Media Release August 17, 2026

Danny Helton, age 62, of Earlville, IL was arrested by Lincoln Police Department on 8/14/2026 at 11:00 a.m. on Logan Street on a Mclean County Warrant, a LaSalle County Warrant, and Kane County Warrant.

Johntaivyohn J. Waddy, age 24, of Lincoln, IL was arrested by Logan County Sheriff’s Office on 8/15/2026 at 6:47 a.m. at his residence on Aggravated Domestic Battery and Interfering with Reporting of Domestic Violence charges.

Dion C. Birgans, age 49, of Springfield, IL was arrested by Illinois State Police on 8/15/2026 at 11:40 p.m. on Interstate 55 on a Mclean County Warrant.

Akeveist M. Pearson, age 24, of Lincoln, IL was arrested by Lincoln Police Department on 8/16/2026 at 10:07 p.m. on Rigg Drive on a Driving while License Revoked charge.