EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
September 04, 2019
- 33 year old, John S. Chapman, of Henderson, KY, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Possession Of Methamphetamine (<5 grams).
- 59 year old, Timothy R. Weishaar, of Wheeler, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving While License Is Revoked and Improper Operation Of An ATV On A Public Roadway. Weishaar posted $250.
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
August 23, 2019
- At 8:07 P.M. at the intersection of Maple and Jefferson a vehicle driven by Dustin W. Gooch, 29, Altamont, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Shelly J. Matthews, 45, Effingham. No injuries. Gooch was ticketed for Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
August 24, 2019
- At 11:50 P.M. at the intersection of Keller and Evergreen a semi driven by Yahya N. Samir, 31, Dearborn, MI, turned in front of and collided with a vehicle driven by Zachary W. Kyle, 17, Effingham. No injuries. Samir was ticketed for Failure to Yield.
August 27, 2019
- At 5:43 P.M. at the intersection of Charlotte and Ford a vehicle driven by Devin M. Wolfert, 29, Teutopolis, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Thomas J. Mathews, 69, Freeport. No injuries. Wolfert was ticketed for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
CITATIONS
September 1, 2019
-Reece R. Wells, 23, St. Elmo
- Possession of Methamphetamine
September 2, 2019
-Charles W. Brewbaker, 43, St. Elmo
- Defective Muffler – Loud, Excessive Noise
-Zion E. Mace, 18, Shumway
- Driving While License Suspended
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
September 3, 2019
-Amber D. Evans, 31, Shumway
- Trespassing
INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED OR ISSUED CITATION ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW






