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

9/17/25

Haley Springer, 31, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Driving While License Revoked or Suspended and Aid/Abet/Poss/Sell Stolen Vehicle.

9/18/25

Justin Bright, 38, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Rebecca Burke, 45, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

9/18/25

Jordan Monroe, 34, of Chatham was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Impersonating Member, Illegal Possession of Weapon by Felon and Unlawful Restraint.

9/20/25

Marla Buttrey, 53, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

9/21/25

Jason Lindsey, 4, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

Mason Hunnicutt, 29, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

9/23/25

Thomas Coy, 60, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Criminal Trespass to Land and Violation to Probation/Supervision.

9/24/25

Ryan Ellenburg, 22, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Order of Protection Violation.

9/22/25 at 6:15 a.m.

Markiee Miller, 35, of Assumption was traveling west on 1100 North RD at about 2150 East RD. A deer entered the roadway and the vehicle hit the deer causing front and front passenger side damage.

9/17/25 at 2:38 p.m.

William Durbin, 44, of Pana was traveling north on IL RT 48 when the vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason and collided with a ditch on the east side of IL RT 48 and was found on its top. The driver was removed from the scene by ambulance and the vehicle was towed by Kertow’s Towing.

9/20/25 at 4:54 a.m.

Ethan Snow, 19, of Lima, OH was traveling east on 1800 North RD and traveled off the roadway and struck a ditch on the north side of the road.

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

9/17/25

A Juvenile Female, age 14, of Taylorville, was arrested for Making Terroristic Threats.

9/18/25

Jordan J. Monroe, age 34, of Chatham Illinois, was arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Unlawful Resisting Arrest.

9/19/25

Frieda M. McCauley, age 32, of Morrisonville Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

9/20/25

Jason D. Lindsey, age 49, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

9/21/25

George T. Bailey, age 52, of Taylorville, was arrested for Violation of a Stalking-No Contact Order.

9/22/25

Thomas E. Coy, age 60, of Taylorville, was arrested for Violation of Order of Protection and Criminal Trespass.

9/24/25

Richard C. Shivers, age 51, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

Ryan P. Ellenburg, age 22, of Taylorville, was arrested for Violation of Order of Protection.

Justin M. Bright, age 38, of Taylorville, was arrested for Fighting in Public.

George T. Bailey, age 52, of Taylorville, was arrested for Fighting in Public.

9/25/25
Ashton L. Johnson, age 21, of Alton Illinois, was arrested for Public Intoxication.

The following accidents were investigated by the Taylorville Police Department:

On September 13th 2025 at 7:28 AM a vehicle was parked off the raodway on N. Snodgrass Street.  A vehicle driven by a minor was backing out of a parking space and struck the parked vehicle.  The minor left to head home, but police say he did text the owner of the parked vehicle to explain what happened.  

On September 16th 2025, Michael E. Elmer of Springfield stated he was stopped at a turn lane of North Webster Street heading south on Webster.  Tara N. Sicilia of Taylorville didn't stop in time striking the back of Elmer.  Both vehicles reported damage. No injuries were reported. 

On September 17th, 2025 at Main Cross and Cherokee. Jillian R. Layton of Taylorville was traveling south on Cherokee Street, stopped at the stop sign and continued when it was clear when it was clear to do so.  A minor failed to yield to Layton, entered the intersection and struck their vehicle on the rear drivers side. No injuries were reported.

On September 19th, 2025 Northern Ave. and N. Webster Street. Mark A. Merritt of Illiopolis, lost control while turning left onto N. Webster Street due to the roadway being wet.  The driver of the motorcycle was ejected and received minor injuries. 

On September 19th, 2025 at 1:30 PM on Route 29 and Grant. Phyllis J. Greenwalt of Edinburg was waiting at the stop light on Rt. 29 @ Grant whenDalton R. Gatons of Pana rear ended it. Dalton R. Gatons was issued one citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid accident. Greenwalt was
transported to Taylorville Memorial Hospital by Dunn's Ambulance.

