Riverton, Illinois – Riverton Chief of Police, Jim Lawley, has confirmed that two Juveniles were arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery and Mob Action, after slamming another kid into the ground and kicking him while he’s on the ground.

After Riverton Police arrived at Riverton High School, the victim was transported to the hospital and treated for a broken arm and other injuries. Chief Lawley confirmed that the juvenile suspects were not Riverton High School Students, but they are picked up and dropped off at the Riverton High School, which is located at 841 3rd St., in Riverton, Illinois.

Although, in the video, there were two boys committing a crime, we inquired if the third person, who was doing the recording, was charged with a crime too. We were told that he was not.

According to a verified source, the students, who were arrested, attend ROE (Sangamon-Menard Regional Office of Education) #51 Safe School, which is located at 2201 Toronto Road in Springfield, Illinois.

The verified source also reported that the students, who were arrested for this incident, were expelled from Riverton Schools which is why they were attending the Safe Schools program. As a result of this criminal act we were told that the students will no longer be allowed on any bus, at any Riverton School events, or on Riverton School District property.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO SENT TO SPRINGFIELD LEAKS OF THE AGGRAVATED BATTERY AND MOB ACTION.

According to ROE #51 website, the Safe Schools program is the result of the Safe Schools Law (PA 89-383) which establishes an alternative educational program serving disruptive youth. It is an open entry and exit program, meaning it has the flexibility to accommodate students who may enter and exit at any given point in time in the educational continuum.

Eligibility includes students currently enrolled in grades 7-12 who meet the criteria established by the Regional Office in conjunction with local schools superintendents such as (but not limited to):

• Suspended at least twice for a period of 4-10 days for gross misconduct as defined by the Regional Safe Schools Program.
• Eligible for disciplinary reassignment pursuant to violation of school district “zero tolerance” policies (SB 100).
• Involved in misconduct that can be demonstrated as serious, repetitive and/or cumulative.
• Previously remediated at least once by the local school district.
• The home school is required to provide transportation to and from RSSP programs (Illinois School Code 10:560)

Click here to read our previous story on this incident – (Riverton H.S: “No Comment” after Boy slammed to the ground and kicked several times (Video)

Springfield, Illinois – Springfield Police responded to 11th and Cornell Ave., yesterday, around 3:58 p.m., for an accident between a Motorcycle and a Blue Explorer SUV.

When officers arrived on scene, Zane J. Feagans, age 21, was unconscious and not breathing. CPR was then administered on Mr. Feagans and he was transported to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Many condolences have been left on Mr. Feagan’s facebook page. One poster, who identified herself as a cousin, said, “Literally known you your whole life. I remember watching you and Gabby and Izick learn to ride the dirt bikes. I have watched you grow into a great man. I cannot believe this really happened. We were just with you Saturday and you were out there with all the kids. trying to show them all how to skate. You helped Malakai do the limbo lol. Each time we came over you was always all about the kids. Rest easy cousin. And I pray we get the justice you deserve,” said Kandi Conaway.

Another facebook post, which was left by Aundray Davis, said, “I can’t believe you gone bro 😔 last time saw you man you help me out with my car battery, you was a good guy fr (for real) man and you will be missed.”

“I love you so much bro I can’t say to much right now, this aint true it can’t be bro it can’t be,” said Izick Feagans in a Facebook Post left on his brothers Facebook page.

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Springfield, Illinois – In a follow up to our previous story – (Suspect learned she was being evicted from her home five days before first Bank Robbery).

We are now bringing out readers details of the bank robbery. According to official reports, on November 22, 2019, a black female subject, who was later identified as Veronica Nelson, walked into the Regions Bank, located at 111 S. Durkin Dr., at approximately 4:55 p.m. wearing a black coat with the words “Pelle Pelle” written vertically down the back. Her face was uncovered and she displayed a handwritten note stating “This is a robbery” and threatened that if the money was not given a bomb would explode. Veronica then obtained $951.00 in cash and put the note and the money into an envelope and put that into a bag and left the bank on foot.

According to “online records,” Veronica was notified that she was being evicted after a summons, for a court appearance, was left with her 14 year old son on November 16 – 5 days before the first bank robbery. According to records, Veronica owed approximately $2,140.75 in delinquent rent. On November 22, before Veronica allegedly robbed Region’s Bank, she went to the Sangamon County Court House and filed paperwork to dispute the eviction, by requesting a bench trial hearing in her eviction case. That eviction hearing was scheduled for November 26 at 9:00 a.m.

But, instead of appearing for that Court hearing on November 26, a black female, who was later identified as Veronica, entered the UCB Bank at 617 Bruns Ln at approximately 11:54 a.m., wearing a large black coat with light colored fur around the hood. Veronica is accused of presenting a handwritten note that stated, “This is a robbery” and threatened that if the money was not given a bomb would explode. Veronica obtained $9,275 in cash and put the money and note into a bag and left the bank on foot.

Springfield Police Detectives obtained video footage from the second incident that showed the suspect parking a maroon colored vehicle that appeared to be a Buick Le Crosse 4-door vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot near the bank. After the bank robbery, Veronica was seen getting into the maroon car and driving west bound on Jefferson St. and turned south onto Churchill Drive.

Thorough out the investigation, Detectives discovered a Veronica Nelson and located her address at 408 Brandywine Rd. On November 27, Detectives went to Veronica’s residence and saw a Maroon Buick LeCrosse 4-door parked in the parking lot. Detectives then observed a female that matched the description of Veronica leave the front door of the apartment complex and get into the maroon car. They then approached Veronica and asked her if she lived in the apartment complex and does she drive the maroon car, and according to the “official report,” Veronica did confirm that she does live in the apartment complex and that she does drive the maroon car. Veronica was then taken to the Springfield Police Department to be questioned.

A search warrant was then obtained and executed at her residence and for the maroon car. Found inside the residence was a jacket that matched the first bank robbery (black coat with the word “Pelle Pelle”) and a second jacket was found that matched the second bank robbery. Detectives also located $7,900 cash in a grocery bag behind the refrigerator in the apartment.

Detectives report that they spoke with Veronica, but she did not provide a statement. Veronica was then arrested and booked into the Sangamon County Jail on pending Criminal Charges. On November 3, Veronica was officially charged by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office with 2 counts of financial institution robbery, a class 1 felony and 2 counts of aggravated robbery, a class 1 felony. Her bond has been set at $500,000 with 10 percent to apply, so she will need to pay $50,000 to be released.

Springfield, Illinois – In a follow up to our story on the Donations for Homeless Veterans being stolen from Magro’s Meat and Produce, which is located at 3150 Stanton St., we have obtained surveillance photos of the three individuals involved in the incident.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO OF THE THEFT

If you recognize any of these individuals, the owners are asking that you contact the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8325.

Rochester, Illinois – Yesterday, Rochester Police Department, Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Illinois State Police, and Springfield Police responded to an armed robbery at Head West Sub Shop located at 450 State St., around 4:55 p.m.

The employee told police that suspect, who was armed with a large gray revolver, came into the store and robbed the store and left on foot.

The suspect was described as a white male, height approximately 5’8 -5’9, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and had a black bandanna covering his face.

Springfield Police also assisted in the armed robbery by stationing officers on South Grand Ave, immediately after the armed robbery, to keep a look out for the suspect just in case the suspect headed to Springfield. In addition, a Springfield K9 Officer was sent to Rochester to assist in tracking the suspect.

A suspect was not immediately taken into custody.

Riverton, Illinois – A video was sent to Springfield Leaks of two boys attacking another boy outside of Riverton Community High School, located at 841 3rd St.

In the video one boy comes up to the victim and repeatedly asked him a question and then begins to punch the boy in the back of his head while the victim is saying, “I didn’t do anything.” After the victim was slammed to the ground, another male, who is recording the incident tells another boy to “get his ass.” While the victim is on the ground a 3rd boy begins to kick the victim in the back while he is laying on the ground.

According to our source, who provided us with the video, the victim has broken ribs. The source also told us the victim is a new student. At this time, Springfield Leaks can’t confirm if the boys in the video were arrested.

Springfield Leaks did reach out to Riverton Community High School and we spoke with the High School’s Secretary, Crystal Engel. When we first called Crystal, we asked for a media relations personnel and she explained to us that the school doesn’t have one but she would be able to help us with our questions. We then explained to her about the video that we received and she immediately hung up. We called a second time and didn’t receive an answer. On the third call, Crystal said, “No Comment” and before we could ask her a question, she hung up. We then called a fourth time to ask the correct spelling of her (Crystal) name and she hung up. Springfield Leaks did obtain a staff directory and we were able to confirm that we were speaking to Crystal Engel.

Springfield Leaks did reach out to Superintendent, Brad Polanin. We will update this article with his response.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

Springfield, Illinois – Around 1:50 p.m., the Springfield Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident at 3900 S. Veterans Pkwy.

A vehicle was overturned and according to First Responders, there was one person, a woman, inside the vehicle at the time. The woman, in the overturned vehicle, was removed by firefighters and taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The second individual, who was a male, in a separate vehicle, was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Springfield, Illinois – Springfield Police were called to Boost Mobile, located at 2112 S. MacArthur Blvd., for an Armed Robbery.

The employee at the business told police that the the suspects ran behind the business in the alleyway and attempted to rob the store and were armed with a gun.

The suspects were described as two young black males approximately 5’9 – 5’10, 160 – 170 lbs, both had a black hoodie, and the other black male had a yellow bandanna over his face.

According to initial reports, nothing was taken in this Armed Robbery. Two K9 Dogs were dispatched out to the scene in an attempt to locate the suspects.

No immediate arrests were made for this Armed Robbery.

This is the second Armed Robbery at a Boost Mobile location in Springfield, Illinois. The other armed robbery occurred on December 3, 2019 – Click here to read story.