Effingham County Jail
January 15, 2018
- 18 year old, Daniel M Amacher, of Effingham was arrested by the Effingham Police Department on an Effingham County failure to appear warrant for possession of a controlled substance.
- 46 year old, Robert C Hayes, of Effingham was arrested by the Effingham Police Department on a Effingham County failure to appear/pay warrant for aggravated battery to a peace officer.
- 45 year old, David W Weatherman, of Effingham was arrested by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, unlawful display of registration, and no insurance.
- 41 year old, Robert L Long, of Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts was arrested by the Effingham Police Department for aggravated battery.
January 16, 2018
- 22 year old, Anthony S Evans, of Beecher City was arrested by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County failure to appear warrant for obstruction of justice for destroying evidence.
Effingham Police Department
Crashes
January 11, 2018
- At 12:16pm west of the intersection of Jefferson and Walnut, a vehicle driven by 65 year old, Belinda M Ernst, of Shumway rear-ended a vehicle driven by 29 year old, Megan K Harris, of Effingham. No injuries or citations were reported.
January 13, 2018
- At 4:00pm south of the intersection of Rickelman and Lakewood Manor, an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle owned by James Addis, of Effingham. Addis’ carport also sustained damage in the incident. No injuries or citations were reported at this time.
Janaury 15, 2018
- At 7:19am at the intersection of Fayette and Banker, a vehicle driven by 25 year old, Russell R Sullens, of Flora rear-ended a vehicle driven by 25 year old, Michael J Lewis, of Mattoon. No injuries or citations were reported.
- At 10:04am on I-57N/I-70E west of mile marker 162, an unknown vehicle attempted to merge into the lane of a vehicle driven by 23 year old, Hector G Silva, of El Paso, Texas causing Silva’s vehicle to veer off the roadway onto the shoulder. Silva’s vehicle then slid on the ice-covered shoulder, striking a concrete barrier. No injuries or citations were reported.
- At 2:03pm at 1702 W Evergreen, a semi driven by 48 year old, Roderick Parker, of Memphis, Tennessee struck a parked semi owned by Bohren’s Moving and Storage Inc, of Fenton,Missouri. No injuries or citations were reported.
Citations
January 12, 2018
- 36 year old, Jessica B Booth, of Effingham was cited for retail theft, criminal trespass to a vehicle, and disorderly conduct.
- 39 year old, Brian E Tirey, of Watson was cited for driving while license is suspended.
January 15, 2018
- 31 year old, Scott E Nestler, of Effingham was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
- 41 year old, Robert L Long, of Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts was cited for aggravated battery.
January 16, 2018
- 22 year old, Juan C Jacinto Jr, of Beecher City was cited for failure to restrain a child under 8.
- 73 year old, Jacqueline D Wiseman, of Effingham was cited for driving while license is suspended.
Clay County Sheriff’s Department
Arrests/Crashes
January 9, 2018
- 51 year old, Buffie Davidson, of Sailor Springs was arrested for violation of an order of protection. Davidson was released by the Clay County Court.
- 33 year old, Johnny S Smith, of Louisville was arrested on a Clay County failure to appear warrant for driving while under the influence. Smith posted bond.
January 10, 2018
- 51 year old, Buffie Davidson, of Sailor Springs was arrested for disorderly conduct. Davidson appeared in Clay County Court and was released.
- 26 year old, Levi Byers, of Louisville was cited for violation of the Louisville ordinance of fighting. Byers was given a notice to appear.
- 54 year old, Jeffrey Woolard, of Eldorado was arrested on a Clay County warrant for burglary.
- 45 year old, Timothy Kerr, of Louisville was arrested on a Clay County failure to appear warrant for possession of Methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
January 11, 2018
- At 3:47pm in the 4000 block of Ingraham Lane, a vehicle driven by 63 year old, Freddie L Amerman, of Olney was traveling east when he lost control of the vehicle and came to a rest in the ditch. Amerman was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and minor injuries were reported.
January 14, 2018
- 24 year old, Alexis Barnick, of Flora was arrested on a Clay County failure to appear warrant for suspended registration and no insurance. Barnick posted bail.
January 15, 2018
- 36 year old, Amanda Marshel, of Xenia was arrested on a Clay County failure to appear warrant for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Mattoon Police Department
Arrests
January 7, 2018
- 28 year old, Brittany Y Williams, of Chicago was arrested for criminal trespass to property. Williams was issued a court date.
January 12, 2018
- 25 year old, Stephanie E Givins, of Charleston was arrested for aggravated battery. Givens was taken to the Coles County Jail.
January 15, 2018
- 35 year old, Loyal W Foote Jr, homeless was arrested for misuse of a credit card. Foote was taken to the Coles County Jail.
- 30 year old, Stevie R Simpson, of Mattoon was arrested for for theft. Simpson was taken to the Coles County Jail.
- 54 year old, Susan E Sayers, of Mattoon was arrested for violation of bail bond. Sayers was taken to the Coles County Jail.
- 38 year old, Angelene J Wilson, of Mattoon was arrested for criminal damage to property. Wilson was issued a court date.
All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.