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.