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Man connected to recent burglariesBeloit police arrested a man in connection with a string of recent business burglaries.
The arrest came as police were saturating the area in hopes of stopping the burglar or burglars, Beloit Police Capt. Bill Tyler said.
Before catching the man, whose name was not immediately available, police investigated a burglary at Voigt Music Center shortly after 10 p.m. Monday.
At 4:30 a.m., officers on surveillance noticed suspicious activity behind Diamond Lanes. After a brief foot chase, the man was arrested and connected to a number of the recent burglaries.
At the same time, police located four other people in the area who were in possession of stolen property from vehicle break-ins and other thefts occurring on the city's east side. They were taken into custody in the 1900 block of Nelson Avenue after a lengthy foot pursuit by officers and tracking dog Mike, Tyler said.
Tyler said they hope to connect some of the recovered property with the locations of the thefts.
Pedestrian hurt when hit by driver
A woman was injured after being struck by a car in the 200 block of South Street at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Melissa K. Denure, 49, of the 200 block of South St., Beloit, was transported to Beloit Memorial Hospital, and treated and released in the emergency room.
Joseph Modlinger, 44, of the 700 block of Oak Street, Beloit, was arrested for causing injury by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, driving after revocation, hit and run, failure to notify police of an accident and disorderly conduct.
Governor names 'Danica Day'
ROSCOE - Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich proclaimed June 5 "Danica Patrick Day" in Illinois in recognition of her performance at the Indianapolis 500.
Patrick, who was raised in Roscoe, placed fourth in the Indianapolis 500 held May 29, the highest placing ever for a woman on one of the world's top professional racing competition.
"We have a new hero in Illinois. Danica made history last week and all of Illinois is proud to honor her talent and achievement," Blagojevich said.
Patrick currently lives in Arizona.
Welty Center holds summer programs
The Welty Environmental Center will offer several summer camp activities for children age 4 to 13 starting Thursday.
Programs, to be held at Beckman Mill County Park, will begin with a "Frog Hop," set for 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday. Participants will search the pond and wetlands for frogs. The fee is $4.
For information on the programs offered for young people, call (608)361-1377.
The arrest came as police were saturating the area in hopes of stopping the burglar or burglars, Beloit Police Capt. Bill Tyler said.
Before catching the man, whose name was not immediately available, police investigated a burglary at Voigt Music Center shortly after 10 p.m. Monday.
At 4:30 a.m., officers on surveillance noticed suspicious activity behind Diamond Lanes. After a brief foot chase, the man was arrested and connected to a number of the recent burglaries.
At the same time, police located four other people in the area who were in possession of stolen property from vehicle break-ins and other thefts occurring on the city's east side. They were taken into custody in the 1900 block of Nelson Avenue after a lengthy foot pursuit by officers and tracking dog Mike, Tyler said.
Tyler said they hope to connect some of the recovered property with the locations of the thefts.
Pedestrian hurt when hit by driver
A woman was injured after being struck by a car in the 200 block of South Street at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Melissa K. Denure, 49, of the 200 block of South St., Beloit, was transported to Beloit Memorial Hospital, and treated and released in the emergency room.
Joseph Modlinger, 44, of the 700 block of Oak Street, Beloit, was arrested for causing injury by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, driving after revocation, hit and run, failure to notify police of an accident and disorderly conduct.
Governor names 'Danica Day'
ROSCOE - Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich proclaimed June 5 "Danica Patrick Day" in Illinois in recognition of her performance at the Indianapolis 500.
Patrick, who was raised in Roscoe, placed fourth in the Indianapolis 500 held May 29, the highest placing ever for a woman on one of the world's top professional racing competition.
"We have a new hero in Illinois. Danica made history last week and all of Illinois is proud to honor her talent and achievement," Blagojevich said.
Patrick currently lives in Arizona.
Welty Center holds summer programs
The Welty Environmental Center will offer several summer camp activities for children age 4 to 13 starting Thursday.
Programs, to be held at Beckman Mill County Park, will begin with a "Frog Hop," set for 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday. Participants will search the pond and wetlands for frogs. The fee is $4.
For information on the programs offered for young people, call (608)361-1377.
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