EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
August 15, 2019
- 37 year old, Amie J. Shewmake, of Brownstown, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Obstruction Of Identification and a Fayette County warrant for Violating Condition Of Release on the original charge of Possession Of Methamphetamine.
- 40 year old, Kenneth L. Scott, of Edgewood, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County warrant for Violating An Order Of Protection. Scott posted $1000.
- 21 year old, Blake C. Stuckey, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) and Illegal Transportation. Stuckey posted $100 and Driver’s License.
- 49 year old, Dennis D. Miller, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Theft (>$500).
- 25 year old, Rachael L. Stephens, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Driving While License Is Suspended and Operating An Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Stephens posted $250.
- 34 year old, Anthony S. Olvera, of Robinson, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Failure To Register As A Sex Offender.
- 28 year old, Aaron M. Baker, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Aggravated Unlawful Use Of A Weapon.
- 23 year old, Eric B. Tedrick, of Kinmundy, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Retail Theft. Tedrick posted $150.
- 31 year old, Jeffrey A. Steinkamp, of Vandalia, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Domestic Battery.
August 16, 2019
- 22 year old, Christopher C. Howland, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Possession Of Methamphetamine.
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
August 4, 2019
- At 1:23 P.M. at the intersection of S. Henrietta and W. Fayette a vehicle driven by Joshua B. Kepley, 17, Ingraham, struck a vehicle driven by Ladonna L. Miller, 59, Dieterich. No injuries. Kepley was ticketed for Improper Lane Usage.
August 8, 2019
- At 1:54 A.M. west of the intersection of Damron and Keller a vehicle driven by Cheri L. Burnham, 36, Wichita, KS, struck a concrete light support owned by the Chipotle. No injuries and no citations.
- At 4:50 P.M. west of the intersection of St. Anthony and N. 4th a vehicle driven by Barbara S. Carter, 56, Effingham, backed into a vehicle driven by Leann Jones, 55, Willow Hill. No injuries and no citations.
- At 11:07 P.M. at 1300 W. Fayette a vehicle owned by Amanda S. Huber, Troy, struck a gas pump owned by Speedway. No injuries and no citations.
August 9, 2019
- At 8:27 P.M. at 1910 S. Banker a vehicle driven by Keely Z. Duran, 16, St. Elmo, struck a parked vehicle owned by Darrin Stone, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
August 10, 2019
- At 6:47 A.M. at the intersection of E. Market and N. 3rd a vehicle driven by Gage A. Payne, 18, Effingham, struck a utility pole owned by Ameren. No injuries and no citations.
August 12, 2019
- At 11:09 A.M. south of the intersection of N. Keller and Avenue of Mid America a vehicle driven by Patrick A. Bearss, 66, Pawnee, struck a vehicle driven by Barry P. McWhorter, 31, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
- At 5:29 P.M. at the intersection of S. Banker and W. Clark a vehicle driven by Dylan L. Hickox, 32, Yale, struck the rear-end of a vehicle driven by Alex R. Hagen, 26, Altamont. No injuries. Hickox was ticketed for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
August 13, 2019
- At 1:39 A.M. at the intersection of S. Banker and W. Clark a vehicle driven by Kameron W. Koester, 27, Stewardson, struck a vehicle driven by Martha A. Tomlinson, 62, Effingham. No Injuries. Koester was ticketed for Failure to Yield Turning Left.
- At 3:57 P.M. east of the intersection of National and Schwerman a vehicle driven by Robert W. Bowser, 39, Altamont, lost a tire and the tire collided with a vehicle driven by Sierra R. Hunt, 28, Altamont. No injuries and no citations.
- At 10:48 P.M. south of the intersection of S. Henrietta and W. Grove a vehicle driven by Russell E. Golden, Altamont, collided with a vehicle driven by Deloris J. Douthit-Page, 87, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
August 15, 2019
- At 10:31 A.M. at the intersection of S. Henrietta and W. Fayette a vehicle driven by Lacey R. French, 40, Effingham, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Philip G. Hull, 51, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
CITATIONS
August 14, 2019
-Daniel W. Hoyer, 33, Effingham
- No Valid Driver’s License
August 15, 2019
-Rachel L. Stephens, 25, Effingham
- Driving While License Suspended
- Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle
INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED OR ISSUED CITATION ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW






