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

Crashes

8/24/24

Brian Andrews, 48, of Thornton, CO was traveling Southbound on 1600 East Road approaching IL RT 29. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of RT 29 and left the roadway at this intersection, struck a large culvert and became airborne according to witnesses. The vehicle crashed onto the south shoulder of IL RT 29 and came to a rest. The vehicle sustained significant damage with a large portion of the undercarriage no longer attached to the frame.

8/28/24

Andrew Ahrens, 45, of Bloomington was traveling Westbound on Township Road 1700 N, approximately ½ mile East of County Highway 22. The driver stated he lost control on loose gravel on the roadway, exiting the roadway into the North ditch and continued a distance in the North ditch, before striking a field lane culvert. The vehicle was able to proceed back onto the roadway, where it came to rest on the edge of the roadway, facing West. The vehicle had front end damage but no damage occurred to the culvert.

8/30/24

Christian Crowder (Unit 1), 33, of Tovey was struck by Unit 2 while trying to drive around it in a parking lot. There was not adequate space for Unit 1 to do so, and therefore Unit 1 struck Unit 2 which was parked and unoccupied. I observed paint transfer which would indicate such a collision. Witnesses advised the same. Both vehicles were damaged on the front passenger side quarter panel.

9/2/24

Cole Ackerman, 16, of Taylorville was traveling East on Prairie Street in Kincaid and struck a parked car in front of 616 Prairie Street and did not stop to report the accident. The driver was later found in Taylorville and was issued four citations.

Arrests

8/29/24

Ray Koonce, 50, of Taylorville was arrested by TPD for Domestic Battery.

Tristin Huddleston, 26, of Taylorville was arrest by TPD for Domestic Battery.

Lori Strecknor, 64, of Taylorville was arrested by TPD for Meth Delivery and Possession of Methamphetamine

8/30/24

Derrick Covington, 31, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD on an Arrest Warrant.

Mathieu Kuhns, 37, of Taylorville was arrest by CCSO on a FTA Warrant.

Rebecca Champley, 48, was arrested by Taylorville PD for Possession of Methamphetamine, Meth Delivery, and Permit Unlawful Use Of Building.

Brandon Declerck, 48, of Taylorville was arrest by Morrisonville PD for Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possess 15<100 Gram Meth, Possession With Intent To Deliver Control Substance, Meth Delivery, and Driving Suspended/Revoked License.

Howard Wise, 34, was arrested by Kincaid PD for Possession of Methamphetamine and Driving on Revoked License.

Megan Lynn, 44, of Taylorville was arrested by Taylorville PD for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting/Obstructing Officer, and Obstructing Justice.

9/1/24

Tyrone Powyszynski, 50, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD on a FTA Warrant.

Jerad Kohute, 39, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD for Violating Order Of Protection.

Kyle Lasswell, 42, of Edinburg was arrested by CCSO for Driving Under The Influence, Improper Lane Usage, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

9/2/24

Kendra Pope, 33, of Tower Hill was arrested by Pana PD on a FTA Warrant.

Jacquez Peterson, 19, of Springfield was arrested by Taylorville PD for Possession Of Controlled Substance, Criminal Drug Conspiracy, and Controlled Substance Trafficking.

Antonio Reese, 21, of Springfield was arrested by Taylorville PD for Possession Of Controlled Substance, Criminal Drug Conspiracy, and Controlled Substance Trafficking.

Noah Deweese, 21, of Springfield was arrested by Taylorville PD for Possession Of Controlled Substance, Criminal Drug Conspiracy, and Controlled Substance Trafficking.

Nathan Wiggle, 37, was arrested by Taylorville PD for Domestic Battery and Assault.