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

2-17-26

Joel Ashburn, 30, of Blue Mound was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

 

Mark Langen, 60, of Morrisonville was arrested by the Morrisonville Police Department for Disorderly Conduct.

 

2-18-26

Joel Ashburn, 30, of Blue Mound was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

2-19-26

George Bailey, 52, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Violation of Order of Protection.

 

2-20-26

Brandon Rhodes, 35, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Theft.

 

Benjamin Underwood, 35, of Stonington was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Battery.

 

2-26-26

Adrian Thompson, 28, of Palm Beach, FL was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Eluding a Police Officer.

 

2-24-26

Erick Gudgel, 41, of Springfield was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving on Revoked License, Illegal Possession/Transporting Liquor and Operating Uninsured Vehicle.

 

 

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

2/08/26

Tatum E. Anderson, age 28, of Pana Illinois, was arrested for Reckless Conduct.

 

2/10/26

 

Jesse D. Blades, age 46, of Pana Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

2/11/26

 

Timothy W. Snyder, age 67, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

 

2/12/26

 

John R. Vanhorn, age 64, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

 

2/13/26

 

Joshua R. Dudra, age 41, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

 

2/14/26

 

Stephanie L. Weaver, age 52, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Trespass.

 

Justin T. Truax, age 45, of Edinburg Illinois, was arrested for DUI.

 

Robert C. Divine, age 49, of Decatur Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

 

2/16/26

 

Kiya M. Johnson, age 24, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.

 

Brandon E. Rhodes, age 35, of Taylorville, was arrested for Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

 

2/18/26

 

Eric R. Welge, age 24, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

2/19/26

 

George T. Bailey SR, age 52, of Taylorville, was arrested for Violation of Order of Protection.

 

2/20/26

 

Raymond D. Thompson, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested for Public Intoxication.

 

Brandon E. Rhodes, age 35, of Taylorville, was arrested for two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

 

2/22/26

 

Deneen M. Steck, age 61, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

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

 

2/10/26

Jessie McConnell, 20, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine and Meth Delivery.

 

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

 

A two vehicle accident occured at 401 N. Webster Street in Taylorville.  Gayla A. Coss of Nokomis stated they were traveling Northbound on Webster into the turn lane to make a left hand turn into CVS.  Nancy L. McKinney of Taylorville already traveling southbound struck Coss as they proceeded to turn.  McKinney was treated for minor injuries and transported to TMH.  

 

On January 24th, 2026 at 3:12 PM. Kortnee Baughn of Taylorville was travelling to fast for conditions on the snow covered roadway heading east on E. Park St. Baughn left the roadway on the right and slid into a control box and the traffic light pole knocking the traffic light pole to the ground Baughn did leave the scene but called later to report the accident. No injuries were reported.

 

On January 26th, 2026 at 12:38 PM Mark Langen of Morrisonville was traveling east on Spresser Street. Sonya L. Frazier of Taylorville stated they were at the stop sign on Madison Street. Frazier stated they could not see the car coming due to the pile of snow. Frazier pulled onto Spresser Street striking Langen on the passenger side.  No injuries were reported.

 

On January 27th, 2026 at 6:14 PM. Lisa L. Hinds of Springfield was traveling eastbound on Park street.  Natalie L. Herman of Stonington was westbound on Park Street.  Herman was waiting to turn southbound onto Water Street.  Herman's vision was obstructed by another vehicle in the turn lane to turn north.  Herman proceeded to turn southbound and did not see Hinds coming and they struck Herman on the passenger side.  Herman was taken by ambulance.  Hinds refused but later agreed to go to be evaluated.  Hinds was taken to TMH by police.  

 

On January 28th, 2026 at approximately 2:26 P.M., Christian County 911 received a call referencing a traffic crash in front of Arby's on Cheney St. Upon arrival, we made contact with both drivers. John A. Steele of Taylorville advised they had been waved on by a car waiting for the traffic light at the intersection of Springfield/Cheney. They proceeded from the parking lot of Arby's into the intersection to make a left hand (southbound) turn onto Cheney, when they were struck by Leann Y. Coots. Coots advised they were southbound on Cheney, when Steele appeared in front of them from between the line of vehicles waiting at the light. Coots struck Steele in the passenger side of the vehicle. Neither party was injured.

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

 

 

1/13/26

Neil Hall, 45, of Taylorville was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Damage to Property and Violation of Pretrial Release.

 

1/24/26

Jason Lindsey, 50, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Criminal Trespass to Building, Theft and Violation of Pretrial Release.

 

1/29/26

Joshua Haines, 40, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Harassment, Violation of Sex Offender registration and Disorderly Conduct.

 

1/28/26

Amanda Johanningmeier, 34, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Theft.

 

1/31/26

Donald Beck, 60, of Nokomis was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Driving While License Revoked or Suspended, Improper Lane Usage and Aggravated DUI While License Suspended or Revoked.

 

Malisha Bradley, 51, of Springfield was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Mob Action.

 

Patricia Shipman, 66, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Order of Protection Violation.

 

Donald Singleton, 33, of Decatur was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

 

Leif Torres Jr., 20, of Springfield was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Mob Action.

 

Maurice White, 26, of Springfield was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Mob Action, Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon and Aggravated Assault.

 

2/1/26

Tyler Hobbs, 23, of Edinburg was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

 

2/2/26

Mathew Crowder, 25, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Reckless Discharge of Firearm.

 

Michael Gonzales, 22, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Reckless Discharge of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by a Felon and Violation of Pretrial Release.

 

Kimberlee Sanders-Green, 39, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Obstructing a Peace Officer.

2/3/26

Cody Fringer, 25, of Assumption was arrested by the Assumption Police Department for Driving While License Revoked.

 

2/5/26

Jessimaya Baird, 24, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

 

Faith Haines, 19, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine and Violation of Bail Bond.

 

Daniel Martin, 46, of Orland Park was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated DUI, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Disregard Stop Sign and Leaving the Scene.

 

2/6/26

Justin Sexton, 29, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

 

2/9/26

Robert Gray, 39, of Taylorville was arrested by the Taylorville Police Department for Domestic Battery.

 

Waylon Thompson, 21, of Pana was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Aggravated Domestic Battery.

 

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

1/17/26

Rebecca A. Burke, age 46, of Taylorville, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

 

1/20/26

 

Amanda D. Johanningmeier, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for Public
Intoxication.

 

1/22/26

 

Brent L. Musser, age 35, of Rosamond Illinois, was arrested for Driving While
Registration Suspended, Unlawful Use of Weapon by a Felon and Possession of
Methamphetamine.

 

Shalee M. Bayne, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for Aggravated Battery.

 

Ashlyn N. Hrabak, age 28, of Assumption Illinois, was arrested for Possession of
Methamphetamine.

 

1/24/26

 

Jason D. Lindsey, age 50, of Taylorville, was arrested for Criminal Trespass, Theft
and Violation of Pre-Trial Release.

 

Carter R. Newberry, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

 

1/28/26

 

Amanda D. Johanningmeier, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for Theft.

 

1/29/26

 

Jesse D. Blades, age 46, of Pana Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

George T. Bailey Jr, age 18, of Kincaid Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

 

Joshua F. Haines, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested for Telephone Harrassment
and Sex Offender Failure to Register.

 

A Juvenile Female, age 17, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

 

1/31/26

 

Shelby D. Cook, age 34, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

 

2/01/26

 

Douglas M. Miller, age 30, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI and Fleeing/Eluding.

 

Zoe M. Tapp, age 24, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

2/02/26

 

David A. Foraker, age 40, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant and for Driving
While License Suspended.

 

Matthew E. Christer, age 42, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While Vehilce
Registration was Suspended.

 

Michael J. Gonzales II, age 22, of Taylorville, was arrested for Reckless Discharge
of a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon.

 

Matthew A. Crowder, age 25, of Taylorville, was arrested for Reckless Discharge of
a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon.
 

2/05/26

Glenn E. Vincent, age 66, of Mt. Auburn Illinois, was arrested for DUI.

 

2/06/26

 

Justin L. Sexton, age 29, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery

 

Eric T. Stegall, age 51, of Taylorville, was arrested on a Warrant.

 

2/07/26

 

Jacob R. Stickel, age 41, of Taylorville, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Public
Intoxication and Resisting Arrest.

 

Devon J. Donaldson, age 23, of Taylorville, was arrested for Battery.

 

 

Taylorville Police responded to a vehicle crash on February 1st at 4:22 PM on W. Spresser Street. A minor that was in vehicle 1 stated that they were traveling eastbound on W. Spresser making a left hand turn into the Circkle K parking Lot, when John W. Moma of Taylorville continued straight and collided with them.  No injuries were reported.