$75,000 bail is set for Leroy E. Persinger of Streator who faces up to 14 years in prison if convicted after being caught in a manhunt in Southern LaSalle County.
Allegedly among Persinger’s personal property, Ottawa police found a gun.
Persinger was in court Tuesday accused of stealing a utility truck from Designs and Signs in Streator, Aggravated Battery and resisting arrest.
29 year old Persinger was pulled over a little after 1:00AM Monday morning but escaped on foot.
The judge set bail for his companion, 51 year old Nancy Newell, at $50,000. She is charged with a Class 2 felony Burglary charge and resisting arrest. She faces 2 to 4 years in prison if convicted.
Persinger will be arraigned October 8th at Etna Road and Newell will be arraigned October 9.