A Watseka woman and a juvenile face charges after City Police responded to a fight in progress Friday afternoon. Two females were threatening occupants at a residence in the 500-block of N. 5th Street just before 1:30 pm. The occupants said the two suspects had a knife and machete and were throwing rocks at the victims. The females had fled before police arrived but were tracked down by officers. 32-year-old Nicole Peddycord-Blaylock of Watseka was arrested for aggravated assault and battery. A 14-year-old juvenile was released to Probation Officers.
In Hoopeston...police responded to a disturbance involving three subjects on E. Seminary Avenue. One of the subjects was armed with what appeared to be a handgun. 39-year-old Anthony Chandler of Hoopeston was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated assault, theft and possession of Meth. Chandler was taken to the Public Safety Building at Danville.
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