A Sullivan man has been charged after vandalism in Tolley Cemetery near Moweaqua. According to Shelby County State's Attorney Nichole Kroncke, 50-year-old Steven Decker of Sullivan, Illinois was charged with the offenses of Criminal Damage to property exceeding $1,000 but not exceeding $100,000. This is a Class 3 felony with a sentencing range of 2-5 years in prison. Decker was also charged with driving while license revoked with three prior convictions for driving while revoked. This is a class 4 felony and carries a sentencing range of 1-3 years in prison and a minimum term of 180 days in jail.
The charges stem from an incident that took place between January 20th and 21st, 2023, when the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says that Decker damaged a chain link fence and gravestones in Tolley Cemetery at 2525 N. 1200 East Road, in Shelby County and that on the same date, Decker allegedly drove a GMC pickup truck on 1900 East Road when his driver’s license was revoked, having three prior convictions in Shelby County for driving while license revoked.
Decker will appear in court for a preliminary hearing on February 27th, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Bond was set at $30,000. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.
