Springfield, Illinois – On November 23, 2023, at approximately 4:04 p.m., Jonathan Guimard, 39 years old, was arrested for stabbing his hearing-impaired father following an argument.
At the hospital, the police asked Guimard’s father about the incident, and he wrote on a piece of paper that his son Jon had stabbed him.
The doctor reported approximately 20 stab wounds, apparently caused by a knife, and others possibly by a pair of scissors.
Guimard has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Domestic Battery, and Battery. Guimard was denied pre-trial release and will have to remain in the Sangamon County Jail until the conclusion of this case.
The incident occurred in the 2800 block of S. 14th St in Springfield, Illinois.
(Left) Springfield Police Officer Jason Oliver (Right) Springfield Police Officer Jason Oliver grabbing Elijah
Springfield, Illinois – On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, around 2:33 p.m., Springfield Police responded to the area of Johnson Park and Ash St. in reference to a fight.
Following the police response, a Springfield Police Officer is accused of using excessive force by the family of a 14-year-old boy after the officer threw him to the ground, tased him, and maced him. We spoke with Kendra Bright, Elijah’s aunt and guardian. She informed us that, after her nephew was tased, about six Springfield Police Officers came to her house, urgently stating, “We need you to come now; Elijah has been tased.”
Bright explained that the fight happened just a few feet from her house, with parents showing up with bats. She tried to get an ambulance for her nephew, who weighs less than 80 pounds, but they said no.
According to Bright, she informs us that Springfield Police Officer Jason Oliver told her he tased Elijah, and he’s the one who wrote the paperwork provided to her.
Elijah sought medical treatment after the incident and has since recovered. Bright mentions that the Taser hit him in the back of his right arm, and he stated, “it’s painful.”
We did reach out to the City and provided them a link to review the video for comment, but we have not heard back.
Springfield Leaks has received video, provided by the family, of this incident:
In the background, you see a Springfield Police Officer grabbing Elijah and throwing him to the ground with a taser in his left hand. Soon after, you can hear the taser.Additional footage of the fight that took place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the area of Johnson Park and Ash St.
We are told that the Springfield Police Department Internal Affairs has opened an investigation.
Stay tuned to Springfield Leaks for additional updates to this story.
Springfield, Illinois – Springfield Police arrested a passenger of a vehicle after discovering cocaine under the driver’s seat. The passenger, currently on parole with a history of drug and weapon arrests, was taken into custody and later released from the Sangamon County Jail after being granted pre-trial release.
According to Springfield Police, On November 13, 2023, around 10:51 p.m., a black Nissan sedan failed to stop at a stop sign and was pulled over at North Grand Ave and Patton Ave. Police reports indicate that upon approaching the vehicle, the passenger, identified as Jerome C. Henderson, age 28, had his seat reclined back to the point where the back of the front seat was almost touching the bottom part of the back passenger seat. He had his hands up by his head and appeared to be reaching behind the front seats. Jerome also had an open bottle of Hennessy Cognac in the passenger seat.
Due to the open bottle of alcohol, officers searched the vehicle and found a small bag of cannabis on the center console and a small white rock on the floorboard behind the driver’s seat.
Officers state they placed only Jerome in handcuffs due to the way his seat was leaned back, and the suspected cocaine was within his reach.
Police say Jerome was read his Miranda Rights and was willing to talk. Jerome stated he did not know whose cocaine it was and that it was not his. He provided the name of a male who was in the backseat of the vehicle at one point but could not provide further information.
A field test of the suspected cocaine was conducted, and it came back positive for traces of cocaine. It weighed approximately 0.18 grams.
The driver was questioned and asked if she knew about the suspected cocaine in the vehicle; she said that she did not. She mentioned that she was with Jerome from approximately 8:30 p.m. up until the time of the traffic stop. She added that Jerome became drunk during that time and requested her to drive.
Police state that the vehicle that was pulled over belonged to Jerome’s mother, and she arrived on the scene to take the vehicle home.
Jerome was taken to the Sangamon County Jail and charged by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a class 4 felony. He was granted pre-trial release and is expected to return to court on December 7th at 9:00 a.m.
From the Illinois Department of Corrections Website
According to records, Jerome, who is currently on parole, received a 10-year sentence for armed robbery in 2018, an 8-year sentence for being a felon in possession/use of a firearm, 33 months in 2016 for possession of a controlled substance, and 8 years in 2014 for aggravated robbery, indicating he was armed with a firearm.
