Effingham, Ill. (Mattoon, Ill.) – Andre M. Griffin, 31, of Mattoon was arrested on February 17, at 3:39 pm at N. 23rd Street in Mattoon, near the 500 block.
According to the release received earlier today by the Mattoon Police Department, “The charge alleges that on 2/17/18, and while engaged in a verbal argument with a female, Mr. Griffin struck, choked, and spit on the female subject.”
Griffin has been taken to Coles County Jail where he awaits his initial appearance in court.
We will continue to update this story as it develops.