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

3-24-23 Joshua Bland, age 47, of Pana was arrested by CCSO on a warrant for burglary.

3-25-23 Billy Brown, age 42, of Kincaid was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

3-28-23 Jesus Ramirez, age 18, of Omaha, NE was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for driving 15-20 over the speed limit.

3-16-23 Irene Baker was traveling south in U.S. Highway 51. Baker stated she was not paying attention and approached a truck pulling a trailer in the same lane ahead of her with the truck moving at a lower rate of speed. She jerked the wheel to avoid hitting the trailer and lost control. Baker ran off the roadway and stuck a ditch embankment. Her vehicle had front end damage and was driven from the scene. No injuries.

 

3-15-23 Laine Moses, Phillip Albert and James Curtin were involved in a traffic crash. Moses was traveling westbound on 1550 North road. Moses crossed into the oncoming lane and sideswiped Albert. Albert was pulling a trailer. Moses side swiped Albert truck and trailer, causing damage to the truck and trailer. Albert came to a stop shortly after Moses sideswiped it. Moses lost control of the vehicle and it began skidding sideways in the roadway. Curtin was traveling eastbound on 1550 North road. Moses struck Curtin on the passenger side of the vehicle. Both Moses and Curtin came to a stop after the collision. Albert’s vehicle had a significant amount of damage, but was able to drive away from the scene. Moses and Curtin’s vehicles were towed from the scene. Moses was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Curtin refused treatment on scene and stated that he would take himself to the hospital for his injuries.

3-17-23 Jared Griffin was traveling east on county highway 6 in Assumption Township. The driver went around the curve at 1200 North and 2300 East and continued east onto 1200 North (County highway 6). The driver then left the roadway on the south side of the road just east of the curve. When the vehicle left the road it went down the ditch and came to rest in the waterway. The front end of the vehicle was submerged in water and had to be towed from the scene. No injuries.

3-21-23 Mitchell Jones was in a traffic crash at the intersection of 700 East and 1350 North Road for a one vehicle accident. After arrival it was found Jones was going south on 700 East Road approaching a T intersection with 1350 North Road. Jones attempted to turn east (left) onto 1350 North from 700 East and was traveling too fast to complete the turn. Jones left the roadway and struck a utility pole.  The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

3-28-23 Theresa Mayes was traveling northbound on Township Road 900 E, approximately 1/10 of a mile south of Township Road 1900 N, when a deer entered the roadway. Mayes was unable to avoid striking the animal. Mayes received front end damage. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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

3/21/23
Tresa A. Mansfield, age 65, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

3/25/23
Spencer P. White, age 33, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.
A Juvenile Male, age 16, of Taylorville was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery.
 

3/26/23
Ronee N. Foraker, age 38, was arrested for Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest.

Taylorville Police responded to the following vehicle accidents:

On February 26th at 12:05 PM, Tyler Parker of Taylorville was westbound on Spresser Street through the intersection with Cheney Street. Jerry Pagliai of Bulpitt was southbound on Cheney Street through the intersection with Spresser Street. Rebekah Berger of Taylorville was eastbound on Spresser Street stopped in traffic for the red light on eastbound traffic.  After reviewing the traffic signal cycle, it was determined that Parker failed to yield the right of way to southbound traffic. Parker was struck on the passenger side of the vehicle by the front end of Pagliai causing airbag deployment in Parker's vehicle. Afterward Parker continued in motion striking the driver's side wheel well of Berger.  Parker reported minor injuries no injuries were reported by Pagliai or Berger.  Parker received a citation for failure to yield the right of way. 

On February 27th, 2023 at 3 AM, TPD was informed by a caller that her minor daughter had been involved in a car accident at the lake.  The owner stated this occurred on February 26th.  The owner also stated her daughter struck a deer by the spillway and then struck the guardrail on the north side of the road. She was told to bring all of the information to TPD for an accident report. No structural damage was observed on the guardrail.  On February 28th, the owner of the vehicle brought in the information and pictures for a crash report.    

On March 2nd, at 9:56 AM TPD investigated a crash.  Chloe Kelly of Springfield left a house at the corner of West Elm and Elm Tree Court. Kelly was turning around at the end of the block and then ran off the roadway striking a vehicle that was parked at 23 Elm Tree Court.  Kelly then proceeded through the yard striking the southwest corner of the residence.  She then continued on striking the northwest corner of the residence at 24 Elm Tree Court.  Kelly also struck a third vehicle that was parked at 24 Elm Tree Court.  Kelly caused major damage on the other two vehicles along with property damage at 23 and 24 Elm Tree Court. Kelly was arrested and charged with DUI.  All three vehicles were towed. 

