Police Blotter

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/30/21

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

 

52 year old Theodore Workman of New Berlin was arrested on Tuesday for possession of meth.

 

28 year old Jeremy T. Emery of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for possession of meth and meth delivery.

 

35 year old Jenna Sparling of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for possession of meth.

 

49 year old Jerry Burton of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for possession of meth.

 

50 year old Madeline Lowis of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday on a FTA warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license. 

 

On Tuesday, Belon Ortiz of Springfield was eastbound on 1800 North Road in South Fork Township. Ortiz reported an issue with the vehicle he was driving which caused him to drive through the “T” intersection at 200 East Road. The ditch was filled with water. No injuries were reported. 

 

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

 

28 year old Jeremy T. Emery of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.

 

35 year old Jenna L. Sparling of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for possession of a controlled substance.

 

49 year old Jerry L. Burton of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine and an active warrant. 

 

The Taylorville Police Department responded to a vehicle accident on Esther Street on Saturday morning around 4:30. David A. Lauher of Tovey was driving west on Esther Street when it lost control and collided its front end with some concrete barriers, causing it to spin 90 degrees left and turn over onto its side. Below the vehicle was a construction pit with an exposed gas line. When questioned, Lauher showed a lack of coordination and balance and had an odor of alcohol. He admitted to alcohol consumption prior to driving. EMS transported Lauher to TMH for evaluation. 

 

Taylorville Police also reported that Brenda Callier of Taylorville was shopping all day in Springfield and Taylorville and after leaving Walmart on Monday, she noticed someone in a red vehicle had damaged her passenger side door. It had a medium size dent with red paint transfer on the scratched area. She filed a police report for unknown location of damage.

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/29/21

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

 

On Saturday, Raychelle Morgan was westbound on 900 North Road when she struck a deer. No injuries were reported.

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/28/21

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

 

43 year old Christopher Lush of Edinburg was arrested on Friday on a FTA warrant for cruelty to animals.

 

39 year old Matthew Konneker of Morrisonville was arrested on Friday for violation of an order of protection.

 

35 year old David Foraker of Edinburg was arrested on Sunday on a FTA warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license. 

 

On Thursday, June 24th, Daren Cox struck a deer on County Highway 1 in Johnson Township. No injuries were reported.

 

On Thursday June 24th, Every Beswarick was westbound on 1100 North in Bear Creek Township. At 325 East Beswarick lost control of the vehicle and struck a guard rail. Morrisonville Ambulance transported Beswarick from the scene. 

 

On Friday, June 25th, Karen Scrogin struck a deer on 2000 North Road in Buckhart Township. No injuries were reported.

 

 

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

 

36 year old Christopher M. Crow of Taylorville was arrested on Friday for retail theft and disorderly conduct.

 

36 year old Christopher M. Crow of Taylorville was arrested on Friday for criminal trespass.

 

29 year old David W. Moma of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for disorderly conduct.

 

36 year old Christopher M. Crow of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for theft.

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/23/21

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

 

34 year old Pamela J. Rozplochowski of Taylorville was arrested on Tuesday for driving while license revoked.

 

18 year old Bradley S. Austin Jr. of Watson was arrested on Tuesday for unlawful use of a weapon, cannabis delivery, theft.

 

49 year old Bradley S. Austin Sr. of Watson was arrested on Tuesday for child endangerment and cannabis delivery.

 

45 year old Charlote L. Delacruz of Taylorville was arrested on Monday on a warrant.

 

37 year old Charles C. Foraker of Taylorville was arrested on Monday on a warrant.

 

64 year old Clarence D. Coghlan of Edinburg was arrested on Sunday for a warrant.

 

27 year old Constance A. Sherman of Taylorville was arrested on Monday for criminal trespass, theft, violation of bail bond, possession of meth 5-15 grams. 

 

Taylorville police responded to a vehicle accident on June 17th on the intersection of North Main and East Poplar Street. A tractor trailer attempted to turn into China Pavilian Restaurant due to the alley behind Dominos closed to traffic by the City. While turning into the parking lot to make a delivery, the trailer struck the guy wire and anchor attached to a utility pole becoming hung up on it. No injuries were reported and no injuries were reporting. 

 

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

 

27 year old Jessica L. Junior of Moweaqua was arrested on Tuesday for possession of a controlled substance and driving while license suspended. 

 

19 year old Quentin M. Prasun Burnett of Pana was arrested on Monday for possession of a stolen vehicle.

 

45 year old Charlotte L. Delacruz of Taylorville was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license.

 

37 year old Charles C. Foraker of Taylorville was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for criminal damage to property.

 

34 year old Nathaniel Z. Cothern of Pana was arrested on Tuesday on a FTA warrant for leaving the scene of an accident. 

 

39 year old Bradley T. Rheude of Springfield was arrested on Tuesday on a FTA warrant for retail theft.

