Published: October 01, 2008 02:22 pm         

Roundup - Driver arrested after vehicle hits ambulance

A Danville driver was arrested after he rear-ended a local ambulance early Wednesday morning.

Jairo Ocampo, 19, of the 100 block of North Logan Avenue, was arrested on charges of aggravated DUI as well as driving after suspension and a Vermilion County warrant and taken to the Public Safety Building jail.

Ocampo is accused of colliding with the rear of a Medix ambulance at 2:44 a.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of North Logan Avenue.

According to police reports, Medix driver Brian Schull, 26, of Danville, was driving the ambulance southbound and slowly crossing a set of railroad tracks when he was rear-ended by a red Mercury, which then drove away from the accident.

Schull said he followed the Mercury, which drove to a residence in the 100 block of North Logan Avenue.

Reports indicate Schull was with an 81-year-old patient and another medic — John High Jr. of Danville — at the time of the collision. Neither was injured as a result of the accident.

Schull was taken to Provena United Samaritans Medical Center for treatment where he was treated and released.

Local law enforcement responded to these recent calls:

Monday:

Vehicle damage reported at Rich’s Restaurant along Georgetown Road.

Siding damaged in the first block of South Jefferson Street.

Deceptive practices reported in the first block of Lamm Street.

Tuesday:

Property damage in the 1200 block of Jackson Street.

Disorderly conduct in the 100 block of Nicklas Street.

Assault reported at Seminary and Vermilion streets.

Domestic battery in the 600 block of Commercial Street.

Chain link fence damaged in the first block of Brook Street, Belgium.

Radiator stolen from a backyard in the 400 block of North Franklin Street.

Property damage reported in the 500 block of North Franklin Street.

Burglary in the 100 block of Indiana Street.

Property damage in the 1100 block of Lorraine Street.

Bicycles stolen from a shed in the 100 block of Cronkhite Avenue.

Property damage reported at Donaldson Construction, 1301 N. Michigan Ave.

Domestic disturbance along County Road 3250N, Potomac.

Burglary in the 1100 block of Moore Street.

Burglary in the 1200 block of Garden Drive.

Domestic battery and theft of a cellular phone reported in the 300 block of Bradley Street.

Vehicle keyed in the Danville area.

Copper pipes stolen in the first block of Delaware Avenue.

Today:

Domestic dispute reported in Belgium.

Theft in the 300 block of Spelter Avenue.

A man arrested for theft at the Oaklawn Inn, 1824 E. Main St.

Accidents involving tickets or injuries include:

Saturday, 5:31 p.m. — On Liberty Lane near Vermilion Street involving Dallas Sanks, 16, of Hoopeston, and Nathan Leach, 21, of Tilton. Sanks was cited for improper turn.

Monday, 7:40 am. — At Fairchild and Washington streets involving Robert Sadler, 52, of Champaign, and Melissa Watson, 42, of Danville. Sadler was cited for improper backing.

Tuesday, 11:41 a.m. — In the 900 block of East Fairchild Street involving Marilee Coleman, 60, of the 1300 block of North Vermilion Street, and Keith Gravat, 62, of rural Danville. Coleman was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Tuesday, 4:50 p.m. — At Poland Road and Bowman Avenue involving Cheryl Steiner, 29, of East Lynn, and John Ballard, 44, of the 200 block of Heritage Trace. Ballard was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Tuesday, 8:11 p.m. — At Seminary and Walnut streets involving Bobby Brooks, 36, of Georgetown, and Darnisha Buford, 20, of the 500 block of Lafayette Street. Brooks was cited for 11-1204B and Buford was cited for driving without proof of insurance.

Tuesday, 8:56 p.m. — At Logan Avenue and Williams street involving Derik Batsch, 26, of the 1300 block of West Williams Street. He was cited for driving after suspension, driving without proof of insurance, no registration and improper operation of an off-highway motorcycle. Batsch was taken to Provena United Samaritans Medical Center for treatment of a broken leg.

Firefighters responded to the following calls:

Tuesday, 6:03-6:30 a.m. — A medical call in the 3500 block of North Vermilion Street.

Tuesday, 8:46-8:59 a.m. — A medical call in the 2700 block of Townway Street.

Tuesday, 10:21-10:43 a.m. — An illegal burning in the 1000 block of Grove Street.

Tuesday, 12:47-2:03 p.m. — A natural gas leak in the 100 block of Indiana Street.

Tuesday, 5:58-6:09 p.m. — A medical call in the 800 block of East Fairchild Street.

Tuesday, 6:45-7:03 p.m. — A medical call in the first block of Morin Avenue.

Tuesday, 7:48-7:56 p.m. — An alarm malfunction in the first block of Country Club Drive.

Tuesday, 8:57-9:16 p.m. — A vehicle accident at Logan Avenue and Williams Street.

Wednesday, 1:33-1:44 a.m. — A medial call in the 100 block of North Jackson Street.

Wednesday, 3:15-3:46 a.m. — A medical call in the 3500 block of North Vermilion Street.

Wednesday, 4:53-8:03 a.m. — A house fire reported at 1408 Woodridge Drive.