EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
September 20, 2019
- 26 year old, Bryn A. Clemens, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Possession Of Methamphetamine and Endangering The Life Of A Child.
- 21 year old, Brenden A. Ashbaugh, Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol), Fleeing/Eluding A Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, Speeding and Illegal Transportation.
- 42 year old, Jason T. Rupinski, of St. Elmo, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol). Rupinski posted $100 and Driver’s License.
September 21, 2019
- 24 year old, Demarke S. Hull, of Mattoon, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving While License Is Suspended.
- 31 year old, Tyler P. Ludwig, of Sigel, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Disorderly Conduct. Ludwig posted $150.
- 39 year old, Kelli Moon, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Retail Theft. Moon posted $150.
- 57 year old, Pedro N. Cruz-Chagala, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Aggravated Domestic Battery.
- 37 year old, Rudy J. Dierkens, of Wheeler, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Domestic Battery.
September 22, 2019
- 54 year old, Michael A. Westbrook, of Tamms, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia and a Ballard County, KY, warrant for Receiving Stolen Property.
- 53 year old, Timothy S. Allor, of Springdale, AR, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Criminal Damage To Property (>$500)
- 23 year old, Jesse M. Johnson, of Highland, IL, was arrested by Illinois State Police for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) and Speeding. Johnson posted $100 and Driver’s License.
- 44 year old, Timothy D. White, of Altamont, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department on a Wabash County FTA/FTP warrant for Failure To Pay Child Support. White posted $100.
- 24 year old, Katlyn M. Fitzgerald, of Altamont, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Manufacture/Delivery Of Cannabis (30-500 grams).
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
September 17, 2019
- At 4:30 P.M. at 1300 W. Fayette a vehicle driven by Gunnar L. Shoraga, 20, Dieterich, struck and damaged a fuel pump owned by Speedway LLC. No injuries and no citations.
- At 7:16 P.M. at 21 S. Lakewood a vehicle driven by Scott N. Figueroa, 26, Effingham, backed into a parked vehicle owned by Javier I. Pichal, 35, Fairview Heights. No injuries. Figueroa was ticketed for Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Improper Backing.
CITATIONS
September 21, 2019
-Pedro Cruz Chagala, 57, Effingham
- Aggravated Domestic Battery
-Ashley N. Schaufler, 22, Teutopolis
- Driving While License Suspended
September 22, 2019
-Timothy G. Wendt, 63, Effingham
- Driving Without Lights When Required
-Timothy S. Allor, 53, Springdale, AR
- Criminal Damage to Property
-Michael A. Westbrook, 54, Tamms
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED OR ISSUED CITATION ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW






