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

04-19-24  THEODORE WORKMAN, 55, WAS ARRESTED BY CCSO ON A WARRANT

4/24/24 – Jeremy Cagle, 45, of Virden was arrested on a FTA Warrant.

4/10/24

AUSTIN METSKER WAS TRAVELING WEST ON RT. 104; AROUND 780 EAST A TURKEY FLEW INTO THE ROADWAY. THE TURKEY HIT UNIT 1 IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSIGN MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD.

4/20/24

TODD KUENZEL, 31, WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON IL RT. 48 AT APPROXIMATELY 1690 NORTH WHEN IT STRUCK A DONKEY. THE DONKEY STRUCK BELONGED TO KRISTA HAYES.

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

4/18/24

Joseph Davenport, age 31, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

4/19/24

Regina A. Poindexter, age 57, of Aurora Illinois, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Theodore Workman, age 55, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

4/20/24

Aaron L. Whitaker, age 37, of Taylorville was arrested for DUI.

Jared K. Gambrel, age 33, of Shelbyville Illinois was arrested for Retail Theft. 

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

4-16-24 NEECE, MATTHEW, 46, OF TAYLORVILLE, ILLINOIS, WAS ARRESTED ON A FTA WARRANT

4-17-24 OLIVER, BROOKLYNNE, 28, OF CUTLER, ILLINOIS, WAS ARRESTED ON A WARRANT.

4-17-24 LAKE, DONNAE, 50, OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS, WAS ARRESTED ON A WARRANT.

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

Arrests –

4-15-24 – Cassandra Talbot, 31, of Springfield arrested on a Warrant.

Accidents –

4-9-24 – Miles Campbell of Taylorville was parked at approximately 105 Hagan Court, Taylorville IL.  When Campbell returned to vehicle after work and discovered it had been rear ended.

4/10/24  Lacey Trimble, 30, of Blue Mound, was travelling south near 3075 N 2024 East Road and struck a deer that entered the roadway.

4/8/24 Samuel Hughes, 45, of Kincaid, was travelling west on IL Route 104 at approximately 729 East when it struck a deer.

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

4-8-24 – Justin Bland, 49, of Pana arrested on a Warrant.

4-8-24 – Jeffrey Kirk, 40, of Springfield arrested on a Warrant.

4-8-24 – Jeremy Cagle, 45, of Virden arrested on a Warrant.

4/2/24 – Alvivia Kent, 17, of Taylorville And Dawn Zwick, 65, of Taylorville were involved in an accident on 4/2/24.  Kent was turning left onto Kennedy Drive and Zwick was travelling west on Kennedy Drive.  Kent stopped at the stop sign and then started to turn.  Kent didn’t see Zwick because of the sun.  Kent vehicle hit Zwick’s causing damage to both vehicles.

4/3/24 – Kimberly Kirkendoll, 36, of Taylorville And Ryan Huttes. 52, of Pana were involved in an accident on 4/3/24.  Kirkendoll was travelling North of Rt 29 and about 1900 East Road.  Huttes was travelling south on Rt 29 and about 1900 East.  Kirkendoll lost control and drove into the other lane of traffic striking Huttes vehicle on the rear drivers side.

4/5/24 – Nathan Brown, 37, of Taylorville was travelling North on 940 East Road in Taylorville Township.  A deer entered the roadway and made contact with the vehicle.  The vehicle received damage to the driver side of the car.  The airbags on the driver side did deploy.  No injuries were reported.

4/7/24 – Dalton Woodcock, 21, of Decatur was travelling West on 100 North Road.  Vehicle failed to negotiate the intersection.  Vehicle left the roadway and collided with the West ditch.  Vehicle was found facing West in a field a short distance from 2100 East Road with front end damage.  Reporting officer on patrol found the occupied crashed vehicle.  The vehicle was removed from the field by Big Boy towing.  Vehicle was driven from the scene.  No injuries were reported.

4/6/24 – Joseph Nolen, 56, of Palmer And Ryan Housman, 21, of Taylorville were involved in an accident on 4/6/24.  Nolen was at the intersection of 5th Street and IL Route 48 stopped at a stop sign.  Housman was travelling West on IL Route 48.  Nolen entered the intersection and struck Housman’s vehicle.

4/6/24 – Ronald Cloyd, 58, of Mechanicsburg was travelling East on 2500 North Road when he passed the residence owned by Ryan Atwater.  Ryan’s dog started chasing the vehicle and struck the rear side of the vehicle.

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

4/05/24

Cody L. Angeli, age 33, of Taylorville, was arrested for Obstruction of Justice and a Warrant.

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

4/02/24

Willie Jones Jr II, age 23, of Taylorville was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

4/03/24

A Juvenile Male, age 15, of Taylorville was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

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

Accidents –

3-29-24:  Whiltow, Rhea, 26, of Taylorville, was traveling East of Springfield St in Kincaid when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree on the south side of Springfield St.  Vehicle was found lying on its driver's side

With severe damage.  The driver said the vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason.  The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance.  The vehicle towed from the scene.

3-28-24:  Milligan, Jason, 42, of Taylorville, was traveling south on Houston Street.  The vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason.  Collided with and damaged a utility pole.  The vehicle was found unoccupied with severe front-end damage.

Deputies later made contact with the driver who stated the vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason.  Driver issued two citations.  Vehicle towed from scene.  No injuries reported.

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

3/27/24

Calvin L. Hayes, age 28, of Springfield Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

3/28/24

Kyle J. Krouse, age 18, of Mechanicsburg Illinois, was arrested for Possession/Consumption of Liquor by a Minor.

Xena M. Fisher, age 19, of Stonington Illinois, was arrested for Possession/Consumption of Liquor by a Minor.

3/29/24

Brandon L. Moody, age 27, of Taylorville, was arrested for Driving While Registration is Suspended. 

3/30/24

Ethan Law, age 30, of Shelbyville Illinois, was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Vehicle.

3/31/24

Cody L. Angeli, age 33, of Taylorville, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Bradley G. Denning, age 54, of Taylorville, was arrested for DUI.

4/01/24

Andrew M. Middleton, age 23, of Tower Hill Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

Taylorville Police responded to the following vehicle crashes:

On March 26th at 10:24 AM on South Cheney and West Market Street, Rose M. Coady of Taylorville was traveling south on South Cheney Street and John E. Caraker of Taylorville was traveling north on South Cheney.  Both vehicles were approaching Market.  Coady stated she didn't see any vehicle approaching the intersection and started her left turn on W. Market.  Caraker said he saw the other vehicle but didn't see any indication that the vehicle was going to turn.  The vehicles collided.  No injuries were reported. 

On March 25th at 2:45 PM at West Spresser and North Clay. Krystal L. Gatton of Taylorville was stopped in the line of traffic near the stop light.  Gatton came in contact from the rear of the vehicle.  Brian A. Otey of Taylorville advised his foot slipped off the peddle and didn't brake when Unit 1 came in contact with Gatton.  Otey declined medical attention.  Gatton received medical attention for themselves and their passenger.  Otey was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. 

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

3/18/24.  Prentice Frost arrested on a FTA Warrant.

3-16-24. Campbell, Robert C of Oconee, was travelling east on 200 North Road.  Just east of 1600 East Road a deer ran into the roadway hitting the vehicle.

3-15-24.  Cisco, Joshua A of Mt. Auburn, was travelling North on 800 East Road when a deer entered the roadway.  Driver was unable to avoid the deer. Vehicle struck the deer and Had damage to its front.  No juries were reported.  Vehicle driven from scene.

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

3/19/24

Louquaris J. Sullivan, age 21, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

Blake R. Law, age 24, of Mowequa Illinois, was arrested on a Warrant.

3/20/24

Trevor A. Durbin, age 23, of Taylorville, was arrested for Threatening a Public Official.

Allyssa T. Spinner, age 18, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

Alexis N. Christer, age 21, of Taylorville, was arrested for Retail Theft.

3/21/24

A Juvenile Male, age 16, of Taylorville, was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding.

3/22/24

Brandon M. Wilson, age 36, of Taylorville, was arrested for Trafficking in Persons and Child Endangerment.

Megan M. Wilson age 33, of Taylorville, was arrested for Trafficking in Persons and Child Endangerment.

