EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
March 25, 2019
- 42 year old, Derrick J. Kuhlman, of Shumway, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Violation Of Bail Bond and Disorderly Conduct.
- 19 year old, Alexander R. Phillips, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department on an Effingham County warrant for Burglary.
- 44 year old, Verrin A. Mull, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on a Fayette County FTA warrant for Aggravated Fleeing/Damage To Property (>$300).
- 19 year old, Sierra K. Blankenship, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Possession Of Methamphetamine.
- 34 year old, Danielle R. Pagel, of Altamont, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department on a Coles County FTA warrant for Retail Theft. Pagel posted $220.
March 26, 2019
- 40 year old, Damarcus O. Williams, of McDounga, GA, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Driving While License Is Suspended, Possession Of Cannabis (10-30 grams), Possession Of Methamphetamine, Possession Of Controlled Substances (Psilocybin Mushrooms & Crack Cocaine).
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
March 20, 2019
- At 5:37 P.M. at the intersection of 4th and Hendelmeyer a vehicle driven by Isaac M. Currey, 20, Neoga, pulled into the path of and was struck by a vehicle driven by Linsey N. Storm, 35, Effingham. A passenger in Currey’s vehicle, Kayla A. Currey, 22, Neoga, sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for treatment. Isaac Currey was ticketed for Failure to Yield and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
March 21, 2019
- At 8:32 A.M. at the intersection of Banker and Hoffman a vehicle driven by Casey L. Burgholzer, 28, Effingham, turned into the path of and was struck by a vehicle driven by Jessica J. Beck, 42, Watson. Both drivers sustained injuries but refused treatment. Burgholzer was ticketed for Failure to Yield.
- At 8:56 A.M. at the intersection of Fayette and 3rd a vehicle driven by Kimberly S. Boyd, 50, Willow Hill, struck a vehicle driven by Cindy S. McElyea, 49, Watson. No injuries. Boyd was ticketed for Disobeying Traffic Control Device.
March 22, 2019
- At 7:26 P.M. on I70 EB/I57 SB near mile post 159 an unknown vehicle sideswiped a vehicle driven by Adrian Mercado, 34, Milwaukie, OR. No injuries and no citations at this time.
March 25, 2019
- At 8:23 A.M. at 305 W. Kagay a vehicle driven by Jeri L. Kingery, 36, Effingham, backed into a parked vehicle owned by Joseph Wangelin, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
CITATIONS
March 22, 2019
-Justin E. Kophazy, 21, Effingham
- Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer
March 24, 2019
-William K. Fonner, 16, Effingam
- Speeding
INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED OR ISSUED CITATION ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW






