Police Blotter

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/31/16

On Tuesday the Christian County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

20 year old Tristan L. Dilley of Mattoon was arrested on Sunday for theft and burglary.

 

48 year old Garret L. Austin of Ramsey was arrested on Saturday for operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol.

 

25 year old Hannah F. Banyai of Mattoon was arrested on Monday for theft as well as criminal trespass.

 

22 year old Randy L. Vail of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for domestic battery.

 

26 year old Kyle Greer of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for domestic battery.

 

29 year old Ethan W. Alberts of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for violation of an order of protection.

 

19 year old Dustin J. Benedict of Edinburg was arrested on Saturday on a bond forfeiture warrant for issuance of warrant. Bond was set at $50,000.

 

48 year old Matthew W. Harris of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday on a bond forfeiture warrant for issuance of warrant. Bond was set at $1500.

 

37 year old Kandi R. Jacobs of Taylorville was arrested on Friday on a bond forfeiture warrant for retail theft. Bond was set at $5000.

 

25 year old Marciano Williams of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for retail theft, resisting an officer, as well as trespassing.













 

On Tuesday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

A female juvenile was arrested for not having a valid driver's license and leaving the scene of an accident.

 

Kailey A.N. Daugherty was arrested on Friday for retail theft.

 

Regina Burks was arrested on Friday for possession of drug paraphernalia as well as possession of cannabis.

 

37 year old Christopher A. Ellinger of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for retail theft.

 

19 year old Brayden L. Copeland of Morrisonville was arrested on Sunday for excessive speeding.

 

24 year old Christopher burton of Decatur was arrested on Monday for retail theft.

 

Gary M. Klinger Jr. of Taylorville was arrested on Monday for battery.


 

ACCIDENTS:


On 5/28/2016, 67 year old Rex N. Montgomery of Taylorville  was traveling west on route 29 and was entering the intersection of route 29 and route 104 in a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. 17 year old Danielle L. Zippay of Raymond was on route 104 in a 2005 Pontiac 4 Door and was trying to turn west onto route 29. Zippay did not yield to Montgomery, causing a collision. Both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene.

Fire Department Calls 5/31/16

On Tuesday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/27 - 1 EMS, 1 MVA

5/28 - 2 EMS, 1 PA, 2 IB, 2 MVA

5/29 - 1 EMS

5/30 - 4 EMS

5/31 - 1 EMS, 1 PA

Fire Department Calls 5/27/2016

On Friday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/26 - 3 EMS, 1 Vehicle Fire, 1 Anhaydrous Leak

5/27 - 1 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/27/16

On Friday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

28 year old Christopher L. Dorsey of Taylorville was arrested on Thursday on a bond forfeiture warrant for theft. Bond was set at $2500.

 

29 year old Justin G.E. Edwards of Edinburg was arrested on Thursday on a bond forfeiture warrant for driving with a suspended licese. Bond was set at $5000.

 

25 year old Matthew C. Tucker of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday for criminal damage to property, as well as disorderly conduct.



 

On Friday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

27 year old Kristopher Swinburne of Taylorville was arrested on Thursday for Disorderly Conduct.

 

29 year old Pamela Rozplochowski of Taylorville was arrested on Thursday for Disorderly Conduct.



 

ACCIDENTS:

 

On 5/23/16 at 1:49 PM, officers responded to a two vehicle accident at Cheney and Prairie. 16 year old Carson R. Heberling of Taylorville stated she stopped at the stop sign in a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, and saw 77 year old Ruth A. Canfield of Taylorville who was driving a 2014 Nissan Murano stop as well. Heberling stated she proceeded through the intersection and was struck by Canfield. Canfield stated she stopped and proceeded and was struck by Heberling. Heberling stated when she saw Canfield proceed she sped up to avoid getting struck but was struck anyway. Heberling was more than half way through the intersection when the accident occurred. Heberling spun around after getting struck by Canfield, and Heberling went over the curbing causing damage to the front driver side tire rim. Canfield's vehicle had front end damage and Heberling's vehicle had passenger rear door and quarter panel damage and damage to the driver front tire rim. Canfield driver was issued a citation for failed to yield/stop or yield intersection. No injuries were reported.