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

Arrests

3-21-23 Ryan Nance age, 40, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD on a FTA warrant for theft.

3-21-23 Megan Bilyeu age, 37, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.
 

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

3/19/23

A Juvenile Male, age 16, of Auburn Illinois was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding.

3/20/23

A Juvenile Female, age 17, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Patricia A. Hornbuckle, age 63, of Taylorville was arrested for Embezzlement, Theft over $100,000 and Deceptive Practices.
 

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

Arrests

3-17-23 Ann Stafford, age 53, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a warrant for burglary.

3-18-23 Brandon Moody, age 26, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a body attachment warrant.

3-18-23 Tanner Gronewald, age 33, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for criminal damage to property.

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

3-15-23 James Griffith, age 42, of Pana was arrested by Montgomery County on a Christian County FTA warrant for driving on revoked license.

3-15-23 Billie Sheehy, age 34, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

3-15-23 William Haddock, age 43, of Owaneco was arrested by CCSO for driving suspended/revoked license.

Crashes

3-9-23 Joseph Hadley was driving west on 350 North Road when he failed to reduce speed at the intersection. Hadley came to a stop after hitting a tree on the west side of 1250 East Road. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

3-14-23 Alpha Koches was traveling eastbound on Route 104 in Taylorville township when an unknown piece of debris shattered his windshield. Koches turned southbound on 930 East and came to a stop in the west ditch after striking an unknown object and failing to remain in his lane. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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

3-13-23 David Jones, age 51, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD for resisting a peace officer and driving revoked/suspended.

Crashes

3-10-23 Phil Deal was traveling north on 600 East at approximately 1375 North when a deer entered the roadway striking the vehicle. No injuries. No tow.

3-11-23 Robert Goebel was traveling east on IL Route 104 at 900 East when a deer struck the side of the vehicle. No injuries. No tow.

3-11-23 Tyrone Poleon was traveling south on 807 Main Street in Palmer. Poleon said he blacked out and did not remember anything until he came concuss after the crash. He went off the west side of the roadway and crashed into a parked car which was pushed into another parked car. Both vehicles were unoccupied and pushed about 15 feet. No injury. No tow.

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

3/08/23

Frank K. Sedlock, age 37, of Taylorville was arrested for Mob Action.

3/09/23

Season K. Fisher, age 42, of Taylorville was arrested for Mob Action.

3/10/23

Charles M. Carron, age 33, of Taylorville was arrested for Retail Theft.

Justin L. Sexton, age 26, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Samantha C. Olivio, age 23, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Brian T. Edwards, age 44, of Morrisonville Illinois was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

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

Arrests

3-10-23 Justin Sexton, age 26, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for residential burglary.

3-11-23 Tully Griham, age 46, of Springfield was arrested by ISP on a Christian county FTA warrant for driving on suspended license.

3-10-23 Lance Stanberry, age 33, of Kincaid was arrested on a FTA warrant for aggravated battery.

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

3-7-23 Landon Moore, age 19, of Auburn was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

3-8-23 Monique Romans, age 25, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for DUI.

3-8-23 James Baker was traveling westbound on 2100 North at approximately 250 ft. west of Spencer Lane. A deer ran into the roadway and struck the side of the vehicle on the front passenger area. No injuries. No tow.

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

3/06/23

Joseph A. Leckner, age 32, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

3/06/23

Stephanie Melvin, age 40, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Nathan E. Pinnell, age 39, of Morrisonville Illinois was arrested for Driving While Registration Suspended.

3/07/23

Theodore Workman, age 54, of New Berlin Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

Jackson Myers, age 19, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

Jason Lindsey, age 47, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

3/08/23

Frank K. Sedlock, age 37, of Taylorville was arrested for Battery.

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

3-7-23 Landon Moore, age 19, of Auburn was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

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

2/25/23

Angela Beard, age 48, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

3/01/23

Daniel V. Davis, age 41, of Pana Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

3/02/23

Hannah S. Farley, age 28, of Farmington Illinois was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.

3/03/23

Chloe B. Kelley, age 29, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for DUI, Criminal Damage to Property and Obstructing Justice.

Garett L. Austin, age 55, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Joseph Sherman, age 41, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Rickey L. Abbott, age 44, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.

3/04/23

Steve D. Johnson, age 56, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery.

3/05/23

Paul Q. King, age 38, of Stonington Illinois was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

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

3-5-23 Nathaniel Bain, age 33, of Mattoon was arrested by Pana PD for FELON FAIL/RETURN FROM FURLOUGH.

3-6-23 Keith Douglas, age 58, of Cowden was arrested in Shelbyville on a Christian County FTA warrant for driving on suspended license.

3-6-23 Tanja Fleming, age 47, of Morrisonville was arrested by Morrisonville PD on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

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

Arrests

2-25-23 Jacob Coonrod, age 40, of Quincy was arrested by Morrisonville PD on a FTA warrant for domestic battery.

2-27-23 Michelle Dixon, age 29, of Stonington was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

2-28-23 Kenna Dilley, age 43, of Pana was arrested by CCSO for driving under the influence.

2-28-23 Cory Blake, age 28, of Bulpitt was arrested by CCSO for domestic battery.

2-28-23 Diamond Momoh, age 18, of Springfield was arrested by domestic battery.

1-1-23 Kevin Wicker, age 49, of Illiopolis was arrested by CCSO for aggravated DUI.

Crashes

2-17-23 Shelby Furness and Gray Deshawn were involved in a traffic crash in Taylorville. Deshawn was traveling northeast on IL Route 48 and had come to a stop because of multiple deer crossing the roadway ahead of him. Furness was traveling northeast behind Deshawn. Furness failed to reduce speed and collided with Deshawn. No injuries were reported and both Unit 1 and 2 were driven from the scene.  

2-18-23 Justin Pruitt was traveling north on 500 East Road when a deer ran out in front of the vehicle. He was unable to avoid hitting the deer. No injuries. No tow.

2-19-23 Carly Eddy was traveling west on Route 104 and struck a deer that came out of the south ditch. Eddy was able to drive away from the scene.

2-21-23 Steven Kuntzman was westbound on County Highway 2 at approximately 1530 East when he struck a deer. No injuries. No tow.

2-22-23 Brandon Andrews was traveling westbound on 1000 North at approximately 2550 East. Andrews swerved to miss the deer and the vehicle went in the ditch. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

2-22-23 Emma Hughes Prehn was traveling southwest on IL Route 48 near 700 North when she struck a cow that was in the roadway. The vehicle was able to be to be driven from the scene. No injuries.

2-25-23 Maurice Cooper was traveling southbound  on IL Route 29 approaching 800 East Road when he lost control and slid off the roadway into the right shoulder/ditch and struck an IDOT light pole at the intersection. No injuries. No tow.

2-26-23 Sharon Lipe was traveling on IL Route 104 in South Fork township when she collided with a deer in the roadway. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

2-22-23 Isaac Ferrill was traveling eastbound on 500 North near 250 East in King township when the vehicle hydroplaned and he lost control and struck a guardrail. No injuries. No tow.

2-28-23 Heman Rush was traveling east on IL Route 104 in South Fork township when he struck a deer. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. No injuries.

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

2/18/23
Dalton L. Dupont, age 30, of Cerro Gordo Illinois was arrested for Aggravated Battery.

2/24/23

A Juvenile Female, age 17, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer.

Alex E. Haywood, age 20, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

2/25/23

Tylor C. Gesell, age 23, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Ethan S. Law, age 29, of Decatur Illinois was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine less than 5 grams.

Taylorville Police responded to a vehicle accident on South Shumway Street in Taylorville on February 13th. At 11:23 PM, A vehicle was traveling north on South Shumway Street and struck a Jeep which was parked in front of the entrance of 412 South Shumway Street.  The owner of the Jeep observed a vehicle turning east two blocks north. The complainant said the vehicle was a silver Chevrolet Impala between 2007-2009. Officers were notified of the hit and run and responded and a side mirror from the impala was found. Two hours later at 1:31 AM, Officers located a Chevy Impala bearing damage consistent with the report near 600 West 3rd Street in Taylorville.  When the driver, Matthew Woodland, was asked about it, Woodland said that he hit something but was unsure how to handle it. Woodland was issued a ticket for improper lane usage, and leaving the scene of an accident. 

