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

12/26/24

Shyania Fulford, 25, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Battery.

12/27/24

Jacob Charles, 31, of Decatur was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Retail Theft.

12/29/24

Nathan Wiggle, 38, of Stonington was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Violating An Order Of Protection.

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

12/26/24

Preston Newingham, 25, of Kincaid was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Home Invasion, Aggravated Fleeing Or Eluding Officer, theft $300-$10K, and Criminal Damage To Property.

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

Mitchell Chapman, 38, was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Theft $10K-$100K and Burglary.

Dylan J Sundberg, 23, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage To Property.

Aaron Steele, 35, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Aggravated Fleeing Or Eluding Officer, Leaving The Scene, Unlawful Use Of Weapon, Armed Violence, Deface Firearm ID Markings, Possession Of Methamphetamine, and Meth Delivery.

12/23/24

Jose Paredes, 26, was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Driving On Revoked License.

12/17/24

Neil Hall, 44, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Violent Sex Offender Registration Violation.

Cody Cothern, 32, was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Aggravated Battery Of Child/Bodily Harm.

Accidents

Rhonda Ondrey, 60, of Taylorville was traveling Southwest on IL RT 48 at 920 Jaycee Drive in Taylorville and passed another vehicle also traveling Southwest on Il RT 48 going at a high rate of speed. Rhonda Ondrey lost control of the vehicle and ran off the road to the North and made contact with a tree located in the ditch. The vehicle then rolled onto the driver side of the vehicle and was in a skid then rolled over again before coming to a rest on its wheels. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Kertow’s Towing.

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

12/15/24

Brian Byrne, 58, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Child Sex Offender Residing 500’ and Violation Of Sex Offender Registration.

12/13/24 at 3:22 p.m.

Merrill Hadley, 69, of Herrick was going West near 2340 E 100 North RD when the driver had a medical issue and left the roadway to the right, striking a chain-link fence and steel post.

12/13/24 at 6:33 a.m.

Richard Stephens, 63, of Taylorville was traveling East on Lincoln Trail when a deer entered the roadway. The driver was unable to avoid the deer and made contact with the front end of the vehicle.

12/14/24 at 5:50 p.m.

Richard Smith, 63, of Morrisonville was turning left into a parking lot at the location of 100 Southeast 6th St in Morrison and maneuvered the left turn and collided into the concrete embankment. 

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

12/10/24
A Juvenile Male, age 13, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property, Disorderly Conduct and Aggravated Assault. 

12/12/24
Kevin M. Swinburne, age 45, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Possession of Burglary Tools.

12/15/24
Brian K. Byrne, age 58, of Taylorville, was arrested for Violation of Sex Offender Registration.

On December 3rd, 2024, TPD responded to a two-vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Vine St. and Webster St. in Taylorville around 4 P.M. When police arrived on the scene, both Megan N. Middleton of Pana and Shirley J. Adams of Taylorville were able to drive off of the roadway to allow traffic to flow freely. Middleton stated that a third vehicle pulled out in front of Adams, causing  Adams to slow down, and Middleton stated they did not have time to react.Adams’ vehicle received minor scratches to the rear bumper, and Middleton’s vehicle received minor scratches to the front bumper.

On December 6th around 2 PM at the intersection of Gray Lane and Park Avenue in Taylorville.  Seymone A. Pelichoff backed out  of a driveway and into the lane of Alicia J. Kee, who was traveling westbound. Kee told authorities she had the right of way when Pelichoff failed to yield. Pelichoff stated they did not see Kee's vehicle. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles, and Kee sustained a facial laceration. She was evaluated by medical professionals at the scene and transported to Taylorville Memorial Hospital by the Taylorville Fire Department for further treatment. Kee’s vehicle had to be towed from the scene. Pelichoff received two citations related to the accident. 
 

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

12/11/24

Jarred Gambrel, 33, of Clinton, IL was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office on a FTA Warrant.

Amanda Mollett, 46, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department on 3 counts of Meth Delivery, Possession of Methampetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Hunter Oliver, 32, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession Of Methamphetamine, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, and Meth Delivery.

Dylan Weber, 28, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Burglary, Theft $500<$10K, and Criminal Damage To Property <$300.

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

12/05/24

Michael Higenbottom, age 60, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving while Registration Suspended and Driving While License Suspended.

Amy J. Moore, age 46, of Morrisonville Illinois was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver.

Jerome Taylor, age 42, of Nokomis Illinois was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver.

Brian K. Sisk, age 49, of Pana Illinois was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver.

12/06/24

Drayvan C. Gates, age 22, of Taylorville was arrested for Theft.

Nacole A. Brown, age 23, of Witt Illinois was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.