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

9/11/25

Timothy Hovis, 45, of Effingham was arrested by the Illinois State Police for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault.

9/12/25

Christina Woestman, 31, of Shelbyville was arrested for Meth Delivery.

9/13/25

Michael Durbin, 24 of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Home Invasion, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage to Property, Resisting/Obstructing Officer, Criminal Trespass To Residence and Violation of Pretrial Release.

Shannon Stroisch, 49, of Springfield was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting a Peace Officer and Organized Retail Crime.

9/15/25

Aleigha Sands, 22, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Damage to Property.

9/15/25

Royal Jackson, Jr., 39, of Assumption was arrested by the Assumption Police Department for Unlawful Possession of Firearm/Ammunition and Illegal Possession of Ammunition/FOID.

9/16/25

Shawn Hill, 38, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Domestic Battery and Aggravated Assault.

Ashlyn Hrabak, 28, of Assumption was arrested by the Assumption Police Department for Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property.

Patrick Motley, 35, was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Possession of Methamphetamine.

9/12/25 at 7:55 p.m.

Christopher Moss, 42, of Springfield (Unit 1) and Linda Conrath, 73, of Kincaid (Unit 2)

unit 1 was traveling east on 2100 North Road and 533 E when Unit 2 was traveling west at this same address. Unit 1 entered Unit 2’s lane and struck Unit 2 on the driver side of the vehicle.

9/15/25 at 11:25 a.m.

Wendy Keller, 68, of Nokomis was backing out of a parking space from the elementary school and backed into Unit 2.

9/13/25 at 2:30 a.m.

Jaquan Bowman, 27, of Aurora was traveling east on County Highway 2 at 900 East when a deer entered the roadway from the north.

9/13/25 at 7:50 p.m.

Roy Good, 84, of Stonington (Unit 1) and Tiffany Atkinson, 37, of Taylorville (Unit 2)

On IL RT 48, Unit 1 was pushing a disabled golf cart along the white line on the oncoming traffic side, attempting to move it to a safe location for towing. Unit 2, traveling southwest on IL RT 48, failed to see Unit 1 in her lane and collided with the rear passenger side tire of the golf cart using the front passenger-side bumper of her vehicle.

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

9/11/25

Kathryn L. Furgeson, age 54, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

Christopher M. Clark, age 39, of Taylorville, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

Jeremy G. Willard, age 38, of Edinburg Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

9/12/25

Stephen E. Hutchins, age 57, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Keith J. Weller, age 36, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving Whilce License Revoked.

9/13/25

Aaron T. Kelsey, age 56, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

Shannon M. Stroisch, age 49, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft, Possession of Methamphetamine and Resisting Arrest.

Michael L. Durbin Jr., age 24, of Taylorville, was arrested for Home Invasion, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage to Property and Violation of Pre-Trial Release.

Timothy P. Carlock, age 22, of Chandlerville Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

9/14/25

Lori L. Herman, age 64, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful use of a Weapon.

Robert E. Bone Jr, age 31, of Effingham Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver.
 

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

9/3/25

Tyler Engelhart, 30, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine and Violation of Pretrial Release.

9/5/25

Justen Warren, 42, of Taylorville was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Domestic Battery.

9/6/25

Rodney Green, 42, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

9/8/25

Thomas Coy, 60, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Criminal Trespass to Land.

9/10/25

Vance Gibson, 42, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Driving While License Revoked or Suspended.

9/11/25

Amber Spracklen, 35, of Assumption was arrested by the Assumption Police Department for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine and Driving while License Revoked or Suspended.

9/12/25

Stephen Hutchins, 57, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

8/27/25 at 9:00 a.m.

Rondre Graham, 31, of Peru, IL (Unit 1) and Michael Richards, 66, of Edinburg (Unit 2)

Unit 2 was stopped at a stop sign on 1800 North Road at the intersection with IL RT 29 when Unit 1 failed to top behind of Unit. Unit 1 hit Unit 2 in the driver side rear causing damage.

