Mattoon police arrested Steven D. Strong, age 53 of Mattoon, on Saturday July 8th at 10:11 a.m. in the 1800 block of Dewitt Ave. Strong was charged with Battery. The charge alleges that Strong was intoxicated, and that he repeatedly struck a taxi driver in the arm & chest. No injuries were reported. Strong posted bond for the offense and is scheduled to appear in court.
Steven D. Strong
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Jacob D. Beck, age 22 of Mattoon, was arrested on July 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of Western Ave. He was charged with Disorderly Conduct. That charge alleges that he was drunk & disorderly and yelling threats to employees of County Market after being ordered to exit the store. Beck was taken to the jail.
Jacob D. Beck
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Demetrius L. Keller, age 31 of Mattoon, was arrested on July 8th at 9:54 p.m. in the 1600 block of Rudy Ave. He was charged with Domestic Battery and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Those charges allege that Keller choked a woman and that he was found to be in possession of a handgun. Keller was convicted of a felony drug charge in Champaign County in 2006 and is prohibited from possessing firearms. Keller was taken to the jail.
Demetrius L. Keller
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According to the Mattoon Police Department, Joan M. Lovett, age 39 of Mattoon, was arrested on July 9th at 9:19 a.m. in the 3400 block of Dewitt Ave. She was charged with Retail Theft for allegedly taking more than $200.00 worth of merchandise from the Dollar General Store. Lovett posted bond for that offense and was released with a court date. However, Lovett was arrested again the same day at 2:27 p.m. in the 100 block of Dettro Drive. Lovett was charged with Felony Theft on that arrest for attempting to steal over $700.00 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart. Lovett was then taken to the jail.
Joan M. Lovett
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