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/17/21

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

 

26 year old Heavan Miller of Pana was arrested on Wednesday for possession of methamphetamine.

 

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

 

36 year old Jacob C. Krouse of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday for aggravated assault and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

 

21 year old Jacob M. Legnon of Tower Hill was arrested on Wednesday on a warrant.

 

38 year old Cale R. Sexson of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday on a warrant.

 

24 year old Jacob A. Williams of Big Island, Virginia was arrested on Wednesday on a warrant.
 

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/15/21

The Christian County Sheriffs Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;

 

57 year old Patrick Weaver was arrested on Monday for disorderly conduct.

 

27 year old Jessica Junior of Moweaqua was arrested on Monday for driving while license suspended.

 

39 year old Cody Brantley of Pana was arrested on Monday for possession of Meth.

 

36 year old Trisha Weakley of Pawnee was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle crash on Friday, June 11th. Paul Mendenall of Decatur and Matthew Saunders of Rosamond were both southbound on Illinois Route 48. Saunders was driving a semi-truck and began turning north onto Spresser Street. Mendenall, stated he looked down at his phone and didn’t see the semi truck turning striking the rear of the vehicle. No injuries were reported, but Mendall was issued citations for no valid registration, improper use of electronic communication device, driving while license suspended, and operation of uninsured motor vehicle.

 

On Monday, Gabriel Jeffrey was northbound on IL Route 29 in Owaneco. Jeffrey began to turn westbound onto locust township road 900 N.  Jeffrey failed to yield to the southbound vehicle driven by Adem Ademi. The two vehicles crashed in the intersection causing damage to both. Minor injuries were reported. Jeffrey was issued a citation for failure to yield. 

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/14/21

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

 

38 year old Cameron G. Turner of Decatur was arrested on Friday for domestic battery. 

 

38 year old Paul D. Mendenall of Decatur was arrestedon Friday for driving on a suspended/revoked driver’s license.

 

24 year old Matthew Hoover of Pana was arrested on Saturday on a FTA warrant for meth delivery and new charges of possession of meth, possession of meth with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of burglary tools, and possession of hypodermic syringes.

 

25 year old Skye A. Halleman of Pana was arrested on Sunday on a FTA warrant for criminal trespass and an FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

37 year old Ashley C. Bertoldi of Riverton was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for burglary. 

 

Erin Moeller was northbound on County Highway 22 on the Mount Auburn Blacktop on Saturday when she failed to negotiate the curve at 1800 north and struck a road sign with her car. No injuries were reported.

 

Another vehicle accident involved Carol Moomey and Richard Rueff, who were both involved in a crash on Illinois Route 48 and May Township Road 1700 North on Saturday. Moomey was eastbound on 1700 North and stopped at the stop sign at IL Route 48. Moomey failed to yield to the Southbound Rueff vehicle and struck the left side of his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Moomey was issued a citation for failure to yield.

 

On Saturday, Christopher Dempsey was westbound on 1100 North and was approaching the Yield sign at 1400 East when he failed to yield to the northbound vehicle being driven by a minor striking the right side of it. No injuries were reported. Dempsey was issued a citation for failure to yield. 

 

On Sunday, Quinten Christopher was northbound on County Highway 22 approaching County Highway 2. Christopher lost control of the vehicle and slid through the intersection, striking several road signs. No injuries were reported. Christopher was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/08/21

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

 

22 year old Nathanael C. Hamende of Springfield was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle.

 

27 year old Michelle S. Dixon of Taylorville was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

21 year old Jaycie J. Rogers of Pana was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for aggravated battery to a peace officer.
 
22 year old Sadie L. Jacobs of Taylorville was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license. 

 

37 year old Brandon P. Cash of Florida was arrested on a FTA warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked license.
 
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle accident on June 5th. John Tate was southbound on County Highway 22 in Buckhart Township and failed to negotiate a turn at 1800 North. The vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned resulting in minor injuries.

 

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle accident on Monday on North Street in Stonington. Derek Dye was westbound and approaching Illinois Route 48. Eugene Mura was southbound on IL Route 48. Dye failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign and struck Mura’s vehicle on the driver’s side. No injuries were reported. Dye was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection.

 

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

 

A juvenile was arrested on Tuesday for burglary from a motor vehicle.

 

20 year old Abigail H. Copley of Taylorville was issued a city ordinance violation on Monday for possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor and arrested for resisting/obstructing a peace officer. 

 

The Taylorville Police Department responded to a vehicle accident at West Spresser and Cheney Street at 4:47 PM on May 27th.  Jerri L. Mazzotti of Taylorville was stopped at the intersection of West Spresser and South Cheney Street at the Stop Light. Trevor J. Crews of Taylorville failed to reduce speed to avoid an accident due to brakes failing. No injuries were reported. 

 

The Taylorville Police Department responded to a vehicle accident on Spresser and Cheney on June 4th. Christian M. Barrows of Taylorville was heading east on Spresser Street turning left on Cheney Street. Patrick S. Gagne of Taylorville was headed west on Spresser Street. Barrows turned into the driver’s side of Gagne while turning. Both drivers stated they had the green light. No reports of injuries. Barrows was issued a citation for failure to yield turning left. Video footage showed that Barrows had a green light not a green arrow. 

 

The Taylorville Police Department responded to a vehicle accident on Springfield Road and Northern Avenue. On June 4th, Christopher W. Mohn of Taylorville was traveling westbound on Northern Avenue. A minor from Taylorville was exiting private property at Steak N Shake turning eastbound onto Northern Avenue. The minor failed to yield the right of way turning left and colliding with Mohn. The minor was issued a citation. 

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/07/21

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

 

34 year old Charles D. Henry of Springfield was arrested on Friday on a FTA warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked driver’s license.

 

23 year old Austin L. Mays of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday on a FTA warrant for retail theft. 

 

22 year old Jesse E. Austin of Pana was arrested on Sunday on an original arrest warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle.

 

26 year old Andrew M. McDonald of Pana was arrested on Sunday on a FTA warrant for meth delivery. 

 

25 year old Anthony D. Benavides of Decatur was arrested on Sunday on a FTA warrant for criminal damage to property. 

 

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

 

A juvenile from Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for aggravated domestic battery. 

 

23 year old Austin L. Mayes of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday on a Christian County Warrant for failure to appear.

 

30 year old Jeremy R. Masters was arrested on Saturday for driving while license suspended.

 

70 year old George Vuicich of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for DUI.

 

37 year old Michael J. Alberts of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for disorderly conduct and issued a city ordinance violation for public intoxication.

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/04/21

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

 

35 year old Jenna L. Sparling was arrested on Thursday on a FTA warrant for criminal damage to property.

 

26 year old Ronald D. Fisher of Taylorville was arrested on a FTA warrant on Thursday for meth delivery. 

 

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

 

26 year old Ronald D. Fisher of Taylorville was arrested on Thursday for a warrant and possession of methamphetamine under 5 grams.

 

Jenna Sparling was arrested on Thursday on a valid Christian County Warrant.

 

25 year old Sierra M. Durbin was arrested on Friday for criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, criminal damage to state supported property, and aggravated battery to a peace officer. 

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/03/21

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

 

64 year old Patrick V. Weaver of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday for assault and criminal trespass.

 

58 year old Sheila Albright of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday for Criminal trespass to residence.

 

58 year old Sheila Albright of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday on a separate occasion for Battery.

 

58 year old Sheila Albright of Taylorville was arrested on Wednesday on a separate occasion for criminal trespass to residence.

 

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

 

Tanner Champley struck a deer at 1475 East heading westbound on County Highway #8 on May 28th. No injuries were reported. 

Area Arrests And Accidents 06/02/21

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

 

28 year old Brooke D. King of Pana was arrested on Tuesday on a violation of bond conditions after a prior arrest for violation of an order of protection. 

 

53 year old Brenda L Barker of Taylorville was arrested on Friday on a FTA warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license.

 

19 year old Richard J. Klekamp of Taylorville was arrested on Friday for murder, attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery with a firearm.

 

26 year old Jamie D. Sizemore of Stonington was arrested on Saturday for driving on a suspended/revoked license.

 

29 year old Jake E. Tucker of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday on a FTA warrant for possession of meth.

 

19 year old Joseph M. Doolen of Mount Zion was arrested on Sunday for driving on a suspended/revoked license.

 

49 year old Starla D. Hostetler of Pana was arrested on Sunday on a FTA warrant for driving suspended/revoked.

 

67 year old Gordon K. Matthews of Pana was arrested on Sunday on a FTA warrant for battery.

 

34 year old Andrew S. Carver of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for possession of meth and retail theft.

 

21 year old Dalton L. Allen of Decatur was arrested on Monday on a FTA warrant for aggravated battery.

 

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

 

32 year old Melissa N. Orstead of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday on a warrant.

 

64 year old Patrick V. Weaver of Taylorville was arrested on Saturday for criminal trespass to land and released on a notice to appear.

 

30 year old Rhiann L. Wicks of Pana was arrested on Sunday for retail theft. She was processed and released on a NTA.

 

34 year old Andrew S. Carver of Witt was arrested on Sunday for retail theft and possession of meth under 5 grams.

 

20 year old Mitchel E. Yonk of Taylorville was arrested on Sunday for disorderly conduct.

 

33 year old Kyle D. Mair of Decatur was arrested on Tuesday on 5 warrants from Macon, Shelby, and Coles County.
 

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