Shelby County Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests to Regional radio News:

28 year old Kenneth J. Jones of Cowden was arrested the evening of May 19 for aggravated assault.

62 year old Michael W. McGee of Mode was arrested the afternoon of May 22nd after a report of a male shooting a gun in

the air.  McGee was arrested for reckless idscharge of a firearm, disorderly conduct, and unlawful use of a weapon. 

40 year old Paul m. Merriman of Shelbyville was arrested the afternoon of May 26th after deputies observed Merriman attempting to get out of a ditch.  When approached, Merriman said he did not have a valid drivers license and was unable to provide proof of insurance. 

34 year old Brian M. Mahnke of Pana was arrested ofr domestic battery and an outstanding Effingham County warrant after deputies arrived at his residence for an altercation with a female.  

38 year old Phillip L. Edwards of Ramsey was arrested the afternoon of May 29th for driving while licenses suspended and an active Fayette County warrant. 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

29 year old Yori N.D. Duckett of Taylorville was arrested Thursday for criminal damage to property.

23 year old Kyle D. Brown of Taylorville was arrested Friday for violation of an order of protection.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

29 year old Yori N.D. Duckett of Florida was arrested Thursday for criminal damage to property owner. 

47 year old Shawna C. Matthews of Taylorville was arrested Wednesday for retail theft. 

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were 3 EMS calls between 5:39 Thursday morning and 5:42 Friday morning.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

26 year old Chiannah C. Dilley of Pana was arrested Tuesday for domestic battery.

33 year old James J. Humphrey of Taylorville was arrested Tuesday for possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine.

36 year old Joshua M. Declerck of Taylorville was arrested Tuesday for violation of an order of protection. 

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were 4 EMS calls between 9:15 Tuesday morning and 5:11 Wednesday Morning.

The Taylorville FIre Department responded to a structure fire near the 900 block on Vanderveer Street at 2:03 Wednesday Morning.  A fully involved abandoned house.  Roof and Floor collapsed which caused the department to go on the defensive to protect nearby houses.  Fire Department put out the fire.

The Taylorville Fire Department responded to a call Tuesday morning on Vanderveer at 5:11 to extinguish a rekindle. The fire department put out the fire.   
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

39 year old Steven A. Douglas of Palmer was arrested Monday for contempt of court.

42 year old Charles C. Couchman of Foley Missouri was arrested Tuesday for contempt of court.

35 year old Brandt A. Ehrhardt of Taylorville was arrested Monday for bringing contraband into a penal institute.

26 year old Trenton S. Hunter of Vandalia was arrested Sunday for criminal damage to state property.

19 year old Jacob W. Catalano of Springfield was arrested Friday for fleeing police.
 
32 year old Brian J. Stephens of Kincaid was arrested Friday for theft.

28 year old Christian E. Chrowder of Taylorville was arrested Saturday for Aggravated battery in a public place.

29 year old Hannah K. Mcintosh of Taylorville was arrested Friday for domestic battery.

40 year old Tiffany M. Taylor of Stonington was arrested Sunday for improper lane usage.

26 year old Christopher J. Johnson of Taylorville was arrested Monday for DUI.

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a accident on Saturday morning on Illinois Route 29 near Township Road 2000N.  A car driven by 18 year old Taylor F. Sagle of Mechanicsburg was headed south on Route 29.  A truck driven by 46 year old Gregory C. Cook of Edinburg had turned onto Route 29 from Township Road 2000 N.  Sagle stated she was looking in her purse and didn’t realize that Cook had turned in front of her.  Both vehicles received moderate damage.  The passenger in Cook’s truck was taken to Taylorville Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries.   

Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident on Route 29 on Saturday morning.  A car driven by 48 year old

Jeffrey P. Durbin of Taylorville struck a deer near 625 East.  No injuries were reported.  The vehicle was towed away.  

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

28 year old Christian E. Crowder of Taylorville was arrested Saturday morning for aggravated battery on a police officer.

56 year old Lawrence S. Stringer of Kincaid was arrested Friday evening for public intoxication.

27 year old Steven P. Kious of Taylorville was arrested Sunday evening for possession of a controlled substance and driving with no valid drivers license.

26 year old Chris J. Johnson of Taylorville was arrested Monday morning on a Christian County warrant.

28 year old Zachary S. Slater was arrested Monday evening for public intoxication and fighting in public.

30 year old Brittany D. Melton of Taylorville was arrested Saturday for suspicion of DUI.

38 year old Rockie Ginger of Taylorville was arrested Saturday morning on a Macoupin County Warrant and a Douglas County Warrant.

24 year old Jamie Sizemore of Taylorville was arrested Sunday morning for driving suspended and a Christian County Warrant.

Taylorville police responded to an accident on Saturday afternoon at 2PM.  A vehicle owned by Christian County Mental Hospital had significant damage to the front of it.  The vehicle that caused the damage was either a white ford F-250 or F-350 unknown year.  The matter is under investigation.

Taylorville police responded to an accident on Saturday morning on the 2100 block of West Spresser Street in Taylorville. A vehicle driven by 30 year old Brittany D. Melton of Taylorville backed out of a spot at the Funky Monkey Bar.  As she backed out of the spot she hit the unoccupied car owned by Broderick L. Walton of Edinburg. Melton’s vehicle than drove into the ditch.  Melton was arrested for DUI. No injuries were reported.

Taylorville police responded to an hit and run accident on May 16th in the afternoon.  A vehicle owned by Eugene B. Michel of Taylorville was hit at the Department of Human Services.  The matter is under investigation.

Taylorville police responded to an accident on Cheney Street and England Street in Taylorville on Wednesday May 22nd in the evening.  Two vehicles both driven by Juveniles hit each other as the first vehicle drove through a stop sign. No injuries were reported.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene. 

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were 25 EMS calls between 7:22 Wednesday Morning and Tuesday morning. 
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

31 year old Brian C. Callan of Stonington was arrested Friday for possession of methamphetamine.

45 year old Heather L. Hoover of Pana was arrested Wednesday for two counts of contempt of court.

54 year old Angela M. Hesse of Springfield was arrested Thursday for retail theft.

33 year old Nathaniel Z. Cothern of Pana was arrested Thursday for 2 counts of driving on suspended licence and resisiting an officer. 

Christian County Sheriff’s Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on 600 East (County Highway 5) when the car driven by Daniel L. White of Edinburg struck a deer at 5:10 AM on Friday.  The vehicle was badly damaged on the front and had to be towed.  No injuries were reported.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

31 year old Brian C. Callan of Stonington was arrested Friday for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia

54 year old Angela Hess of Mount Auburn was arrested Thursday morning on a Christian County Warrant.

41 year old Matthew Neece of Taylorville was arrested Thursday morning for public intox.

Taylorville police responded to an accident on Illinois Route 29 on Wednesday at approximately 1:33PM.  A vehicle driven by a male minor of Taylorville turned left onto Northern Avenue and reported that he thought his light was green.  The driver of the second vehicle, 41 year old Michelle N. Coy of Taylorville said her light was green as well.  Both drivers were transported to Taylorville Memorial Hospital for non life threatening injuries.  The minor was cited for failure to yield right of way turning left. 

The Taylorville Police Department responded to an accident on Cheney Street and Poplar Street in Taylorville Thursday afternoon at 3:21 PM.  A SUV driven by 32 year old Michelle J. Botts of Taylorville was headed south on Cheney Street when the van driven by 55 year old Dawn M. Beyers was heading north on Cheney.  Botts failed to yield striking the front of Beyers vehicle.  Beyers was taken to Taylorville Memorial Hospital.  Botts received a citation for failing to yield turning left. 
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

Christian County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident on Route 29 in Owaneco on Friday Afternoon May 17th.  A car driven by 54 year old Patricia Davis of Taylorville was stopped behind another vehicle waiting to turn left onto Lincoln Ave.  A semi truck driven by 32 year old Jerry D. Williams of Saint Louis, was traveling too fast, swerved to avoid the stopped cars, but made contact with the back of Davis’ car before crashing into the Owaneco grain elevator.  Both vehicles and the grain elevator were massively damaged. Both vehicles were towed.  Davis was taken to Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

25 year old Cory Blake of Jeiseyville was arrested May 22nd for battery.

45 year old Lawrence E. Coghlan of Taylorville was arrested May 20th for retail theft.  

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were 6 EMS calls between 6:10 Wednesday Morning and 4:46 Thursday Morning.

Taylorville Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident near Route 29 and Route 104 on May 22nd at 1:33PM

Taylorville Fire Department also responded to a downed powerline at 700 S Wyandotte at 1:37AM Thursday morning but found nothing. 
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

46 year old Shelly S. Smith of Nokomis was arrested Tuesday for contempt of court. 

24 year old Devin L. Worker of Pana was arrested Wednesday for domestic battery.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

23 year old Jacob T. Bloome of Pawnee was arrested for driving under the influence.

Taylorville Police responded to an accident Monday afternoon near 401 Springfield Road in Taylorville.  Kyle M. Jarman of Edinburg was headed eastbound and crashed into the back of Annie M. Harden of Owaneco.  No injuries were reported. Jarman was given a citation for failure to reduce speed.  Jarman’s car was towed from the scene.

Taylorville Police Department responded to an accident Saturday evening on Block S. of Main Street in Taylorville.  24 year old Gregory D. Tucker was parked near the intersection of W. Cross and N. Main Street.  According to Taylorville police, the passenger of Tucker’s vehicle exited the vehicle in an attempt to get into an altercation with unknown persons in the area.  The passenger got back into the car and Tucker sped off.  While Tucker sped off he was reversing into traffic and spun his car around.  When he accelerated he struck two vehicles--one belonging to Austin E. Kunz of Stonington and one vehicle belonging to Brenna Batty of Blue Mound.  Tucker left the accident but was located at the intersection of N. Cheney Street and W. Poplar Street in Taylorville.  Tucker was arrested for reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle damage.  No injuries were reported and Tucker’s vehicle needed to be towed from the scene.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were two EMS calls between 9:18 Tuesday Morning and 7:22 Wednesday Morning. 
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

31 year old Joseph R. Sparling of Springfield was arrested Monday evening for Manufacturing/and distributing a look alike substance, Possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting a officer and aggravated battery of a public officer.

43 year old Tonya D. Fisher of Taylorville was arrested for forgery.

38 year old Sabrina R. Reed of Stonington was arrested for bad checks. 

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

29 year old Kellie L. Wingo of Taylorville was arrested for driving while license suspended.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were three EMS calls between 3:59 Monday Morning and 9:18 Tuesday Morning.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

40 year old Jeremy P. Cagle of Kincaid was arrested Friday for driving on a suspended license.

42 year old Antonia M. Enlow of Kincaid was arrested Friday for Domestic Battery.

19 year old Jarrett A. Hagan of Taylorville was arrested Saturday for Consumption of liquor by a minor.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

34 year old Brain M. Hays of Taylorville was arrested Monday Morning on a city ordinance violation for disorderly conduct.  

24 year old Gregory D. Tucker of Springfield was arrested Sunday evening for reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

23 year old Anthony R. Chavez of Taylorville was arrested Saturday evening for public intoxication.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were eight EMS calls between 4:58 Saturday morning and 3:59 Monday Morning.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reports the following arrests and accidents to Regional Radio News:

Shelby County Deputies were called out on the morning of May 2nd for a one vehicle accident in Rose Township.  Police investigated an accident with no occupants on the scene at 1800E/1000N.  After investigation the driver was identified as 41 year old Leiff A. Leonberger of Shelbyville.  Leonberger was traveling westbound when he disobeyed a stop sign and drove across 1800E, crashing into a large ditch on the west embankment.  A passenger identified as 40 year old Hillary L. Haney of Shelbyville was taken by a passing motorist to HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital with injuries.  Leonberger turned himself in and was charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and disobeying a stop sign.  

31 year old Jeremy D. Kay of Shelbyville was arrested the morning of May 3rd for an active arrest warrant out of Christian County, driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating vehicle with a suspended registration due to insurance, and unlawful display on a vehicle of a license plate after a traffic stop at 1150N/750E. 46 year old Chad R. Hammond of Shelbyville was also arrested in the traffic stop for possession of methamphetamine. 

22 year old Braydon A. Stoneburner of Effingham was arrested the morning of May 3rd for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 2050E/700N.

33 year old Blake R. Durbin of Shelbyville was arrested the evening of May 3rd for driving under the influence after authorities responded to a single vehicle accident at County Road 1150N/2077E.  

28 year old Rebecca A. Morrison of Shelbyville was arrested the morning of May 11th for criminal damage--vehicle and no valid insurance after reports of a call of someone damaging a vehicle at 1094N/1800E. 

25 year old Jessica M. Decker of Sullivan was arrested the morning of May 15th on an active arrest warrant out of another county and possession of methamphetamine <5 grams. 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

43 year old Charlotte L. Delacruz of Taylorville was arrested Thursday for possession of methamphetamine.

22 year old Travis J. Hopping of Kilbaume was arrested Thursday for identity theft.

23 year old Brandi R. Hurley of Blue Mound was arrested Thursday for driving with a suspended license.

31 year old Jennifer J. Smith of Pana was arrested Thursday for possession of a controlled substance fleeing police and obstructing an officer, and driving with a suspended license. 

24 year old Andrew M. Mcdonald of Pana was arrested Friday for driving with a suspended license.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

43 year old Charlotte L. Delacruz of Taylorville was arrested Thursday Afternoon on a Christian County Warrant.

The Taylorville Police Department responded to an accident on the 400 block of East Park Street on Tuesday.  28 year old Jordan A. Carrol of Macon was traveling on Eastbound on Park when it slowed for traffic ahead.  While it was slowing down, the Ford driven by Blair G. Briggerman of Taylorville failed to slow down and ran into the back of Carrol’s vehicle. All parties refused medical. Briggerman’s vehicle was towed from the scene and Briggerman received a citation for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were four EMS calls between 8:34 Wednesday Morning and 9:30 Friday Morning.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

60 year old Timothy E. Wiseman of Taylorville was arrested for driving on  a suspended license.

22 year old Megan N. Middleton of Taylorville was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

23 year old Xavion A. Boswell of Springfield was arrested Wednesday for retail theft and driving while license suspended.

34 year old David M. Dunaway of Taylorville was arrested Wednesday for driving while license suspended.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were four EMS calls between 8:34 Wednesday Morning and 9:16 on Thursday afternoon.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a crash on Tuesday Afternoon in Johnson Township.  35 year old Timoty A. Reich of Edinburg was traveling southbound on 1000 East Road in Edinburg in a Penske Moving Truck while a truck driven by 35 year old John W. Castle was headed northbound.  At approximately 2250 N, both vehicles met on a narrow part of the road and sideswiped each other.  Both vehicles sustained broken mirrors and side damage.  No injuries were reported. 

22 year old DeAndre L. Douglas of Decatur was arrested Tuesday for Burglary.

37 year old Henry L. Taylor of Springfield was arrested Tuesday for DUI. 

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

34 year old James R. Coghlan of Taylorville was arrested Sunday for harboring a runaway.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were three EMS calls between 3:27 Tuesday Morning and 8:34 Wednesday Morning.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

28 year old Brian L. Blankenship of Newton was arrested Monday for possession of drug paraphernalia.

34 year old James R. Coghlan of Taylorville was arrested Monday for theft.

35 year old Tamara A. Wisnasky of Pana was arrested Monday for meth delivery and involvement with a stolen vehicle.

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident Monday morning in Taylorville on Illinois Route 104.  26 year old Olivia M. Darnell of Taylorville was westbound on Illinois Route 104 closely following the vehicle driven by 46 year old Tamara M. Clark.  Clark was turning left onto 930 E Road off of 104 when Darnell’s vehicle hit Clarks car. Darnell stated that she didn’t see that Clark was turning.  Both drivers refused treatment but went to the hospital on their own. Darnell was given a citation for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident last Wednesday Morning.  Lisa M. Bland of Tovey was headed North on 000 East around the intersection of 1750 North.  A deer crossing from the east hit Bland’s vehicle, and the vehicle had to be towed.  Bland was taken to St. John’s Hospital.  