9/2/25 at 3:32 p.m.

Nancy Houseman, 69, of Pana (Unit 1) and Todd Parke, 51, of Vandalia (Unit 2)

Unit 2 was passing a motorist on IL RT 29 that was ahead of Unit 1. Unit 1 entered the southbound lane colliding with Unit 2. Unit 1 had damage on its front drivers side and Unit 2 had damage to its front passenger side.

9/3/25 at 10:50 p.m.

Rachel Kalala, 33, of Decatur was traveling south on 1600 East Road at 1450 North Road a deer entered the road from the west and the vehicle hit the deer.

9/5/25 at 12:56 p.m.

Richard Gregory, 84, of Moweaqua was traveling west on 1350 North Road when the driver had a unknown medical issue causing control loss of the vehicle. The vehicle exited the left side of the roadway and collided with an utility pole owned by Shelby Electric.

9/6/25 at 8:41 a.m.

Kaylin Walker, 21, of Blue Mound was traveling northbound on 1250 East Road when witnesses state the vehicle crossed the solid line onto the gravel shoulder for unknown reasons. The driver lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway into the east ditch when their vehicle became airborne for a brief time before crashing into the opposite side of the ditch. The vehicle overturned and came to a rest on its roof in a wooded area adjacent the ditch/roadway.

9/6/25 at 10:31 a.m.

David Duby, 51, of Morrisonville was traveling north on 700 East Road at the intersection of 700 East and 2100 North Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to go into an uncontrollable skid and overturn at the intersection.

9/6/25 at 1:13 p.m.

Alyssa Cothern, 19, of Pana (Unit 1) and Daniel Sliger, 35, of Rosamond (Unit 2)

Unit 1 was traveling southbound on 2200 East approaching IL RT 16. Unit 1 disregarded the stop sign at the intersection and crossed both eastbound and westbound lanes of IL RT 16. Unit 2 was traveling eastbound on IL RT 16 and was struck by Unit 1 in the rear of the motorcycle. The collision caused Unit 2 to skid for approximately 100 feet before laying the motorcycle on its side in the roadway. Both the driver and passenger of Unit 2 were transported to Pana Community Hospital for evaluation.

9/8/25 at 6:51 a.m.

Matthew Meneguzzo, 32, of Rochester was traveling east on 2800 North Road when an animal entered the roadway and the driver struck the animal and sustained damage to the front of the vehicle 

 

9/5/25 at 5:30 a.m.

Caitlyn Foster, 17, of Kincaid was traveling northbound on 800 East Road at 1850 North Road when a deer entered the roadway from the west and into the northbound lane of traffic. The vehicle struck the deer and sustained minor damage.

9/8/25 at 8:53 a.m.

Brandon Roberts, 49 (Unit 1) and Logan Roemer, 29, of Taylorville (Unit 2)

Unit 1 was traveling west on 1500 North Road from IL RT 104 and failed to negotiate the turn and collided with Unit 2. Unit 1 and Unit 2 had minor damage.

9/9/25 at 7:52 a.m.

Brittany Hall, 36, of Morrisonville was traveling east on 1250 North Road when a deer entered the roadway. The driver struck the deer causing damage to the front end of the vehicle. 

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

9/02/25
A Juvenile Male, age 14, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Adam K. Cherry, age 42, of Rosamond Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

9/06/25

Timothy R. Farris, age 42, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

9/08/25

Brianna N. Caldwell, age 30, of Pana Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Thomas Coy, age 60, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property.

On July 29th, Ellen Samson reported hearing a loud thud at 1200 N 1350 E Road and saw a dent in her vehicle.

On July 30th, Cherie M. Stolte of Blue Mound was travleing south and as they turned, struck a stop sign inside a private parking lot, causing damage. 

