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Decatur man accused of leaving dog tied to sewer grate in rainstorm
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man is facing misdemeanor charges that include animal cruelty after police said his dog was found tied to a sewer grate in a driving rainstorm. The dog was discovered at the Shell gas station on Wyckles Road Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Chief Scott Rosenbery said bystanders reported the dog and officers were dispatched to check on its welfare. 'When they arrived, they assessed the dog, about five months old, in basically knee-high (for the dog) water in the parking lot,' Rosenbery said. 'They cut the leash, got the dog out of the water.' Possible sighting of David Jordan reported in Sibley; 'avoid the area,' State Police says Witnesses helped officers locate the dog's owner at the nearby America's Best Value Inn, where he was placed under arrest. Rosenbery identified him as Michael J. Thompson. Court records indicate Thompson is 39 years old and from Decatur. He is facing a Class A misdemeanor count of animal cruelty and two Class B misdemeanor counts of abandoning his duties as an animal owner. He appeared in court on Wednesday for arraignment and was granted pretrial release. Records show that, among other conditions of release, Judge Lindsey Shelton ordered that he not be the primary caretaker of any companion animal. Thompson is due back in court on Sept. 23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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09-05-2025
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One person hurt in Decatur shooting, police still investigating
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A shooting in Decatur Thursday night left a 29-year-old man in the hospital, police officials announced. The shooting happened in the area of West Leafland Avenue and North Church Street. Lieutenant Scott Rosenbery said officers were dispatched at 8:06 pm. for a report of shots being fired and they found the victim at the scene with 'apparent gunshot wounds.' The victim was taken to Decatur Memorial Hospital by ambulance; he is expected to be ok. Student shocks staff member with stun gun in Champaign school fight Rosenbery said officers located seven spent shell casings but reported no arrests. The investigation was assigned to a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division and is still active. Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (217) 424-2734 or submit an anonymous tip through Crimestoppers at (217) 423-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