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident Monday evening in Buckhart Township on 800 East.  38 year old Shala D. Markley of Central City, Kentucky was headed northbound on 800 East.  The vehicle driven by 48 year old Charles S. Ostermeier of Edinburg was headed west on 2300 North Road and failed to see the stop sign in time. Ostermeier stated he attempted to excel through the intersection to avoid a collision but was hit by Markley’s vehicle. Markley was transported to the Memorial Hospital in Springfield.  Ostermeier was given a citation.  

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

40 year old Benjamin T. Smith of Taylorville was arrested for driving while license suspended.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There was one EMS call between 7:02 Monday Morning and 3:27 Tuesday Morning.

The Taylorville Fire Department also responded to a investigation of an alarm at 900 Northern Avenue in Taylorville.  The alarm was cleared and nothing was found.  
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

28 year old Jamaal S. Jackson of Taylorville was arrested Saturday for domestic battery.

41 year old Clifford R. Taylor of Taylorville was arrested Sunday for domestic battery.

32 year old William T. Malone of Pana was arrested Sunday for domestic battery.

57 year old Ted Matthews of Taylorville was arrested Sunday for retail theft, burglary, and aggravated battery of

police/sheriff.

32 year old Austin N. Casner of Pana was arrested Saturday for domestic battery.

37 year old Daniel V. Davis of Decatur was arrested Friday for Burglary.

Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a vehicle accident on Sunday morning.  30 year old Alexander L. Griffin of Decatur was heading southbound on Illinois Route 48 just north of 900 East Road.  Griffin left the roadway and entered the ditch traveling through standing water.  Griffin struck a stree and received front-end damage.  Griffin left the scene and failed to report the crash. He was given a citation.

Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a accident on US Route 51 and County Highway 6 on Saturday Morning. A car driven by 36 year old Lora M. Christer of Girard was headed northbound on U.S. Route 51.  A car driven by 83 year old Shirley L. Wilhour was heading eastbound on County Highway #6.  Christer yielded for one vehicle and than attempted to proceed through the intersection, she than hit the vehicle driven by Wilhour.  Both vehicles needed to be towed from the scene and both drivers were taken by ambulance from the scene.  Christer was given a citation.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

57 year old Ted H. Matthews of Taylorville was arrested Saturday afternoon for criminal trespass.

28 year old Jamaal S. Jackson of Decatur was arrested Saturday evening for domestic battery.

56 year old Sheila J. Albright of Taylorville was arrested Monday morning on a Shelby County warrant.

57 year old Ted H. Matthews of Taylorville was arrested Sunday afternoon at 4:05 for theft x2.

Two juveniles were arrested Sunday morning for criminal trespass and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Taylorville police responded to a call the afternoon of May 6th.  54 year old Ricky T. Bland of Taylorville was backing up eastbound towards a driveway next to 513 W. Pauline Street when Bland struck the unoccupied vehicle owned by Donna J. Radzimanowsky of Taylorville.  Radzimanowsky’s vehicle received damage on the rear driver’s side tail light, panel, and bumper. Bland’s vehicle received damage to the rear driver’s side bumper and panal.  No injuries occured and no vehicles were disabled.    

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were four EMS calls between 6:53 Friday Morning and 7:02 Monday Morning.

The Taylorville Fire Department also responded to two vehicle accidents.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

30 year old Dustin R. A. Cline of Palmer was arrested Friday for DUI, Aggravated battery of a peace officer, and resisting a peace officer.

42 year old Lewis E. Paulen of Springfield was arrested Thursday for driving on suspended license.

34 year old Addison S. Poole of Taylorville was arrested Thursday for domestic battery.

36 year old Joseph C. Sklenka of Springfield was arrested Thursday for possession of methamphetamine.

23 year old Nicholas D. Flannell of Taylorville was arrested Thursday for battery.

20 year old Quentin J. McKittrick of Pana was arrested Thursday for failure to appear. 