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

2-23-23 Shayla Caraker, age 22, of Stonington was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

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

2-20-23 Jacob Garrett, age 34, of Mechanicsburg was arrested by Sangamon County on a FTA warrant for driving on a suspended license.

2-20-23 Shannon Linder, age 48, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO  for AGG DUI ALCOHOL/DRUGS, driving with suspended license and eluding a police officer.

2-21-23 Damon Trumpy, age 47, of Chatham was arrested by CCSO on a FTA for RECEIVE/POSS/SELL/STOLEN VEHICLE.

2-21-23 Michael White, age 39, of Rosamond was arrested by Pana PD on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

2-21-23 Herbert Washington, age 40 of Rantoul was arrested by CCSO for driving on suspended license, speeding and no Reg or License.

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

2/16/23

Jacob A. Samson, age 38, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Kellie L. Wingo, age 32, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

2/17/23

Nathan D. Baker, age 36, of Kincaid Illinois was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Jacob D. Hall, age 24, of Nokomis Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

2/18/23

William E. Dixon, age 65, of Taylorville was arrested for Retail Theft.

2/19/23

Elijah W. Christer, age 26, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While Registration Suspended and Driving while License Suspended.

2/20/23

Nicole D. Kugel, age 28, of Rosamond Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

2/21/23

Stephanie J. Ashlock, age 30, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While Registration Suspended. 

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

2-15-23 Kelli Pallonie was traveling on US Highway 51 when a dog ran in front of the car striking the bumper and the front passenger side. No injuries. No tow.

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

2/10/23
Michael D. Wicker, age 58, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Matthew T. Morrissey, age 33, of Kincaid Illinois was arrested on a Warrant and Possession of Methamphetamine. 

2/11/23
Alyshia M. Rightnowar, age 32, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Nina M. Prince, age 41, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

2/14/23
Matthew S. Woodland, age 35, of Taylorville was arrested for Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

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

2-10-23 Jordan Hughes, age 18, of Taylorville was arrested by DNR for possession of a controlled substance.

2-12-23 Jesse Luparell, age 28, of Cantrall was arrested by CCSO for criminal damage/trespass to property.

2-13-23 Aimee Miller, age 32, of Pana was arrested by CCSO for burglary.

Crashes

1-29-23 John Prather was traveling south on 2600 East Road when he left the roadway on the west side of the road. The vehicle overturned on the driver side. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

2-12-23 Austin Miller was traveling southeast on IL Route 29 at approximately 1875 North when it struck a guardrail. The vehicle continued through the median and came to a stop on the shoulder of the north eastbound lane. The vehicle was towed from the scene and Miller was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

2-12-23 Jerry Tipsword was traveling south on IL Route 29 when he struck debris in the road. Tipsword (Edinburg Fire) was responding to an accident on IL Route 29 moments before. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

2-13-23 Alicia Badman was traveling in Bear Creek township when she struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries. No tow.

2-11-23 Lori Easton was traveling south on 2025 East in Mosquito township. Easton approached the T-intersection and failed to yield to the stop sign. She went through the intersection and made contact with the ditch on the south side of the road. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

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

Arrests –

2-6-23 CODY J LONG 36 TAYLORVILLE ARRESTED BY CCSO ON AN FTA WARRANT

2-6-23 MACKENZIE RAYMOND 31 MORRISONVILLE ARRESTED BY CCSO ON AN FTA WARRANT

2-7-23 Jennifer Smith 35 Pana arrested by CCSO on an FTA Warrant

2-7-23 Lisa Harker 47 Olney arrested by CCSO on an FTA Warrant

2-7-23 Curtis Burney 56 Bulpitt arrested by Kincaid Police on an FTA Warrant

Accidents –

On 2-7-23 Anita Clark 53 was northwest on IL Rt 48 near 600 N when it struck a deer.  Vehicle was able to be driven from the scene.

On 2/2/23 Lacey Yeske 38 was south on County 1.  Yeske stated that a deer ran into the roadway.  Driver stated that she could not avoid striking the deer.  Driver refused medical treatment. Vehicle towed from scene.

