Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Bobby L. Law, 38, of 743 Allen Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 4:26 p.m. Thursday on a charge of burglary.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Akwaya T. Whitfield, 22, of 1703 Pine Road, Springfield, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 2:31 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving while license revoked or suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving with only one headlamp.

• Patrick C. Brockman, 24, of 120 E. Vandalia Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 1:21 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disorderly conduct. He also faces charges of residential burglary and criminal damage to property.

• Lamad J. Cross, 18, of Kennett, Missouri, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 2:57 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft of services.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Someone stole a gaming console from a home in the 300 block of Farrell Street, according to a report filed at 4:03 p.m. Thursday.

State Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Christopher S. Robinson, 21, of 846 N. Main St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 12:52 p.m. Thursday on three counts of manufacturing/delivering controlled substances.

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Beardstown woman dies in Arenzville Road crash

BEARDSTOWN — A 22-year-old Beardstown woman died in a crash Friday that left three others injured.

Illinois State Police said the woman was a passenger in a car being driven by Christopher W. Stoneking, 26, of Beardstown when his vehicle hit the back of a semitrailer that was turning into a business on Arenzville Road near Illinois Route 125.

Authorities have not yet identified the woman, who died at the scene of the 11:30 a.m. accident.

Stoneking and two children in his vehicle, a 4-year-old girl and a 2-year-old girl, were injured in the accident. Stoneking and one of the children were taken to a nearby hospital and the other child was flown from the accident site. Their conditions were unavailable Friday afternoon.

The driver of the semitrailer, Yulio Sierra Rojas, 37, of Miami Gardens, Florida, and a passenger in the truck were not injured, according to state police.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• A 17-year-old boy was arrested about 2:40 a.m. Friday on a Morgan County warrant accusing him of contempt of court.

• Brendan D. Vernor, 27, of 705 Goltra Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 11:48 a.m. Friday on charges of arson, criminal damage to property and aggravated fleeing or eluding an officer.

• Dylan R. Stepp, 23, of Quincy was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 5:35 p.m. Friday on a charge of driving without a license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

FIRE

• A cigarette sparked a fire that damaged the exterior of the home at 1006 Mathers Street Friday afternoon.

The Jacksonville Fire Department responded about 5:18 p.m. Friday and found the outside of the home and the basement on fire.

Fire officials said the homeowner, Terry Miles, threw a cigarette he believed to be extinguished into a bush.

Miles was home at the time of the fire and was outside the residence by the time firefighters arrived on scene.

The fire traveled from the outside of the home into the basement. The interior of the home suffered slight smoke damage, while the outside suffered significant damage.

There were no injuries reported and the department was on scene just over an hour.

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Greene County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Ramsey W. Shinn, 37, of Carrollton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11 p.m. Thursday on a charge of driving while license suspended.

• Mason J. Godar, 19, of Carrollton turned himself in to authorities at 2 p.m. Thursday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing him of burglary, theft and criminal damage to state-support property.

Carrollton Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Philip M. Tewell, 28, of Carrollton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 2:30 a.m. Thursday on a charge of aggravated battery.

White Hall Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Terry E. Housman III, 38, of Lerna was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 12:30 p.m. Friday on a charge of driving under the influence.

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Scott County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Travis D. Adams, 38, of Winchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11:15 a.m. Thursday on a Scott County arrest warrant accusing him of possession of morphine.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Harold A. Campbell, 64, of 202 N. Marnico Lane was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 11:35 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while license revoked or suspended.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Angela N. Gillen, 25, of Savanna was arrested about 8:15 p.m. Friday on a charge of retail theft.

• Chevus D. Jackson, 34, of 615 N. Webster Ave. was arrested about 12:55 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while license suspended.

FIRES

• An out-of-control grass fire damaged a house at Leland Lake Saturday.

Jacksonville firefighters were called about 10:20 a.m. to the home of Roger Gregory at 107 Leland Lake Drive. When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming out of the eaves of the split-level house. “We pulled the eaves and vinyl siding away from the house and extinguished the fire,” fire department Capt. Beth Kershaw said.

Kershaw said a neighbor of Gregory was burning yard waste and the fire spread to the house. “The combination of dry grass and wind does not make for a wise choice to burn anything right now,” Kershaw said.