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

47 year old Steven W. Wilson  was arrested Thursday morning for failure to give information after striking unattended vehicle or other property.

23 year old Nicholas D. Flannel of Taylorville was arrested Thursday Evening on a Christian County Warrant.

A juvenile was arrested in Taylorville on Friday morning for violating curfew.

30 year old Dustin R. Cline of Taylorville was arrested Friday morning for aggravated battery to a police officer times two, resisting/obstructing a peace officer and a Christian County Warrant.   

Taylorville Police responded to an accident Thursday evening at 6:02 PM on Western Street and Lawrence.  A car driven by 69 year old Joann G. Kuntzman of Taylorville was heading south on Lawrence Avenue.  A truck driven by 32 year old Katrina M. Dieterich was traveling west on Western Ave.  Dieterich’s vehicle approached the intersection and proceeded through it.  Kuntzman failed to yield properly and struck Dieterich’s vehicle.  Kuntzman’s passenger was taken to TMH for minor injuries, and Dieterich refused medical.  Kuntzman was given a citation for disobeying a traffic control device.  

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were four EMS calls between 559 Thursday Morning and 6:53 Friday Morning.

The Fire Department also responded to a fire at 1104 Circle Place on Thursday at 12:42.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

36 year old Tawana R. Hall of Pana, Illinois was arrested Wednesday for Aggravated fleeing.

25 year old James D. Snell of Edinburg was arrested Wednesday.

31 year old Emily D. Roach of Pana was arrested Wednesday for driving on suspended license.

36 year old Amy Merrifield was arrested Wednesday for retail theft.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

25 year old James D. Snell was arrested  Wednesday on a Christian County Warrant

31 year old Emily D. Roach was arrested Wednesday for driving while license suspended or revoked.

36 year old Amy Merrifield was arrested wednesday for possession of controled substances and retail theft..
  
The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There was one EMS call between 8:16 Wednesday morning and 559 Thursday Morning.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

50 year old Anthony W. Harpster of St. Peter Illinois was arrested for driving on suspended/revoked license.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

48 year old Randall C. Smith of Taylorville was arrested for driving while license was suspended.

Taylorville Police responded to a crash the afternoon of Monday April 29th.  Gary G. Daum of Taylorville was sitting on Spresser waiting to turn left into a parking lot near Ridge Road.  As he was waiting to turn, Gary M. Edwards of Taylorville was speeding too fast to stop, and hit the back of Daum’s truck.  Edwards had redness from the airbag during the collision but both men refused medical help.  Edwards was given a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Taylorville Police responded to a crash the evening of Thursday May 2nd at Springfield and Cheney in Taylorville.  26 year old Stephanie D. Eason of Taylorville was stopped at a stoplight on Springfield Road.  A car driven by 18 year old Sarah M. Dancer of Taylorville failed to stop in time and hit the back of Eason’s vehicle.  While neither driver was injured, an infant in Eason’s car was transported to TMH.  Dancer was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Taylorville Police responded to a crash the afternoon of Tuesday May 7th at the 200 block of East Park Street.  65 year old Vernon G. Lewis of Taylorville was traveling eastbound on East Park Street and came to a stop with traffic.  As he was stopped, a car driven by a juvenile failed to reduce his speed and hit the rear of the trailer Lewis was hauling.  All parties involved refused medical treatment.  The juvenile was given a citation for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident. 
  
The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were two EMS calls between 9:45 Tuesday Morning and 8:16 Wednesday morning.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

21 year old Jarred L. Lawrence of Taylorville was arrested on Monday for theft.

23 year old Andrea N. Dixon of Pana was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call on Sunday May 5th to a vehicle accident in Bear Creek Township.  26 year old Michael L. Mckinnie of Morrisonville was driving his SUV southwest on Illinois route 48.  At about 725 East Road Mckinnie drove off the east side of the pavement and hit a guardrail.  McKinnie received a citation and had to have his vehicle towed.  No injuries were reported.  

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

27 year old Carly Ager of Taylorville was arrested Monday morning for public intoxication.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were four EMS calls between 3:32 Monday Morning and 9:45 Tuesday Morning.
 

