The following arrests were reported to Hart Media Group on 04/23/2026

On 4/21/26

42- year old Michael Davis of Pana: Arrested by the Pana Police Department for Violation of Order of Protection.

On 4/22/26

39-year-old Christopher Barnes of Owaneco: Arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Possession of Methamphetamine.

The following arrests were reported to Hart Media Group on 04/21/2026

This list is NOT exclusive.

On 04/19/2026

Molly Beasley, 30, of Kankakee was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

On 04/16/26

Wade Dailey, 28, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Unlawful Possession of Firearms/Ammunition, Endanger Life of Child and Aggravated Assault.

Justin Huddlestun, 34, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault/Victim <13.

Joseph Leckner, 35, of Springfield was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.

Mary Tucker, 32, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

 
On 04/15/2026

Michael McKittrick, 39, of Pana was arrested for Escape.

Leif Torres Sr., 42, of Mt. Auburn was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Violation of Order of Protection.

On 04/14/2026

Michael Bennett, 37, of Edinburg was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery, Theft and interfere with Report of Domestic Violence.

The following arrest was reported to Hart Media Group by The Christian County Sheriff's Office.

On 04/13/26,

22-year old Shane Hargis, of Taylorville, was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Theft.

The following information was reported to Hart Media Group by the Illinois State Police and the Taylorville Police Department on 04/13/26.

On 04/10/26

20-year-old Bryant Klee, of Oconee, was arrested by the Illinois State Police for Aggravated Battery to a Child Under 13.

On 4/11/26

18-year-old Nolee Berry, of Taylorville, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Driving on Suspended/Revoked License, Reckless Driving, and Speeding 35+ MPH Over Speed Limit

The following arrest ws reported to Hart Media Group on 04/10/2026

On 04/09/26,

50 year-old Brian M. Grove, of Taylorville, was arrested by the Illinois State Police for possesion of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM's). 

FOR MORE DETAILS ON GROVE'S CASE AND COURT HEARING, CLICK HERE.

The following arrest was reported to Hart Media Group on 04/09/2026.

4-7-26
Matthew Beck, 33, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Driving on Suspended or Revoked License, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer,  and Possession of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia.

The following was reported to Hart Media Group by the Taylorville Police Department.

On 03/20/26:

Jonathan T. Freeman and Tanya M. Stevens were both traveling southbound on North Cheney. Stevens was stopped at the stoplight when Freeman, while distracted, failed to stop, striking the rear end of Stevens’ vehicle with the front end of their vehicle. Both parties refused medical treatment and both vehicles were driven away from the scene.

On 03/25/26:

Bowen M. Logue and Charley J. Law were traveling southbound in the 1000 block of Springfield Road in Taylorville. Logue was in the left lane, and Law was in the right lane. As Logue began attempting to merge into the right lane he struck the front drivers side of Laws vehicle with the front passenger side of his vehicle. Logue refused medical treatment and Law was transferred via Dunn’s Ambulance to Taylorville Memorial Hospital

On 03/26/26:

Kimberly S. Sablotny was traveling eastbound on Springfield Road. When Sablotny approached the intersection of Springfield Road and Cheny Street, Sarah E. Enlow turned south onto Cheny Street off of Springfield Road. Enlow’s turn was made in front Sablotny, causing Sablotny to strike the front passenger side just behind the tire of Enlow’s vehicle with the front end of of her car. Sablotny refused medical treatment and Enlow was transferred by Dunn’s Ambulance with minor personal injuries to Taylorville Memorial Hospital

On 03/28/26:

Both Joseph E. Smith and Lani N. Reed were traveling northbound on Webster Street. Both drivers attempted to turn eastbound onto East Park Street, Reed slowed down with traffic and Smith failed to slow down causing him to strike the rear end of Reeds vehicle. Both vehicles drove away from the scene.

On 04/03/26: 

Margaret K. Verardi and Jonna M. Sapetti were both parked on West Main Cross Street on the Taylorville Town Square. Sapetti was parked facing southwest, and Verardi was parked facing northwest. Sapetti backed out and angled her vehicle to travel westbound, slowed and prepared to begin driving westbound down Main Cross Street. While Sapetti was slowed, Verardi began to back out of their parking space, striking Sapetti’s rear passenger door with the back end of their vehicle.
Both vehicles were driven away from the scene.

On 04/04/26

An unidentified driver and Collin A. Shoemaker were in a vehicle accident in front of Walmart in Taylorville. Shoemaker was attempting to turn northwest onto Springfield Road. The unidentified driver was already traveling northwest on Springfield road, as the unidentified driver attempted to pass Shoemaker, the unidentified driver side swiped shoemaker. Both drivers pulled over, Shoemaker remained in his vehicle during the entirety of being pulled over. The unidentified driver told Shoemaker there was no damage to which Shoemaker believed him. Upon arriving at home, Shoemaker noticed damage to the front passenger side of his vehicle. The other driver has yet to be identified.

The following arrests in our area were reported by Taylorville Police Department and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office.

On 3/27/26:

Aaron L. Whitaker, age 39, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

On 3/28/26:

Raelene A. Kupgisch, age 35, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

On 3/29/26:

Brandie L. Nelson, age 36, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

On 3/30/26:

Brianna A. Young, age 20, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Gage M. Allard, age 20, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Briar D. Samson, age 31, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

On 3/31/26:

Amanda D. Johanningmeier, age 35, of Taylorville was arrested for Residential Burglary, Criminal Trespass, and Violation of Pre-Trial Release.

Abigail H. Copley, age 25, of Taylorville, was arrested for Public Intoxication.

On 4/02/26:

Jennie E. Easter, age 41, of Witt Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

On 4/04/26:

Carter R. Newberry, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

On 04/04/26:

Bryce Brockelsby, 28, of Edinburg was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Damage to Property.

On 04/07/26:

Hailey Collins, 30, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Shanna Scribner, 35, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Methamphetamine.

The following vehicle accidents and arrests were reported to Taylorville Daily News on March 30th, 2026.

Vehicle Accidents:

3-26-26

Christina Pitman, 35, of Nokomis was traveling south on county highway 1 in Johnson Township when a deer entered the roadway. The vehicle made contact with the deer on the diver side of the vehicle.

3-28-26

Thomas Getting, 20, of Mt. Auburn and Norma Shartzer, 94, of Mt. Auburn.

Getting was traveling north on Maple St. and Shartzer was traveling west on E Main St. when Getting failed to yield the right of way and struck Shartzer in the intersection.

3-29-26

Erin Paulson, 42, of Centralia was traveling west near 2470 E 100 North RD when the vehicle left the roadway to the right and entered a ditch. The vehicle then struck a culvert.

Area Arrests:

3-29-26

Brandie Nelson, 36, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

Keagan Phillips, 22, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

3-30-26

Gage Allard, 20, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

Brianna Young, 20, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests to Taylorville Daily News.

3-13-26

46 year old, Eric Klein of Pana, was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Escape.
 

3-15-26

19 year old, Braxton Williamson of Kincaid, was arrested for Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding a Police Officer.
 

3-21-26

53 year old, Kelly Christa of Hillsboro, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for possession of 5<15 Grams of Meth.
 

21 year old, Prentice Frost of Taylorville, was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Burglary.
 

3-22-26

36 year old, Christopher Herpstreith of Taylorville, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Aggravated Battery/Great Bodily harm.

 
3-24-26

43 year old Deanna Durbin of Edinburg, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting/Obstructing Officer.
 

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

3-13-26

Eric Klein, 46, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Escape.

3-20-26

Stephen Waggoner, 44, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Possession of Methamphetamine.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following vehicle crashes to Regional Radio News;

3-3-26

Robert E. Declerck entered the parking lot of the Casey’s General Store located at 401 N. Cheney St. and struck the parked vehicle of Keri J. Ginger. Ginger’s car was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Declerck’s passenger side front quarter panel struck Ginger’s rear driver side quarter panel. Then Declerck proceeded to put his vehicle into reverse, and continued to reverse out of the parking lot and across Spresser St. and into the parking lot of 1010 West Spresser, T.C.’s Barber Shop. Declerck’s tailgate struck the tailgate of the parked and unoccupied car of Josiah J. Hobson. Declerck then put his vehicle back into drive and drove back across Spresser and re-entered the parking lot of Casey’s General Store, and struck the side of the building causing major damage to the building. Declerck received major front end damage causing all of the air bags to deploy, Declerck’s passenger,Trisha Declerck, was transferred to St. Johns hospital by Dunn’s Ambulance due to injuries, Declerck was transported to Taylorville Memorial Hospital by Dunn’s Ambulance.

