in the first block of East Voorhees Street.

Wednesday:

A woman arrested for possession of a controlled substance by forgery and deception, forgery and theft in the 3400 block of East Main Street.

Property damage in the 1000 block of Robinson Street.

Counterfeit money reported at Burger King, 2750 N. Vermilion St.

$34 in gasoline stolen at Mobil Super Pantry, 1212 N. Bowman Ave.

Disorderly conduct in the 700 block of Oak Street.

Retail theft at Mobil Super Pantry, 1212 N. Bowman Ave.

Trespassing in the 1500 block of Glenview Drive.

Theft in the 700 block of Oak Street.

Possession of cannabis at Williams and Jackson streets.

Trespassing and property damage in the 1200 block of Garden Drive.

Battery in the 1600 block of Redden Court.

Thursday:

A man arrested for domestic battery in the 900 block of East Fairchild Street.

Vermilion County

Wednesday:

Domestic dispute in the first block of Ash Street.

Property damage in the 300 block of North State Road, Fairmount.

Vehicle burglary in the 200 block of Scott Street, Oakwood.

Tire damaged in the 400 block of East Kelly Street.

Burglary along County Road 2300N, Bismarck.

Burglary along Illinois Route 119, Alvin.

Thursday:

A man arrested for battery at the Sportsman Inn, 140 N. State St., Westville.

Firefighters responded to the following calls:

Wednesday, 12:09-12:33 p.m. — A vehicle accident at Main Street and Logan Avenue.

Wednesday, 1:48-1:58 p.m. — A carbon monoxide check at 526 Sherman St.

Wednesday, 3:24-3:37 p.m. — A medical call in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.

Wednesday, 4:35-4:57 p.m. — A garage fire at 25 S. Griffin St.

Wednesday, 5:21-5:38 p.m. — A dryer fire at 1217 E. Main St.

Wednesday, 5:35-5:48 p.m. — A medical call in the 500 block of Sherman Street.

Wednesday, 9:15-9:40 p.m. — A stove fire at 1016 Belton Ave.

Wednesday, 9:36-9:49 p.m. — A possible illegal burn at Vine Street and Coake Avenue.

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