Effingham, Ill. (Mattoon, Ill.) – Recently the Mattoon Police Department arrested Gregory W. Spiers, 41, of Mattoon for theft, and criminal damage to state supported property.
According to police, the arrest occurred on March 23rd at 4:30 pm.
Police reported that Spiers allegedly “removed a lock and boot system from the city water meter at his residence, resulting in damage to the meter, allowing Mr. Spiers to receive water at his residence he has not paid for.”
Immediately following the arrest, Spiers was taken to Coles County Jail.