3-8-26

Collin A. Shoemaker and Rian N. Castle were both traveling Eastbound on Spresser through the intersection on Spresser when according to both Shoemaker and Castle, a driver in front of Rian abruptly and forcefully applied their brakes causing Castle to be forced to slam on their brakes causing Shoemaker to strike the rear end of Castle’s vehicle with his front bumper. Both vehicles remained derivable, the driver causing the abrupt stop was not affected, and no injuries were reported.

3-10-26

Dawn R Smith and Dakota L. Brown were parked in a parking lot off of Springfield Road. Both parties were parked with their vehicle front end’s facing west bound when Smith backed straight backwards striking Brown’s vehicle on the front end with the rear end of their vehicle. Brown had noticeable damage to the front bumper and grill, as well as a possible radiator leak due to the crash. Brown’s car was towed from the scene due to the potential leak. Smith’s car sustained minor damage to the rear bumper.

3-13-26

A juvenile driver was traveling south bound on South Main Street and came to the intersection of Main Street and Vine Street, came to a stop, but failed to see a vehicle traveling westbound as they proceeded to enter the intersection. The west bound vehicle, driven by Amanda Chronister, was struck on the rear passenger side of their vehicle. , Chronister’s vehicle was towed due to damage. The juvenile’s vehicle was derivable.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

3-10-26

19 year old Cloe M. Burke, from Taylorville, was arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol.

A 17 year old juvenile female, from Taylorville, was arrested for aggravated battery.

3-12-26

A 13 year old juvenile male, from Taylorville, was arrested for assault.

A 13 year old juvenile male, from Taylorville, was arrested for aggravated battery.

3-18-26

34 year old Stephen C. Jordan, from Taylorville, was arrested for domestic battery.

57 year old Jessie Lacy, from Taylorville, was arrested for driving while license is revoked.

3-19-26

40 year old Alexander B. Partridge, from Taylorville, was arrested for DUI and driving with suspended registration.

3-20-26

52 year old Michael E. Reber, From Taylorville, was arrested on a warrant and for driving with a suspended license.

3-21-26

49 year old Crystal L. Grohler, from Taylorville, was arrested for disorderly conduct.
47 year old Jason K. Detterline, from Pana, was arrested for DUI.

3-22-26

51year old Eric Stegall, from Taylorville, was arrested for driving with suspended vehicle registration.
36 Year old Christopher M. Herpstreith, from Taylorville, was arrested on a warrant and for aggravated battery.

3-23-26

20 year old Rylee D. Shull, from Taylorville was arrested for criminal damage to property.

3-6-26

Donald Dennis, 39, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Order of Protection.

3-8-26

Christina Woestman, 31, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Domestic Battery.

3-9-26

Jill Livingston, 57, of Kincaid was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Battery.

3-10-26

Daniel Endres, 32, of Staunton was arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.

Ryan Nance, 43, of Pana was arrested for Controlled Substance Trafficking.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;


2/19/26

Charity A. Jackson-Whitted, age 54, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

2/22/26

Lisa R. Courier, age 49, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

Patricia L. Delahunt, age 57, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

2/24/26

Erick W. Gudgel, age 41, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

2/26/26

Avery E. Jarret, age 29, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving a Vehicle While
Registration Suspended.

Melvin A. Hale, age 59, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine and a Warrant.

Kevin R. Durham, age 62, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

Shane D. Farris, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine and a Warrant.

Crystal L. Parkinson, age 46, of Taylorville, was arrested for Aggravated Assault.

2/27/26

Faith I. Torres-Debrun, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

2/28/26

Tyler L. Stevens, age 27, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Bradley L. Wiseman, age 49, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Trespass to
Property and Violation of Pre-Trial Release.

Amanda K. Williams-Stine, age 42, of Le-Roy Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

3/01/26

Shawn T. Bartel, age 34, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for DUI, Possession of
a Controlled Substance and Indecent Exposure.

Justin R. Rahar, age 45, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

Rufino Esparza Morales, age 19, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving a Vehicle
While Registration Suspended.

3/06/26

April L. Bitter, age 42, of Assumption Illinois, was arrested for Driving a Vehicle
While Registration Suspended.

The Taylorville Police Department investigated the following crashes: 

February 25th 4:41 PM Ashley E Bauer of Pana was traveling behind Matthew H. Rogers of Taylorville who was traveling northbound on N. Webster St. Rogers began turning right, into the parking lot of 301 N. Webster St. Bauer attempted to pass Rogers in the right shoulder, off the roadway when Bauer struck Rogers vehicle.

On February 26th at 3:21 PM Jacob D. Mathis of Pana was stopped in traffic at 401 Springfield Road when Lilyan G. Harden of Owaneco failed to reduce speed to avoid an accident and struck Mathis.  Both drivers refused medical treatment. 

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

2-27-26

Kevin Durham, 62, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Shane Farris, 40, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Meth Delivery.

2-28-26

Shawn Bartel, 34, of Springfield was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Controlled Substance, Intimidation, Arson and Public Indecency.

Tyler Stevens, 27, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

2-28-26

Bradley Wiseman, 49, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Criminal Trespass to Residence and Violation of Pretrial Release.

3-2-26

Raymond Rogers, 45, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Order of Protection and Domestic Battery.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

The Taylorville Police department investigated the following crashes/accidents:

On January 30th on the 600 block of N. Webster Street at 7:06 PM, Dillon M. Washburn of Taylorville and Thor M. Shanks of Taylorville were traveling northbound on Webster.  Washburn did not check their blind spot according to police, before changing lanes and struck unit.  No injuries were reported. 

On February 13th, 2026 on North Webster at 7:12 AM, Troy A. Smith of Stonington was traveling southbound on N. Webster and attempting to turn west onto Spresser Street.  David A. Ackerman of Taylorville was traveling eastbound on Spresser and was in the turn lane to turn northbound onto Webster. Smith slid while braking to turn crashing into Ackerman. No injuries were reported. 

On February 14th, 2026 in the Walmart Parking Lot at 11:51 AM. April D. Sneddon of Nokomis was traveling east in the parking lot and struck a parked vehicle.  No injuries were reported. 

On February 21st, 2026 at 7:20 AM on Cheney Street. Braxton J. Twist of Springfield did not stop at the red light, entering the intersection westbound on W. Spresser Street.  Twist struck Samantha J. Moss of Taylorville in the intersection.  Moss was heading south on Cheney and had the right of way with a green light.  Moss was struck in the drivers side by Twist.  Twist was issued a citation for disobeying traffic control device.  Both drivers were transported to area hospitals. 

On February 2nd, 2026 at 7:46 PM at 630 N. Webster Street. Walter D. Ostermeier of Taylorville was backing out of the parking lot and struck two vehicles that were in handicapped spaces.  Ostermeier kept backing up pushing vehicles into each other.  He left the scene and was later located and the vehicle was towed.  Ostermeier was also identified and issued 3 citations. 

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

2-17-26

Joel Ashburn, 30, of Blue Mound was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

Mark Langen, 60, of Morrisonville was arrested by the Morrisonville Police Department for Disorderly Conduct.

2-18-26

Joel Ashburn, 30, of Blue Mound was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

2-19-26

George Bailey, 52, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Violation of Order of Protection.

2-20-26

Brandon Rhodes, 35, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Theft.

Benjamin Underwood, 35, of Stonington was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Battery.

2-26-26

Adrian Thompson, 28, of Palm Beach, FL was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Eluding a Police Officer.

2-24-26

Erick Gudgel, 41, of Springfield was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving on Revoked License, Illegal Possession/Transporting Liquor and Operating Uninsured Vehicle.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

2/08/26

Tatum E. Anderson, age 28, of Pana Illinois, was arrested for Reckless Conduct.

