EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
February 14, 2020
- 24 year old, Alexander G. Fearday, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Operating An Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
- 28 year old, Devin S. Ceehorne, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department on a Bond County warrant for Driving While License Is Suspended and Default On Fine Payments. Ceehorne posted $500 and was released.
- 31 year old, Zachary S. Britz, of Edgewood, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Driving While License Is Suspended. Britz posted $250 and was released.
- 38 year old, Merle Molton Jr., of Effingham, IL, was booked by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County PSC mittimus sentence to jail (24 Hours).
- 53 year old, Timothy J. Jackson, of Los Angeles, CA was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving While License Is Suspended, Operating An Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Suspended Registration. Jackson posted $250 and was released.
- 46 year old, Leslie A. Eckert, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on a Coles County FTA warrant for for Theft. Eckert posted $275.
- 27 year old, John A. McCormick, of Shumway, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Possession Of Methamphetamine and Illegal Possession Of Adult Use Cannabis (Passenger).
February 15, 2020
- 23 year old, Jessica D. Spivey, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Domestic Battery.
- 41 year old, Christy M. Carrizosa, of Shumway, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Resisting A Peace Officer/Corrections Employee/Firefighter. Carrizosas posted $375 and was released.
- 29 year old, Tinisha M. Jones, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Unlawful Possession Of Identification.
- 26 year old, Jonathan A. Logeman, of Murphysboro, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Possession Of Methamphetamine, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving While License Is Revoked.
- 27 year old, Bobbi J. Boyer, of Murphysboro, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Possession Of Methamphetamine and Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia.
- 36 year old, Anna E. Tipsword, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on a Cumberland County FTA warrant for Retail Theft. Tipsword posted $325.
February 16, 2020
- 25 year old, Carlos G. Barnes, of Mt. Vernon, IL, was arrested by Altamont Police Department for Driving While License Is Suspended. Barnes posted $250 and was released.
- 18 year old, Emma A.M. Heath, of Arcola, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol.
- 28 year old, Keidrah R. Wert, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Battery. Wert posted $150 and was released.
- 24 year old, Jenna K. Kampfl, of Dieterich, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department for Driving While License Is Suspended.
- 64 year old, Anna M. Dickson, of Edgwood, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County warrant for Contempt/FTA. Dickson posted $100 and was released.
- 27 year old, Kelly C. Levitt, of Beecher City, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Animal Owner Duties. Levitt posted $375 and was released.
- 44 year old, Nathan A. Buchanan, of Louisville, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County warrant for Theft. Buchanan posted $500 and was released.
- 21 year old, Brenden A. Ashbaugh, of Effingham, IL, was arrested by Effingham Police Department for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Interfering With A Domestic Violence Report.
- 40 year old, Matthew D. Hays, of Tower Hill, IL, was arrested by Effingham County Sheriff’s Department on an Effingham County FTA warrant for Possession Of Methamphetamine.
EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRASHES
February 08, 2020
- At 11:22 P.M. at 1702 W. Evergreen an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle owned by Dolores Schoenhoff, Watson. No injuries and no citations at this time.
February 12, 2020
- At 8:21 P.M. east of the intersection of Keller and Ford a vehicle drive by Byron L. Guthrie, 18, St. Elmo, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Sue D. Heth, 71, Shumway. No injuries and no citations.
February 13, 2020
- At 7:00 P.M. at 1805 Fayette an unknown vehicle struck a parked semi owned by Marten Transport LTD, Zionsville, IN. No injuries and no citations at this time.
February 14, 2020
- At 1:17 P.M. south of the intersection of Keller and Ave of Mid America a vehicle driven by Michel L. Rouleau, 60, Altamont, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Reese L. Jones, 17, Sigel, causing Jones’ vehicle to rear-end a vehicle driven by Ian A. West, 27, Stewardson. No injuries and no citations.
- At 6:19 A.M. at the intersection of 4th and Fayette a vehicle driven by Amber R. Caudill, 22, Teutopolis, struck a vehicle driven by Daniel A. Dust, 31, Effingham. No injuries. Caudill was ticketed for Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle.
February 16, 2020
- At 12:37 P.M. at the intersection of 4th and Fayette a vehicle driven by James D. Megenhardt, 50, St. Elmo, struck a vehicle driven by Shirley A. Cheadle, 84, Effingham. Cheadle sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for treatment. Megenhardt was ticketed for Failure to Yield.
CITATIONS
February 08, 2020
-Ryan T. Hoffman, 38, Altamont
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
February 13, 2020
-Douglas M. Buening, 60, Effingham
- Illegal Transportation of Alcohol
-Brandie J. McQueen, 44, Effingham
- Domestic Battery
-Kerry J. St. Pierre, 41, Olney
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
-A 15-Year-Old Juvenile from St. Elmo
- 2 Counts – Aggravated Battery
February 14, 2020
-Zackary S. Britz, 31, Springfield
- Driving While License Revoked
February 15, 2020
-Bobbi J. Boyer, 27, Murphysboro
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Jonathan A. Logeman, 26, Murphysboro
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Driving While License Revoked
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS ARRESTED OR ISSUED CITATION ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW