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

25 year old Alexander R. Tullis of Taylorville was arrested on Friday for leaving the scene of an accident with a death involved.  He had an out of state warrant from Florida.

47 year old Shawna C. Matthews of Taylorville was arrested Sunday for contempt of court.    

52 year old Kevin E. Dyke of Assumption was arrested Monday for domestic battery and assault.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call on May 3rd to meet with 27 year old Marissa N. Tennant of Taylorville at Taylorville Tire and Auto in Taylorville.  Tennant reported that she had her vehicle towed there due to hitting a deer on April 26th around 8 PM.  The vehicle hit the deer at 2070 N at approximately 300 East.  No injuries were reported.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call at 12:03 PM in Johnson Township.  19 year old Carissa D. Hodge of Taylorville was traveling west on county road 900 North when the driver wanted to turn south onto 1200 East.  Hodge was unable to slow her vehicle down to make the turn and spun out.  The car stopped in a ditch on the west side of the road on 1200 East and was still facing west.  The car received moderate damage and had to be towed from the scene.  No injuries were reported. 

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

28 year old Zachary S. Tucker of Springfield was arrested for driving while license suspended.

57 year old Ted H. Matthews of Taylorville was arrested for trespassing to real property.

34 year old Bradley A. Dunn of Taylorville was arrested on a Macon county warrant.

47 year old Shawna C. Matthews of Taylorville was arrested on a Christian County Warrant.

The Taylorville police department responded to a traffic accident in front of Kentucky Fried Chicken on Thursday at 1:07 PM.  TPD reports that 36 year old Brandy M. Beck of Tower Hill could not slow her car down in time and hit the back of the car driven by 52 year old Daniel M. Jones of Pana.  Beck was in the southside lane and was trying to merge into the inside lane behind Jones’ car.  Beck received a citation.  No injuries were reported.

The Taylorville police department responded to a traffic accident at 6:41 PM on Thursday in Taylorville.  86 year old Betty L. Rose of Taylorville was driving her SUV westbound East Market Street and ignored a stop sign at the intersection of Market and South Walnut Street.  She hit the driver’s side door of 21 year old Tanner J. Mitchell of Taylorville.  Rose was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic control device.  No injuries were reported.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were ten EMS calls between 6:25 Friday morning  and 3:32 Monday Morning.
 

Brian P. Vaughn, 28, of Cowden was arrested April 16th for disorderly conduct and issued citations for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams and possession of drug parahernalia after Deputies were called with complaints of an individual trying to gain entry into a residence.  He was transported to the detention center for processing.  He posted bond and was released.

Rachel A. Price, 41, of Shelbyville was arrested April 17th for driving on a suspended license, an active Shelby county warrant, disobeying a traffic control device, display or affix to a vehicle any license plate not authorized by law for use on vehicle, possession of methamphetamine and possession of canabis less than 10 grams.  Price was pulled over at the intersection of 950N & 1800 E.  She was transported to the Detention Center for processing and later posted bond.

Jacob C. Adkins, 28, of Lakewood was arrested April 18 for possession of cannabis, no rear registration plate light, and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop at Illinois Route 128 & County Road 600N.  He was transported to the Detention Center for processing.  

Tommy Andrews, 65, of Sigel was arrested April 22nd for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams and arrest warrants out of Cumberland and Coles Counties.  He was transported to the Neoga Police Department and later to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office to be processed on their warrant.

Wayne T. South, 23, of Pana was arrested April 22nd for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended.  He was transported to the detention Center for processing.  He later posted bond and was released. 

