Joseph Bertrand

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Captain Bubbles

Captain Bubbles
Fairfield, IL
Captain Bubbles
Joe was an athletic speciman. I remember the time he leaped over that Georgia Tech player for a layup.

But now...this? I'm speechless. Thought he was overseas. Just sad.
 
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drillini

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Lindenhurst, IL
drillini
He is listed as playing for the Island Storm in the National Basketball League of Canada. Previously played in Luxembourg and Mexico.
 
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BananaShampoo

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Captain 'Paign
Phoenix, AZ
BananaShampoo
I used to think the Champaign water tasted pretty good. Have they been adding mass quantities of steroids since I left? Between all these domestic batteries and the way our current Illini players have been putting on muscle I'm beginning to wonder! :eek:
 
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whovous

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Washington, DC
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Assistant State’s Attorney Jacob Croegaert said Bertrand was arrested shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday for an incident that happened with a girlfriend on John near Third Street. Croegaert declined to give details until after a charging decision is made.

Does thiis mean the SA office has had a change in policy, or does it mean this arrest looks a little wonky to them? In all of the previous arrests the articles included lots of the alleged facts which led to arrest.
 
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BillyBob1

BillyBob1
Champaign
BillyBob1
whovous said:
Assistant State’s Attorney Jacob Croegaert said Bertrand was arrested shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday for an incident that happened with a girlfriend on John near Third Street. Croegaert declined to give details until after a charging decision is made.

Does thiis mean the SA office has had a change in policy, or does it mean this arrest looks a little wonky to them? In all of the previous arrests the articles included lots of the alleged facts which led to arrest.
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Article said it will be determined mon day if charges will be filed.
 
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whovous

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Washington, DC
whovous
BillyBob1 said:
Article said it will be determined mon day if charges will be filed.
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Understood. Still, when LB, JT & KN were arrested, police released all manner of detail right away. Here? Bupkis. Plus, I think all three posted cash bonds (not 100% sure of this), whereas JB was released on recognizance, which typically indicates a lesser offense. All of this points to the possibility that the evidence in this case is especially slim. This case just might end on Monday.

I am, of course, eternally optimistic on all aspects of Illinois basketball. That might cloud my judgment.
 
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Deleted member 10676

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carmelillini said:
Any update on this from today?
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http://www.news-gazette.com/news/lo...ni-basketball-player-due-court-wednesday.html

New 12:21 p.m. Monday:

Champaign police said a fight over a cell phone led to the arrest of a former Illini basketball player over the weekend.

Lieutenant Robert Rea said 25-year-old Joseph Bertrand and his girlfriend were arguing outside shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of East John Street. Rea said Bertrand pushed the woman to the ground, causing minor injuries. He said a passerby witnessed the incident and gave a statement to police.

Bertrand told police that both he and his girlfriend were being aggressive during the argument, as opposed to things being one-sided. Rea said it's not known if alcohol played a role in the fight.

Bertrand bonded out of jail on Saturday and is due in court on Wednesday.
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dfifo

dfifo
dfifo
I foresee a new required course at the UofI. "How to not hit women"