 

On 5/25/16, 58 year old Brenda F. Watkins of Harvel was traveling west on Spresser Street in a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country, and was approaching the intersection of Spresser and Shumway Streets. 39 year old Teresa M. McGuire of Palmer was northbound on Shumway Street and stopped at the same intersection in a 2011 Nissan Armada. Watkins advised that they went through the intersection, the light was yellow, and then red. McGurie was turning right onto Spresser Street, with a green light, and was struck by Watkins. Both vehicles were able to leave the secene.

Fire Department Calls 5/26/2016

On Thursday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/25 - 3 EMS

5/26 - 1 IB

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/26/16

On Thursday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department Reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

43 year old Chapel E. Bright of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for contempt of court. Bond was set at $2000.

 

38 year old Amanda S. McMillon of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for Contempt of court. Bond was set at $5000.

 

27 year old Michael W. Emery of Kincaid was arrested on Wednesday for possession of cannabis as well as battery.

 

23 year old Chiannah C.A. Dilley of Pana was arrested on Thursday on a bond forfeiture warrant for resisting a peace officer. Bond was set at $3500.



 

ACCIDENTS:

 

On 5/25/16 39 year old Richard S. Willis Jr. was traveling northwest on Illinois Rt. 29 in a 2003 GMC Yukon XL. At approximately 1850 North, a deer came into the roadway and Willis struck the deer with the front end of the vehicle. Willis' vehicle had damage to the front end of the vehicle. Willis' vehicle was not towed by a tow company, and was picked up at a later time by the owner. All occupants in Willis' vehicle were unhurt.

Fire Department Calls 5/25/2016

On Wednesday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.


5/25 - 1 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/25/2016

On Wednesday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department Reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

38 year old Amanda S. McMillon of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for driving on a suspended license, as well as possession of a controlled substance.

 

34 year old Kimberly J. England of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for driving on a suspended license. Bond was set at $2500.

 

26 year old William E. Simmons of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for issuance of warrant. Bond was set at $2500.

 

23 year old Ryan E. Clay of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $3000.


 

ACCIDENTS:

 

74 year old Herbert H. Steincamp of Stonington said that he was having trouble seeing because of the sun in his and struck the back of 32 year old Alexis M. Lashbrook of Taylorville. Lashbrook was stopped to make a left turn onto S. Cherokee St. Witnesses said that Lashbrook was stopped and had it’s turn signal activated. Steinkamp was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

Fire Department Calls 5/24/2016

On Tuesday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/23 - 5 EMS, 1 PA, 1 AA, 1 Fire, 1 General Call

5/24 - 1 EMS, 1 PA, 1 MVA

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/24/16

On Tuesday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department Reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

38 year old Ronald E. Nigh of Taylorville was arrested on Monday on a bond forfeiture warrant for driving on a suspended license as well as burglary. Bond was set at $3500.

 

52 year old John S. Reynolds of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for violating an order of protection, as well as possession of a controlled substance.



 

On Tuesday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

30 year old Raymond Thompson of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for criminal damage to property.

 

29 year old Pamela J. Rozplochowski of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for Retail Theft.


 

ACCIDENTS:


16 year old Luke E. Laker of Taylorville  was travelling northbound on Long street in a 2007 Saturn Aura, and 81 year old John P. Stahulak of Taylorville failed to yield travelling west on Cleveland Street in a 2004 Buick LeSabre. Stahulak pulled into the path of Laker and was struck.

Fire Department Calls 5/23/16

On Monday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/20 - 3 EMS, 2 IB

5/21 - 4 EMS, 1 PA

5/22 - 7 EMS, 1 Gas Leak

5/23 - 1 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/23/2016

On Monday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

31 year old James T. Lewis of Springfield was arrested on Friday on a bond forfeiture warrant for Domestic Battery. Bond was set at $3500.

 

29 Year old Camron J. Jiannoni of Riverton was arrested on Friday for driving on a suspended license.

 

20 year old Bradley J. Bergschneider of Findlay was arrested on Friday on a bond forfeiture warrant. Bond was set at $2000.

 

36 year old Kevin M. Swinburne of Taylorville was arrested on a bond forfeiture warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $5000.

 

31 year old Bradley D. Merritt of Pana was arrested on Saturday on a bond forfeiture warrant for driving on a suspended license, as well as contempt of court. Bond was set at $5000.

 

27 year old Jodi M. Lenover of Dalton City was arrested on Saturday for violating an order of protection.

 

30 year old Raymond D. Thompson of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for criminal damage to property.

 

29 year old Jeremy L. Cole of Pana was arrested on Saturday for domestic battery, as well as on a bond forfeiture warrant for aggravated DUI. Bond was set at $3000.

 

51 year old Earl W. Morgan of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for unlawful restraint, possession of a controlled substance, as well as criminal damage to property.

 

34 year old Lorna A. Smith of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for possession of a controlled substance.

 

25 year old Chadwick R. Barlow of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for violation of an order of protection.

 

 

ACCIDENTS

 

On 5/17/16 16 year old Elizabeth I. Walton was traveling south on Main Street in a 1999 Toyota Camry, and approached the intersection of Main and Vine Streets. 16 year old Albina Letnila of Taylorville was traveling west on Vine Street in a 2010 Mercedes E350, and did not yield to Walton, causing a collision. Walton had to be towed from the scene.

 

On 5/17/16 77 year old Irene A. Kowalski of Pana was traveling west on Park Street in a 2012 Nissan Cube, and had slowed for traffic at the intersection of Park and Cherokee Streets. 17 year old Tyler R. Brandy of Bulpitt, who was behind Kowalski in a 2003 Ford Truck, was not able to stop in time and struck Kowalski, causing damage. Both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene.

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/20/2016

On Friday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

25 year old Kati M. Cook of Edinburg was arrested on Thursday on a bond forfeiture warrant for driving on a suspended license. Bond was set at $200.

 

51 year old Robert E. Taylor of Assumption was arrested on Thursday for retail theft.

 

77 year old Don G. Fassero of Kincaid was arrested on Thursday for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

 

21 year old April N. Garcia of Taylorville was arrested on Thursday on a bond forfeiture warrant for consumption of liquor as a minor. Bond was set at $2000.

 

25 year old Shane L. Lambert-Miller of Taylorville was arrested on Thursday on a bond forfeiture warrant for issuance of warrant. Bond was set at $2500.

 

28 year old Larry R. Myers of Pana was arrested on Friday on a bond forfeiture warrant for issuance of warrant. Bond was set at $3500.

 

43 year old Debbie S. Pfeffer of Pana was arrested on Friday on a bond forfeiture warrant for issuance of warrant. Bond was set at $3500.



 

On Friday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

30 year old James J. Humphrey of Taylorville was arrested on Thursday for driving with a revoked license.


 

ACCIDENTS


41 year old April L. Moma of Taylorville was driving a 2006 Buick SUV, and failed to yeild at an intersection. Moma traveled north into the path of 58 year old John J. Fiaoni of Taylorville who was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Fiaoni tried to stop, however was unable to avoid striking Moma’s vehicle.

Fire Department Calls 5/20/2016

On Friday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/19 - 5 EMS, 1 Stuck Elevator

5/20 - 1 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/19/2016

On Thursday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

20 year old Brandi R Hurley of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for retail theft. Bond was set at $3000.


 

ACCIDENTS:


On 5/18/2016 officers were dispatched to Rt. 29 at East Main Cross. Upon arrival officers made contact with 18 year old Kaycee L. Robinson of Taylorville. She was visibly upset and shaken. She said she tried to stop her 2005 Toyota Corolla, but skidded on the wet road way and an object. There were multiple square carpet tiles in the roadway. Robinson skidded and rear ended 45 year old Vern D. Owens of Taylorville’s 2011 Toyota Tundra. Robinson’s vehicle sustained major front end damage and Owen’s vehicle had minimal damage. Owens requested that Robinson be issued a citation due to the fact of the weather. No injuries were reported.

Fire Department Calls 5/19/2016

On Thursday the Taylorville Fire Department Reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.


5/18 - 4 EMS, 1 Fire

Fire Department Calls 5/18/2016

On Wednesday the Taylorville Fire Department Reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/17 - 3 EMS

5/18 - 1 Fire

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/18/2016

On Wednesday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.


26 year old Spencer P. White of Taylorville was arrested on a bond forfeiture warrant for driving without a license. Bond was set at $2500.

Fire Department Calls 5/17/2016

On Tuesday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.


5/16 - 1 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/17/2016

On Tuesday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

41 year old Kerri L. Ballion of Rochester was arrested on Monday on a bond forfeiture warrant for speeding. Bond was set at $1500.

 

22 year old Mary E. Tucker of Taylorville was arrested on Monday on an original arrest warrant for Meth Manufacturing. Bond was set at $15,000.

 

21 year old Kelsie M. Bass of Pana was arrested on Monday on a bond forfeiture warrant for driving on a suspended license. Bond was set at $2000.

 

34 year old Ryan M. Tester of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for violation of an order of protection as well as domestic battery.

 

ACCIDENTS:

 

19 year old Alexis T. Broccardo of Kincaid was stopped facing westbound on Washington St. waiting to turn onto South Grant St in a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. 51 year old Steven F. Johnson of Edinburg was southeastbound on Old IL. Rt. 29 in a 2010 Nissan Altima. Broccardo stated that she did not see any vehicle and began crossing Old IL. Rt. 29. Johnson stated that he was Southeastbound and when he got to Washington St., Broccardo pulled out and struck him. No injuries were reported.



 

On Tuesday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.


41 year old Kerri L. Ballion of Rochester was arrested on Monday for a Christian County FTA Warrant.

Fire Department Calls 5/16/2016

On Monday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

5/13 - 1 MVA, 1 EMS

5/14 - 4 EMS

5/15 - 10 EMS

5/16 - 1 EMS, 1 PA

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/16/2016

On Monday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

21 yerar old Logan M. Durbin of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for Domestic Battery.

 

46 year old Richard T. Phares of Mt. Auburn was arrested on Saturday on a bond forfeiture warrant for contempt of court. Bond was set at $10,000.

 

56 year old Hoy D. Copelin of Edinburg was arrested on Friday on a bond forfeiture warrant for issuance of warrant. Bond was set at $2500.

 

ACCIDENTS

 

51 year old Kelly S. Perkins of Kincaid  was north bound on County Highway 5 approximately 1/10th of a mile north of 1975 North Road when her 2013 Toyota Camry got into the gravel on the right shoulder. Perkins traveled 14 feet along the shoulder before leaving the roadway and going into the right ditch. Perkins traveled 45 feet in the ditch coming to a stop facing north.

 

53 year old Steve G. Sharer of Taylorville  was stopped in the middle of the intersection in a 2008 Buick Lacrosse, waiting to turn left. Sharer stated the light had turned red, and he went to make a left turn to get out of the intersection. 25 year old Hillary M. McDevitt of Effingham and Sharer collided in the intersection. McDevitt stated she believed the light was still yellow when she went through the intersection. There were no independent witnesses that came forward with information in regards to which driver had the right of way. Both vehicles were towed due to damage.



 

On Monday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.


54 year old Marcia A. Hoffman-Fleming of Edinburg was arrested on Saturday for Retail Theft, as well as resisting and obstructing a peace officer.

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/13/2016

On Friday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

41 year old Chad E. McKittrick of Pana was arrested on Thursday on a bond forfeiture warrant for disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $4000.



 

On Friday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

On Thursday a 15 year old male juvenile of Taylorville was arrested for public urination and released to his mother.


29 year old Ethan W. Alberts of Taylorville was arrested on Friday for public intoxication.

Fire Department Calls 5/13/2016

On Friday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.


5/12 - 1 Electrical Hazard, 1 MVA, 5 EMS, 1 PA

Fire Department Calls 5/12/2016

On Thursday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/11 - 1 MVA

5/12 - 1 General Call

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/12/2016

On Thursday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

24 year old Frank J. McWard of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday for driving while under the influence of alcohol.


 

On Thursday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

29 year old Nicholas C. Allard of Springfield was arrested on Wednesday for criminal damage to property.

 

21 year old Brandon McCaughn of Taylorville was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and driving while under the influence of alcohol.


 

ACCIDENTS:

 

60 year old Mary L. Schneider of Pana was eastbound on township road 250 N in a 2000 Ford Explorer. Schneider lost control of the vehicle striking the ditch causing the vehicle to roll over onto it’s side. Schneider was unable to get out of the vehicle, and had to be cut out of the vehicle by the Pana Fire Department. Schneider was issued three citations.

 

On 5/11/16 officers were dispatched to the 200 block of North Houston for a single vehicle rollover. Upon arrival it was apparent a 2003 Toyota Camry had struck a fire hydrant and was laying on it’s side. No driver of the vehicle was on the scene. The fire hydrant was out of the ground and water was running into the street. Officers later located 21 year old Brandon R. McCaughn of Taylorville and placed him under arrest for leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also cited for improper lane usage.

 

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/11/2016

On Wednesday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

34 year old Justin Sherman of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

44 year old Carolynn D. Campbell of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for possession of drug paraphernalia.



 

On Wednesday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

33 year old Rodney L. Green of Tower Hill was arrested on Tuesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for issuance of warrant. Bond was set at $3000.

 

29 year old Zachary R. Newberry of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday for driving while under the influence of alcohol.


 

ACCIDENTS


36 year old Aimee D. Beck of Mt. Auburn was driving eastbound on county highway #2 in a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. Just west of township road 1730 east, a deer ran into the path of Beck’s vehicle. Beck was unable to avoid striking the deer. The crash caused damage to the front end of Beck’s vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Fire Department Calls 5/11/2016

On Wednesday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/9 - 2 PA, 1 MVA

5/10 - 1 EMS, 1 Fire

5/11 - 1 EMS

Fire Department Calls 5/10/2016

On Tuesday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/9 - 2 PA, 1 MVA

5/10 - 1 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/10/2016

On Tuesday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following accidents to Regional Radio News.

 

76 year old Earl A. Walters of Taylorville, driving a 2009 Ford Edge stated he was turning left onto W. Poplar from N. Webster. Walters said he was looking at McClure Funeral Home and cut the corner too sharp running into the front end of 56 year old Rohn L. Burke who was driving a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. Burke said he was stopped at the stop sign on the corner of W. Poplar and N. Webster facing East going to turn right. Walter's vehicle received front end damage and was towed from the scene. Burke's vehicle received front end damage and was drove from the scene.

Fire Department Calls 5/9/2016

On Monday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/6 - 2 EMS, 1 MVA, 1 General Call

5/7 - MVA, 5 EMS, 1 PA, 1 Gas Leak, 1 Tree Fire

5/8 - 2 EMS, 1 MVA, 1 PA

5/9 - 1 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/9/2016

On Monday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

28 year old Desiree M. Baker of Lincoln was arrested on Saturday for Violation of Protection order.

 

26 year old Lacey J. Austin of Taylorville was arrested on Friday  a bond forfeiture warrant for driving with a suspended licence. Bond was set at $3000.

 

38 year old Sean M. Rush of Pana was arrested on Saturday on a bond forfeiture warrant for obstruction of justice. Bond was set at $5000.

