Mt. Vernon - Jefferson County Daily Arrest Record for April 3 2012

MT. VERNON - Mt. Vernon Police Department Arrests

Thomas Collins Jr., 33, of Rinard, was arrested Friday at 3:09 a.m. on charges of contempt of court and possession of cannabis. Bond was set at $3,000 and Collins was released.

Jeffery A. Panzier, 47, of Ashley, was arrested at 3:41 a.m. Friday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Bond was set at $3,000 and Panzier was released.

Robin L. Smith, 38, of the 1000 block of South 20th Street, was arrested Friday at 9:32 a.m. on an in-state warrant. Bond was set at $5,000 and Smith was released.

Joevon C. Taylor, 27, of the 300 block of Castleton Street, was arrested Friday at 3:53 p.m. on an in-state warrant. Bond was set at $3,000 and Taylor was released.

Lucas L. Shelby, 30, of the 1900 block of Casey Avenue, was arrested Friday at 4:03 p.m. on a charge of violation of bail bond. Bond was set at $1,500 and Shelby was released.

Tyren C. Trimble, 19, of the 700 block of South 22nd Street, was arrested Friday at 6:25 p.m. on a charge of driving with a suspended/revoked license. Bond was set at $1,500 and Trimble was released.

Christopher L. Fisher, 28, of the 4100 block of Willow Springs, was arrested Friday at 7:47 p.m. on charges of domestic battery and unlawful restraint. Bond was set at $5,000 and Fisher was released.

Clinton W. Eilerts, 33, of the 3400 block of East Bishop, was arrested Saturday at 3:02 p.m. on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Bond was set at $3,000 and Eilerts was released.

David R. Rodriguez, 20, of the 1500 block of Shawnee, was arrested Saturday at 3:47 p.m. on a charge of theft.

Robert J. Souden, 24, of McLeansboro, was arrested Sunday at 9:43 a.m. on a charge of driving with a suspended/revoked license. Bond was set at $1,500 and Souden was released.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Arrests

Velvia Foree, 17, of the 17000 block of North Illinois Highway 37, was arrested Friday at 6:57 p.m. on charges of battery and obstructing, resisting or disarming an officer. Foree was released.

Todd A. Jackson, 45, of the 800 block of South 10th Street, was arrested Saturday at 4:40 p.m. on a charge of criminal trespass to land. Bond was set at $1,500 and Jackson was released.

Amber M. Phillip, 28, of Centralia, was arrested Saturday at 9:23 p.m. on a charge of criminal trespass to land. Phillips was released.

Kathy L. Milner, 43, of Bluford, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Sunday on two in-state warrants. Bond was set at $8,500 and Milner was released.

Linda C. Bockhol, 58, of Alma, was arrested at 3:06 a.m. Sunday on an in-state warrant. Bond was set at $3,000. - http://bit.ly/HbqAiy

Illinois economy weak but warming

SPRINGFIELD – A key measure of the state's economy showed positive signs of growth in March.

The University of Illinois Flash Index inched above the 100 point level, indicating growth conomy for the first time since September 2008.

Economist J. Fred Giertz, who compiles the index for the university's Institue of Government and Public Affairs, said the breaking of the 100 barrier is "good news" for the economy.

Despite the positive mark, Giertz warned the state's recovery from the recession remains "anemic, primarily because the Illinois unemployment rate remains higher than the national average.

"It will likely be at least a year or two before unemployment rates in the 6 percent range are achieved," Giertz said.

The index is a weighted average of Illinois growth rates in corporate earnings, consumer spending and personal income. All three components of the index were up in real terms in March compared to the same month last year with the largest percentage increase registered by corporate receipts. - http://bit.ly/HVgLAw