2/10/26

Jesse D. Blades, age 46, of Pana Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

2/11/26

Timothy W. Snyder, age 67, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

2/12/26

John R. Vanhorn, age 64, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

2/13/26

Joshua R. Dudra, age 41, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

2/14/26

Stephanie L. Weaver, age 52, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Trespass.

Justin T. Truax, age 45, of Edinburg Illinois, was arrested for DUI.

Robert C. Divine, age 49, of Decatur Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

2/16/26

Kiya M. Johnson, age 24, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

Brandon E. Rhodes, age 35, of Taylorville, was arrested for Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

2/18/26

Eric R. Welge, age 24, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

2/19/26

George T. Bailey SR, age 52, of Taylorville, was arrested for Violation of Order of Protection.

2/20/26

Raymond D. Thompson, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Brandon E. Rhodes, age 35, of Taylorville, was arrested for two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

2/22/26

Deneen M. Steck, age 61, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

2/10/26

Jessie McConnell, 20, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine and Meth Delivery.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

A two vehicle accident occured at 401 N. Webster Street in Taylorville.  Gayla A. Coss of Nokomis stated they were traveling Northbound on Webster into the turn lane to make a left hand turn into CVS.  Nancy L. McKinney of Taylorville already traveling southbound struck Coss as they proceeded to turn.  McKinney was treated for minor injuries and transported to TMH.  

On January 24th, 2026 at 3:12 PM. Kortnee Baughn of Taylorville was travelling to fast for conditions on the snow covered roadway heading east on E. Park St. Baughn left the roadway on the right and slid into a control box and the traffic light pole knocking the traffic light pole to the ground Baughn did leave the scene but called later to report the accident. No injuries were reported.

On January 26th, 2026 at 12:38 PM Mark Langen of Morrisonville was traveling east on Spresser Street. Sonya L. Frazier of Taylorville stated they were at the stop sign on Madison Street. Frazier stated they could not see the car coming due to the pile of snow. Frazier pulled onto Spresser Street striking Langen on the passenger side.  No injuries were reported.

On January 27th, 2026 at 6:14 PM. Lisa L. Hinds of Springfield was traveling eastbound on Park street.  Natalie L. Herman of Stonington was westbound on Park Street.  Herman was waiting to turn southbound onto Water Street.  Herman's vision was obstructed by another vehicle in the turn lane to turn north.  Herman proceeded to turn southbound and did not see Hinds coming and they struck Herman on the passenger side.  Herman was taken by ambulance.  Hinds refused but later agreed to go to be evaluated.  Hinds was taken to TMH by police.  

On January 28th, 2026 at approximately 2:26 P.M., Christian County 911 received a call referencing a traffic crash in front of Arby's on Cheney St. Upon arrival, we made contact with both drivers. John A. Steele of Taylorville advised they had been waved on by a car waiting for the traffic light at the intersection of Springfield/Cheney. They proceeded from the parking lot of Arby's into the intersection to make a left hand (southbound) turn onto Cheney, when they were struck by Leann Y. Coots. Coots advised they were southbound on Cheney, when Steele appeared in front of them from between the line of vehicles waiting at the light. Coots struck Steele in the passenger side of the vehicle. Neither party was injured.

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

1/13/26

Neil Hall, 45, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Damage to Property and Violation of Pretrial Release.

1/24/26

Jason Lindsey, 50, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Criminal Trespass to Building, Theft and Violation of Pretrial Release.

1/29/26

Joshua Haines, 40, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Harassment, Violation of Sex Offender registration and Disorderly Conduct.

1/28/26

Amanda Johanningmeier, 34, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Theft.

1/31/26

Donald Beck, 60, of Nokomis was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Driving While License Revoked or Suspended, Improper Lane Usage and Aggravated DUI While License Suspended or Revoked.

Malisha Bradley, 51, of Springfield was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Mob Action.

Patricia Shipman, 66, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Order of Protection Violation.

Donald Singleton, 33, of Decatur was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

Leif Torres Jr., 20, of Springfield was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Mob Action.

Maurice White, 26, of Springfield was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Mob Action, Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon and Aggravated Assault.

2/1/26

Tyler Hobbs, 23, of Edinburg was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

2/2/26

Mathew Crowder, 25, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Reckless Discharge of Firearm.

