Police Blotter

Area Arrests and Accidents 06/06/23

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

 

5-31-23 Matthew Konneker, age 41, of Morrisonville was arrested by Moweaqua PD on a FTA Montgomery County Warrant.

 

6-1-23 Jerry Woodson, age 55, of Bulpitt was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for aggravated DUI.

 

6-2-23 Karson Bailey, age 18, of Pawnee was arrested by Morrisonville PD for ILLEGAL POSS/TRNSP.

 

6-3-23 Renee Middleton, age 30, of Witt was arrested by CCSO for DUI.

 

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

 

5/31/23
William T. Tilton, age 50, of Taylorville was arrested for Indecent Exposure.

 

Lee A. Clark, age 57, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for Retail Theft.

 

Louquaris J. Sullivan, age 20, of Taylorville was arrested for Illegal Consumption and Aggravated Battery.

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/30/23

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

 

Arrests

 

5-27-23 Nathan Pinnell, age 40 0f Morrisonville was arrested by CCSO for FTA warrant : CANC/REVOKE/SUSPEND REGIS/IL/.

 

5-29-23 Jay Duckwitz age, 36, was arrested by CCSO on a warrant for contempt of court.

 

5-29-23 Jill Cagle age, 54, of Kincaid was arrested by CCSO for domestic battery.

 

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

 

5/27/23
Payton D. Farris, age 20, of Taylorville, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol and Resisting Arrest. 

 

5/28/23
Michael J. Alberts, age 39, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

 

5/29/23
Jill T. Beckham, age 42, of Edinburg Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

 

The Taylorville Police Department responded to the following vehicle accidents:

 

TPD responded to a report of a traffic crash at the intersection of West Spresser Street and North Shumway Street at 5:15 on May 12th. The at-fault driver fled the scene of the crash on foot after a rear-end collision involving another vehicle. When police arrived they found that Amanda Hancock from Taylorville had been struck by Ben Bush of Decatur. Bush had indeed fled the scene abandoning his vehicle.  He was apprehended approximately twenty minutes after the collision and was believed to have been found in an intoxicated state.  The subject refused to submit to field sobriety testing and an alcohol breath test. Bush received four citations; DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and illegal transportation of alcohol.  

 

TPD Responded to a report of a traffic crash on May 25th at 1:04 PM on Spresser and Shumway. Joyce A. Beck of Taylorville was headed west on Spresser Street approaching the intersection of Shumway.  Diane W. Williams of Taylorville was headed north waiting at a red light on Shumway at the intersection of Spresser.  Williams proceed through the intersection when the light turned green.  Police say Beck disobeyed the red light striking Williams. Beck was issued a citation for disregarding a traffic control device.  No injuries were reported. 

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/24/23

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

 

Crashes

 

5-23-23 Grant Allen and Shawn Young were involved in a traffic crash in Johnson township. Young was traveling southbound on 1250 East Road and began slowing down for traffic. Allen was also traveling southbound on 1250 East Road and did not see Young slowing down. Allen struck the back of Young’s vehicle. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No injuries.

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/23/23

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

 

Arrests

 

5-18-23 Kyle Adler, age 44, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD for domestic battery.

 

5-19-23 Erica Snow, age 37, of Assumption was arrested by CCSO for a body attachment warrant.

 

5-20-23 Lester Ward, age 47, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD for possession of meth.

 

5-22-23 Michael Hamilton, age 45, of Springfield was arrested on a Christian County Warrant by Springfield PD for driving on revoked license.

 

5-22-23 Amy Cassiday, age 30, of Springfield was arrested by CCSO for driving under the influence of alcohol.

 

Crashes

 

5-20-23 Tyler Godfrey was traveling south on 600 East Road when the truck lost control and struck a ditch on the east side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

 

 

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/22/23

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

 

5/16/23


A Juvenile Female, age 13, of Taylorville was arrested for Battery.

 

Christopher R. Carnahan, age 44, of Stonington Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

 

5/19/23

 

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

 

Christopher D. Schafer, age 54, of Petersburg Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

 

Brandie N. Votaw, age 40, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/18/23

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

 

5-12-23 Colton Mitchell, 32, Moweaqua arrested by Assumption Police Dept FTA Warrant

 

5-14-23 Sexson, Cale, 40, Taylorville arrested by Taylorville Police Dept FTA Warrant

 

5-14-23 Rhonda Pruitt, age 45, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for domestic battery.

 

5-15-23 Dana Melvin, age 26, of Taylorville was arrested by Sangamon County on a FTA for UNLAWFUL POSS CR/DEBIT CARD.

 

5-15-23 Kyle Williams, age 39, of Springfield was arrested  Sangamon County on a FTA warrant for unlawful possession of cannabis.

 

Accidents

On May 14, 2023 – John Kiefer, 66, was travelling east on 1350 N approaching the intersection with 2300 E for reasons unknown failed to negotiate the curve, and went straight through into the ditch on the east side of 2300 E. Driver taken to Decatur Memorial Hospital.

 

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

 

5/12/23


Kaley J. Armstrong, age 26, of Pana Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.


Ben H. Bush, age 37, of Decatur Illinois was arrested for DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

 

5/14/23

 

Cale R. Sexson, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

Shannon L. Linder, age 48, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI, Resisting arrest and Obstruction of Justice.

 

We receive all information from the Taylorville Police and Christian County Sheriff's Office.  If you have any discrepencies, please contact the appropriate offices. 

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/12/23

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

 

5-11-23 Joshua Bland, age 47, of Pana was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for burglary.

 

5-11-23 Kylee Mathes, age 36, of Taylorville was arrested by Assumption PD on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

5-11-23 Bradley Graham, age 39 was arrested by ISP on a Christian County FTA warrant for drug-induced homicide.

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/11/23

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

 

5-10-23

 

Brooklynne Oliver, age 27, of Cutler was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

Sonia Davis, age 45, of Nokomis was arrested by CCSO for DUI.

 

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

 

5-10-23

 

Brushun O. Adams, age 19, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for Multiple Counts of Vehicle Burglary.

 

Kendrix M. Roberson, age 18, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for Multiple Counts of Vehicle Burglary.

 

A Juvenile Male, age 17, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for Multiple Counts of Vehicle Burglary.

 

Charles R. Lair, age 26, of Cantrall Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

 

Jacob C. Krouse, age 38, of Taylorville was arrested for Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Animal Cruelty.

 

Brittany L. Kuhns, age 37, of Taylorville was arrested for Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest.

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/05/23

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

 

5-1-23 Patrick Carr, age 26, of Taylorville was arrested by Sangamon County on a Christian County FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

5-2-23 Kevin Carrell, age 21, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD for VIOL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION.

 

Crashes

 

4-21-23 Rodney Cline was traveling south on county road 1 when he struck a deer in the roadway. No injury. No tow.

 

5-2-23 Jeremy Dunstan and James Morgan were involved in a traffic crash in Buckhart township. Morgan was traveling southwest on 800 East Road and was stopped at the stop sign before crossing Illinois Route 29. Dunstan was traveling southwest on 800 East Road and approached Illinois Route 29 behind Morgan. Dunstan said he briefly fell asleep while driving and crashed into the back of Morgan. Morgan’s vehicle was drivable after the crash and Dunstan had to be towed from the crash. No injuries.

 

5-3-23 Michael Hattenbach and Kristina Houser were involved in a traffic crash in Taylorville township. Houser was traveling east on IL Route 104. Hattenbach was also traveling east on IL Route 104 behind Houser. Houser slowed abruptly to make a right (south) turn onto 980 East Road. Hattenbach failed to reduce speed enough and rear-ended Houser. No injuries. Hattenbach’s vehicle was towed from the scene.

Area Arrests And Accidents 05/02/23

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

 

4-24-23 Stephanie Rowcliff, age 28, of Assumption was arrested by CCSO on a body attachment warrant.

 

4-30-23 Derrick Covington, age 30, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD on a FTA warrant for aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude police officer.

 

5-1-23 Drew Collins, age 36, of Kincaid was arrested by Kincaid Police for disorderly conduct.

 

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

 

4/05/23

 

Chad D. Brown, age 46, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Property and Retail Theft.

 

4/26/23

 

Jennifer L. Elam, age 28, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving with Suspended Registration.

 

4/27/23

 

Kristina L. Lindsey, age 45, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

Kayla M. Durbin, age 46, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

Blake R. Law, age 23, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

4/29/23

 

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

Area Arrests And Accidents 04/28/23

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

 

Crashes

 

4-23-23 Unit 1 was traveling south on 2500 East road. Unit 1 driver failed to reduce speed approaching the intersection. Unit 1 struck the ditch and came to a stop in the field. Driver of Unit 1 is unknown. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

4-24-23 Carly Hagan was traveling north on County Highway 5 at approximately 1925 N when she struck a deer. The vehicle was driven from the scene. No injuries.

 

4-24-23 Clayton Woolard was traveling south on U.S. Route 51 approaching the intersection with 100 North Road. A witness vehicle was attempting to turn left (east) onto 100 North Road from the southbound lane. Witness vehicle had come to a stop, with left turn signal on, waiting for oncoming traffic to pass before left turn could be made. Woolard was following turning witness vehicle and was unable to stop in time. Woolard swerved to the right (west) to avoid hitting witness vehicle and continued across 100 North Road and struck a ditch embankment and small trees. Woolard refused medical but was transported to hospital by family. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

 

Arrests

 

4-28-23 Robert W. Oliver, age 46 of Taylorville was arrested by Decatur PD on a Christian County FTA warrant for VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGIS.

 

Area Arrests And Accidents 04/27/23

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

 

4-20-23 Nikki Snow, age 44, of Pana was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for theft.

 

4-25-23 Alyshia Rightnowar, age 33, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a warrant for aggravated cruelty to animals.

 

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

 

4/20/23

 

Chad A. Wilber, age 40, of Decatur Illinois was arrested for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams.

 

Sean P. Curtis, age 51, of Decatur Illinois was arrested for Possession of Meth 5-100 grams and Driving While License Revoked.

 

4/21/23

 

Nicole E. Manley, age 33, of Kincaid Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

 

4/22/23

 

Sean A. McCarter, age 26, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

 

4/23/23

 

Craig B. Dorsey, age 24, of Stonington was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

04/19/23

Taylorville Police Department reports the following to Regional Radio News:

 

Lucas A. Fenton, age 34, of Troy Texas was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent.


Christopher Schafer, age 54, of Petersburg Illinois was arrested for Driving with Suspended Registration.


Waylon E. Whipple, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor


Logan M. Gatons, age 20, of Taylorville, was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.


A Juvenile Male, age 17, of Mechanicsburg Illinois was arrested for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.


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

 

The Christian County Sheriff's Office reports the following to Regional Radio News:

Arrests

 

4-18-23 Ashley Rockford, age 38, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for domestic battery.

 

4-18-23 Mitchell Neece, age 40, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for domestic battery.

Area Arrests And Accidents 04/18/23

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

 

4-17-23 Kryshna Crowder, age 30, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for driving on suspended license.

Area Arrests And Accidents 04/17/23

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

 

Arrests

 

4-13-23 Jameer Scott, age 24, of Decatur was arrested by CCSO on a Christian County FTA warrant for residential burglary.

 

4-14-23 Jeffrey Koches, age 52, of Decatur was arrested on a Christian County FTA warrant for criminal trespass to land.

 

3-31-23 Tylour Howard, age 32 of Springfield was arrested by CCSO for aggravated robbery.

 

Accidents

 

4-14-23 Gabriel Shultz was traveling East on 950 N RD at 1860 East when the driver stated he lost control of the vehicle. Tire tracks on scene indicate the vehicle was half on the roadway and half in the North ditch for a short distance. Shultz was found facing East stuck in the North ditch unoccupied. The vehicle was towed from the scene and had damage to its driver’s side door. Shultz went to the hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.

 

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

 

4/15/23
Brian K. Shown, age 19, of Taylorville was arrested and given an Ordinance Violation for Public Intoxication.    

Area Arrests And Accidents 04/13/23

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

 

4/13/23

 

Tammy J. Day, age 56, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While registration Suspended.

 

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

 

The Taylorville police investigated the following vehicle crashes:

 

On March 29th, at 12:38 PM, Macey Smith of Taylorville, Clara Glover of Taylorville, and Ronald Warren of Taylorville were all eastbound on Park Street towards Cherokee. Glover and Warren were slowed/stopped in traffic as they approached the Cherokee Street Light.  Smith failed to reduce speed striking Glover who struck Warren.  No injuries were reported and Smith received a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

On March 31st, 2023 Bobbi Ward of Kincaid says that she was in a hurry on the Taylorville Square and did not see that Gage Rusher of Stonington completed his backing from the stall and both vehicles collided.  Ward was issued a citation. 

 

On April 6th, at 6:33 PM, A vehicle owned by Michael Goldon was legally parked when Greg Johnson of Taylorville backed out of an adjacent parking lot striking Golden's vehicle in the front.  Goldon's vehicle sustained some damage to its rear bumper.  No injuries were reported. 

