
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
February 7, 2026
- Illinois State Police arrested 48 year old Wendell C. Griffin of Rex, GA for driving while license suspended, illegal transportation of alcohol, disobeying a traffic control device, and improper lane usage. Wendell was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49 year old Raymond S. White of St. Elmo for an Effingham County FTA warrant for possession of <5g of meth. Raymond was released per judge’s orders.
- Illinois State Police arrested 24 year old Caleb V. S. Knox of Memphis, TN for driving while license suspended. Caleb was given an NTA and was released.
- Illinois State Police arrested 23 year old Jayoni S. Watson of Pembroke, Il for possession of 30-100g of cannabis and unlawful possession of cannabis by passenger. Jayoni was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Kiauma M. Flack of Effingham for a Richland County FTA warrant for cannabis delivery 10-30g. Kiauma was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
- Effingham City Police arrested 18 year old Easton J. Lloyd of Effingham for reckless driving. Easton was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Kyler J. Rogers of Wheeler for driving while license revoked. Kyler was given an NTA and was released.
February 8, 2026
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Kenneth J. Pontious of Louisville for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of 5-15g of meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kenneth was given an NTA and was released.
- Illinois State Police arrested 19 year old Andrew J. Niemerg of Effingham for possession of alcahol by person under 21. Andrew was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old Heather R. Miller of Mason for an Effingham County FTA warrant for driving on a revoked license. Heather was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
- Effingham City Police arrested 26 year old Logan P. Thaxton of Indianapolis, IN for disorderly conduct – abuse of 911. Logan was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
- Illinois State Police arrested 24 year old Janaycia N. Sansing of Indianapolis, IN for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured vehicle, and speeding 11-14mph over limit. Janaycia was given an NTA and was released.
February 9, 2026
- Illinois State Police arrested 47 year old Robert T. Runde of Teutopolis for DUi alcohol. Robert was given an NTA and was released.
CITATIONS
February 7, 2026
-Michael B. Viens, 24, Douglas Township; Cited: 16:52 Hours, Douglas Township
- Operating a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration
February 8, 2026
-Nathaniel T. Martin, 28, Brownstown; Cited: 12:13 Hours, Douglas Township
- Operating a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration
-Takeisha L. Ring, 33, Brownstown; Cited: 15:35 Hours, Douglas Township
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle







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