Effingham County Jail
March 31, 2019
- 29 year old, Antonio D Mingo, of La Plata, Maryland was arrested by the Altamont Police Department for driving while license is suspended. Mingo posted $150.
- 27 year old, James T Davis, of Effingham was arrested by the Effingham Police Department for criminal trespass to property.
- 26 year old, Tiffany D Gillespie, of Effingham was arrested by the Effingham Police Department for possession of Methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Effingham Police Department
CRASHES
March 17, 2019
- At 1:38 A.M. at 800 N. 3rd an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle owned by Darren Powell, Effingham. No injuries and no citations at this time.
March 26, 2019
- At 5:10 P.M. at the intersection of 3rd and Technology a vehicle driven by Heidi S. Hays, 38, Greenup, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Kelley L. Ronan, 52, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
- At 11:32 P.M. at the intersection of 3rd and Fayette a vehicle driven by Jeremy A. Wenthe, 43, Effingham, struck a vehicle driven by Lori J. Schoonover, 49, Newton. Schoonover sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for treatment. Wenthe was ticketed for Driving Under the Influence and Disobeying Traffic Control Device.
March 27, 2019
- At 5:01 P.M. at 2500 Veterans a vehicle driven by Sherri E. Criner, 49, Effingham, lost control and left the roadway, striking a power pole. Criner sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for treatment. Criner was ticketed for Improper Lane Usage.
March 29, 2019
- At 7:53 A.M. at the intersection of Ford and Keller a vehicle driven by Madison E. Quast, 21, Stewardson, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Kortney L. Cooper, 33, Shumway. Cooper sustained injuries but refused treatment. No citations.
CITATIONS
March 22, 2019
- Mitch V. Maness, 30, St. Louis, MO- Driving While License Revoked
March 27, 2019
- Daniel E. Lewis, 30, Louisville- No Valid Driver’s License Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
- Mindy L. Pinkerton, 29, Effingham- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
March 28, 2019
- Rachel M. Verdeyen, 39, Teutopolis- Violation of Order of Protection
March 29, 2019
- Matthew J. Horne, 25, Effingham- Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Driving While License Suspended
March 30, 2019
- Levi G. Lidy, 23, Effingham- Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of a Controlled Substance Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
March 31, 2019
- Thomas R. Spracklen, 28, Effingham- No Valid Driver’s License
-ALL PERSONS LISTED ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN THE COURT OF LAW-






