EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
February 21, 2020
- 31 year old, Colt A. Stephens, of Farina, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Driving While License Is Suspended and Illegal Possession Of Adult Use Cannabis By A Driver.
- 27 year old, Dillon S. Beccue, of Edgewood, IL, was booked by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County PSC mittimus to jail (48 Hours).
- 61 year old, Michael J. Matlock, of Belleville, IL, was booked by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County mittimus to jail (30 Days).
- 46 year old, Shane J. Bohn, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Aggravated Domestic Battery.
February 22, 2020
- 36 year old, Samantha S. Allen, of Herrick, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County warrant for Contempt.
- 31 year old, Bryan W. Durbin, of Vandalia, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Driving While License Is Revoked (Felony) and Possession Of A Revoked Driver’s License.
- 20 year old, Devon R. Matlock, of Greencastle, IN, was arrested by Effingham Police Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Receive/Possess/Sell Stolen Vehicle and a Cumberland County FTA warrant for Littering.
- 36 year old, Dustin F. Jansen, of Teutopolis, IL, was arrested by Illinois State Police for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) and Failure To Dim Headlights.
- 27 year old, Charles L. Spence, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) and Failure To Dim Headlights.
- 36 year old, Joshua D. Byrum, of Brownstown, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Driving While License Is Suspended.
- 19 year old, Aidan A. Bailey, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol), Driving In The Wrong Lane, Failure To Reduce Speed To Avoid An Accident and Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor.
- 42 year old, Todd A. Starwalt, of Effingham, IL, was booked by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County mittimus to jail (30 Days W/R)
- 33 year old, Rodney L. Houser, of Shumway, IL, was booked by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County PSC mittimus to jail (48 Hours W/R)
- 47 year old, Michael D. Munsell, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Disorderly Conduct.
- 31 year old, Joshua R. Keck, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Illegal Possession Of Adult Use Cannabis By A Passenger.
February 23, 2020
- 21 year old, Kody D. Lankford, of Dieterich, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Possession Of Methamphetamine (<5 Grams).
- 32 year old, Kevin C. Chidester, of Danforth, IL, was arrested by Illinois State Police for Driving While License Is Revoked.
- 28 year old, Jacob N. Durham, of Edgewood, IL, was arrested by Illinois State Police for Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol), Speeding, Driving While License Is Suspended an Illegal Transportation Of Alcohol.
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
February 20, 2020
- At 12:19 P.M. at the intersection of Mulberry and St. Anthony a vehicle driven by Krista L. Stuart, 24, Effingham, struck a vehicle driven by Jon M. Dust, 32, Teutopolis. Both drivers sustained injuries but refused treatment. No citations.
- At 12:20 P.M. west of the intersection of National and Outer Belt West a vehicle driven by Peggy S. Florida, 46, Altamont, struck a deer. No injuries. Florida was ticketed for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
February 21, 2020
- At 10:33 P.M. at 1211 N. Keller an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle owned by Luke Nohren, Cowden. No injuries and no citations at this time.
February 22, 2020
- At 1:26 A.M. at 801 E. Fayette a vehicle driven by Charles L. Spence, 27, Effingham, left the roadway and struck and damaged an Ameren Illinois guide wire and pole. The vehicle then crossed the road and pulled into the driveway of 800A E. Fayette and struck and damaged a building owned by Tick Tock Energy. No injuries. Spence was ticketed for Driving Under the Influence, Improper Lane Usage and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
CITATIONS
February 19, 2020
-A 10-Year-Old Juvenile from Effingham
- Battery
February 20, 2020
-Jared W. Sapp, 28, Effingham
- Illegal Possession of Hypodermic Needle/Syringe
-An 11-Year-Old Juvenile from Effingham
- Disorderly Conduct
-Colt A. Stephens, 31, Morrisonville
- Illegal Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle
- Driving While License Suspended
February 22, 2020
-Michael D. Munsell, 47, Effingham
- Disorderly Conduct
INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED OR ISSUED CITATION ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW