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

Arrest

Kaleb McCormick, 31, of Fillmore was arrested by the Pana Police Department on a FTA Warrant.

Crash

11/27/24 at 6:30 a.m.

Samantha Neighbours, 38, of Taylorville was traveling North on 1600 East when a deer came out from the Westside of the road. The vehicle struck the deer and was towed from the scene by Kertow’s Towing.

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

11/23/24

A Juvenile Female, age 16, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property.

11/26/24

Nicholas A. Reber, age 27, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

Erick W. Gudgel, age 40, of Taylorville was arrested for Theft.

Molly A. Masters-Lasswell, age 35, of Edinburg Illinois was arrested for DUI.

Derrick L. Williamson, age 54, of Taylorville was arrested for Delivery of Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver. 

Steven E. Tucker, age 54, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession of Weapon by a Felon and Delivery of Methamphetamine.

Christopher J. Tucker, age 52, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession of Weapon by a Felon and Delivery of Methamphetamine.

11/27/24

Brian J. Mundhenke, age 58, of Taylorville was arrested for Public Intoxication, Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Obstruction of Justice.

12/02/24

Maria D. Gibbs, age 57, of Taylorville was arrested for Theft.

Brian J. Mundhenke, age 58, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property.

Deborah K. Stevens, age 63, of Taylorville was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

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

Arrests

11/28/24

Camren White, 18, of Stonington was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Consumption of Liquor By A Minor.

12/2/24

Tyler Engelhart, 29, was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Illegal Possession Of A Weapon By A Felon, Possession Of Methamphetamine, Theft, and Possession Of Burglary Tools.

Crashes

11/23/24 at 6:29 p.m.

Unit 1 (Brody Will, 19, of Teutopolis); Unit 2 (Sarah Lindsay, 46, of Pana); and Unit 3 (Michael McBride, 64, of Shelbyville)

Unit 1 was traveling Eastbound behind Unit 2 on IL RTE 16. Unit 2 slowed down to turn North onto 2700 E. Unit 1 crossed the center line, splitting the lanes and struck Unit 2. At the same time, Unit 3 was traveling Westbound. When Unit 1 split lanes, and struck Unit 2, Unit 1 also struck Unit 3 in the oncoming traffic lane. Unit 3 was spun around from the impact. When arriving on scene, Unit 3 was facing East. There were brake marks straddling the center line showing that the lanes were split and the driver of Unit 1 stated that he thinks he fell asleep. The driver of Unit 2 was transported by Abbot Ambulance to Pana Community Hospital and all 3 vehicles were towed from the scene with disabling damage by Morrell Auto Service.

11/24/24 at 6:12 p.m.

Shauntay Conrad, 52, of Taylorville was traveling Southeast on Il RT 29 when she hit a deer that entered the road. The vehicle had damage to the passenger side front bumper and was towed from the scene by Taylorville Towing.

11/28/24 at 1:46 a.m.

Camren White, 18, of Stonington was traveling West on 1000 North RD too fast and failed to maintain his lane while attempting to turn. the vehicle struck an utility pole on the Westside of the road and came to a stop. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Kertow’s Towing.

11/28/24 at 9:29 p.m.

Braden Rice, 24, of Tower Hill was traveling South on Bayadier Drive when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree. The vehicle sustained major front end damage and was towed from the scene by Curtis Auto Service.

11/29/24 at 2:00 p.m.

Donald Becker, 43, of Mechanicsburg was traveling West near 1690 E 2500 North RD when he stated he had fallen asleep and ran off the road. After leaving the roadway, the vehicle struck an utility pole in the South ditch.

11/30/24 at 11:50 a.m.

James Hupp, 69, of Springfield was traveling Southwest on IL RT 48 (400 block of North Main St in Stonington) when the vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway and crashed into a street light. No damage was done to the street light and the vehicle was towed by Taylorville Towing and the driver was transported to St. John’s Hospital by ambulance.

11/30/24 at 12:45 p.m.

Emma Foote, 17, of Edinburg was traveling Southwest on IL RT 29 at about 1900 North. The vehicle lost control on the ice covered bridge surface and traveled off the West shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle went sideways into the grass ditch and won the embankment causing the vehicle to roll over several times. the vehicle continued up the backside of the embankment and came to rest on the wheels. The vehicle was towed by Kertow’s Towing and the driver was transported to the hospital by Dunn’s Ambulance.

11/30/24 at 3:50 p.m.

Colton Beesley, 20, of Taylorville was traveling East on IL RT 104 and approached the approximate location of 765 East and skidded out of control due to the weather related road conditions.

12/1/24 at 4:58 p.m.

Candy Gorden, 69, of Moweaqua was traveling South on 2525 East RD when she hit a deer. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Area 51 Towing & Recovery.