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On September 13, 2016, Associate Judge William Workman accepted a fully negotiated plea agreement sentencing Jacob Mehan to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with a period of 2 years of mandatory supervised release (formerly known as parole) for the offense of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, a class 2 felony, and Aggravated Battery, a class 2 felony, in Logan County case number 16-CF-126.
On July 29, 2016, Lincoln Police observed a 1996 Dodge pickup truck driving slowly and erratically at or near the intersection of S. McLean Street and Pulaski Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Jacob Mehan. Officers smelled a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Mehan's breath and also observed poor balance. Officers also located an open bottle of alcohol within the cab of the pickup truck. Based upon Mehan's two prior convictions of driving under the influence, the offense was elevated to a felony.
Due to resisting on scene, medical personnel were dispatched to provide treatment to Jacob Mehan. While providing care, Mehan kicked the hand of one of the first responders which lead to the offense of Aggravated Battery.
The sentence calls for a 3 year sentence to prison on both Aggravated Driving Under the Influence and Aggravated Battery which will run concurrent to each other.
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On September 7, 2016, Associate Judge William Workman accepted a fully negotiated plea agreement sentencing Stephen Nelson to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with a period of 2 years of mandatory supervised release (formerly known as parole) for the offense of Aggravated Battery, a class 1 felony, in Logan County case number 15-CF-122.
The case arose out of a July 2015 investigation of a heroin overdose. On July 14, 2015, Lincoln Police responded to a dispatch of a heroin overdose. Upon arrival, they discovered an individual displaying signs of a heroin overdose. Logan County Paramedics responded to the scene as well and provided medical care and transportation to the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The individual who overdosed survived the incident. Upon investigation, the other individuals on scene provided information that Stephen Nelson was the original source of heroin for the overdose. A search warrant was obtained for Stephen Nelson's residence which produced evidence corroborating the statements of those on scene.
In an unrelated criminal investigation, Stephen Nelson also pleaded guilty to Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a class 2 felony, in Logan County case number 15-CF-96. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison which will run concurrent with the 8 year sentence for Aggravated Battery.
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On August 16, 2016, Associate Judge William Workman sentenced Ricky L. Gharrett pursuant to a fully negotiated plea agreement. The agreement sentenced Gharrett to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with a period of 2 years of mandatory supervised release (formerly known as parole) for one count of Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of Real Property Comprising a School, a class 1 felony.
The case arose out of a May 2016 investigation conducted by Illinois State Police and the Lincoln Police Department. Working with a confidential source, law enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of less than 0.1 grams of heroin from Ricky Gharrett. The transaction occurred at 215 N. Butler Street, which is located less than 1,000 feet from Washington-Monroe School.
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On July 20, 2016, Associated Judge William Workman sentenced Randy E. Rice to 2 1/2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with 1 year of mandatory supervised release (formerly known as parole). Rice was previously convicted of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, a class 4 felony and sentenced to a term of probation. On March 15, 2016, Rice admitted to violating his probation and the case was set for sentencing. At the sentencing hearing, the Court followed the recommendations of the State's Attorneys' Office and sentenced Rice to prison.
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On June 29, 2016, Associate Judge William Workman sentenced Sherman Willis to 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with a period 1 year of mandatory supervised release (formerly known as parole) for three counts of Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance, each a class 3 felony.
