EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
December 21, 2019
- 24 year old, Ryan A. Kohnert, of Watson, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol). Kohnert posted a Valid Driver’s License and $100.
- 21 year old, Colton A. Hall, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham Counthy PSC warrant for Possession Of A Controlled Substance and Possession Of Methamphetamine (<5 Grams).
- 36 year old, Blake R. Poyner, of Manton, MI, was arrested by Illinois State Police on an Wayne County, MO warrant for Harassment. Poyner posted $1000.
- 28 year, old, Ryan J. Beccue, of Altamont, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Home Invasion.
December 22, 2019
- 49 year old, Dennis W. Miley, of St. Elmo, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Possession Of Cannabis (30-100 Grams). Miley posted $150.
- 52 year old, Janetia A. Wells, of St. Elmo, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Possession Of Methamphetamine.
- 46 year old, Shane J. Bohn, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Disorderly Conduct.
- 41 year old, John E. Cunningham, of Vandalia, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Failure To Register As A Sex Offender.
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
December 15, 2019
- At 3:03 P.M. at the intersection of Henrietta and Jefferson a vehicle driven by Christopher D. Gilley, 30, Charleston, struck a vehicle driven by Brenda J. Phillips, 58, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
December 19, 2019
- At 7:00 A.M. at 103 Hendelmeyer an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle owned by James Kyle, Effingham. No injuries and no citations at this time.
December 20, 2019
- At 9:41 A.M. at the intersection of Fayette and Walnut a vehicle driven by Richard L. Crooker, 51, Effingham, struck a vehicle driven by James E. Huelskoetter, 65, Tallahassee, FL. No injuries. Crooker was ticketed for Failure to Yield.
- At 3:38 P.M. at the intersection of Fayette and 4th a vehicle driven by Eric S. Mullins, 34, Effingham, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Dylan W. Ferguson, 18, Effingham. No injuries. Mullins was ticketed for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
- At 6:18 P.M. south of the intersection of Keller and Thelma Keller a vehicle driven by Dennis R. Graham, 71, Martinsville, struck a vehicle driven by Chad A. Nelson, 46, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
December 22, 2019
- At 8:05 A.M. east of the intersection of Henrietta and Fayette a vehicle driven by David A. Hirsch, 58, Kell, sideswiped a vehicle driven by Dennis D. Slone, 63, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
- At 4:46 P.M. at the intersection of Richland and Cherry a vehicle driven by Deborah Y. Hendricks, 66, Effingham, struck a vehicle driven by Savannah J. Warner, 16, Charleston. No injuries and no citations.
- At 5:28 P.M. at 1702 W. Evergreen a semi driven by Warren B. Blankenship, 60, Ardmore, OK, struck a parked semi owned by Kenis L. Arauz Gonzalez, Brampton, Ontario, Canada. No injuries and no citations.
CITATIONS
December 19, 2019
-Caden L. Wiedman, 17, Effingham
- Passing Stopped School Bus While Loading/Unloading
December 20, 2019
-Shawn B. Hepner, 28, Teutopolis
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
December 22, 2019
-Ashley M. Evans, 32, Beecher City
- Retail Theft
INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED OR ISSUED CITATION ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW






