The Christian County Sheriff's Department reported the Following to Regional Radio News:
Arrests
10/5/24
William Merrifield, 54, of Bulpitt was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Order of Protection, Driving on Suspended License, Driving Under the Influence, and Illegal Possession/Transport of Liquor.
10/7/24
James Middleton, 26, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery, Resisting/Obstructing Officer, and Unlawful Restraint.
Crashes
9/29/24
Ryan Dionne, 39, of Pana was traveling Eastbound on 200 N RD and disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of 2350 E RD and drove nose first into the East ditch at this intersection. The vehicle was unoccupied and the driver was not on scene. The vehicle was towed by Big Boy Towing.
10/2/24
Anna Whalen, 28, of Taylorville was traveling East on IL RTE 104 in rural Taylorville when a deer ran into the roadway. The vehicle made contact with the deer with the front end of the vehicle and was towed by Taylorville Towing.
10/4/24
Daniel Marron, 56, of Stonington was traveling South on County 1 around 416 North when a deer ran into the roadway. The vehicle hit the deer causing damage to the vehicle.
10/5/24
Brandon Brizendine, 49, of Pana was traveling South on 2500 E RD and went to turn left and traveled straight off the roadway, hitting railroad ties and shrub off of the road. The driver corrected the turn and pulled off on the side of the road. The vehicle had disabling damage and was towed by Morrell Auto Service.
