Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)
Mattoon Police Department
Pictured Above: Shannon M. Smith
July 6, 2018
- Mattoon Police arrested 40 year old, Shannon M. Smith, of Lovington, IL, for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine. The arrest occurred on 07/06/2018 at 11:01pm on N. 19th Street near Evergreen in Mattoon. The charge alleges that on 07/06/2018, Mattoon Police stopped a vehicle Ms. Smith was traveling in for a traffic violation, and at that time Ms. Smith had possession of Methamphetamine. Ms. Smith was taken to the Coles County Jail.
Pictured Above (L-R): Timeka A. Griffin, Shavonna M. Jenkins
July 7, 2018
- Mattoon Police arrested 21 year old, Timeka A. Griffin, of Mattoon, IL as well as 25 year old, Shavonna M. Jenkins, of Mattoon, IL both for the offense of Aggravated Battery. The arrest of both subjects occurred on 07/07/2018 at 10:52pm in the 1800 block of South 9th Street in Mattoon. The charge alleges that on 07/07/2018, Mattoon Police were called to the area of the Sunrise Apartments regarding a fight in progress. Police arrived and were told Ms. Griffin and Ms. Jenkins had been engaged in a physical altercation. While police were on scene, Ms. Griffin and Ms. Jenkins began fighting each other again, and had to be restrained by police. Aggravating circumstances to the battery was due to it occurring in a public area. Both were taken to the Coles County Jail.
Pictured Above: Sean A. Conley
July 9, 2018
- Mattoon Police arrested 19 year old, Sean A. Conley, of Mattoon, IL for the offense of Retail Theft. The arrest occurred on 07/09/2018 at 3pm at the Mattoon Police Department. The charge alleges that on 06/15/2018, Mr. Conley entered County Market in Mattoon, and stole items from within. Mr. Conley was arrested, issued a court date, and was released.
Pictured Above: Zachary C. Kowalis
July 9, 2018
- Mattoon Police arrested 32 year old, Zachary C. Kowalis, of Bethany, IL for the offense of Burglary to Motor Vehicle. The arrest occurred on 07/09/2018 at 5:25pm in the 2600 block of Pine Ave in Mattoon. The charge alleges that on 07/09/2018, Mr. Kowalis unlawfully entered a parked and unoccupied vehicle in the 1300 block of Richmond Ave in Mattoon, and stole items from within the vehicle. Mr. Kowalis was taken to the Coles County Jail.
Pictured Above: Jennie E. Easter
July 9, 2018
- Mattoon Police arrested 34 year old, Jennie E. Easter, of Mattoon, IL as well as 48 year old, Janella Benavides, of Mattoon, IL both for the offense of Retail Theft. Both were arrested on 07/09/2018 at around 9pm while in the 2000 block of Broadway Ave in Mattoon. The charge alleges that on 07/04/2018, Ms. Benavides entered Walmart in Mattoon, and stole items from within. The charge also alleges on the same date of 07/04/2018, Ms. Benavides gave the stolen items to Ms. Easter, who also entered Walmart and returned the stolen items for cash. Both Ms. Benavides and Ms. Easter were arrested, issued a court date, and were released.
Pictured Above: Patrick A. Williams
July 9, 2018
- Mattoon Police arrested 26 year old, Patrick A. Williams, of Mattoon, IL for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to deliver, and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License. The arrest occurred on 07/09/2018 at 10:26am in the 900 block of Moultrie Ave in Mattoon. The charge alleges that on 07/09/18, Mattoon Police stopped Mr. Williams after he was seen operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. At the same time, Mr. Williams was alleged to have had possession of Methamphetamine for distribution purposes. Mr. Williams was taken to the Coles County Jail.
-ALL INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW-