The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;
10/24/25
William Hawker, 36, of Pittsfield was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Meth Delivery.
10/26/25
Wyatt Cain, 25, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Reckless Driving, Resisting Arrest by Agent of Department, Disorderly Conduct and Violation of Pretrial Release.
Jacob Coonrod, 43, of Farmersville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Domestic Battery.
The Taylorville Police Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;
10/20/25
Mackenzie R. Stork, age 46, of Decatur Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.
10/22/25
Charles W. Brandt, age 20, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.
Charles W. Overla, age 47, of Decatur Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon.
Jonathan M. Krouse, age 41, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.
Liu Qiuyun, age 47, of Washington Illinois, was arrested for Prostitution.
A Juvenile Female age 17, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
A Juvenile Male age 16, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
10/24/25
Willaim C. Hawker, age 36, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession with Intent to Deliver.
10/26/25
Wyatt L. Cain, age 25, of Taylorville, was arrested for Reckless Driving.
Britt M. Burton, age 34, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for DUI.
Ashley M. Moehring, age 41, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.
The Taylorville Police investigated the following accidents:
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at around 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a minor crash on Pawnee Street between the two schools involving a silver truck driven by Shane M. Woolen of Springfield and a white SUV driven by John E. Matheny of Taylorville. Matheny was stopped in line behind a school bus picking up children in the northbound lane, which was the only open lane due to barricades closing the southbound side. According to Matheny and multiple witnesses, Woolen ignored the barricades and attempted to pass the line of vehicles. Witnesses said they honked and waved to warn him the road was closed. Woolen reportedly moved one of the barricades and tried to go around Matheny, striking it on the passenger side. The driver of the truck said he was following GPS directions for a plumbing job and claimed he didn’t realize he was near a school. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. The investigating officer advised the driver of the truck that a citation could still be issued within 18 months and that witness statements would be reviewed.
On October 17th, 2025, at 1:22 PM, Joseph R. Alger was stopped in traffic at Springfield Road as a vehicle in traffic was turning off. Brett A. Reeves of Rochester didn't stop in time hitting the back of Alger's vehicle. No injuries were reported.
On October 18th, at 11:04 AM, A uhaul moving van driven by Andrew D. Smith of Taylorville was heading west on West Spresser when Sophia J. Mckinney of Taylorville approached the alley. The uhaul attempted to pass Mckinney's vehicle on the right, and the vehicles hit. The U-Haul driver was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. No injuries were reported.
On October 18th, 2025 at 12:10 PM. Mariah L. Lawyer of Taylorville was heading east on E. park St. when a vehicle ahead of her slowed and turned left into a private drive. She slowed in traffic and Parker A. Osburn of Springfield did not get stopped before striking Lawyer in the rear. Both vehicles were damaged severely. Both were towed from the scene. Lawyer was seen by EMT's for an injury to the drivers arm. Osburn was issued two citations. One for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. One for no insurance.
On October 15th, 2025, 2:08 PM, Keith L. Barlow of Taylorville was traveling east on West Main Cross Street, passing Water Street, when the vehicle left the roadway striking the Hillcrest Trailer Park sign. It eventually struck a tree, striking the back of 67 Hillcrest and coming to a rest after hitting the back side of 68 Hillcrest.
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