Benjamin Russell Felber, 42, was arrested on November 3, 2023, in Chatham, Illinois, after his wife called the police and informed them that he “had been beating the shit out of her.” Benjamin was taken to the Sangamon County Jail after Chatham Police Officers recorded her statement and took photographs of her injuries, revealing bruising, swelling, and open lacerations on her face, as well as bruising on her neck.
Benjamin’s now-former employer released the following statement regarding his employment: “Recently there was a post on Springfield Leaks. We are a family oriented business, that does not condone any type of violence. We take these matters seriously & have decided to part ways with an employee who is the subject of a recent article on social media. We take pride in our staff & our work, to deliver the best service to you, our valued customers. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to serving your needs in the future.”
According to Deep Roots Lawn Care & Landscaping, they have been receiving numerous calls because of the article.
After Benjamin’s arrest for Aggravated Domestic Battery, a class 2 felony, he was granted pre-trial release. Records show that back in August, Benjamin was arrested by Chatham Police for Domestic Battery, and he pleaded guilty, receiving one-year probation.
Benjamin is expected to be back in court on November 30, 2023.
Chatham, Illinois – A Chatham man was arrested and charged by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office after he was arrested by Chatham Police for Aggravated Domestic Battery. The man’s wife told police her husband “had been beating the shit out of her.”
On November 3, 2023, Officer Brachear, during field training with Officer Munch, responded to a dispatch regarding a fight at 1 Southgate. Upon arrival, they found the victim sitting on the steps outside a trailer with visible injuries, including bruising, swelling, and open lacerations on her face, as well as bruising on her neck.
When questioned, the victim told police that her husband, Benjamin F. Felber, aged 42, “had been beating the shit out of her.” Officer Brachear entered the residence to locate Benjamin, who came from the hallway holding a THC vape pen. Benjamin was handcuffed, and Officer Brachear reported noticing red marks on Benjamin’s knuckles. When questioned about the marks, Benjamin claimed they occurred from his work as a lawn maintenance employee. Officer Brachear then read Benjamin his Miranda rights and asked him about the incident. Benjamin told Officer Brachear that there was some verbal arguments that stemmed from his wife’s use of aerosol cans for “whip-its.”
Officer Harris spoke with the victim and took her statement. The victim stated that her husband, Benjamin, had beaten her over a duster can and that he had been beating her almost every day for the past month. Just before she called 911, Benjamin repeatedly hit her in the face. She stated that Benjamin had placed his hands around her neck and choked her until she passed out two days prior. Officer Harris noted that the victim had noticeable bruises and marks all around her face, neck, and a fresh bruise just under her left eye.
Benjamin was taken to the Sangamon County Jail and charged by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office with Aggravated Domestic Battery, a class 2 felony, and Domestic Battery, a class 4 felony. He was granted pre-trial release and is expected to return to court on November 30, 2023.
Back in August, records show that Benjamin was arrested by Chatham Police for Domestic Battery. He pleaded guilty and received a one-year probation sentence.
Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted raids last week in Springfield, Illinois
Multiple law enforcement agencies in Springfield, Illinois, conducted raids last week on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation, supported by additional law enforcement agencies. As of now, there is no official statement from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office regarding the arrests. However, the list of individuals who were arrested, along with their release or detention status until trial, is provided below:
Randy L. Rexroad – (Pre-Trial Release) Meth Delivery 15 but less than 100 Grams (Class X Felony)
Jarvin T. White – (Pre-Trial Hold) Meth Delivery 15 but less than 100 Grams (Class X Felony)
Brent A. McClanahan – (Pre-Trial Hold) 2 counts of Meth Delivery 15 but less than 100 Grams (Class X Felony) & Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class 2 Felony)
Phillip D. Pogue – (Pre-Trial Release) Manufacturing/Delivery of 15 but less than 100 Grams of Cocaine (Class X Felony) & Manufacturing/Delivery of Meth (Class 2 Felony)
Chadrick J. Jackson – (Pre-Trial Release) Manufacturing/Delivery 15 but less than 100 Grams (Class X Felony)
Zachary M. Brown – (Pre-Trial Release) Meth Delivery 5 but less than 15 Grams (Class 1 Felony)
Robert J. Buckley – (Pre-Trial Release) Meth Delivery 5 but less than 15 Grams (Class 1 Felony) & Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class 2 Felony)
Warren G. Payne Jr – (Pre-Trial Hold) Meth Delivery 15 but less than 100 Grams (Class X Felony) & Manufacturing Delivery of Meth (Class 2 Felony) & Unlawful Sale / Delivery of Firearm (Class 4 Felony)
Jeremy D. Banks – (Pre-Trial Hold) 2 counts of Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony) & 2 counts of Unlawful Sale / Delivery of a Firearm (Class 4 Felony)
Thomas D. Davis – (Pre-Trial Hold) Manufacturing / Delivery 1 but less than 15 Grams of Cocaine (Class 1 Felony) & 3 counts of Manufacturing / Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Bret M. Capella – (Pre-Trial Hold) Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class X Felony)
Christopher A. Gentry – (Pre-Trial Hold) Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class X Felony)
Rhonda J. Shanks – (No Custody Information Available at the moment) Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class X Felony)
Brandi R. Shabazz – (Pre-Trial Hold) Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class X Felony) & Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class 2 Felony)
Angela L. Gonzalez – (Pre-Trial Hold) Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class X Felony)
Darius K. Billops – (Pre-Trial Release) Meth Delivery 5 but less than 15 Grams (Class 1 Felony)
Terrance L. Davis – (Pre-Trial Release) Unlawful Sale / Delivery of a Firearm (Class 4 Felony)
Lynnikia V. Rice – (Pre-Trial Release) Unlawful Sale / Delivery of a Firearm (Class 4 Felony)
Thomas D. Davis – (Pre-Trial Hold) Manufacturing / Delivery Less than 15 grams of Cocaine (Class 1 Felony) & Manufacturing / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Class 1 Felony) & Manufacturing / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Class X Felony) & Manufacturing / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Class 1 Felony)
Brandon Mason – (Pre-Trial Hold) Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class X Felony)
Jamaal R. White – (Pre-Trial Release) Manufacturing / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Class 1 Felony)
Latayveon L. Wells – (Pre-Trial Hold) Manufacturing / Delivery of Meth (Class X Felony) & Meth Delivery – Less than 5 Grams (Class X Felony)
Springfield, Illinois (Village of Southern View) – The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, has identified the two individuals found deceased in the 3300 block of South 3rd Street on November 11, 2023.
Craig Burch, 37, of Southern View and Michael Gaither, 57, of Southern View were pronounced deceased at their residence at 8:00 p.m. Autopsies were conducted on both individuals today and preliminary findings show Michael Gaither died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and Craig Burch died from a single gun shot wound.
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell told us that around 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, the Southern View Police Department conducted a welfare check at a home in the 3000 block of South 3rd Street. Upon gaining entry, that’s when they discovered both Burch and Gaither deceased inside the residence. Sheriff Campbell added that the two individuals were occupants of the home.
Based on preliminary evidence and statements to detectives, the situation is believed to be a case of murder-suicide.
At this time the death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.
3000 S. Third St in Springfield, Illinois (Village of Southern View)
Springfield, Illinois(Village of Southern View) – At approximately 7:00PM last night, the Southern View Police Department performed a welfare check at a home in the 3000 block of South 3rd Street. Upon gaining entry, two deceased subjects were located inside, both having suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Both subjects, a 37 year old male and a 57 year old male, were occupants of the home.
Southern View requested assistance from the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division. Detectives responded to the scene to process the residence for evidence and conduct preliminary interviews.
This investigation is ongoing, with the assistance of the Southern View Police Department and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office.
Based on the preliminary evidence, and statements to detectives, the situation is believed to be a case of murder-suicide. At this time the Sheriffs Office does not believe there is any threat to the community.
The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, confirmed the death of two individuals found inside of a residence in the 3000 block of South 3rdStreet in Southern View last night.
At the request of the Southern View Police Department, Coroner Jim Allmon responded to the residence. Both of the deceased individuals found inside the residence resided there and were pronounced deceased at 8pm. The deaths do not appear to be from natural causes and are considered suspicious in nature.
Autopsies have been scheduled for Monday morning.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification. The deaths remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and the Sangamon County Coroner.
(Left) Lyndsey N Hagen – Age 34 (Right) House Fire at 817 N. Indiana in Springfield, Illinois (Photo first displayed on Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37 Facebook Page)
Springfield, Illinois – In an update to this story – Today, a Sangamon County Judge has agreed to pre-trial release for Lynsey Hagen during a preliminary hearing this morning. According to the terms of the pre-trial release, Hagen has to complete a mental health evaluation and abide by the terms of her treatment.
According to the Sangamon County Jail, Hagen was released from custody around noon today.
The original story is below:
Springfield, Illinois – A Springfield woman has been arrested and charged with arson for setting fire to her parent’s house while they and her daughter were asleep inside. This incident occurred just 9 days after she was served an order of protection to stay away from her parent’s residence. Arson investigators have determined that the house is a complete loss, with the estimated total value of damage at approximately $90,000.
On October 21, 2023 around 3:23 a.m., the Springfield Fire Department and Springfield Police Department responded to a structure fire at 817 N. Indiana. Police report that the house was fully engulfed with flames and that flames were coming out of the roof.
Springfield Police say that when they arrived on the scene, a neighbor was trying to spray water on the house. According to the neighbor, when they walked outside and saw the house on fire, they said Lyndsey N. Hagen, age 34, was running down the sidewalk barefoot and was asking people for shoes. According to the neighbor, Lyndsey told them, “I lit the sanitizer.”
According to police, when the house caught fire, Lyndsey’s parents and her 15 year old daughter were inside the residence.
Several days after the fire, on October 25, 2023, police located Lyndsey near the intersection of 17th and Matheny. She was transported to the Springfield Police Department and interviewed about the incident. Police say that when she was walking inside the Police Department, she made a spontaneous utterance and said, “that’s why I was there when it caught fire. I was looking for my wallet.”
Arson investigators read Lyndsey her Miranda rights and asked if she understood them and wished to speak. Lyndsey agreed. Investigators reported that during the interview, she admitted to being present at 817 Indiana on the morning of the fire. She admitted that she was looking for her purse and wallet. She also admitted that she knew the house was occupied by her father, mother, and daughter.
When questioned about the incident, Lyndsey explained that she was in a bedroom using a candle for light, but the candle had burned out. She further stated that while sitting on her bed, she lit a container of hand sanitizer on fire, and that the hand sanitizer fell over, causing the bed to catch on fire. She told investigators that she went outside to get a hose and sprayed it through a window.
Investigators asked her if she tried to wake her daughter after passing her window several times, but she told investigators no. She also admitted that she didn’t make any attempts to call 911 nor try to wake up her parents, nor try to go to a neighbor’s house to have them call for help.
According to records, 9 days before this fire, Lyndsey was served an order of protection which was filed by her father. Her father told a Sangamon County Judge about her direct threats, including statements about harming them while they slept. He also mentioned several troubling incidents, like breaking two windows, destroying flower pots, and stealing items like old jewelry (for its gold value), collector coins, cash, and even laundry detergent. She had trouble sleeping, possibly due to drugs, and ongoing mental health issues that had led to her being held for evaluation in the past. She had never held a job. “We would like for her to get help, but we cant keep living like this. Right now she is out in the back yard lighting firecrackers and bottle rockets,” the dad said. The order of protection was granted and Lyndsey was served the same day.
Investigators say due to the order of protection, which doesn’t expire until 10/09/2025, Lyndsey did not have the authority to enter her parent’s residence, nor did she have the consent of the owner to light any property on fire.
Lyndsey was arrested and booked into the Sangamon County Jail. She was charged by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office with Aggravated Arson, a class X felony, Residential Arson, a class 1 felony, and a Violation of an order of protection, a class A misdemeanor. A pretrial bond hearing was held, and a Sangamon County Judge ruled that she must remain in the Sangamon County Jail until the conclusion of this case.
Over the weekend, a man was arrested for breaking into the Illinois State Capitol Building. According to the police, he broke a window to gain entry.
On Sunday, November 5, 2023, around 9:30 p.m., a man named James J. Kirst entered a construction area on the northeast side of the Illinois State Capitol Building. He climbed a scaffold to reach the roof area, broke several windows, and went inside.
The police responded to the incident, and Kirst exited the building through an emergency exit. He was then apprehended in the parking lot.
Kirst was taken to St. John’s Hospital by the Springfield Police Department for a mental evaluation. The Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged Kirst with Criminal Damage to Government Property under $500, which is a class 4 felony. He was released on pre-trial conditions and is expected to appear in court on November 30, 2023.
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