On August 21st  Timothy B. Bland of Taylorville was traveling northbound on Cherokee Street, while Austin Cox of Decatur was at the stop sign on East Esther facing east.  As Bland approached the intersection, Cox failed to yield striking the rear end of Bland.  Bland's vehicle was jackknifed and Cox had severe damage to their vehicle. Cox admitted they had no insurance and didn't have a driver's license on them.  After police investigated, they found it had been revoked since 2017.  

On August 21st, 2025, Seth Cohoon of Taylorville failed to yield right of way to Wilbur N. Chapman of Taylorville on Big Bend Road and Glacier Drive. Neither had a traffic control device, but Big Bend is the main road through the neighborhood and all other side roads are to yield to oncoming traffic.  Chapman was sported to TMH by Dunn's Ambulance for injuries to the wrist.  

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

Angela Younker, 59, of Blue Mound was traveling west on 2800 North RD when a deer entered the roadway. The driver was unable to avoid the deer and struck the deer causing damage to the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was removed from the scene by Kertow’s Towing.

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

8/22/25

Andrew Carver, 38, of Decatur was arrested by the Morrisonville Police Department for Resisting Arrest by Agent of Department.

8/25/25

Dayton Durbin, 27, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Disorderly Conduct and Assault.

Nick Marsters, 62, of Edinburg was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Battery.

8/27/25

Trenton Dawdy, 26, of Hillsboro was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Order of Protection Violation.

Gary Warner, 33, of Kincaid as arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Driving while License Revoked or Suspended.

8/28/25

Chris Carnahan, 47, of Stonington was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Aggravated Battery, Mob Action, Criminal Damage to Property, Possession of Methamphetamine and Theft.

Kimberly Carrell, 32, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Possession of Methamphetamine and Driving while License Revoked or Suspended.

Dustin Hellman, 39, of Champaign was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Aggravated Battery, Mob Action, Theft and Criminal Damage to Property.

Rahneecia Vorties, 29, of Decatur was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Fleeing/Attempt Elude Officer and Driving on Suspended/Revoked License.

8/29/25

Casey Conaway, 32, of Springfield was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Battery/Great Bodily Harm.

Brent Musser, 35, of Rosamond was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine and Driving while License or Suspended.

Adam Passoni, 31, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Battery/Great Bodily Harm.

8/30/25

Shane Farris, 40, was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Order of Protection Violation.

9/1/25

Joshua Hicks, 43, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Theft.

9/2/25

Tanisha Watson, 34, of Shelbyville was arrested by the Assumption Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Accidents

 

8/30/25 at 7:50 p.m.

Jennifer Harris, 44, of Taylorville was traveling west on 1500 North RD when a deer struck the front passenger side bumper.

8/30/25 at 9:11 p.m.

Harry Roberts, 80, of Colombia, IL (Unit 1) and Patrick Schmitz, 62, of Windsor (Unit 2)

Unit 1 was traveling west and Unit 2 was traveling east on 100 North RD when the mirror of Unit 1 struck the mirror of Unit 2. 

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

8/25/25

Briar D. Samson, age 30, of Taylorville, was arrested on multiple Warrants.

Dayton L. Durbin, age 27, of Taylorville, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Assault.

Gary K. Warner, age 33, of Kincaid Illinois, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and a Warrant

8/28/25

Chris R. Carnahan, age 47, of Stonington Illinois, was arrested for Aggravated Battery, Mob Action, Theft under $500, Possession of Methamphetamine and Criminal Damange to Property.

Dustin M. Hellman, age 39, of Champaign Illinois, was arrested for Aggravated Battery, Mob Action, Theft under $500, and Criminal Damange to Property.

8/29/25

Brent L. Musser, age 35, of Rosamand Illinois, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked, Possession of Methamphetamine and a Warrant.

8/30/25

Rob M. Survance, age 46, of Pana Illinois, was arrested for DUI.

Shane D. Farris, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested for Violation of Order of Protection.

9/01/25

Brenda S. Welge, age 50, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.