On Thursday May 12th at 10:20 p.m. Mattoon police responded to the 1500 block of S. 3rd street in regards to numerous suspects beating a female victim outside a residence. The following suspects were arrested;
Robert J. Lawrence, age 21 of Chicago, was charged with Mob Action and Unlawful use of Weapons by a Felon. The charges allege that Lawrence participated with the group of suspects involved, and that he was armed with a handgun. Lawrence allegedly held another man at gunpoint to prevent him from coming to the aid of the female who was being attacked. The Illinois Dept. of Corrections has also issued a parole hold warrant of arrest for Lawrence. That warrant alleges that Lawrence was on parole from prison for Unlawful use of Weapons when he allegedly committed new crimes.
Robert J. Lawrence
Eric M. Lavely, age 22 of Mattoon, was charged with Mob Action and Unlawful use of a Weapon by a Felon. Those charges allege that Lavely participated by holding the victim down while two (2) others to beat the female, and that he is a felon who possessed and attempted to hide a handgun.
Eric M. Lavely
Seanta M. Wilbourn, age 22 of Mattoon, was charged with Mob Action and Aggravated Battery. Those charges allege that she participated with the others in beating the victim, and that she did so in public in a residential neighborhood.
Seanta M. Wilbourn
Monshana K. James, age 19 of Mattoon, was charged with Mob Action and Aggravated Battery. Those charges allege that she participated with the others in the beating, that she also kicked the victim, and that she did so in public in a residential neighborhood.
Monshana K. James
The victim was treated for lacerations and non-life threatening injuries. A loaded handgun was recovered during the course of the investigation.