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

2-5-23 CARL L GRAY 36 TAYLORVILLE WAS ARRESTED BY TAYLORVILLE POLICE FOR AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY

2-5-23 RYAN D SHATTICK 36 BLOOMINGTON WAS ARRESTED BY TAYLORVILLE POLICE FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY

2-3-23 JUSTIN L MOMA 40 WAS ARRESTED BY TAYLORVILLE POLICE FOR ARMED VIOLATION, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

2-3-23 CASEY D. MOMA 41 WAS ARRESTED BY TAYLORVILLE POLIC FOR ARMED VIOLATION, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

2-3-23 RICHARD CLOE 53 PANA ARRESTED BY PANA POLICE ON AN FTA WARRANT

2-4-23 DOTTIE CROWDER 39 KINCAID ARRESTED BY TAYLORVILLE POLICE ON AN FTA WARRANT

2-4-23 JAMES UMBERGER 57 TAYLORVILLE ARRESTED BY TAYLORVILLE POLICE ON AN FTA WARRANT

2-3-23 KIMBERLY ENGLAND 43 TAYLORVILLE ARRESTED BY CCSO ON AN FTA WARRANT

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

2/02/23

Tracy Stevens, age 26, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

2/03/23

Justin L. Moma age 40, of Taylorville was arrested for Armed Violence, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Firearm by a Felon. 

Casey D. Moma, age 41, of Taylorville was arrested for Armed Violence, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Firearm by a Felon.

A Juvenile male, age 14, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography. 

2/04/23

James M. Umburger, age 57, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Dottie M. Crowder, age 39, of Kincaid Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

2/05/23

Carl L. Gray, age 36, of Taylorville was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery. 

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

1-30-23 Kane Passini, age 28, of Kincaid was arrested by Kincaid PD for violating and order of protection.

1-28-23 David Malone, age 33, of Mount Auburn was arrested by CCSO for violating an order of protection.

1-29-23 John Prather, age 37, of Danvers was arrested by CCSO for driving under the influence and driving on suspended license.

1-27-23 Robert Montgomery was traveling at 1195 IL Route 48 when he struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries. No tow.

1-28-23 Vernell Green was traveling southwest on IL Route 48 approximately half mile east of Houston Street when he struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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

1/28/23

Steven D. Leonard, age 43, of Taylorville was arrested for DUI, Obstructing a Police Officer, and Feeling and Eluding.

Jacob C. Krouse, age 37, of Taylorville was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct.

1/29/23

Niti N. Patel, age 31, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for DUI and Possession of Cannabis Greater than 50 grams.

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

Arrests

1-25-23 Layla Schuyler was arrested BY Sangamon County on a pretrial violation warrant for meth.

Crashes

 1-25-23 Mark Brown, age 58, of Moweaqua was traveling northbound on US Route 51 approaching 900 North Road. Brown lost control of his vehicle and spun in the heavy snow and black ice and came to rest in the ditch. The vehicle was able to be towed and driven from the scene. No injuries.

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

72 year old Nancy J. Oller of Taylorville was arrested for theft. 

The Taylorville Police Department responded to the following vehicle accidents:

On January 18th around 5:38 PM, a minor from Stonington was backing up and struck a vehicle driven by Katherine Truesdell of Plainview near 100 S. Washington Street. No injuries were reported.

On January 19th around 4:17 PM, Lauel M. Jacobs of Pana was slowed in traffic while traveling westbound on Park Street near the Walnut Street intersection. Lexi N. Shull of Taylorville was also westbound on Park Street and was behind Jacobs.  Shull failed to reduce speed striking the rear of Jacobs. After striking the rear of Jacobs, Shull left the roadway to the north striking a tree.  No injuries were reported.  Shull received a citation for failure to reduce speed.

On January 22nd, around 1:25 PM, Cameren Cook of Oconee was traveling east on Springfield Road with Troy Smith of Taylorville following.  Cook slowed to let Smith pass.  Smith passed on Springfield Road.  Smith then slowed in the roadway and Cook rear ended Smith.  The police claim this was an incident of road rage as Cook exited the vehicle and punched the drivers side door window.  No damage was caused and Cook was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an incident.  Smith was also issued a citation for driving suspended. 

Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

1/19/23

Brynn D. Heathcock, age 28, of Decatur Illinois was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

Rodney D. Sizemore, age 24, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property.

1/20/23

Daniel P. Ballard, age 52, of Tovey Illinois was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

1/21/23

A Juvenile Male, age 17, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Jacob A. Samson, age 38, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Kellie L. Wingo, age 32, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery.

1/23/23

Jerry W. Riggs, age 38, of Taylorville was arrested for Delivery of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine.

Suzanne K. Austin, age 50, of Taylorville was arrested for Delivery of Methamphetamine.

Garret L. Austin, age 55, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession of Cannabis 500-2000 grams with intent to deliver.

1/24/23

Marlena S. Wadkins, age 45, of Taylorville was arrested for Retail Theft

1/25/23

Ronald J. Robinson, age 46, of Taylorville was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property.

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

1-20-23 Levi Durbin, age 23, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for aggravated battery to a peace officer.

1-20-23 Jahquel Pearsall, age 20 was arrested by Sangamon County on a Christian County warrant for burglary.

1-20-23 Mysean Burden, age 20 was arrested by Sangamon County on a Christian County warrant for burglary.

1-20-23 Kimberly Carrell, age 29, of Pana was arrested by CCSO for meth precursor.

1-22-23 Nathaniel Bain, age 33, of Mattoon was arrested by Pana PD on a FTA warrant for burglary.

Crashes

1-17-23 Andrew Brown was traveling southeast on IL-Rt. 104 in Taylorville Township at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went into a skid crossing the west bound lane of traffic and was sideways when it left the roadway. The driver side rear end of the bed was the first to make contact with the ditch embankment. The vehicle then went into the air and landed on the front end grill area of the truck. The vehicle then landed on the driver side and continued to skid back across both lanes of IL-Rt. 104 to the south. When Brown ran off the road on its side the vehicle then flipped one time and landed on the wheels. The vehicle was towed from the scene and Brown was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

1-20-23 Patrick Huston was traveling East on 2675 North Rd at 600 East RD when a deer entered the roadway. Huston was unable to avoid the deer. Huston struck the deer and sustained damage to the vehicle’s front end. Huston was able to drive from the scene. No injuries were reported.

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

1-17-23 Chad Tungate, age 40, of Lincoln was arrested by Logan County on a Christian county FTA warrant for theft.

1-17-23 Eric, Black, age 33 of Springfield was arrested by Sangamon County on a Christian County FTA warrant for violating an Order of Protection.

Crashes

12-22-22 Jennifer Lewis was involved in a traffic crash. Lewis turned onto Route 48 from 965 East Road and lost control and ran off the roadway. Lewis hit the end of a guardrail causing damage to the vehicle and the guardrail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

12-30-22 Tyson Kime was backing out of the driveway traveling south at 9 W Magnolia Ave, Pana, IL 62557, crossing over the roadway. Kime backed into a parked car across the roadway on the south side of the road. No injuries. No tow.

1-10-23 Nathan Broaddus was traveling Southwest on IL Route 48 when a deer ran in the roadway. Broaddus made contact with the deer on the driver side rear bumper. No injuries. No tow.

1-10-23 Zachary Armour was traveling east southeast through the curve on 2050 North Road at about 400 East when he lost control on the slick iced road. Armour went off the south side of the roadway and into the ditch. Armour overturned one complete time and came to rest with the driver side door on the ground. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

1-10-23 Ashley Woods was traveling southbound on 930 East Road from IL Route 104 when a deer ran across the road striking the driver’s side of her vehicle. No injuries. No tow.

1-11-23 Mary Wolf was traveling south on Route 51. Around 75 North Wolf began to have a medical issue. Wolf ran off the road on the right side and drove in the ditch hitting a driveway culvert. This spun the car and caused it to stop. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

1-12-23 Parker Thomason was traveling east on 2050 North Road when a deer entered the roadway and made contact with the driver’s side door. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

1-13-23 Alexander Jackson was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 48 and was approximately 2/10 of a mile north of Township Road 1550 N. Jackson lost control on the ice covered roadway, exited the roadway to the left, sliding across a private gravel lane, and then striking the west ditch. The impact with the ditch embankment caused Jackson to overturn on the passenger side. After sliding a short distance in the grass Jackson came to rest facing northeast. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

1-15-23 Zoe Hoover was traveling west on Route 104 in South Fork township when he struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

1-16-23 Melvin Green and Sherry Butkauskas were involved in a traffic crash in Pana township. Green was traveling north on 2500 East Road. Butkauskas was traveling west on 100 North Road. Both units approached the intersection at the same time. Green failed to stop at the posted stop sign. Green was taken to the hospital by ambulance and his vehicle was towed from the scene.

