The following arrests were reported to Hart Media Group by the Christian County Sheriff's Office on 06/24/2026.

On 6-18-26:

Kenneth Kuhn, 47, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

On 6-21-26:

Dustin Cline, 37, of Springfield was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Concealing or Aiding Fugitive.

Karissa Walker, 29, of Edinburg was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Battery.

On 6-22-26:

Patrick Landers, 25, of Kincaid was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Interference of Reporting Domestic Violence, Aggravated Battery and Domestic Battery.

Zachary Miller, 24, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Threatening Public Official.

Erica Zahradka, 46, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Meth Delivery.

The following area arrests and vehicle crashes were reported to Hart Media Group by the Taylorville on 06/19/2026.

TPD ARRESTS:

On 06/09/26:

Nathaniel D. Johnson, age 24, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

On 06/12/26:

A Juvenile Female, age 14, of Taylorville, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

Rodney K. Smith, age 46, of Morrisonville Illinois, was arrested for DUI.

On 6/13/26:

Caydin D. Gaddis, age 20, of Taylorville, was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property. 

On 6/14/26:

Alissa L. Sherwood, age 50, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

On 6/16/26:

Michael K. McClain, age 28, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

Jerry L. Burton, age 54, of Taylorville, was arrested for Obstruction of Justice.

Boston Donovan, age 19, of Taylorville, was arrested for Residential Burglary

CRASH REPORTS:

On 05/18/2026, at approximately 4:18 PM, Robert L. Hefley was traveling south on North Cheney Street, approaching West Elm Street. Heffley slowed to make a right turn onto West Elm Street, when Aron C. Strunk failed to reduce speed and rear ended Hefley. No injuries or othercollisions were reported with this incident and neither vehicle required towing.

On 06/02/20206 at approximately 7:06 AM, a Taylorville Police Officer Josh Niles responded to a 2 vehicle collison that occured on Illinois Route 29 near Burnett Boulevard inTaylorville. Officer NIles reports that when arriving on scene tht Chance A. Vires was parked on the side of the road with their hazards lights active. and Sean W. Baker was pulled into the grass just east ot the crash scene, Officer Niles reports that Vires explaind to him that Baker attempted to merge into his lane. When baker merged, Baker's rear bumper struck the front bumper of Vires' vehicle. Officer Niles confirmed that this is what happend with Baker, and Baker did confirm that is what happened. The collision caused Baker to veer off the road and drive into the grass. Both drivers were okay with no injuries and neither vehicle required a tow.

On 06/06/2026 Taylorville Police Officer Josh Niles responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of North Cherokee Street and East Esther Street in Taylorville. Addison A. Beswarick  was driving on Esther Street and attempted to cross Cherokee. Beswarick failed to clear the intersection before attempting to cross Cherokee Street, resulting in the front end of her vehicle to collide with the back end of Jonathan R. Wamsley. Wamsley was riding a motorcycle while Beswarick was driving a Mazda sedan. Officer Niles reports that upon his arrival, Wamsley was resting in a nearby yard as a result of the collision, and Beswarick was in a nearby driveway. Both drivers were able to drive away from the scene, Beswarick was issued a citation for failing to yield to the right of way, and both drivers refused medical treatment. No injuries were reported.

The following local area arrests were reported to Hart Media Group by the Christian County Sheriff's Office on 06/17/2026.

On 6-13-26,

Caydin Gaddis, 20, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property.

On 6-15-26,

Paul Allen Jr., 31, Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Domestic Battery.

On 6-16-26,

Boston Donovan 19, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Residential Burglary.

Michael McClain, 28, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Driving on Suspended/Revoked License.

Kayla Payne, 31, of Farmersville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

Joshua Taylor, 42, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Battery.

The folliowing area arrests were reported to Hart MEdia Group by the Christian County Sheriff's Office on 06/12/2026.

5-25-26

Nicole Hoskins, 34, of Nokomis was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Battery.

5-28-26

Hailey Collins, 30, of Pana was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Donald Fisher, 43, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding Officer.

Kenneth Kuhn, 47, of Pana was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

5-31-26

Robert Burke, 44, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Criminal Damage to Property, Theft, Burglary and Theft/Stolen.

Carl Gray, 39, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Theft/Stolen.

6-2-26

Richard Clardy, 38, of Oconee was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Sex Predator in Public Park.

Jacob Krouse, 41, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Disorderly Conduct.

6-4-26

Timothy Bland, 61, of Taylorville was arrested by the Morrisonville Police Department for Driving on Suspended License and Violation of Pretrial Release.

James Krouse, 44, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Disorderly Conduct.

6-6-26

Jonathan Krouse, 42, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Meth Delivery.

Shelby Roles, 34, of Decatur was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for DUI.

6-7-26

Tracy Stevens, 29, of Owaneco was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Driving on Revoked License.

6-9-26

Nathaniel Johnson, 24, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

The following TPD Arrests and local motor vehicle incidents were reported to Hart Media Group by Taylorville Police Department on 06/08/2026.

TPD ARRESTS:

6/02/26

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

A Juvenile Female, age 16, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

Zoe Z. Manasco, age 19, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

Rebecca L. Scribner-Brooks, age 46, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

6/03/26

Owen G. Younker, age 19, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

6/04/26

George T. Bailey, age 52, of Taylorville, was arrested for Battery.

6/06/26

Shelby L. Roles, age 34, of Forsyth Illinois, was arrested for DUI.

6/07/26

Brandon D. Overton, age 43 of Taylorville, was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding, Reckless 
Driving, and Speeding.

6/08/26

Jeremiah D. Piland, age 50, of Pittsfield Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant

LOCAL MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS:

On 05/29/2026 at approximately 6:30 AM: Dale L. Meissbach was traveling northbound on IL Route 48. Meanwhile Bradley D. Falter was driving eastbound on Lincoln Trail. Where IL Route 48 and Lincoln Trail Meet, there is a 4 way stoplight intersection. At this intersection, Meissbach approached a green traffic light, while Falter, who also was driving a semi truck, disobeyed the red traffic light, and proceeded into the intersection causing Meissbach to crash into the passenger side of Falter's semi cab. Meissbach was taken to Taylorville Memorial Hospital via Dunn's Ambulance. 

On 05/29/2026 at approximately 7:10AM: Michele J. Clarke had a red light and Daniel J. Britton had a green light. Clarke disobeyed the red traffic signal and proceeded into the itnersection, causing Britton to strike the rear passenger door of Clarke's vehicle. Both vehicle's airbags were deployed, rendering both vehicles disabled. Both parties refused medical care. 

On 06/04/2026 at approximately 4 AM: A vehicle belonging to an employee of GSI-Taylorville was parked in the GSI parking lot, When the employee returned to their vehilce, they noticed damage to both the drivers side fender and bumper. There were no witnesses and there aren't any exterior cameras that could have caught the incident. 

The following motor vehicle incidents were reported to Hart Media Group on 06/02/2026

This list is for the month of May.

5-1-26

Shelby Ashcroft-Suckow, 20, of Rosamond, was driving east on 350 North RD near 1400 East RD when the vehicle struck a deer in the road and came to a stop on the side of the road.

5-5-26

Mary Stickel, 31, of Kincaid, was trying to back out of a parking spot and turned into a parked car sitting to their right.

Andrew Brooks, 22, of Lighthouse Point, FL, was facing east and parked on the north side of the roadway on 800 East RD and was pulling a fiber optic construction box trailer. Brooks was working on the side of the roadway and was parked partially in the roadway. Brooks stated he was out of the vehicle and had cones around the trailer when Edward Miller, 76, of Owaneco, was traveling westbound on 800 North RD and attempted to pass around Brooks' vehicle. Miller was pulling a livestock trailer when his trailer tire hit the door of the trailer being pulled by Brooks.

5-7-26

Rita Kissel, 60, of Rochester, was traveling westbound on 2975 North RD near the intersection of 1735 East RD when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.

5-9-26

Alicia Daily, 44, of Blue Mound, was traveling southbound on S. Main Street near North Street in Stonington, while Kyle Lee, 20, of Collinsville was traveling northbound on the same roadway. Daily attempted to make a left turn into the Casey’s General Store parking lot, entering the driving lane of Lee, resulting in a collision in the roadway.

5-10-26

Steven Tischkau, 55, of Farmersville, was traveling west on IL RT 104 when a deer entered the roadway, and the vehicle collided with the deer.

5-14-26

Zachary DeLong, 34, of Morrisonville, was traveling north on IL RT 29 when a deer entered the roadway. The vehicle struck the deer and sustained damage to its front portion of the vehicle.

5-16-26

Ethan Cumberworth, 18, of Riverton, was driving South on IL RT 48 when it left the north side of the roadway. Cumberworth corrected and spun around in the road before leaving the road on the south side and coming to a stop in the ditch.

Samantha Churchill, 19, of South Jacksonville, was traveling southbound on IL RT 48 near 1025 North RD when she swerved to avoid a deer that had entered the roadway. The vehicle veered into the northbound lane and subsequently came to a complete stop after colliding with an embankment on the east side of the road.

5-17-26

David Schulze, 38, of Salem, was traveling southbound on 1250 East RD at Wantland DR when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by the vehicle.

5-19-26

Lawrence Impastato, 79, of Taylorville, was traveling northbound on 1250 East RD and 700 North when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by the vehicle.

5-23-26

Ashley Key, 26, of Kincaid, was attempting to back from the roadway into a residential drive and navigated the turn too quickly and struck the rear passenger’s side of another vehicle.

Aidan Feld, 21, of Chatham, was traveling North on 1250 East RD when a deer entered the roadway and struck the front passenger side of the vehicle.

5-24-26

Christiana Zipprich, 35, of Litchfield, was traveling southwest on IL RT 48 and was passing another vehicle also traveling southwest. An unknown vehicle traveling northeast came into view of Zipprich. Zipprich then attempted to change lanes back into the southwest lane of traffic. The driver then lost control of the vehicle and went into a skid. The vehicle exited the road on the north side and hit the ditch. The vehicle then rolled multiple times and crashed into a power pole guide wire. The vehicle came to rest on 100 East RD in the east ditch on its roof. The driver was able to exit the vehicle. The power pole that was supported by the guide wire snapped 10-15 feet in the air and caused wires to cross both lanes of traffic on IL RT 48. Brian Lynch, 67, of Taylorville, was traveling northeast after the crash happened on the dark highway and ran into the wires, resulting in damage to the front end of the vehicle.

The following arrests and motor vehicle accidents were reported to Hart Media Group by the Taylorville Police Department on 06/01/2026.

ARRESTS:

On 5-25-26

37-year-old Dustin Cline of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’ Office for Resisting Peace Officer, Aggravated Battery of Peace Officer and Criminal Damage to Government Property.

48-year-old Jeffery Moreland of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Driving While License Revoked/Suspended and Possession of Methamphetamine.

64-year-old Richard Peat of Kincaid was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Disorderly Conduct.

On 5/26/26

30-year-old Sierra M. Durbin of Taylorville, was arrested for Assault, Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

On 5/27/26

31-year-old Briar D. Samson of Taylorville, was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding.

On 5/29/26

24-year-old Taylor J. Durbin of Taylorville, was arrested for Battery.

On 5/30/26

29-year old Shane D. Cole of Pana Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

On 5/31/26

20-year-old Kaylee M. Scanland of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Stolen Property.
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18-year-old Ryanna N. Edenfield of Thomosboro Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Nicotine under age 21.

44-year-old Robert D. Burke of Taylorville, was arrested for Burglary and Criminal Damage Property.

39-year-old Carl L. Gray of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of Methamphetamine.

ACCIDENTS:

On 05/22/2026, Jeanie M. Rathgeber of Taylorville was traveling northwest on Springfield Road approaching the Taylorville High School when Gregory M. Mizera attempted to turn northwest onto Springfield Road from the circle drive in front of the high school. Mizera failed to yield to Rathgeber and pulled into traffic, causing Mizera to strike the passenger side of Rathgeber. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles drove from the scene of the crash. 

The following local area arrests and motor vehicle accidents were reported to Hart Media Group by the Taylorville Police Department on 05/29/2026.

ARRESTS:

On 05/14/26

36-year-old Brian A. Ramsey of Lexington Kentucky, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

On 05/15/26

50-year-old Jason D. Lindsay  of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant and for Burglary.

On 05/16/26

34-year-old Steven A. Martinez of Taylorville, was arrested for Harassment by Telephone and Disorderly Conduct.

On 05/21/26

55-year-old Melissa D. Cushing of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

On 05/22/26

36-year-old Collin A. Shoemaker of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

48-year-old Charles H. Steward of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

On 05/23/26

42-year-old Jonathan M. Krouseof Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property.

On 05/25/26 

18-year-old Stephen M. Coy, of Taylorville, was arrested for Illegal Consumption.

18-year-old Madelyn J. McMillan of Taylorville, was arrested for Illegal Consumption.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS:

On 05/13/26

At approximately 1:04 PM, Ryan S. Bowsher of Taylorville was traveling west on East Elm Street, approaching the intersection at North Cherokee Street. Bowsher stopped at the stop sign positioned at the intersection and considering Bowsher had the right of way, they proceeded to move through the intersection. Kimberly Barringer from Rosamond, ran the stop sign at that intersection, failing to yield to the right of way that was currently held by Bowsher. As Barringer entered the intersection, he struck Bowsher in the rear passenger side portion of his vehicle.

The following arrests were reported to Hart Media Group on 05/15/2026 by the Taylorville Police Department.

On 04/28/26

52-year-old Stephanie L. Weaver, of Taylorville, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

On 04/29/26

71-year-old Kyle B. Parks, of Stonington, was arrested for Criminal Sexual Assault.

27-year-old Myranda C. Napier, of Robinson, was arrested for Public Intoxication.

On 05/02/26

45-year-old Jacob C. Johnson, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property,
Aggravated Battery, Resisting Arrest and Public Intoxication.

On 05/03/26

43-year-old Mithcell R. Neece, of Taylorville, was arrested for Public Intoxication.

On 05/04/26

41-year-old Jacob C. Krouse, of Taylorville, was arrested for Assault.

On 05/05/26

21-year-old Mason C. Krouse, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

On 05/06/26

43-year-old Timothy R. Farris, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant and for Driving with without a Valid Driver’s License

22-year-old Braiden L. Green, of Pana, was arrested for DUI and for Driving without a Valid Driver’s License.

On 5/09/26

43--year-old Timothy S. Davie, of Ohatchee, Alabama, was arrested for Driving While License
Revoked.

43-year-old Steven J. McCoy, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI and for Speeding 35+ Over the
Posted Speed Limit.

On 05/10/26

43-year-old Steven J. McCoy, of Taylorville, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

On 05/11/26

42-year-old Joseph A. Austin, of Taylorville, was arrested for Sex Offender Failure to Register.

23-year-old Payton D. Farris, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant for Possession of
Methamphetamine and Resisting Arrest.

35-year-old Joseph P. Dean, of Nokomis, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

The following arrests were reported to Hart Media Group by the Christian County Sheriff's Office on 05/11/26

On 05/08/26:

25-year-old Trae Fisher of Kincaid was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Battery.

On 05/09/26:

21-year-old Jordan Hughes of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

42-year-old Johnathan Krouse was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Interfering with the Report of Domestic Violence and Domestic Battery.

On 5/10/26:

75-year-old Thomas Lawrence of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Disorderly Conduct.

43-year-old Steven McCoy of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Disorderly Conduct. 

The following arrests were reported to Hart Media Group by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office on 05/04/2026

On 4/30/26,

43-year-old Carmen Carlock of Springfield was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Violation of Order of Protection.
 
On 5/2/26,

45-year-old Jacob Johnson of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Aggravated Battery, Arson, Resisting/Obstructing Officer, and Criminal Damage to Property.
 
25-year-old Griffin Smock of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.
 
On 5/3/26,

22-year-old Tyler Godfrey of Pawnee was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

The Christian County Sheriff's Office also reported the following vehicle crashes to Hart Media Group.

On 04/13/26,

- 67-year-old Benjamin Tuxhorn, of Edinburg, was traveling west on 1800 North Road when 42-year-old Nicholas Nel, of Edinburg, was traveling east on 1800 North Road. Nel was driving a tractor and also pulling farm equipment when Tuxhorn and Nel’s equipment struck each other while passing.

On 04/18/26,

- 35-year-old Tiffany Garcia,  of Taylorville, was driving south on IL RT 48 when the vehicle traveled off the road and into a field.

- 55-year-old Steven Kuntzman, of Mount Auburn, was traveling south on 1600 East Road, and 35-year-old Julie Borjon, of Rochester, was traveling east on County Highway 2. Kuntzman failed to yield at a stop sign and pulled out into the intersection, striking Borjon. Borjon then lost control and slid into the south ditch on the property at the southeast corner of the intersection. Borjon then struck a fence on the property and came to a stop.

On 04/21/26,

- 28-year-old Keenen Graham, of Taylorville, was traveling south on Route 29 while approaching 700 North Road in Millersville. Meanwhile, another vehicle in front of Graham was turning left. Graham swerved off the roadway to avoid rear-ending the vehicle attempting to turn left. Graham's vehicle hit a stop sign as it drove off the roadway.
 

- 60-year-old Don Pembroke, of Taylorville, was traveling south on 1600 East Road when a deer entered the roadway. Pembroke was unable to avoid a collision and struck the deer

 
On 04/23/26,

- 67-year-old Janet Cook, of Macon, was traveling east on 1900 North Road. As Cook stopped at the intersection of 1900 North 2700 East, 51-year-old Gary Craft, of Moweaqua, entered Cook’s lane while rounding the curve, causing Craft to collide into Cook.

 
On 04/26/26,

- 46-year-old Michael Janyne, of Moweaqua, was traveling east on 2050 North Road. 67-year-old Randall Webel, of Quincy, was pulling a camper while traveling west on 2050 North Road. Jayne did not maintain his lane and crossed the center line, striking Webel. Jayne first struck Webel in the driver's side mirror and then struck the camper.

On 04/28/26,

- 74-year-old Joseph Thull, of Pana, was traveling north on 2300 East Road and 1764 North when he drove through standing water across the road and continued north. Thull then drove into more water that was spanning across the road, causing the vehicle to stall in the water, requiring a tow truck to come remove his vehicle from the water.

- 19-year-old Jakob Dobyns, of Taylorville, was driving east on IL RT 16 when he left the road for unknown reasons. Dobyns’ vehicle then spun sideways, striking a utility pole on the rear driver’s side before coming to a stop in the ditch.

The following arrests were reported to Hart Media Group by the Christian County Sheriff's Office on 04/28/2026.

On 04/23/26

Robert Gray, 39, of Taylorville, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Mary Spencer, 44, of Edinburg, was arrested on a Warrant by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office.

On 04/24/26

Carl Gray, 39, of Taylorville, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Allan Thompson, 42, of Stonington, was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

On 4/25/26

Alex Fane, 31, of Decatur, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Violation of Pretrial Release and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Jerry Osborne, 59, of Mt. Auburn, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Driving on Suspended/Revoked License.

The following area arrests were reported to Hart Media Group by the Taylorville Police Department on 04/27/2026.

On 4/10/26

Raymond R. Bandy, age 63, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

Joseph D. Mays, age 47, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

On 4/11/26

Nolee W. Berry, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended, Reckless Driving, and Speeding 35 MPH over the Posted Speed Limit.

Thomas T. Bland, age 31, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

On 4/12/26

Madelyn J. Tarrant, age 45, of Palmer, Illinois, was arrested for DUI.

Jeffrey W. Oller, age 43, of Morrisonville, Illinois, was arrested for Public Fighting.

On 4/14/26

Michael K. Bennett, age 37, of Edinburg, Illinois, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

On 4/16/26

Mary E. Tucker, age 32, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

John C. Young, age 40, of Springfield, Illinois, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

Isaiah T. Jackson, age 37, of Kankakee, Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft, Obstructions of Justice, and Resisting Arrest.

On 4/18/26

Bradley L. Wiseman, age 49, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Trespass and Theft.

On 4/22/26

Robert E. Gray, age 39, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.

On 4/24/26

Carl L. Gray, age 39, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Meadow A. Pabon, age 20, of Alsip, Illinois, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol Under 21, Possession of Tobacco Under 21, and Possession of Cannabis Under 21.

Tanesha L. Garcia, age 19, of Taylorville, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol Under 21, Possession of Tobacco Under 21, and Possession of Cannabis Under 21.

Makia R. Watkins, age 18, of Kincaid, Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Tabacco Under 21.

Kestin V. Garcia, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for Illegal Consumption and Possession of Tobacco Under 21.

On 4/25/26

Abby L. Klitzing, age 30, of Effingham, Illinois, was arrested on two Warrants.

Treyveonne R. Gause, age 19, of Jacksonville, Illinois, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol Under 21.

Thomas J. Beard, age 18, of Morrisonville, Illinois, was arrested for Illegal Consumption and Possession of Alcohol Under 21.

Ian C. Sheedy, age 18, of Morrisonville, Illinois, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol Under 21.

Alex D. Fane, age 31, of Pana, Illinois, was arrested for violation of Pre-Trial Release and
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Torin E. Davis, age 40, of Decatur, Illinois, was arrested for Obstructing Identification.

Jerry L. Osborne, age 59, of Mount Auburn, Illinois, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.
Frederick E. Runyon, age 46, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked and possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On 4/26/26

Alyssa D. Hudson, age 19, of Jacksonville, Illinois, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol Under 21.

Makya D. Walls, age 18, of Rushville, Illinois, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol Under 21.

Samantha A. Churchill, age 19, of South Jacksonville, Illinois, was arrested for Illegal.
Consumption of Alcohol Under 21.

Michael D. Motley, age 39, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI and Improper Lane Usage.

The following motor vehicle accidents were reported to Hart Media Group by the Taylorville Police Department on 04/27/26.

On 04/13/26, Kathleen E. White and a juvenile driver were both backing out of parking spaces in front of the 111 West Main Cross Street. White was reversing southeast, and the juvenile was reversing northeast. White's rear bumper struck the juvenile's rear bumper on the passenger side. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles drove away from the scene.

On 04/23/2026, Michael L. Arterburn was driving northbound on South Madison Street, and a juvenile driver was headed westbound on West Market Streeet. Arterburn disregarded a stop sign, causing him to strike the driver's side doors of the juvenile driver, who had the legal right of way. Arterburn then kept driving while the juvenile remained on scene to speak with law enforcement. Arterburn was later located at his residence.

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.