EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
March 1, 2021
- Effingham Police arrested 34 year old Rusty R. Rhodes of Effingham for possession of a firearm without a FOID card, reckless discharge of a firearm, and reckless conduct. Rusty was taken to the Effingham County jail.
March 2, 2021
- Effingham Police arrested 29 year old James W. S. Steurnagel of Altamont for DUI/alcohol. James was taken to the Effingham County jail.
- Effingham Police arrested 47 year old Nicole Lee Yeates of New Orleans, LA for possession of a controlled substance, improper use of registration, aggravated delivery of meth with intent to deliver, and possession with intent to deliver 100-400g of meth. Nicole was taken to the Effingham County jail.
March 3, 2021
- Effingham Police arrested 19 year old Austin Parker of Effingham for an Effingham County warrant for failure to appear, warrant for meth delivery 5-15g. Austin was taken to the Effingham County jail.
- Effingham Police arrested 46 year old Keech Griffin of Altamont for domestic battery. Keech was taken to the Effingham County jail.
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
February 23, 2021
- At 1:16 AM a half mile south of the intersection of S. Willow and S. Pembroke a vehicle driven by Kyla L. Zerrusen Johnson, 18, Dieterich rear-ended a vehicle driven by Kylie M. Moats, 22, Noble. No injuries and no citations.
February 26, 2021
- At 2:13 PM at the intersection of N. 3rd and E. Evergreen a vehicle driven by Ian E. Downer, 25, Deland, FL, struck a vehicle driven by Karen S. Blank-Ewell, 70, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
- At 3:37 PM at the intersection of W. Evergreen and N. Keller a vehicle driven by Craig S. Hemstreet, 62, Carbondale rear-ended a vehicle driven by Jon L. Marshall, 30, Chicago. No injuries and no citations.
February 27, 2021
- At 7:33 AM at the intersection of S. 5th and W. Fayette a vehicle driven by Jordan T. Springer, 26, Effingham struck a vehicle driven by Justin R. Moore, 32, Effingham. Moore sustained injuries but refused treatment. Springer was ticketed for No Driver’s License.
February 28, 2021
- At 2:08 PM at the intersection of W. Evergreen and N. Keller a vehicle driven by Macy P. Ludwig, 18, Effingham, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Tammy L. Leonard, 50, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
March 2, 2021
- At 1:12 AM 300 feet north of the intersection of N. Keller and Midtowne a vehicle driven by Shawn D. Nowitzke, 48, Shumway struck a deer. No injuries and no citations.
CITATIONS
February 26, 2021
-Brian K. Levitt, 43, Effingham
- Unlawful use of Intoxicating Compound
- Disorderly Conduct
- Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer
March 1, 2021
-Nicole L. Yeates, 47, New Orleans, LA
- Aggravated Delivery of Methamphetamine
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine
- Possession with Intent to Deliver MDMA
- Possession of Controlled Substance
- Improper use of Registration
March 2, 2021
-Cory M. Hagan, 28, Effingham
- Driving While License Suspended







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