 

Kaylee Jones of Taylorville was parked in front of 504 South Main Street facing north, on the right hand side.  Sometime between 6 AM and 4 PM, an unknown vehicle sideswiped Jones' vehicle.  There was some damage but no one was injured. 

 

 

Area Arrests And Accidents 04/12/23

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

 

Arrests

 

4-11-23 Dallas West, age 30, of Assumption was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant  for driving on suspended license.

 

 

Crashes

 

4-5-23 Tim Nohren was traveling West on Illinois Route 16 when a deer entered the roadway. Nohren was unable to avoid the deer. Nohren struck the deer and sustained damage to the vehicle’s front end. The vehicle was driven from the scene. No injuries were reported.

 

4-7-23 A minor and John Mann were involved in a traffic crash in Edinburg. A 2013 club car golf cart was occupied by two juvenile females. The Minor was the driver of the vehicle. The minor entered the roadway from the area of 312 W franklin street. The minor entered the roadway, crossing the westbound lane of traffic, failing to yield to traffic. The minor traveled into the eastbound lane of traffic. Mann was traveling east. Mann swerved in an attempt to avoid collision with The minor. Mann traveled into the ditch on the south side of the road and was unable to avoid collision with the minor. The minor came to a stop in a yard on the north side of W. Franklin street. The minor was injured in the roadway. The minor’s passenger was not injured. Mann came to a stop facing east on the south side of W. franklin street. The minor was transported to the hospital.  The passenger was able to be driven home. Mann’s vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle but was able to be driven from the scene.

 

4-8-23 David Nance was traveling west on 500 North Rd, when a deer ran in front of him and struck the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

 

4-9-23 Jeffrey Brinkley and Randall Weaver were involved in a traffic crash. Weaver ended Brinkley, sending both vehicles off the roadway. Witness's with Norfolk Southern stated they had observed Weaver passing Brinkley around near Willy's. They then witnessed Brinkley passing Weaver, and then braking hard. Weaver stated the same, and advised he was unable to avoid striking Brinkley. Both drivers complained of neck pain and were transported for medical care. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

 

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

 

4/12/23
Calvin R. Williamson, age 36, of Charleston Illinois was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

Area Arrests & Accidents 04/11/23

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

 

4-7-23 Jacob Banning, age 39, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD for criminal trespass to land.

 

4-7-23 Nicholas Vaughn, age 41, of Assumption was arrested by DUI alcohol/durgs.

 

4-7-23 Mary Bost, age 44, of Kincaid was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for CANC/REVOKE/SUSPEND REGIS/IL.

 

4-7-23 Starla Hostetler, age 51, of Pana was arrested on a FTA warrant for theft.

 

4-8-23 Kevin Rensman, age 31, of Edinburg was arrested by Pana PD for aggravated assault and illegal possession of a weapon of a felon.

 

4-10-23 Terrence Gilford, age 44, of Springfield was arrested by Springfield PD on a Christian County FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

4-11-23 Cedrick Pates, age 34, of Peoria was arrested by CCSO for meth delivery.

 

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

 

4/03/23
Angela M. Price-Hesse, age 57, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

 

4/04/23
Chad D. Brown, age 46, of Taylorville was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Property and Retail Theft.

 

4/06/23
Nicholas E. Jones, age 44, of Palmer Illinois was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

 

4/07/23
A Juvenile Male, age 15, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery and Aggravated Assault

 

4/08/23
George Shehorn, age 35, of Mt. Vernon Illinois was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

 

4/09/23
Brittany L. Kuhns, age 37, of Taylorville was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

 

4/10/23
Alan R. Haywood, age 20, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery.

 

The Taylorville Police investigated a crash that occurred on April 6th around 6:33 PM on East Market and South Walnut Street. Greg Johnson of Taylorville backed out of an adjacent parking lot, traveling north, and struck a parked vehicle on East Market Street, 100 feet west of the intersection at South Walnut Street. Both vehicles remained operational, and no injuries were reported. 

Area Arrests And Accidents 04/05/23

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

 

Arrests

 

4-3-23 Tressie Barter, age 36, of Pana was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for driving on suspended license.

 

4-3-23 Dale Detmers, age 47 was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

4-4-23 William Thomas, age 36, of Pana was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

Crashes

 

3-26-23 Madelyn Rule was going east on county road 5 coming down the hill approaching the intersection of 1100 N and 700 E Road. Rule lost control on the wet road and could not make the turn in the road and veered off the roadway, struck a utility pole, and ended up in the field at the bottom of the hill. Neither driver or passenger went to the hospital. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

3-31-23 Ricky Bradshaw and Robert Sanders-Emery were involved in a traffic crash in Assumption township. Sanders-Emery was traveling south on US Highway 51. Bradshaw was traveling east on Illinois Street and approached the intersection at US Highway 51. Bradshaw Stopped at the stop sign and then proceeded into the intersection. Sanders-Emery hit Bradshaw in the lane of traffic. After the crash, Bradshaw drove from the scene. No injuries. No tow.

 

3-31-23 Catlin Nadyne was traveling west on 1500 North Rd. in Prairieton township when she went off the roadway to the north, turning the vehicle on its side. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

4-2-23 Sandra Klein and Bruce Lowe II were involved in a traffic crash in Stonington. Klein was backing from the private driveway of the residence at 302 W. Wabash Avenue in Stonington. (The private drive entrance/exit is located approximately 125 feet south of W. Wabash Avenue on N. Church Street.) Lowe II was traveling southbound on N. Church Street. Klien backed into the roadway and struck Lowe II. Klein received minor rear end damage. Lowe II received minor front end damage. No injuries were reported.

 

4-3-23 Anastasia Austin was traveling west on township road 1350 N. and lost control of her vehicle, went off on the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, went across the roadway, struck the ditch, causing her vehicle to end up in the field. The vehicle came to a rest on the south side of the ditch. Austin was taken to the emergency room. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

4-4-23 Joshua Jones and Jessica Baird were involved in a traffic crash. Jones and Baird were traveling west on 1500 North Rd. Jones was hauling construction equipment, including a step ladder. The step ladder fell out of his vehicle into the roadway, striking Baird on the front of the vehicle. No injuries. No tow.

 

 

 

Area Arrests And Accidents 04/03/23

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

Arrests

 

4/1/23 Debbie Horn, 54, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO on a FTA Warrant.

 

4/2/23 Matthew Yattoni, 41, of Morrisonville was arrested by CCSO on FTA Warrant.

 

Accident

 

3/30/23 -   On 3/30/23 Rachel Beck, 41, was travelling south on IL Route 51.  Driver stated that she was ran off the roadway by an unknown motorist.  Beck stated could not give any detail to the County Deputy Goebel of the vehicle that was said to have ran her off the road.  Driver failed to negotiate the curve. Driver struck an arrow sign and then a road closed sign/barrier.  Beck came to a stop after striking both objects.  Vehicle had front end damage.  Beck was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

 

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

 

4/02/22

 

John W. Daykin, age 64, of Taylorville was arrested for DUI.


Angela L. Simmons, age 58, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving With No Valid Drivers License.

 

There was a motor vehicle accident on March 22nd, 2023 at the intersection of Park Street and Webster Street around 9 PM. When police arrived on the scene, officers observed severe damage on two vehicles.  After talking to witnesses it was determined that a minor from Taylorville had the right of way and Casey Moma of Taylorville failed to yield the right of way and both vehicles hit. No injuries were reported and Moma received two citations for improper turn as well as failure to produce valid insurance. 

 

Taylorville Police responded to a vehicle accident on March 29th at 8:04 AM. April Murrey of Taylorville was heading south on Cottage approaching Elm.  Breanne L. True of Taylorville was heading west on Elm approaching Cottage.  Murrey disobeyed a yield sign and entered the intersection in front of True.  True struck Murrey's vehicle. No reports of injuries and Murrey received a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. 

 

On March 29th, at 12:38 PM Macey Smith of Taylorville, Clara Glover of Taylorville, and Ronald Warren of Taylorville were all eastbound on Park Street towards Cherokee Street. Glover and Warren were slowed/stopped in traffic as they approached the Cherokee Street stop light.  Smith failed to reduce speed and collided their front end with the rear end of Glover who hit Warren. No injuries were reported and Unit 1 received a citation. 

Area Arrests And Accidents 03/29/23

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. 

Christian County Arrests And Accidents 03/21/23

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.
 

Area Arrests And Accidents 03/20/23

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.

Area Arrests And Accidents 3/16/23

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.

Area Arrests And Accidents 03/14/23

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.

 

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