 

41 year old Billy D. Crisp of Taylorville was arrested on Friday for Driving while under the influence of alcohol.

 


 

On Monday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

Lacy Austin was arrested on Friday for a valid Christian County FTA Warrant.

 

4 Male Juveniles were arrested on Saturday for Possession of Cannabis.

 

31 year old Rachel S. Duncan of Taylorville was arrested Saturday for Possession of Cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

30 year old Vonn Ishee of Decatur was arrested on Saturday for Public Intoxication.

 

37 year old Douglas W. Cowell of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for violation of an order of protection.

 

Christian E. Crowder of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for driving under the influence of alcohol.

 

54 year old Marcia Flemming-Hoffman of Edinburg was arrested on Sunday for Criminal Trespass to Property.

 

50 year old Bradley Houk of Edinburg was arrested on Sunday for Violation of Orders of Protection.


 

ACCIDENTS:

 

31 year old Rachel S. Duncan of Taylorville was traveling eastbound on West Main Cross in a 2003 Chevrolet Trail Blazer. Duncan's vehicle left the roadway on the left side, and drove through the yard of 1301 West Main Cross. Duncan then crashed into the front steps and bushes infront of the home, and was found stumbling around her vehicle. Duncan admitted to drinking 4 shots earlier in the night. The initial caller stated that Duncan was attempting to leave the scene but their vehicle was stuck. Caller was not on scene when officers arrived. Report of attempting to flee was validated by the back passenger tire being elevated off the ground and the tread being completely worn. There was also a strong scent of burnt rubber in the air at the accident.

 

On 5/7/16 36 year old Jeremy D. Auten of Mt. Zion was atraveling northeast on IL Route 48 in a 2008 Toyota Van. At approximately 580 north, a deer came onto the roadway. Auten tried to avoid the deer but struck the deer with the front, passenger side. 34 year old Tina L. Scott of Palmer who was driving a 2011 GMC Acadia was in the southbound lane and tried to correct into the northbound lane causing Auten to turn sideways across the southbound lane. Scott was travelling southwest on il rt 48. When Auten came into Scott's lane, Scott tried to avoid the crash but struck Auten in the back drivers side with it’s front, drivers side. Auten spun back around and came to a rest facing the southeast in the west ditch. Scott came to rest on the roadway. Auten's vehicle had 5 occupants and all were unhurt. Scott's vehicle had two occupants and all were unhurt. Auten had adamage on the front, passenger side and rear, drivers side. Scott had damage to the front, drivers side. Taylorville Towing towed both vehicles from the scene.

Fire Department Calls 5/6/16

On Friday, the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.  

 

5/3/16  2 EMS

 

5/4/16  2 EMS,  1 Public Assist

 

5/5/16  1 EMS,  1 Public Assist

 

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/6/16

Christian County Sheriffs Office

 

52 year old Randy L. Glick of Pana was arrested on Thursday for forgery.

 

20 year old Shawn T. Davis

of Edinburg was arrested on Thursday for burglary.On Friday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests Regional Radio News.


26 year old Michael T. Morrissey of Stonington was arrested on Thursday for theft.  

 

 

 

 

On Friday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio news.  


34 year old Samantha L. McPeek of Taylorville was arrested Thursday for retail theft and released on a Notice to Appear.  


22 year old Colby Coleman was arrested on Thursday for driving while license were revoked.  


45 year old james M. Welge, Jr. of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday for disorderly conduct.  


31 year old james R. Coghlan of Tovey was arrested on Wednesday for disorderly conduct.  



On Friday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following accidents to Regional Radio News.  


On Tuesday, May 3 at 5:04 pm, Jason Beeson of Pana and Brett M. Peters of Taylorville were traveling south east on Illinois Rt. 29 near the intersection of Pershing.  There was a truck pulling a trailer in front of 


 

Fire Department Calls 5/5/2016

On Thursday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.


