EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
May 12, 2019
- 21 year old, Caleb C. Wohltman, of Watson, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving Under The Influence, Improper Lane Usage and Illegal Transportation Of Alcohol. Wohltman posted $100.
- 26 year old, Tiffany D. Gillespie, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Possession Of Methamphetamine, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia and Civil Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia.
- 41 year old, Jason K. Neimeyer, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Possession Of Methamphetamine, Possession With Intent To Deliver (Methamphetamine), Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Of Cannabis (Civil), Possession Of Paraphernalia (Civil) and a Shelby County FTA warrant for Theft.
May 13, 2019
- 33 year old, Scott W. Loy, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Aggravated Domestic Battery.
- 23 year old, Kody J. Durbin, of Cowden, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Pedestrian Under The Influence.
- Colton W. Evans, of Cowden, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Pedestrian Under The Influence.
- Kristopher T. Dilley, of Pana, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Pedestrian Under The Influence.
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
April 22, 2019
- At 2:04 P.M. at 1702 W. Evergreen an armored truck driven by David A. Cox, 59, Evansville, IN, backed into a parked vehicle owned by Mid-Illinois Concrete, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
May 3, 2019
- At 7:50 A.M. east of the intersection of Fayette and Willow a vehicle driven by Scott R. Kaufmann, 40, Effingham, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Mary A. Dascalos, 51, Teutopolis. Dascalos sustained injuries and was transported to HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital by private vehicle. Kaufmann was ticketed for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
May 4, 2019
- At 8:18 P.M. at the intersection of Rickelman and Cumberland Court a vehicle driven by Alexis D. Bell, 17, Wheeler, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Marilyn A. Allison, 59, Mattoon. No injuries and no citations.
May 6, 2019
- At 3:50 P.M. north of the intersection of 3rd and Technology a vehicle driven by Macey D. Bell, 17, Mason, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Milissa A. Weber, 56, Newton, causing Weber’s vehicle to rear-end a vehicle driven by Richard L. Carter, 77, Charleston. No injuries. Bell was ticketed for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
- At 4:47 P.M. at the intersection of Main and Virginia a vehicle driven by Veronica L. Hewkin, 21, Stewardson, pulled into the path of and was struck by a vehicle driven by Cody A. Doty, 40, Shumway. As a result of the collision, Doty’s vehicle left the roadway and struck and damaged a residence owned by Ruth Wiseman, Effingham. Both drivers sustained injuries but refused treatment. Hewkin was ticketed for No Valid Driver’s License, Failure to Yield, and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
- At 5:12 P.M. north of the intersection of Willow and Fayette a vehicle driven by David L. Everett, 53, Effingham, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Rolland W. Wendte, 57, Dieterich. No injuries and no citations.
May 7, 2019
- At 9:30 A.M. at 510 W. Jaycee a vehicle driven by Brittany J. Bannick, 28, Effingham, struck a curb, left the roadway, and struck and damaged a mailbox owned by Larry Jansen, Effingham. No injuries and no citations.
CITATIONS
May 7, 2019
-Quinton A. Seeley, 25, Effingham
- Driving While License Suspended
-Eric W. Lewis, 41, Effingham
- Driving While License Suspended
-Mark A. Miller, 57, Sigel
- Driving While License Suspended
May 8, 2019
-Shawn B. Hepner, 28, Effingham
- Illegal Possession of Lost or Mislaid Credit/Debit Card
May 9, 2019
-John R. James, 37, Watson
- Violation Order of Protection
May 10, 2019
-Violet A. Gordon, 50, Altamont
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
-Darren A. Williams, 50, Vincennes, IN
- Possession of Methamphetamine
May 11, 2019
-Levi G. Lidy, 24, Dieterich
- Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer
-Michael E. Cowger, 34, Dieterich
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Unlawful Display/Use of Registration
- No Valid Registration
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
-Jason D. O’Conner, 36, Effingham
- Driving While License Suspended
May 12, 2019
-Jason K. Niemeyer, 41, Neoga
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Tiffany D. Gillespie, 26, Effingham
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
ALL INDIVIDUALS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW






