
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL
April 18, 2026
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Zarian D. Anderson of Altamont for stalking and criminal trespass to property. Zarian was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
- Effingham City Police arrested 46 year old Joseph W. Peters of Altamont for aggravated domestic battery. Joseph was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Christopher W. Sweet of Effingham for a Shelby County FTA warrant. Christopher was transported to the Shelby County Jail.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44 year old John T. White of Effingham for an Effingham County FTA warrant for possession of <5g of meth. John was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Johnny W. Smith of Watson for an Effingham County FTA warrant for possession of 5-15g of meth. Johnny was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
- Effingham City Police arrested 26 year old Ethan D. McElroy of Effingham for DUI alcohol. Ethan was given an NTA and was released.
April 19, 2026
- Illinois State Police arrested 28 year old Heinrih N. L. Gavin of Pana for DUI alcohol. Heinrih was given an NTA and was released.
- Illinois State Police arrested 23 year old Brock R. Deters of Teutopolis for DUI alcohol, transportation or possession of open alcohol by driver, and speeding. Brock was given an NTA and was released.
April 20, 2026
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Jared W. Sapp of Effingham for possession of <5g of meth. Jared was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Anthony M. Jamison of Effingham for possession of <5g of meth, possession of hypodermic needle, and possession of another person’s ID. Anthony was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Leda J. Baker of Shumway for DUI alcohol. Leda was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham City Police arrested 32 year old Rachel L. Stephens of Effingham for pedestrian under the influence. Rachel was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
- Effingham City Police arrested 65 year old Janie M. Duckwitz Patchen of Effingham for DUI alcohol. Janie was given an NTA and was released.
- Effingham City Police arrested 32 year old Joshua P. Tanner of Marseilles, IL for DUI alcohol. Joshua was taken to the Effingham County Jail.
CITATIONS
April 20, 2026
-Jeremy J. Bierman, 45, Effingham; Cited: 5:10 Hours, Douglas Township
- Improper Lane Usage







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