Law Enforcement Agents in Streator Conduct Warrant-Based Apprehensions
"Alright, let's get to it!"
Streator police have nabbed two individuals wanted for missing their court appearances.
Brandon Dawson, age 39, a homeless man, was captured in the vicinity of North Bloomington and East Kent streets early Tuesday morning. He was transported to the Livingston County Jail.
But wait, there's more! Same city, different county - Officer's next target was 63-year-old Brett Ferrantino of Streator, who also fell short of his court date. He was whisked off to the La Salle County Jail.**
Streator's been a busy town for law enforcement! Recurring charges against homeless individuals in the area include:
Retail theft and battery: In a March 2025 incident, Todd A. Frederickson (listed as homeless) was apprehended at Menards on Mahoney Drive for retail theft and battery[1].
Weapons-related charges were the focus in another April 2025 arrest outside of Streator but within the broader LaSalle County area. Trenton J. Schultheis (24, homeless) faced unlawful weapon possession, driving with a suspended license, and obstructing identification during a traffic stop near Ottawa[3].
Additional charges, though homelessness status was unclear in these cases, include residential burglary and possession of burglary tools (Anthony M. Percodani case)[1].
Take a peek at the small sample of arrest reports - property crimes and weapons charges are recurring themes in recent homeless-related arrests.
Now you know, honest citizen! Beware and stay safe in this ever-changing world!
In Streator, Officer Ferrantino, aged 63, was recently taken into custody for missing his court date, joining Brandon Dawson, who was also apprehended for the same reason earlier. Todd A. Frederickson, a homeless individual, was previously charged with retail theft and battery in March 2025. Trenton J. Schultheis, another homeless individual, faced weapons-related charges outside Streator in April 2025, including unlawful weapon possession and driving with a suspended license. These cases serve as examples of recurring charges against homeless individuals in the area, including property crimes and weapons-related offenses. Stay vigilant in the ever-changing world of general news and crime and justice.