Michael Gonzales, 22, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Reckless Discharge of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by a Felon and Violation of Pretrial Release.

Kimberlee Sanders-Green, 39, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Obstructing a Peace Officer.

2/3/26

Cody Fringer, 25, of Assumption was arrested by the Assumption Police Department for Driving While License Revoked.

2/5/26

Jessimaya Baird, 24, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

Faith Haines, 19, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine and Violation of Bail Bond.

Daniel Martin, 46, of Orland Park was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated DUI, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Disregard Stop Sign and Leaving the Scene.

2/6/26

Justin Sexton, 29, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

2/9/26

Robert Gray, 39, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

Waylon Thompson, 21, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Aggravated Domestic Battery.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

1/17/26

Rebecca A. Burke, age 46, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

1/20/26

Amanda D. Johanningmeier, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for Public
Intoxication.

1/22/26

Brent L. Musser, age 35, of Rosamond Illinois, was arrested for Driving While
Registration Suspended, Unlawful Use of Weapon by a Felon and Possession of
Methamphetamine.

Shalee M. Bayne, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for Aggravated Battery.

Ashlyn N. Hrabak, age 28, of Assumption Illinois, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

1/24/26

Jason D. Lindsey, age 50, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Trespass, Theft
and Violation of Pre-Trial Release.

Carter R. Newberry, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

1/28/26

Amanda D. Johanningmeier, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for Theft.

1/29/26

Jesse D. Blades, age 46, of Pana Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

George T. Bailey Jr, age 18, of Kincaid Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

Joshua F. Haines, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested for Telephone Harrassment
and Sex Offender Failure to Register.

A Juvenile Female, age 17, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

1/31/26

Shelby D. Cook, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

2/01/26

Douglas M. Miller, age 30, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI and Fleeing/Eluding.

Zoe M. Tapp, age 24, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

2/02/26

David A. Foraker, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant and for Driving
While License Suspended.

Matthew E. Christer, age 42, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While Vehilce
Registration was Suspended.

Michael J. Gonzales II, age 22, of Taylorville, was arrested for Reckless Discharge
of a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon.

Matthew A. Crowder, age 25, of Taylorville, was arrested for Reckless Discharge of
a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon.
 

2/05/26

Glenn E. Vincent, age 66, of Mt. Auburn Illinois, was arrested for DUI.

2/06/26

Justin L. Sexton, age 29, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery

Eric T. Stegall, age 51, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

2/07/26

Jacob R. Stickel, age 41, of Taylorville, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Public
Intoxication and Resisting Arrest.

Devon J. Donaldson, age 23, of Taylorville, was arrested for Battery.

Taylorville Police responded to a vehicle crash on February 1st at 4:22 PM on W. Spresser Street. A minor that was in vehicle 1 stated that they were traveling eastbound on W. Spresser making a left hand turn into the Circkle K parking Lot, when John W. Moma of Taylorville continued straight and collided with them.  No injuries were reported. 

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

1/21/26

Shalee Bayne, 34, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police department for Aggravated Battery, Criminal Damage to Property and Violation of Probation Supervision.

1/22/26

Ashlyn Hrabak, 28, of Assumption was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis and Bringing Contraband into Penal Institution.

Brent Musser, 35, of Rosamond was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Driving While License Revoked or Suspended, Possession of Methamphetamine, Illegal Possession of Weapon by Felon and Violation of Pretrial Release.

1/24/26

Jason Lindsey, 50, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Criminal Trespass to Building, Theft and Violation of Pretrial Release.

The following crashes were also reported;

 

1/11/26 at 3:22 a.m.

Douglas Crowder, 41, of Taylorville was traveling eastbound on IL RT 104 at 980 East RD when the driver stated a vehicle had entered his lane of traffic and he swerved to avoid a head on collision. The driver lost control and crashed into the south ditch, causing the vehicle to overturn, causing significant injury.

1/23/26 at 11:01 p.m.

Bradley Babbs, 41, of Bulpitt was traveling north on County Highway 5 around 1500 North RD in South Fork Township when a deer entered the roadway and made contact with the driver side of the vehicle.

1/24/26 at 6:36 p.m.

Brian Hardimon, 26, of Moweaqua was traveling south on US Highway 51 when the driver lost control of the vehicle due to adverse weather conditions. The vehicle exited the right side of the roadway and collided into a ditch embankment.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

1/10/26

Melissa L. Christer, age 43, of Pana Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

1/11/26

Ted A. Burkhardt, age 52, of Owaneco Illinois, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property.

Emmanuel K. Risasi, age 28, of Chicago Illinois, was arrested for Driving While Registration Suspeded.

1/14/26

Michael L. Durbin, age 25, of Taylorville, was arrested for Failure to Update Sex Offender Registry.

1/21/26

Trevor O. Lebon, age 20, of Pana Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver.

The Taylorville Police Department Investigated the following crashes:  

On January 1st at W. Pauline Street in Taylorville, Skyler W. Brownlee of Illiopolis  was entering the driving lane from a previously parked position on the north side of the road, when it struck the front passenger side of Karen S. Mahan of Taylorville as Mahan drove by. Mahan was on the correct side of the road and was proceeding straight ahead, when it was struck by Brownlee's front drivers side bumper. Brownlee's drivers bumper damaged the entire passenger side of Mahan's vehicle. Brownlee admitted he hadn't seen Mahan, due to not checking before entering the roadway. Brownlee was issued a citation for no valid insurance, as he was unable to provide proof at the time of the accident.  No injuries were reported.

On January 13th at 5:12 PM, Chad E Clark of Taylorville was heading North on Cheney Street when Robert M. Burdzilauskas of Pana made a left turn to go into Arby's parking lot. Burdzilauskas failed to yield to the right-of-way traffic before making the left turn.  No injuries were reported. 

On January 16th at 8:33 AM, Brayden L. Copeland of Taylorville was traveling southbound on N Cheney St. towards W Park Ave. Brian D. Richards of Taylorville was stopped at a stop sign on W Park Ave. at the intersection with N. Cheney St., facing east. Copeland attempted to turn westbound onto W Park Ave. and slid in the snow, causing the front drivers side bumper of his vehicle to strike the middle drivers side of Richards vehicle.  No injuries were reported. 

Editors note:  No birthdate was listed for driver 1, therefore we have not listed their name)

On January 17th, 2026 at approximately 10:28 A.M. As Heather D. Harrison of Taylorville was approaching the parking lot while traveling southbound on Cheney St., A driver proceeded to turn Southbound onto Cheney St. from the parking lot and collided with the passenger side of Harrison's vehicle causing minor damage. Both vehicles moved out of the roadway into the Casey's parking lot allowing traffic to freely flow. While checking the information of both vehicles through dispatch, it was revealed that Harrison had expired registration and also a suspended license. Both drivers recieved Motor Vehicle Accident Information forms and Harrison recieved one citation for the suspended license and a verbal warning for the expired registration.

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

1/15/26

Jacob Legnon, 25, of Tower Hill was arrested for Theft.

1/17/25

Isaiah Baker, 23, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Violation of Order of Protection.

Rebecca Burke, 46, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Violation of Pretrial Release, Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Methamphetamine.

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

 1/12/26 at 7:35 a.m.

Isaac Reynolds, 21, of Owaneco was traveling south on IL RT 29 when the vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck the ditch. While traveling through the ditch the vehicle struck a mailbox then overturned and came to a stop.

1/12/26 at 6:00 p.m.

Iris Noblet-Crites, 42, of Owaneco was traveling southeast near 1875 IL RT 29 and struck a deer that entered the roadway.

1/6/26 at 6:02 a.m.

Gage Pinner, 18, of Taylorville was traveling east on 1100 North RD when the driver failed to turn at the intersection. The vehicle struck the ditch and came to a stop.

12/16/26 at 6:45 a.m.

Shawna Wires, 31, of Taylorville was traveling north on IL RT 29 when a deer entered the roadway. The vehicle struck the deer and the vehicle had damage to its front.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

01/03/26

Todd W. Stockon, age 55, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property. 

John L. Hott Jr, age 36, of Taylorville, was arrested for Violation of Offender Registry.

01/04/26

Paige E. Ouding, age 33, of Pana Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Obstruction of Justice.

