EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
May 12, 2021
- Effingham Police arrested 40 year old Andrew S. Staley of Flora for a Clay County FTA warrant for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. Andrew posted $375 and was released.
- Effingham Police arrested 19 year old Chrystina G. Archer of Robinson for a Johnson County, KS warrant for felony theft. Chrystina was taken to the Effingham County jail.
- Effingham Police arrested 47 year old Tammy J. Bradford of Robinson for a Hendricks County, IN warrant for possession of narcotic drug, unlawful possession of drug legend, and possession of controlled substance. Tammy was taken to the Effingham County jail.
- Effingham Police arrested 28 year old Harley R. Thomas of Effingham for an Effingham County FTA warrant for delivery of meth <5g, driving while license suspended, a Jasper County FTA warrant for conceal/aid fugitive. Harley posted $325 and was given an NTA.
- Effingham Police arrested 36 year old Trenton A. Niemeyer of Effingham for battery, an Effingham County FTA warrant for possession of meth, and an Effingham County FTA warrant for contempt. Trenton was taken to the Effingham County jail.
May 13, 2021
- Effingham Police arrested 29 year old Tomas Canfield of Effingham for aggravated battery to a police officer (x4), flee/elude police officers, disorderly conduct, leaving the scene with vehicle damage (x3), criminal damage to state supply property (x2), reckless driving, improper lane usage, drive on sidewalk, illegal use of cell/text, unnecessary use of horn disposition. Tomas was taken to the Effingham County jail.
- Effingham Police arrested 26 year old Dalton G. Higgs of Altamont for an Effingham County FTA warrant for domestic battery. Dalton posted $575 and was released.
- Effingham Police arrested 56 year old Delois E. Butler of Effingham for DUI/alcohol. Delois was given an NTA.
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
April 28, 2021
- At 10:14 A.M. in the 1400th block of E. Fayette a vehicle driven by Rebecca G. Webster, 20, Effingham, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Emily A. Wilhour, 41, Beecher City. Both drivers sustained injuries but refused treatment. No citations.
May 6, 2021
- At 2:12 P.M. at 1305 N. Keller a vehicle driven by Sierra D. Willis, 21, Altamont, sideswiped a vehicle driven by Bryan K. Jones, 38, Pana. No injuries and no citations.
May 7, 2021
- At 11:31 A.M. south of the intersection of Keller and Marvon a vehicle driven by Eldor E. Klitzing, 90, Effingham, sideswiped a vehicle driven by David C. Walters, 60, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
- At 12:15 P.M. at 1301 Thelma Keller a semi driven by Nicholas A. Schaffer, 38, Oakhurst, struck and damaged a building owned by Crossroads Centers LLC. No injuries and no citations.
- At 1:17 P.M. at the intersection of Banker and Austin a vehicle driven by Lisa R. Rea, 28, Olney, sideswiped a vehicle driven by David N. Kinkelaar, 57, Sigel. No injuries and no citations.
CITATIONS
May 10, 2021
-Kayden Z. Anderson, 18, Effingham
- Driving While License Suspended
- No Rear Registration Plate Light
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
-Franklin C. Nichols, 20, Greenup
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
May 11, 2021
-Harley R. Thomas, 27, Effingham
- Driving While License Suspended
May 12, 2021
-Trenton A. Niemeyer, 36, Effingham
- Battery
May 12, 2021
-Tomas S. Canfield, 29, Effingham
- 4 Counts – Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer
- 3 Counts – Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Property Damage Aggravated Fleeing/Eluding a Peace Officer
- Distracted Driving – Illegal Use of Cellular Device While Driving 2 Counts – Criminal Damage to State Supported Vehicles
- Reckless Driving
- Disorderly Conduct – Misuse of 9-1-1 (5 times)
- Improper Lane Usage
- Illegal Driving on Sidewalk
- Unnecessary Use Horn







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