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Police Blotter: December 8, 2021

By Shaw Local News Network
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BUREAU COUNTY SHERIFF

Deer accident

Bailey R. Towne, 26, of Tiskilwa, struck a deer at Route 29, 1/2 mile north of Route 26 at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 29.

Donna A. Reuter, 56, of Ohio, Ill., struck a deer at Route 92/Canal Bridge at 5:18 p.m. Nov. 29.

Douglas S. Buyers, 52, of Sterling, struck a deer at Route 92/1800 East Street, Walnut at 6:23 p.m. Nov. 30.

Sara C. Short, 25, of Sheffield, struck a deer at U.S. 6/1800 East Street, Princeton at 3:29 a.m. Dec. 4.

Traffic accident

Glen L. Waters, 79, of Bradford, was involved in an auto accident at Route 40/Backbone Road, Sheffield at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 29.

Robert F. Balensiefen, 46, of Buda, was involved in an auto accident at 13436 950 East St., Buda at 6:13 a.m. Nov. 30.

Julie A. Kern, 18, of Tiskilwa, was involved in an auto accident at Kentville Road, 1/2 mile east of 1900 East Street at 12:31 p.m. Dec. 2.

D’Andre, R. Henderson, 28, of Mendota, and Christopher L. Pelc Jr., 19, of Spring Valley, were involved in an auto accident at Peru-Princeton Road/3450 East Street, Spring Valley at 3:11 p.m. Dec. 3.

Speeding

Ronald D. Lipsey, 60, of Henry was charged with speeding at U.S. 34, south of 2750 East Street, Princeton at 4:40 p.m. Nov. 29.

Derek M. McQuade, 31, of Henry, was charged with speeding at U.S. 34, south of 2750 East Street, Princeton at 4:43 p.m. Nov. 29.

Driving with a suspended license

Randy T. Scott Jr., 46, of Manlius, was charged with driving with a suspended/revoked license and operating an uninsured vehicle at 1900 North Avenue, 1/2 mile east of 645 East Street, Sheffield at 4:24 a.m. Dec. 3.

Criminal damage to property

Gary R. Reuter, 21, of Malden, was charged with criminal damage to property over $300 in the 300 block of W. Queen St., Malden at 4:21 a.m. Dec. 4.

Driving under the influence of alcohol

Tyler D. Bottomley, 30, of Bureau, was charged with DUI at U.S. 6, 1 mile east of Interstate 180, Princeton at 6:31 a.m. Dec. 5.

Shaw Media Local News Network relies on reports furnished by police in our coverage area. Individuals in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court. If you know of a police matter but do not see it reported, contact us at 815-431-4073.