5/4 - 1 Electrical Wiring Problem

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/5/2016

On Thursday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

65 year old Gary E. Thompson of Assumption was arrested on Wednesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for stalking.

 

34 year old Dwain D. Sarver of Pana was arrested on Wednesday for Aggrivated Battery, as well as Threatening a Public Official.




 

On Thursday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.


22 year old Alexander R. Tullis of Taylorville was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

Fire Department Calls 5/4/2016

On Wednesday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/3 - 2 EMS, 1 General Call

5/4 - 2 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/4/2016

On Wednesday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

21 year old Thomas T. Bland of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $2500.

 

27 year old Colt A. Stephens of Morrisonville was arrested on Tuesday for Credit Card Fraud.

 

23 year old Kristan N. Walker of Witt was arrested on Tuesday for retail theft.

 

18 year old Emily A. Dodd of Springfield was arrested on Tuesday on a bond forfeiture warrant for contempt of court. Bond was set at $3000.


40 year old Stephanie A. Pieper of Hillsboro was arrested on Tuesday for retail theft and obstruction of justice, as well as on a bond forfeiture warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

Fire Department Calls 5/3/2016

On Tuesday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News.

 

5/2 – 6 EMS

5/3 – 1 EMS

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/3/2016

On Tuesday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

18 year old Kathryn M. Ellis of Decatur was arrested on Monday on a bond forfeiture warrant for aggravated assault and use of a deadly weapon. Bond was set at $10,000.

 

 

 

On Tuesday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

29 year old Christopher Barnes of Taylorville was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Area Arrests/Accidents 5/2/2016

On Monday the Christian County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News.

 

41 year old James M. Steffers of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for Domestic Violence

 

31 year old Steven N. Graves of Springfield was arrested on Saturday for Battery.

 

19 year old Dustin J. Benedict of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday on a bond forfeiture warrant for Domestic Battery. Bond was set at $15,000.

 

22 year old Jessica S. Wehner of Springfield was arrested on Friday on a bond forfeiture warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $5,000.

 

23 year old Keirsty M. Hughes of Vandalia was arrested on Sunday for domestic battery.

 

19 year old George D. Spallinger of Vandalia was arrested on Monday for domestic battery.

 

ACCIDENTS:

 

27 year old Colt A. Stephens of Morrisonville was travelling north east on IL Route 48 at about 1050 East in a 1995 Acura Integra. Stephens lost control and went off the north side of the roadway and traveled into the ditch. Stephens hit a culvert and then traveled out of control over the culvert. Stephens again hit the ditch causing more damage. The driver refused medical treatment, but had the passenger transported to Taylorville Hospital for evaluation. The driver was issued citations. Kertows was contacted to tow Stephen's vehicle.

 

 

23 year old Stanley K. Desart of Taylorville was traveling south on 400 East Rd in a 2013 Dodge Charger, and came upon a sharp curve in the roadway at 1275 east road. Desart was traveling too fast for conditions and was unable to stay on the roadway and struck the ditch embankment. Desart's vehicle receieved front passenger side damage.



 

On Monday the Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to regional Radio News.

 

Bradley M. Knight of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for Possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, and disarming of an officer.

 

26 year old Darci D. Moffitt of Owaneco was arrested on Saturday for possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

22 year old Johnathon L. Kulavic of Springfield was arrested on Saturday for possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

Michael Morrissey was arrested on Saturday for retail theft as well as driving with a suspended license.

 

Destiny Doud was arrested on Saturday for retail theft.

 

30 year old Raymond Thompson of Taylorville was arrested on Thursday for public intoxication.


45 year old Nina Ayers of Edinburg was arrested on Sunday for battery.

Fire Department Calls 5/2/2016

On Monday the Taylorville Fire Department reported the following calls to Regional Radio News

 

4/29 - 1 EMS, 1 PA, 1 AA

4/30 - 3 EMS, 1 MVA, 1 PA, 1 Smoke Scare

5/1 - 2 EMS, 1 AA

5/2 - 1 PA

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