Brandon L. Anthony, age 32, of Taylorville, was arrested for Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Methamphetamine and Public Intoxication.

Joshua E. Hicks, age 43, of Pana Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Stolen Property.

01/06/26

Amanda D. Johanningmeier, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for Theft, Resistiting Arrest, Obstruction of Justice and Possession of Methamphetamine. 

David A. Wadkins Jr., age 44, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While Vehicle Registration Suspended.

1/07/26

Brian Ramsey, age 36, of Lexington Kentucky, was arrested for Burglary, Criminal Trespass, and Violation of Pre-Trial Release.

1/08/26

Sheri L. Hartsook, age 67, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

Brad L. Wiseman, age 49, of Taylorville, was arrested for Burglary and Criminal Trespass.

1/09/26

Nolee W. Berry, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for Consumption of Alcohol under 21.

Michael J. Gonzalez Jr., age 22, of Taylorville Was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

1/10/26

Daniel A. Crowder, age 44, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving while Vehicle Registration Suspended.

William Coghlan,

Adam M. Passoni, age 31, of Taylorville, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

1/11/26

Emmanuel K. Risasi, age 28, of Chicago Illinois, was arrested for Driving While Registration Suspended.

1/12/26

Ted A. Burkhardt, age 52, of Owaneco Illinois, was arrested for Criminal Damange to Property.

The Taylorville Police Department investigated the following crashes. 

On December 28th at 4:26 AM. 18 year old Hunter J Lybarger of Taylorville was leaving the parking lot of 900 McAdams Drive. Lybarger accelerated causing the tires to spin in the rocks. Unit 1 entered the hard pavement, spun 180 degrees, and began to travel west sideways off of the road way. Unit 1's passenger side struck a fense on the west side of the road causing property damage and damage to the passenger side of the vehicle. 

On January 5th at 7:44 AM, Taylorville police responded to a vehicle crash that occurred at West Main Cross and Webster Street.  On January 5th, 2026, at approximately 7:44 A.M., Raeanna J. Tucker of Taylorville and Timothy B. Taylor of Decatur were traveling westbound on W. Main Cross St., approaching the intersection of W. Main Cross St. and N Webster St. Taylor was in front of Tucker. Taylor made a complete stop at the stop sign. Tucker failed to stop, striking Taylor's rear bumper with Unit 1's front end. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.

On January 10th, 2026 Taylorville police responded to a vehicle crash at Park Street and Webster Street. Darrin L. Burdinsky of Chatham was traveling north on N. Webster St. Karen S. Redcloud of Ramsey was traveling behind Burdinsky on N. Webster St. Driver of Unit 1 looked over her shoulder and accelerated thinking Burdinsky was continuing to drive north. Redcloud struck the rear end of Burdinsky causing vehicle damage only.

The Christian County Sheriff reported the following arrests and accidents.

1/9/26

Joshua Hicks, 43, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville for Domestic Battery.

1/10/2632,

Joseph Urbina, 32, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Speeding and Driving Under the Influence. 

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

12/11/25 at 7:30 a.m.

Lucas Domonousky, 27, of Taylorville was traveling North on IL RT 29 at 1775 North when the driver lost control on the slick ice and snow covered road surface. The vehicle went into the ditch to the East and spun out of control.

1/5/26 at 10:16 a.m.

Randall Wagahoff, 65, of Taylorville (Unit 1)

Jay Fassero, 46, of Kincaid (Unit 2)

Unit 1 was exiting a driveway and turning northeast on IL RT 48 and Unit 2 was traveling northeast on IL RT 48 and turning into the driveway at 1039 E 1150 R RD. the driver of Unit 1 said he had a distraction from inside the vehicle and had thought Unit 2 had went on past. The driver of Unit 1 started to pull into the roadway and hit Unit 2. The front of Unit 1 hit Unit 2 in the driver front door.

The Christian County Sheriff's office reported the following to Regional Radio News: 

1/7/26

Brian Ramsey, 36, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Burglary and Criminal Trespass.

1/8/26

Brad Wiseman, 49, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Burglary and Criminal Trespass to Residence.

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

1/6/26

Jesse Blades, 46, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Disorderly Conduct.