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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
UPDATE: Sibley investigation was for report of person walking in fields; no one found yet
UPDATE on 8/13 at 11:03 a.m. FORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — State Police clarified that the investigation in Sibley Tuesday night was in response to a report of a person walking through fields in the area. Wednesday morning, State Police confirmed with WCIA that officers responded to the area of IL-165 near the McLean/Ford County line just after 7 p.m. after they received the report. They then searched the area for several hours, but no one was located. There is no further information available at this time. FORD COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Members of the public are being asked to avoid IL-165 in the Sibley area as law enforcement conduct an 'investigation.' The Illinois State Police said they, along with multiple local agencies are responding in Sibley, near the McLean and Ford County line. State Police said members of the public should also be aware of potential road closures in the area. Illinois State Police seeking tips on man wanted in connection to Gibson City shooting A WCIA reporter on the scene said a dozen or more law enforcement vehicles are on the scene. County Road 1200 and 1300 N. are closed, a WCIA reporter said. A soybean field and corn field are surrounded, but WCIA has been unable to confirm who they are looking for at this time. WCIA has reached out to State Police to learn more and is waiting to hear back. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Possible sighting of David Jordan reported in Sibley; ‘avoid the area,' State Police says
SIBLEY, Ill. (WCIA) — The search for David Jordan, the man accused of shooting two Ford County law enforcement officers over the weekend, continues Wednesday afternoon as another possible sighting was reported to State Police. State Police confirmed with WCIA at 4:22 p.m. that they are actively looking for Jordan and searching the area of IL-47 near Ford County 1100 N Road in Sibley. Multiple other law enforcement agencies are assisting in the search. UPDATE: Sibley investigation was for report of person walking in fields; no one found yet State Police added that there is 'no immediate threat to the public,' but they ask that everyone avoids the area at this time to give law enforcement space while they continue to work. Jordan has been on the run since the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 9. Around 2:30 a.m. that day, Gibson City Police officers and Ford County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of Ash Street and Sangamon Avenue for reports of a naked 70-year-old man, who was later identified as Jordan. When officers attempted to make contact with Jordan at his residence, he allegedly opened fire on them, injuring a police officer and a deputy. Shortly after the shooting, the house caught fire. On Tuesday night, there was a heavy police presence in Sibley while State Police investigated a report of a person walking through the fields. After several hours of searching, no one was found. The search in that area resumed Wednesday afternoon and is ongoing. A WCIA reporter on the scene said officers have been searching the area for around four hours now. Some officers are flying drones to get an overhead view, while others are watching for movement from the ground. This is a developing story. We will share updates as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
10-08-2025
- CBS News
Manhunt underway for naked suspect after 2 officers shot in central Illinois
Two police officers were shot in central Illinois early Saturday while responding to a report of a naked man walking in the street. Illinois State Police said, around 2:30 a.m., Ford County Sheriff's Department and Gibson City Police Department officers responded to a report of a naked man, identified as 70-year-old David Jordan, walking in the 100 block of Ash Street in Gibson City. "Upon attempting to make contact with Jordan at his residence, officers were met with gunfire," police said. A Gibson City police officer and a Ford County deputy were shot, and were taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly after the officers were shot, Jordan's house caught fire. Jordan, last seen naked, fled the scene and police said he should be considered armed and dangerous. He might be using a red bicycle. Anyone who sees him should call 911, or contact the Gibson City Police Department at 217-784-8666.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
Former GCMS teacher extradited to Ford Co., denied pretrial release in sexual abuse case
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Robert Dinkins, the former GCMS School District employee accused of sexual abuse, is back in Ford County and made his first appearance in court on Monday. During that appearance, he was denied pretrial release. Dinkins is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, which stem from investigations by a special prosecutor and the GCMS School District. Those investigations found that Dinkins sent inappropriate messages to students, met alone with students at his house and was physically affectionate with students. Decatur man sentenced to 45 years for drug deal-turned murder Police began investigating Dinkins in early April, and he was placed on administrative leave a few days later. Later that month, Dinkins was fired after the investigative report was completed. Finally, on June 4, the Ford County State's Attorney's Office filed the six counts and a warrant for Dinkins' arrest. But he wasn't in Ford County or even the State of Illinois. Dinkins was found a day later in Bibb County, Georgia, located southeast of Atlanta. An arrest record WCIA obtained through a FOIA request said Dinkins was arrested at a hotel in Macon, Georgia. The deputy who made the arrest said he was dispatched to the hotel in reference to an individual who had made statements earlier in the day about suicide. 'Upon arrival, I made contact with Robert Dinkins. Robert stated he was fine and that he did not wish to harm himself,' the deputy said. 'After running Robert's name through dispatch, dispatch stated Robert had a warrant out of Ford County, Illinois, with full extradition.' Dinkins was arrested and booked into the Bibb County Jail without incident. The arrest report also indicated that Dinkins was suspected of drinking alcohol when he was taken into custody. Bibb County officials were unable to provide anything further because they said their own investigation into Dinkins and his arrest was ongoing. Woman hit by car while walking dog in Mahomet Township, Sheriff says Court records indicate that Dinkins was out of Ford County until Monday, when the arrest warrant against him was served. Once booked into the Ford County Jail, Dinkins appeared in court via Zoom. During that hearing, the state was allowed to amend the petition for pretrial detention that it filed on June 4, over the objection of Ford County Public Defender Harvey Welch, to allege willful flight. Citing the fact that Dinkins had fled Illinois to evade prosecution, the state argued that no conditions of release could mitigate the threat Dinkins posed to the community. While Welch was informed that a detention hearing could be delayed to allow for preparation to address the state's amendment, Welch did not move for continuance. A detention hearing was held and Dinkins was denied pretrial release. A preliminary hearing and pretrial hearing were scheduled for July 9. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Driver tries to flee, gets stuck in the mud instead
CLARK COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — A driver who thought he could outrun law enforcement found himself out of luck — and out of traction — after a pursuit ended with his vehicle stuck in the mud. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the chase began when a Clark County Sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop on a blue GMC Sierra. Instead of pulling over, the driver hit the gas, kicking off a multi-agency pursuit across the rural landscape. Suspect arrested after deputy fires shots in Garden City With help from the Kansas Highway Patrol and deputies in Ford and Comanche counties, officers tracked the truck to a spot just east of Kansas Highway 34, south of Road M — where Mother Nature brought the chase to a halt. The pickup ran out of road and got bogged down in the mud, making the suspect an easy catch for officers. 'Always remember, fleeing adds charges… and we will catch you,' the Kansas Highway Patrol wrote in a social media post recapping the incident — punctuated with siren emojis and a reminder that teamwork makes the takedown work. No injuries were reported, and public safety officials praised the coordination between counties and dispatchers who helped bring the muddy pursuit to a safe end. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