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were four EMS calls between 2:24 Thursday Morning and 6:25 Friday Morning.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a vehicle accident on Tuesday at 10PM on Illinois Route 29 near 1900 North Road.  A car driven by 37 year old Komal K. Choudhary of Taylorville lost control of the vehicle in heavy rain and water on the road.  Choudhary’s vehicle went into the ditch causing the airbags to deploy.  Choudhary was able to drive away from the scene.  No injuries reported.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a vehicle accident on Tuesday at 10:20 PM on 300 East Road in Taylorville.  A truck driven by John S. Wilson of Hillsboro lost control of his vehicle and went into the ditch.  The vehicle turned over on its side and came to rest on the passenger side.  Medical treatment was refused.  The truck was towed away.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a vehicle accident on Wednesday at 7:51 AM at Pana Township Road 250 North and 6th Street Road in Pana.  A car driven by Melinda S. Roderfeld of Cartersville, Georgia failed to stop at the intersection of 250 North.  As Roderfeld’s car slid through the intersection, it was hit on the right side by a truck driven by Jamie L. Jeffers of Pana.  All occupents of each vehicle was transported by EMS to the hospital. Both vehicles needed to be towed.  Roderfeld was given a citation.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a hit and run accident on Wednesday at 10:32 PM on West 2nd Street in Pana.  Pana police responded to Casey’s General Store to locate Michael D. South of Herrick.  South had a valid warrant out of Shelby County.  Pana police blocked the exit to the store in an effort to keep him from fleeing.  South drove his van in reverse striking Pana Police officer Nathan Smith’s squad car.  South fled the scene and eluded police.  The van was found unoccupied later at a residence in Pana.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a vehicle accident on Illinois Route 104 near 325 East Road on Friday April 26th at 8:55 PM.  A car driven by Tammy L. Harter of Dawson struck a deer crossing the roadway.  No injuries were reported.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a vehicle accident at 250 North Road and 2650 East on Tuesday at 4:40 PM in Pana.  Jared A. Snow of Pana lost control of his vehicle and hit a wired guardrail followed by a utility pole causing the pole to break.  Snow was issued a citation.  Snow refused treatment, his passenger was taken to Pana Community Hospital. 
 
The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

45 year old Abigail D. Brest of Kincaid was arrested on Thursday for possession of a controlled substance.

34 Year old Benjamin D. Buus of Atwater was arrested Wednesday for driving on a suspended license.  

28 year old Joshua C. Wells of Taylorville was arrested Wednesday for domestic battery.

52 year old Forrest R. Wood of Benald was arrested Wednesday for possesssion of a stolen vehicle and driving on a suspended license.

45 year old Michael D. South of Herrick was arrested Thursday for leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle damage and failure to answer questions and multiple warrants.

60 year old Bruce W. Michel of Stonington was arrested Thursday for battery.

37 year old Jared R. Bartimus of Pana was arrested Wednesday for possession of methamphetamine, meth delivery, and suspended license.

The Taylorville Police Department reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

45 year old Abigail D. Brest of Kincaid was arrested for driving while license suspended operating a uninsured vehicle and possession of a controlled substance.

37 year old Jared R. Bartimus of Pana was arrested for driving while license revoked possession of meth and meth delivery.

27 year old Amanda M. Stickel of Taylorville was arrested for possession of stolen motor vehicle and driving while suspended.

The Taylorville Police Department responded to a call of a vehicle accident at the intersection of Langleyville Road and Briarcliffe Road on Wednesday at 1:06 PM in Taylorville.  A car driven by Margaret Lemanski of Taylorville was traveling westbound on Langleyville Road when she decided to turn onto Briarcliffe and hit the car driven by Jo A. Brown of Taylorville.  Lemanski received a citation.  No injuries were reported. 

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were four EMS calls between 9:35 Wednesday morning and 2:24 Thursday morning.

The Christian County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests to Regional Radio News;

33 year old Lamanda L. Fox of Decatur was arrested March 1st for driving with suspended license.

44 year old Henry A. Willis of Springfield was arrested Monday for Retail Theft under $300.

49 year old Stephanie Monahan of Pawnee was arrested in May of 2018 for bad check writing.

The Taylorville Fire Department reported the following to Regional Radio News;

There were zero EMS calls between 5:33 Tuesday Morning and 9:35 Wednesday Morning.

Taylorville Fire responded to a report of smoke at 1500 N in Taylorville on Tuesday at 3:07 in the afternoon.  No problems found other than smoke blowing from a landfill.

Taylorville Fire responded to a report from an alarm at 1124 N. Webster in Taylorville on Tuesday at 10:20 in the evening.  A roof leak was found as the reason for the alarm going off.  No fire reported.