3/23/24

Jerry L. Burton, age 52, of Taylorville was arrested for Unlawful use of a Weapon.

3/24/24

A Juvenile Female, age 17, of Taylorville was arrested for Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

3/25/24

David W. Moma, age 32, of Taylorville was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

Cody L. Angeli, age 33, of Taylorville was arrested for Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property.
 

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

Arrests

3-14-24 Garry Younker, age 49, of Blue Mound was arrested by Kincaid PD for driving under the influence.

Crashes

3-9-24 Nickolas Schneider was traveling north at 800 N. 1250 East Rd in Johnson Township when he struck a deer in the roadway.

3-13-24 Douglas Theroff and Tyler Owens were involved in a traffic crash in Taylorville Township. Theroff was traveling northbound on County Highway #1 (Township Road 1250 E), and had stopped at the stop sign, with intersecting roadway Illinois Route 48. Owens was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 48 and was approaching the intersection with County Highway #1/S. Shumway Street. (There are no traffic control signs for the eastbound and westbound traffic on IL Rte 48.) Theroff stated he stopped at the stop sign and watched two vehicles, heading west, pass through the intersection. He advised he looked both directions again, did not see any traffic coming, so he began to proceed north, across the highway. Owens stated, as he was approaching the intersection, he noticed Theroff begin to proceed. Owen advised he swerved towards the left, in an attempt to avoid being struck by Theroff. Theroff struck Owens in the intersection. All occupants refused medical treatment at the scene. Owen’s vehicle was towed from the scene.

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

3/08/24

Joshua L. Jones, age 48, of Taylorville was arrested for Meth Delivery.

Teresa D. Vaughn, age 55, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Brian Dailey, age 25, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.3/08/24
 

The Taylorville Police responded to the following vehicle accidents;

On February 16th at 8:23 AM at Spresser and Cheney. Bruce Kettelkamp of Taylorville was waiting in traffic at the intersection of Spresser and Cheney facing southbound.  Cassia Brookens of Owaneco was turning north onto Cheney Street from Spresser Street.  As they were making the turn, Brookens slid on the slick roadway striking Kettlekamp's vehicle.  Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. 

On February 23rd at 6:51 PM, on North Clay and West Vine Street, Connor Bilyeu of Taylorville was traveling south on North Clay Street approaching the intersection when they struck a parked vehicle.  Neither vehicle sustained disabling damage. 

On February 23rd at 10:56 PM, at S. Washington and West Main Cross.  Both vehicles advised they were backing up from parking spots when Chad Smith of Taylorville said he was hit.  He attempted to make contact with the driver of the other vehicle, a minor.  Smith says the minor left the area.  The minor says that Smith hit their vehicle and left the area also.  The minor went to the police station to file a report.  Smith said that he would be at TPD the next morning to file a report, but officers met at his residence to gather information and noticed some damage. 

On February 26th at 9:32 AM, at Route 29 and Route 104, Joy Stafford of Taylorville was traveling westbound on Route 104 and Deborah Watson of Tower Hill was also traveling westbound.  Watson attempted to change lanes and didn't see Stafford and struck their vehicle.  

On February 27th at 5:53 PM on Wilson and Webster, there was a two vehicle crash.  Pamela Lees of Taylorville stated that while they were facing southbound stopped at the light, a minorfailed to reduce speed and collided into the back of Lees vehicle.  

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

Arrests

3-4-24 Jarad Challans, age 38,  of Pana  was arrested by Pana PD for disorderly contact and aggravated assault.

Crashes

2-23-24 Desiree Henschen was traveling on US Highway 51 in Pana Township when struck deer that entered the roadway. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

2-23-24 Leonard Pruitt backed out of a parking space in front of the 6th Street Market and backed into traffic and crossed the roadway. Pruitt hit a parked and unoccupied vehicle on the north side of the roadway in front of the city hall building. No injuries. No tows.

2-25-24 Audra Smith was traveling west on IL Route 104 near 785 E. when she struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

3-1-24 Gregory Plattner was traveling East on 900 North Road at approximately 1575 East when he struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries. No tow.

3-2-24 Dan O Loughlin was traveling northwest on 2675 North Road. It is believed driver had a medical issue resulting in O Loughlin leaving the roadway to the right (North) and striking a tree. The vehicle was towed from the scene and O Loughlin was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

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

2/29/24
Matthew T. Little, age 47, of Palmyra Illinois was arrested for Obstruction of Justice and Resisting Arrest.

3/01/24
Amanda G. Mollet, age 46, of Kincaid Illinois was arrested for Possession of Meth.

3/02/24
Amber L. Fixsal, age 42, of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

3/03/24
Jerry L. Burton, age 52, of Taylorville was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property and Criminal Trespass.

Debbie S. Pfeffer, age 51, of Taylorville was arrested Criminal Damage to Property and Possession of Meth.

The Taylorville Police Department responded to the following vehicle crashes: 

On February 29th at 2:31 PM, on Route 48 and Shumway Street, Christal L. McClure of Harvel was traveling westbound on Route 48 and was approaching the intersection of Route 48 and was approaching the intersection of Route 48 and Shumway.  Hannah H. Felicetta of New York, New York who was traveling southbound on Shumway also approached the same intersection. Felicetta stopped but then proceeded into the intersection striking McClure's vehicle. 

On February 29th at 10:16 AM, Nikki R. Carls of Pana was heading north on Webster Street.  Delores M. Forbes of Taylorville was turning north on Webster Street from Wilson Street.  Carls stated she had a green light.  Forbes stated she had a green arrow to turn right.  There is no right turn arrow at that intersection.  The vehicles pulled into Esther Street.  Forbes issued a citation for failure to yield.  

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

Arrests

2-21-24 Maggie Dust, age 48, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD for domestic battery

2-21-24 Richard Lowe, age 50 of Stonington was arrested by Pana PD for domestic battery.

2-24-24 Lane Dooley, age 23, of Stonington was arrested by CCSO for DUI.

2-26-24 Nolan Taylor, age 19, of Nokomis was arrested by CCSO for criminal damage to property.

2-26-24 Wyatt Dooley, age 20, of Nokomis was arrested by CCSO for criminal damage to property.

2-26-24 Amanda Woods, age 32, of Kincaid was arrested by Kincaid PD for DUI.

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

Arrests

2-13-24 Bryan Dunn, age 41, of Harvel was arrested by Pana PD  on a Christian County Warrant for driving on suspended license.

2-13-24 Stephen Peck, age 49, of Taylorville, was arrested by Kincaid PD on a Christian County Warrant for domestic battery.

2-17-24 Brandon Roberts, age 41, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD on a Christian County Warrant for possession of meth.

2-17-24 Duane Garren, age 58, of Taylorville was arrested by Stonington PD for domestic battery.

2-19-24 Ericka More, age 33, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD for violating an order of protection.

Crashes

2-2-24 Kristopher Sanders was traveling north on 1250 E. at 150 N.  in Greenwood township when he struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries. No tow.

2-3-24 Dalton Pop was traveling westbound on Springfield Road and Mine Ave in Kincaid Illinois when a vehicle stopped in front of him. Pop swerved onto the shoulder to avoid a collision, left the roadway and struck the ditch embankment north of Springfield Road and Mine Ave. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

2-3-24 James Wieneke was traveling east on 350 North Road when a deer entered the roadway. Wieneke was unable to avoid the deer and struck it in the roadway. The vehicle sustained damage to its driver’s side and front. Wieneke’s vehicle was driven from the scene. No injuries were reported.

2-5-24 Donald Dennison was traveling east on 500 North Road just east of 500 East Road when a deer struck the front of his car. No injuries. No tow.

2-11-24 Terri Weah was traveling in Taylorville in May Township when she backed out of the driveway on the north side of the roadway and backed into the front passenger side of parked and unoccupied vehicle on the south side of the Ladue Court. Both units were drivable. No injuries.

2-13-24 Ebin Bartimus was traveling west on 250 North Road. The road was gravel/rock. Bartimus failed to reduce speed, lost control and traveled into the ditch on the south side of 250 North Road. No injuries. No tow.

2-13-24 Joseph Dobyns was traveling south on County 6 around 1825 North and a deer ran into the roadway hitting the side of his vehicle. No injuries. No tow.

2-14-24 Hunter McKown was traveling east on 900 North Road. A deer ran into the roadway and McKown hit the deer. No injuries. No tow.

2-15-24 Bryan Shaw and Lillian Simpson were involved in a traffic crash. Shaw was traveling south on 2000 East through the intersection and was struck by Simpson traveling East on 350 North Road. Shaw did not see Simpson when he proceeded through the intersection. Both vehicles were towed from the scene and both drivers were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

2-16-24 Justin Bilyeu was traveling eastbound on County Highway #6, approximately 2/10 of a mile east of Township Road 2000 E. Bilyeu began to proceed over a small, concrete bridge, when he lost control on the snow covered roadway. Bilyeu struck the north side of the concrete bridge, approximately three-quarters length of the bridge to the east, with the front, driver's side area of the vehicle. The impact caused the vehicle to rotate in a counter-clockwise direction, sending Bilyeu in an easterly direction. Bilyeu then struck the guardrail, on the north side of the bridge at the east end, with the front, passenger side area. Bilyeu slid along the guardrail, causing the vehicle to rotate counter-clockwise into the north ditch, where it overturned on its driver's side, coming to rest, facing southeast. The vehicle received front end damage, driver's side damage, and damage to the driver's side rear area. Bilyeu refused medical treatment and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

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

2-6-24 John Carpenter, age 41, of Nokomis was arrested by CCSO on a FTA warrant for driving on suspended license.

2-6-24 Kimberly Parkison and Levi Johnson were involved in a traffic crash in Taylorville township. At approximately 19:24 CCCSO was dispatched to 1653 IL Route 29 for an accident involving two vehicles. While in route, dispatch informed me one of the vehicles had left the accident scene. Upon arrival to the scene, I spoke with Levi Johnson. Johnson stated he was traveling southeast on IL Route 29 in the right lane when he rear ended a parked vehicle in the same lane (Kimberly Parkison’s vehicle). Johnson stated he could not tell if Parkinson had lights on or not. Johnson stated after he rear ended Parkison, Parkison immediately left and headed toward Taylorville, IL. It was later determined Parkison drove to Wal-Mart in Taylorville, IL. Parkison stated she was traveling southeast on IL Route 29 when she was suddenly struck from behind. Parkison stated she kept driving because she didn't know what to do. Parkison stated she stopped at Wal-Mart so the passenger could go inside and get help. There were no witnesses that remained on scene. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No injuries.

2-7-24 Cassandra Talbot, age 31, of Springfield was arrested by Sangamon County on a Christian County FTA warrant for theft.

2-8-24 Andrew Woods, age 40, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD on a Christian County Warrant for failing to return from furlough to Department of Corrections.

2-10-24 Craig Reed was traveling west at 4001 Lincoln Trail in May Township when struck a deer that had entered the roadway. No injuries. No tow.

2-11-24 Audra Trump was traveling east on IL Route 48 in Bear Creek Township when she struck a deer at approximately 600 North. No injuries. No tow.

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

2/03/24

Joseph R. Hadley Domestic, age 45 of Taylorville was arrested for Battery.

2/06/24

Brett A. Walker, age 39, of Taylorville was arrested for Suspended Registration.

2/07/24

Georgia E. Ward, age 49, of Pana Illinois was arrested on a Warrant.

2/09/24

Joseph A. Austin, age 40, of Stonington was arrested for Possession of Child Pornography.

Mary Caraker, age 53, of Taylorville was arrested for Theft.

Virgil C. Lee, age 41, of Springfield Illinois was arrested for Methamphetamine Delivery.

2/10/24

Jerry L. Burton, age 52, of Assumption Illinois was arrested for Violation of Sex Offender Registration and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Calvin L. Hayes, age 28, of Chicago Illinois was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and Driving While Registration Suspended.

Brandon J. Emery, age 33, of Taylorville was Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer, Domestic Battery, and Obstruction of Justice.

Taylorville police responded the following vehicle accidents;
 

On January 18th at 3:12 PM, A vehicle owned by Ted Ostermeier of Owaneco was parked in the parking lot of 500 North Cheney Street.  Katharine L. Dickey of Taylorville was passing through the lot and struck the front of the parked vehicle.  Dickey fled the scene and was eventually located and issued a citation for leaving the scene of the crash.  No injuries were reported.  

A minor was traveling south on Walnut Street on January 19th at 10:34 PM.  Unit 1 failed to stop at the T-intersection and hit the south curb on East Powell Street continuing approximately 50 feet before coming to a rest in the front yard of 122 East Powell.  One minor suffered a serious injury that required her to be taken from the scene by EMS. 

On January 20th at 12:28 PM, Faith Maxwell of Taylorville was parked in the driveway of 1240 Sandy Duncan Drive.  Maxwell began to back out of the driveway when the vehicle began to slide on the ice in the driveway.  Maxwell attempted to stop but was unable to and slid into Rhonda K. Beck of Taylorville on the passenger side door and passenger rear fender.  Maxwell also had significant damage.  Both units were driveable.  Both units declined medical attention.  

On Sunday, January 21st at 8:47 AM, TPD was radioed of a traffic accident on West Bidwell and North Webster.  Isabella G. Thomas of Taylorville was sitting in the southbound lane of North Webster and Daniel P. Ream Sr of Taylorville was pulled into the parking lot of Diamond Brothers.  Ream said he was turning onto North Webster Street for the intersection of North Webster and Springfield Road and took the corner sharp.  Police say ice covered the front windshield other than a small area. Ream was issued two citations for improper lane usage and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. 

On January 22nd at 8:45 PM, Robert C. Delahunt of Taylorville executed a backing maneuver within the parking lot of 1101 North Webster Street resulting in a rear-to-rear collision with a parked vehicle. Delahunt says that he mistakenly caused the collision while attempting to shift his foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.  Snowy, icy conditions within the parking lot contributed to the collision.  A DUI investigation was conducted and was concluded that impairment due to alcohol consumption was NOT a factor.  No injuries were reported. 

On February 1st at 9:34 AM, Terry Campbell of Owatonna, Minnesota was backing into a loading dock when the rar hit the front of a parked truck.  No injuries were reported. 

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

1-31-24 Shperlin Aleksandr, age 34, of Chicago was arrested on a warrant by CCSO for driving on suspended license.

2-1-24 Jeremy Cole, age 43, of Springfield was arrested by Sangamon County on a Christian County warrant for unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition.

2-2-24 Baylee Stevens, age 27, of Petersburg was arrested by Shelby County on a Christian County warrant for failure to appear.

2-3-24 Joseph Hadley, age 45, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for domestic battery.

2-4-24 Joshua Rhodes, age 38, of Moweaqua was arrested by CCSO for possession of meth.

Accidents:

1-17-24 Carl Chapman and Carl Hughes were involved in a traffic crash in Pana township. Chapman was traveling south on 2600 East Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at the 250 North Road intersection. Chapman skid across the intersection and Hughes struck Chapman on the passenger side. Chapman’s vehicle overturned in the northwest ditch of the intersection. Hughes struck a utility pole and came to a stop. No injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

1-20-24 Layney Askins and Joseph Johnson were involved in a traffic crash in Assumption township. Askins was traveling north on US 51. Johnson was traveling north on US 51. Askins turned left and struck Johnson near the passenger side rear tire. Askins had significant damage to the front of the vehicle. Johnson had functional damage to his vehicle and it was towed from the scene. No injuries.

1-28-24 Trenton Dawdy was traveling east on IL Route 16 at approximately 1925 East when he lost traction and entered the ditch on the north of IL RTE 16. Dawdy continued traveling east in the ditch before striking an embankment and becoming stuck. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

1-31-24 Heather Smith was traveling south on 2500 East Road, about 200 feet south of 1500 North. When a deer hit her vehicle on the driver’s side door. No injuries. No tow. 

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

1/31/24

Erycka Smith, age 28, of Kincaid Illinois was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

2/01/24

Nicholas A. Millman, age 22, of Taylorville was arrested for Sexual Assault

2/03/24

Levi T. Ghent-Simpson, age 29, of Taylorville was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Joseph R. Hadley, age 45, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery.

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

Arrests

1-29-24 Cole Montgomery, age 24, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for residential burglary and criminal damage to property.

1-29-24 Jeremy Beard, age 50, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for possession of methamphetamine, driving on suspended/revoked license and possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle.

Crashes

1-22-24 Damien King was traveling on 1200 North Road in Assumption. Due to severe icy road conditions, his vehicle slid off the roadway into a field on the south side of the road. The vehicle sustained damage, the extent of which is unknown and was able to be driven to his residence. No injuries.

1-26-24 Deanna Stalets and Richard Waller were involved in a traffic crash in Pana township. Stalets was in the southbound lane of US Route 51, facing northbound, getting the mail from their mailbox. Waller was traveling northbound on US Route 51 in the appropriate lane. Stalets attempted a right turn into their driveway across both lanes of traffic, did not see Waller approaching, and was struck by Waller. No injuries. No tow.

1-26-24 Floyd Johns was traveling east on 350 North Rd. Tracks indicate his vehicle left the roadway before the bike trail parking lot entrance. Johns vehicle collided with a an embankment, then collided with a second embankment causing the vehicle to become airborne. Johns vehicle landed on its top. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.

1-27-24 David Eson was traveling southwest on IL Route 48 at 1026 N. IL Route 48. Eson stated two deer entered the roadway. Eson attempted to avoid hitting the deer and ran off the roadway and struck a ditch embankment on the south side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

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

1/26/24

Elizabeth A. Stare, age 18, of Taylorville was arrested for Theft.

Joshua Pemble, age 33, of Peotone Illinois, was arrested for Retail Theft.

1/28/24

Dylan M. McConnell, age 28, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery.

1/29/24

Robert L. Harris, age 50, of Taylorville was arrested for Theft.

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

1-26-24 Aaron Bice, age 48, of Springfield was arrested by Macon County on a Christian County warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

1-26-24 Jonathan Cohan, age 42, of Moweaqua was arrested by Pana PD on a no bond warrant for possession of methamphetamine.

1-26-24 Philippe Rogers, age 41, of Decatur was arrested by Kincaid PD for possession of methamphetamine.

1-26-24 Donnae Lake, age 50, of Decatur was arrested by Kincaid POD for possession of methamphetamine.

1-26-24 Floyd Johns, age 46, of Fairview Heights was arrested by CCSO for driving on revoked license.

1-27-24 John Dougherty, age 42, of Springfield was arrested by CCSO for Driving on suspended license.

1-28-24 Trenton Dawy, age 25, of Hillsboro was arrested by CCSO for DUI.

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

Crashes

1-22-24 Robert Kindermann III was traveling north on 2300 East Road at about 790 North and lost control on the iced over road surface. Kindermann went off the east side of the roadway and into a deep ditch. Kindermann then hit an embankment causing the Chevrolet Suburban to turn over on the driver side when it came to rest. The front end of the vehicle was partially in the water. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

Arrests

1-25-24 Nickolas Rabideau, age 36, of Springfield was arrested by CCSO for threatening a public official.

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

01-23-24 Cameron Mizera, age 23, of Taylorville was arrested by CCSO for domestic battery.

1-24-24 Matthew Hoover, age 27, of Pana was arrested by Pana PD on a Christian County Warrant for possession of meth.

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

1/18/24

Jacob H. Cantrell, age 30, of Taylorville was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication.

1/21/24

Sheyenne J. Johnson, age 25, of Stonington Illinois was arrested for DUI.

1/23/24

Jason D. Lindsey, age 48 of Taylorville was arrested on a Warrant.

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

1-20-24 Donald Stone, age 52, of Tovey was arrested by Kincaid PD for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

1-20-24 Amy Williamson, age 49, of Tovey was arrested by Kincaid PD for meth delivery.

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

1-17-24 Shelby Olson, age 25, of Pana was arrested by CCSO on a Body Attachment Warrant for failure to pay or appear as ordered by the court.

1-16-24 Justis Nichols was arrested by Morrisonville PD for domestic battery.

CRASHES

1-12-24 John Pendleton was traveling south on 600 East Road when a deer entered the roadway. Pendleton was unable to avoid striking the deer. Pendleton’s vehicle sustained damage to its front and passenger side but was able to be driven from the scene. No injuries were reported.

1-12-24 Alexandria Castracane was traveling north on route 48 and crossed the southbound lane and traveled into the ditch. Castracane came to a stop in the ditch. No injuries. No tow.

1-12-24 Jordan Brummet was traveling north on Route 51 around 75 North when a deer ran into the roadway. Brummet hit the deer causing damage to the front of the vehicle. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

1-12-24 Linda Brown was traveling northeast on IL Route 48 at 965 East when she struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

1-12-24 Joshua Contreras was traveling north on 1400 E. at 3112 N.  in Mt Auburn when he struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries. No tow.

1-16-24 Ernest Cox was driving a USPS van and was pulling away from mailboxes in the 300 block of S. Pine after depositing mail in them. Unit 2 was a FedEx van that pulled in behind Cox. Occupants of unit 2 were out of the vehicle to make a delivery. Cox started to back up to the mailbox's to deposit another piece of mail, not seeing unit 2 behind it. Cox struck Unit 2, causing minor damage to both vehicles. No injuries. No tows.

1-17-24 Patrick Butler and Benjiman DeClerck were involved in a traffic crash in Taylorville township. Butler was traveling north on 900 East Road at approximately 1550 North when it swerved into the oncoming lane. Butler sideswiped DeClerck’s mirror. No injuries. No tow.

1-17-24 Ryan Hammer was traveling west on 1600 N. at approximately 2680 when it left the roadway and overturned. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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

Arrests

1-10-24 Jeremy Cole age, 43, of Tower Hill was arrested and transported to CCSO on a warrant for unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition.

Crashes

1-4-24 Ericka Moore and David Combs were involved in a traffic crash in Pana township. Moore and Combs were in the parking lot of the Bluebell Tavern. Moore was backing out of a parking spot and Combs was waiting for Moore to back out. Moore struck Combs and drove away. Both vehicles of Moore and Combs sustained cosmetic damage. Moore was unaware she hit Combs. No injuries. No tow.

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

12-29-23 Karen Wilson was traveling north on 1800 East Road (County Highway 7) at about 1632 North. Wilson lost control on the icy bridge and started skidding. Wilson hit the side rail on the west side of the road and continued to skid down an embankment into a deep ditch. Wilson came to stop at the bottom of the ditch where she appeared to hit some downed trees. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.

1-6-24 Cory Neal was traveling east on IL-RT 104 in Taylorville township. Neal ran off the south side of the road. The vehicle made contact with the ditch embankment before coming to rest and suffered major damage on all sides. The vehicle was towed from the scene and Neal went to the hospital.

1-6-24 Ryan Huttes stated he was traveling westbound on 250 North Road just east of Lake Shore Drive in Pana, IL. Huttes stated he lost control of the vehicle on a hill due to snowy/slushy conditions. Huttes stated after he slid off the roadway he struck a ditch embankment and then a tree. No tow. No injuries.

1-7-24 Jennifer Heise was traveling east on IL Route 104 in South Fork Township when a deer ran into the road. Heise hit the deer with her front bumper, at about Summit Ave. No injuries. No tow.

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

1-5-24 Adam Cherry, age 40, of Rosamond was arrested by CCSO for driving on a revoked license.

12-25-23 Lynn Dexheimeir was traveling east on 350 N. at approximately 2150 E. when his vehicle hydroplaned, and left the roadway. Dexheimeir was able to get the vehicle back on the roadway. There was minimal visible damage done to the vehicle, however the side curtain airbags did deploy. No tow. No injuries.

12-28-23 Brent Getz was traveling southbound on US Route 51, attempted to make left turn eastbound onto 400 N. Road. Getz took the turn too wide and the vehicle came to rest nose-down in the ditch at the southeast corner of this intersection. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver was arrested for DUI.

12-31-23 Mathieu Kuhns was traveling east on 1800 North Road. Kuhns stated that there was an animal that came out of the tree line on the north side of the roadway. Kuhns attempted to avoid the animal in the roadway. Kuhns maneuvered left then over-corrected right and slid into the south side ditch hitting a utility pole and coming to a stop approximately 50-75 feet past the entry into the south side ditch. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries.