Stronghurst, Ill.- The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a male juvenile for Residential Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property. According to a news release, at about 3:56 PM Monday, January 9th, the Hancock/Henderson 911 dispatch center received a call of a residential burglary in process in Stronghurst. The suspect had entered the residence and caused damage to the property inside. The suspect then exited the residence, stripped off their clothing, and was standing outside naked. When deputies arrived, they found and detained the suspect. Due to the suspect's demeanor and actions, an ambulance was called to the scene and the suspect was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. The suspect was then released and arrested. The suspect, an unnamed male juvenile, was taken to the Knox County Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center.
A male juvenile was arrested on Monday by Henderson County Sheriff's Deputies and is facing charges of Residential Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property. Hancock/Henderson 911 Dispatch received a call of a residential burglary in progress in Stronghurst just before 4 p.m. on Monday. Henderson Sheriff's Office says the boy had entered the residence and caused damage to the inside of the property. Police say that the suspect took off their clothing and was standing outside naked when deputies arrived. Because of the boy's demeanor and actions an ambulance was called to the scene. The boy was transported to the hospital for an evaluation and then was transported to the Knox County Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center. The juvenile is currently being housed at the Mary Davis Center awaiting court appearances.
One person was extracted from a vehicle and received minor injuries after a three-vehicle accident this week in Henderson County. According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies and Hancock/Henderson 911 reported to the scene of an accident along US Highway 34 at 850th East. Deputies arrived finding that the eastbound lane was blocked by the accident. Traffic was stopped for scene safety for first responders. Gladstone and Biggsville Fire Department personnel extracted a person from a vehicle and they were transported to Southeast Iowa Medical by the Burlington Fire Department. The Illinois State Police are handling the accident. Also assisting at the scene were the Dallas City and Burlington Police Departments, DesMoines County Sheriff's Office, and Berg's Towing.