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Area Arrests/Crashes/Incidents 7-16-14

THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING CRASHES:

On July 15, Michael T. Buckles, 17, of Owaneco was traveling eastbound on County Highway #8. Approximately 3/10 of a mile east of Township Road 1700 East, a deer entered the roadway. Buckles was unable to avoid striking the deer. Buckles' vehicle received front end damage. No injuries were reported.

ARRESTS:

Shane L. Lamber-Miller, 24, of 306 North Paw Paw Street, Taylorville, was arrested July 15 on a bond forfeiture for driving with a suspended license.

THE TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS:

On July 15 at 6:42pm, Taylorville Police Department officers made contact with Shane L. Lambert-Miller at 604 East Franklin. Officers knew Miller-Lambert to have a valid Christian County failure to appear warrant. Dispatch verified the warrant through the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System. Miller-Lambert was placed under arrest and transported to Christian County Correctional Center.

CRASHES:

On July 11 at 2:24pm, Taylorville Police Department officers were dispatched to Cherokee and Poplar for a hit and run motor vehicle accident. Bonnie J. Wareham, 84, of Taylorville said she was traveling south on Cherokee when she was hit in the driver side by Melissa J. White, 42, of Taylorville. Wareham's vehicle spun to face north in the east lane on Cherokee. White then fled on Poplar. On July 13, White was located and reportedly said she fled the scene due to not having insurance. Wareham reported injuries that were not physically evident but refused medical treatment according to the report.

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