The following TPD Arrests and local motor vehicle incidents were reported to Hart Media Group by Taylorville Police Department on 06/08/2026.
TPD ARRESTS:
6/02/26
A Juvenile Female, age 17, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.
A Juvenile Female, age 16, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.
Zoe Z. Manasco, age 19, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.
Rebecca L. Scribner-Brooks, age 46, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.
6/03/26
Owen G. Younker, age 19, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.
6/04/26
George T. Bailey, age 52, of Taylorville, was arrested for Battery.
6/06/26
Shelby L. Roles, age 34, of Forsyth Illinois, was arrested for DUI.
6/07/26
Brandon D. Overton, age 43 of Taylorville, was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding, Reckless
Driving, and Speeding.
6/08/26
Jeremiah D. Piland, age 50, of Pittsfield Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant
LOCAL MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS:
On 05/29/2026 at approximately 6:30 AM: Dale L. Meissbach was traveling northbound on IL Route 48. Meanwhile Bradley D. Falter was driving eastbound on Lincoln Trail. Where IL Route 48 and Lincoln Trail Meet, there is a 4 way stoplight intersection. At this intersection, Meissbach approached a green traffic light, while Falter, who also was driving a semi truck, disobeyed the red traffic light, and proceeded into the intersection causing Meissbach to crash into the passenger side of Falter's semi cab. Meissbach was taken to Taylorville Memorial Hospital via Dunn's Ambulance.
On 05/29/2026 at approximately 7:10AM: Michele J. Clarke had a red light and Daniel J. Britton had a green light. Clarke disobeyed the red traffic signal and proceeded into the itnersection, causing Britton to strike the rear passenger door of Clarke's vehicle. Both vehicle's airbags were deployed, rendering both vehicles disabled. Both parties refused medical care.
On 06/04/2026 at approximately 4 AM: A vehicle belonging to an employee of GSI-Taylorville was parked in the GSI parking lot, When the employee returned to their vehilce, they noticed damage to both the drivers side fender and bumper. There were no witnesses and there aren't any exterior cameras that could have caught the incident.