Taylorville Police reported the following to Regional Radio News;

1/13/23

Retta A. Loreth, age 61, of Taylorville was arrested for DUI.

Robert D. Burke, age 41, of Taylorville was arrested for an IDOC Warrant.

Georgia E. Ward, age 48, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

1/14/23

Megan M. Whitaker, age 37, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and Suspended Registration.

Taylorville Police responded to the following car accidents.

Aaron E. Kerwood of Taylorville was traveling east in the 800 block of West Vandeveer Street on January 4th when they improperly crossed into the oncoming traffic lane.  Kerwood struck a parked vehicle.  The vehicle was pushed by the initial impact into another vehicle which was parallel parked directly behind it.  Kerwood continued to drive east from the scene immediately after striking one of the parked vehicles.  The crash was reported after the fact. Kerwood’s vehicle was later located with matching damage a few blocks away and he was given a citation for improper lane usage and leaving the scene of a crash with vehicle damage. 

Douglas A. Brachear of Taylorville was driving northwest on Route 29 on January 13th when a group of deer ran across the highway.  Brachear struck a deer causing significant front end damage.  No injuries were reported. 

On January 14th, A minor from Owaneco was traveling southwest on Spresser Street when for unknown reasons, they crossed both lanes of traffic and continued off the road striking a ditch. The impact caused the vehicle to roll over and land on its top.  The minor and their passenger were transported by ambulance to St. John’s Hospital with suspected serious injuries.  The vehicle was towed from the scene. 

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

1-9-23 Christopher Mills was arrested by CCSO on FTA warrant for possession of meth.

1-10-23 Nikki Snow, age 44, of Pana was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for theft.

1-10-23 Robin Jones, age 53, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a FTA  warrant for driving under the influence of alcohol.

1-12-23 Sierra Durbin, age 27 of Taylorville was arrested by Edinburg PD for aggravated battery.

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

Sierra M. Durbin, age 27, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

Taylorville Police responded to the following car accidents: 

Jordan Belden of Beecher City was traveling southbound on Route 29 on December 28th at 8:46 PM and swerved to hit a deer.  Belden struck the deer but was uninjured. 

Joshua P. Nation of Edwardsville reported on December 29th that their vehicle had been hit the prior week. Nation said they did not know the exact date or time the accident occurred but it was either Dec. 23rd or 24th. According to police, Nation’s parent advised that the accident was minor and no damage occurred to either vehicle. 

Mason A. Scattergood was headed northeast on Route 48 near Cherokee Street when he drove off the roadway into a ditch.  Scattergood was transported to St. John’s hospital with injuries. 

Taylorville police responded to a vehicle accident on January 6th at 8:57 PM. TPD was dispatched to 821 E. Elm.  Amanda D. Johanningmeier of Taylorville reported sideswiping a parked car.  TPD made contact with the other vehicle’s owner who was parked legally on the side of the street. Johanningmeier’s vehicle had minor damage and the hit vehicle’s side door was damaged and the mirror was broken off.  Johanningmeier was issued a citation. 

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

1/03/23

Jason L. Leach, age 45, of Taylorville was arrested for Fraud. 

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

1-2-23 Ronald Durham was involved in a traffic crash in Taylorville township. Durbin was traveling west on IL-Rt. 104 when he had a medical emergency causing his vehicle to leave the roadway. Durbin left the roadway on the south side of the road, hit a culvert causing his vehicle to go airborne. The vehicle landed in the property owners front yard. The vehicle continued southwest until it made contact with the property owners house. The house received damage to the bricks and downspout on the front north east side. Durbin was taken to the hospital and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

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

12/30/22

Zachary T. Bland, age 29, of Pana Illinois was arrested for DUI and Obstructing Justice.

1/01/23

Debbie R. Horn, age 53, of Taylorville was arrested for Vehicle Burglary and Possession of Stolen Property.

Timothy D. Griffin, age 42, of Taylorville was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

Mason A. Scattergood, age 22, of Taylorville was arrested for DUI.

1/02/23

A Male Juvenile, age 16, of Pana Illinois was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.

Beth A. Schmitz, age 49, of Pana Illinois was arrested for Driving with Suspended Registration and Driving While License Revoked.