Media Release July 13, 2026

Shelby L. Bell, age 32, of Lincoln, IL was arrested by Lincoln Police Department on 7/10/2026 at 9:37 a.m. on Pulaski Street on a Driving while License Suspended charge.

Seth A. Bates, age 39, of Lincoln, IL was arrested by Lincoln Police Department on 7/10/2026 at 7:27 p.m. on Tremont Street on Logan County Warrant 2026 CF 40 on a Failure to Appear on a Burglary charge.

Sarah M. Fisher, age 18, of Lincoln, IL was arrested by Lincoln Police Department on 7/11/2026 at 12:21 p.m. on Jefferson Street on a DUI charge.

Matthew A. Tapper, age 42, of Lincoln, IL was arrested by Lincoln Police Department on 7/11/2026 at 12:43 p.m. on Keokuk Street on a Driving while License Revoked charge.

Jessica N. Houran, age 41, of Decatur, IL was arrested by Logan County Sheriff’s Office on 7/11/2026 at 4:28 p.m. on State Route 10 on a Driving while License Suspended charge.

Arthur L. Mertz-Hill, age 64, of Lincoln, IL was arrested by Lincoln Police Department on 7/12/2026 at 12:39 p.m. at his residence on Child Abduction and Violation of Order of Protection charges.