As the school year starts back up and area summer programming comes to a close, the Christian County Sheriff's Office is happy to report a summer free of serious incidents or injuries at the various festivals and fairs. Chief Deputy Jim Baker of the Christian County Sheriff's Office attributes the consistent good behavior to lives returning to normal, post-COVID-19, and the comfortable temperatures citizens have experienced to enjoy it.

Chief Deputy Baker provided an operations update for the last 30 days.

The South Fork Dirt Riders yearly summer event is one both police, fire, and EMS prepare and brace for, as the heat, large crowds, and alcohol can be a dangerous combination. Chief Deputy Jim Baker says the only incidents were regular heat-related illnesses, and he commends the Taylorville Fire Department for their diligent work that day.

Chief Deputy Baker wants the community to be aware of the process when it comes to reporting sex crimes. He states that the CC Sheriff's Office will help in all the ways they can, whether or not the crime was committed inside Christian County.

You can contact the Christian County Sheriff's Office at 217-824-4961.

Chief Deputy Jim Baker appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.