Jacksonville firefighters, assisted by South Jacksonville firefighters, were on the scene for about an hour.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Ronda S. Sitton, 42, of 6 Toler Bend Road, Franklin, was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 8:40 p.m. Saturday on a charge of arson.

Jacksonville Police

THEFTS, BURGLARIES

• A resident of the 100 block of East Independence Avenue told police at 1:27 a.m. Sunday that someone used her debit card without her permission.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Justin M. Clayton, 29, of 1214 Hickory Lane, Bluff, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 9:41 a.m. Monday on charges of residential burglary and possession of a controlled substance.

ACCIDENTS

• A 17-year-old boy was arrested at 4:12 a.m. Monday on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident after he was accused of hitting a parked car in the 300 block of South Diamond Street.

He also was cited on charges of driving without a valid driver’s license and improper lane use.

• A vehicle driven by Lee R. Duncan, 23, of Jacksonville struck a parked and unoccupied car at 11:26 a.m. Monday. Duncan was cited for improper backing.

No injuries were reported.

• A vehicle driven by Mary E. Pocklinton of Meredosia struck a vehicle driven by Franklin. G. Pitman Jr., 45, of Winchester at 1:05 p.m. Monday. Pocklington was cited for following too closely.

No injuries were reported.

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Firefighters from Greenfield and Rockbridge inspect a roof Sunday for signs of fire.

http://myjournalcourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_greenfieldfire.jpgFirefighters from Greenfield and Rockbridge inspect a roof Sunday for signs of fire. Kathleen Clark | For the Journal-Courier

Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Lewis J. Wallbaum, 19, of 122 Maple St., Franklin, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 8:55 p.m. Monday on a charge of illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Toney L. Prather, 19, of 556 Duncan St. was arrested about 10:55 p.m. Monday on a charge of theft.

• A 12-year-old girl was arrested about 12:20 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of disorderly conduct. She is accused of causing a disturbance at Crossroads School at 30 N. Central Park.

• Karla J. Gregory, 48, of 511 W. Beecher Ave. was arrested about 3:25 p.m. Tuesday on a Macoupin County warrant alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of residential burglary. She also was cited on a charge of having no valid driver’s license.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Someone stole a knife valued at $50 from a vehicle in the 1100 block of South East Street, according to a report filed at 9:14 a.m. Tuesday.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Brandon D. Holder, 33, of 310 S. Michigan St., Meredosia, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 2:52 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of illegal possession of a weapon by a felon and an out-of-county warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on a contempt of court charge.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• A 17-year-old girl was arrested about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday on a domestic battery charge.

• Dylan B. Brown, 21, of 606 N. Prairie St. was arrested about 7:55 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of driving while license suspended.

• Burnice D. Boone, 30, of 22244 Chandlerville Road, Chandlerville, was arrested about 8:25 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• A 10-year-old boy was arrested about 12:28 p.m. Wednesday on an aggravated battery charge after an incident at Garrison Alternative School.

• Demond L. Harris, 36, of 400 W. Court St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 2:41 p.m. Wednesday on a battery charge.

OTHER REPORTS

• A 17-year-old boy reported at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday that he was assaulted by several people in the 500 block of South Main Street. The teen was treated at Passavant Area Hospital, according to police.

Additional information was unavailable.

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Greene County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Nathan A. Daniels, 34, of Winchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10:30 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine.

Greenfield Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Austin T. Seaton, 23, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at noon Tuesday on a Greene County warrant accusing him of grooming of a minor, a sex offense.

State police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Robert L. Martin, 45, of St. Louis was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 7 p.m. Friday on charges of driving while license suspended and violation of an order of protection.

White Hall Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Christopher L. Burton, 33, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday on charges of obstructing justice and possession of a controlled substance.

• Aquisa M. Murphy, 19, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9 p.m. Monday on a Greene County petition to revoke probation.

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Scott County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Richard F. Rossom II, 19, of Manchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10:51 p.m. Friday on charges of theft and residential burglary.

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After several properties were vandalized in Meredosia, the Meredosia Police Department and Crimestoppers of Morgan and Scott Counties is hoping for help to find those responsible.

Crimestoppers coordinator Loren Hamilton said at least three properties in the Village of Meredosia has been the subject of vandalism after being spray painted earlier the week.

In the overnight hours of Friday and Saturday, several houses, garages and an antique blacksmith shop on North School Alley were tagged with graffiti.

“I think there were others that weren’t officially reported, based on several comments on social media,” Hamilton said. “The graffiti wasn’t in an isolated area.”

Since being posted on the Crimestoppers Facebook page, Hamilton said they have had several views and shares, with some comments about the act, including others who have said they have graffiti on their homes or buildings.

Hamilton said the police department has received several potential leads, but have not been able to find any suspects.

“They’ve had a few leads and ideas of where to look, but nothing substantiated so far,” Hamilton said.

Those who were victims of vandalism, but did not report it should contact the Meredosia Police Department, Hamilton said.

“If you did encounter this type of vandalism, you need to file a report to go with the other reports already on file,” he said. “The group amount of damage will be much higher than if only one or two incidents are reported and never get counted.”

Anyone with information can contact the Meredosia Police Department at 584-1128 or Crimestoppers at morganscottcrimestoppers.webs.com (click the leave a tip button on the home page) or by calling 243-7300.

Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Kieth G. Wilson, 43, of 747 E. College Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 2:55 p.m. Thursday on a charge of driving under the influence.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Robert W. Branch, 42, of Macomb was arrested about 1:10 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

South Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Nicole S. Trumbo, 33, of 676 S. West St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 12:35 p.m. Thursday on a charge of criminal trespass to land.

Chapin Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Paul W. Goedken, 70, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 12:05 a.m. Thursday on charges of driving while license is revoked or suspended and driving a vehicle with no rear registration plate.

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Pike County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Zachary E. Hawk, 28, of Vandalia was arrested at 5:55 p.m. Saturday on charges of methamphetamine possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespassing.

• Skylee M. Latham, 20, of Griggsville was arrested at 5:55 p.m. Saturday on charges of methamphetamine possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespassing.

• April D. Meyer, 45, of Hull was arrested at 6:47 a.m. Saturday on charges of residential burglary, criminal damage to property and theft.

• Patrick M. Brown, 21, of Westchester was arrested at 4:09 p.m. Feb. 17 on charges of possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• John J. Bridgewater, 32, of Rockport was arrested at 1:45 p.m. Feb. 15 on charges of possession of methamphetamine, obstructing justice and possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Pike County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on a deceptive practice charge.

• Dara J. Fulmer, 39, of Pittsfield was arrested at 12:31 p.m. Feb. 14 on charges of failing to stop at a signal, having no valid registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, having no valid driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, possession of methamphetamine, aggravated battery of a police officer and failing to keep records on a hypodermic needle.

• Ervin L. Shaw, 40, of Hannibal, Missouri, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Feb. 13 on a petition to revoke probation.

• Mark A. Moody, 46, of Pittsfield was arrested at 9:58 p.m. Feb. 13 on charges of resisting arrest and obstructing identification and on an Adams County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Scottie L. Gooding, 42, of 1628 Portuguese Hill Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 8:48 p.m. Tuesday on charges of domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Hannah J. Cummins, 27, of 925 N. East St. was arrested about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of controlled substances and possession of another person’s credit card.

• Haley R. Waterman, 28, of Bushnell was arrested about 10:50 p.m. Tuesday on a Hancock County warrant accusing her of possession of methamphetamine.

• Keith E. Collins, 26, of 224 W. Beecher Ave. was arrested about 10:50 p.m. Tuesday on Morgan County warrants accusing him of failing to appear in court on charges of retail theft and possession of controlled substances and violating probation on a possession of a controlled substances offense.

• Edward J. Williams, 27, of 918 Beesley St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 4:05 p.m. Wednesday on charges of burglary and violating the sex offender registration act.

• Cassandra D. Powell, 22, of 2121 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Springfield, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 7:51 p.m. Wednesday on a retail theft charge.

• Cassandra D. Williams, 47, of 315 N. Diamond St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 8:09 p.m. Wednesday on a retail theft charge.

• Robert R. Tuttle, 30, of 650 S. Prairie St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 8:32 p.m. Wednesday on a disorderly conduct charge.

• A 16-year-old boy was arrested about 9:16 a.m. Wednesday on a disorderly conduct charge following an incident at Jacksonville High School.

Meredosia Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Zachary L. Gerecke, 32, of 207 Oakland St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday on charges of resisting a peace officer and reckless driving.

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Dust storm blamed for deadly accident

A wind-whipped dust storm Wednesday caused a crash that killed a Chatham man, according to Illinois State Police.

The Sangamon County coroner’s office said James P. Brunson, 53, died at the scene of the accident.

Brunson was going east on Interstate 72 near New Berlin about 4 p.m. when blowing dust and dirt caused reduced visibility, police said. His car collided with the rear of a semitrailer being driven by Bradley A. Renier, 33, of LaGrange, Missouri, and was struck by a car being driven by Barbara A. Pfeffer, 63, of Herrin.

Pfeffer was treated for minor injuries.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jennifer L. Scott, 40, of 26 Labor Drive was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 10:38 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of criminal damage to property.

• Kimberly D. Carlin, 23, of 102 Locust St., Meredosia, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 10:50 a.m. Thursday on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

Jacksonville Police

ACCIDENTS

• A child was injured about 4:30 p.m. Thursday in a two-vehicle accident at Sandusky Road and West Walnut Street.

The unidentified child was taken to Passavant Area Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said Doreen L. Stampf, 60, of Jacksonville was driving south on Sandusky Road when her vehicle and an eastbound vehicle being driven by Christina B. Rogers, 33, of Jacksonville collided.

Stampf was cited for failing to yield at a stop intersection.

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Issac G. Rosenberg, 20, of Branson, Missouri, was arrested about 1:30 p.m. Thursday on charges of criminal trespass to land and retail theft.

FIRES

• A woman was injured Thursday in a kitchen fire at Bogie’s Cafe at 1904 W. Morton Ave.

The unidentified woman, who worked at the restaurant, was taken to Passavant Area Hospital for treatment of burns, according to Bogie’s Cafe owner Brad Fellhauer.

Jacksonville firefighters were called to the restaurant about 6:30 p.m.

“When we arrived at the scene, we found all the customers and employees were outside, and they informed us that the fire was in the kitchen,” acting Fire Department Lt. Dan Klendworth said. “Upon entering the building, we didn’t see any smoke or fire. We immediately turned off the gas and proceeded to the kitchen to investigate the fire. The building’s extinguishing system had discharged at some point and the fire was essentially out.”

Klendworth said the fire began when a restaurant employee knocked over an empty stainless steel pan, which turned on a natural gas line. “The gas line was adjacent to an operational stove, and the restaurant worker received burns while attempting to turn off the gas line,” Klendworth said. “Once she was unsuccessful in turning off the gas line, another employee helped everyone get out of the building.”

He added that there was no damage to the restaurant.

“Whether a fire begins in your business or home, it’s important to remember to call 911 immediately and don’t try to extinguish a fire that may already be out of control,” Klendworth said.

Two Ameren employees came to the restaurant and made sure that the natural gas line and electricity were operable, Klendworth said.

Firefighters were on the scene for about 90 minutes.

South Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Zerell R. Stone, 31, of 925 N. East St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 12:11 p.m. Thursday on a charge of retail theft.

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Firefighters keep blaze from destroying house

BEARDSTOWN — The living room and dining room of a Beardstown house were damaged by fire Friday, but firefighters were able to prevent further damage from taking place.

Firefighters were called to 1020 Lafayette Ave. at 10:22 a.m. and were battling the blaze for about 90 minutes.

The cause of the fire and estimate of damage have not yet been determined. No one was in the house at the time.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Brian A. Buss, 41, of 503 Morgan-Cass Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 12:20 a.m. Friday on a domestic battery charge.

• Holly E. Buss, 40, of 503 Morgan-Cass Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 12:20 a.m. Friday on a domestic battery charge.

Jacksonville Police

ACCIDENTS

• Larry R. Peterson, 75, of rural Ashland was cited for failing to yield after a two-vehicle accident about 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of West Morton Avenue.

Police said Peterson was driving east on West Morton Avenue when his vehicle and a vehicle being driven by a 17-year-old girl collided at a parking lot drive intersection.

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• A 14-year-old girl was arrested about 8:15 p.m. Thursday on a charge of battery.

• John L. Burton, 18, and Christopher S. Robinson, 21, both of 1007 Hackett St. were booked into the Morgan County Jail about 4:06 p.m. Friday on charges of disorderly conduct.

State Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Malik D. Reams, 21, of 1041 Beesley Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 3:31 p.m. Friday on charges of manufacture/delivery of a non-narcotic substance.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Leah R. Westemeyer, 30, of Peoria was arrested about 12:20 p.m. Saturday on a Pike County warrant accusing her of violating probation on a contempt of court offense.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Stephanie N. Blanton, 21, of 916 E. Lafayette Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 9:54 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while license suspended or revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

• Michelle N. Barnes, 28, of 800 Hoagland Blvd. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 12:23 a.m. Monday on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer.

ACCIDENTS

• Erica L. Lacy, 31, of Jacksonville was cited on a charge of improper backing after police said she backed her vehicle into a parked car in the 1200 block of West Chamber Street about 7 p.m. Sunday.

• A vehicle driven by Rodney W. Harbaugh, 51, of Woodson struck a vehicle driven by Angela M. Bergschneider, 47, of Waverly, which then struck a vehicle driven by Eugene G. Bergschneider, 81, of New Berlin at 5:17 p.m. Monday at Main and Church streets. Harbaugh was treated at the scene for injuries and was cited for following too closely.

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Brown County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Lisa M. Tanner, 23, of Mount Sterling was arrested at 1:35 p.m. May 15 on charges of obstructing justice and possession of a controlled substance.

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Pike County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Myron S. Maye, 57, of Compton, California, was arrested at 6:33 a.m. Sunday on a petition to revoke probation and on a Pike County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on a charge of manufacture or delivery of cannabis.

• Keith K. Braman, 53, of Gilbert, Arizona, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving under the influence and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.

• Angel F. Smith, 46, of Rockport was arrested at 4:02 p.m. Thursday on a charge of driving while license revoked or suspended and on an unspecified Adams County warrant.

• Gary R. Coleman, 28, of Baylis was arrested at 10:23 a.m. Thursday on a charge of violating an order of protection.

• Casey Prather, 29, of Rushville was arrested at 4:09 p.m. Wednesday on a burglary charge.

• Tyler D. McKee, 19, of Pleasant Hill was arrested at 8:04 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving while license revoked or suspended.

• Andrew J. McLeese, 29, of Griggsville was arrested at 4:25 p.m. May 16 on a petition to revoke bond.

• Jesse S. McDaniles, 22, of Milton was arrested at 9:53 p.m. May 15 on a charge of failing to register as a sex offender.

• Timothy D. Shanks, 35, of Pleasant Hill was arrested at 2:39 a.m. May 15 on charges of possession of a controlled substance, having contraband in a penal intuition and violating probation.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Joshua A. Birdsell, 29, of 500 W. State St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 11:43 p.m. Monday on charges of aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer after police accused him of pushing a police officer.

South Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jennifer F. Meza, 36, of 727 W. Clay St., Roodhouse, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 9:29 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of retail theft.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Terry R. Ashbaker, 53, of 205 Rimbey St., Murrayville, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 8:03 p.m. Tuesday on a disorderly conduct charge.

• Kelsey D. Carlin, 24, of 345 Johnson Road, Meredosia, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 3:37 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of criminal damage to property.

• Jarrod T. Frevert, 45, of 505 Union St., Meredosia, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 2:27 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine.

• Ronald L. Meredith, 45, homeless, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 4:35 p.m. Wednesday on charges of resisting a peace officer, retail theft, an out-of-county warrant for charges of contempt of court and an out-of-county warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on a burglary charge.

Jacksonville Police

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Someone stole a drill press from a garage in the 800 block of West Chambers Street between Wednesday and about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.

• Someone took a bicycle from the 900 block of North Clay Avenue, according to a report filed at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday.

• Someone stole an undetermined amount of change from an unlocked vehicle overnight Tuesday in the 300 block of East Superior Avenue.

Meredosia Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Craig R. Walden, 54, of 58 Johnson St., Meredosia, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of a controlled substance, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving without a seat belt and an out-of-county warrant for charges of contempt of court.

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Calhoun County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Dawn M. Keeton, 50, of Batchtown was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 4:31 p.m. May 16 on a violation of probation.

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Greene County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jessica L. Cunningham, 26, of Jerseyville was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

• John M. Martin, 23, of Pittsfield was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 11:44 p.m. Monday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing him of failing to comply with an order of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

Carrollton Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Kyle R. Baumgartner, 32, of Eldred was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 1:46 p.m. Saturday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing him of violating an order of protection.

• Jill R. Little, 51, of Bethalto was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:40 a.m. May 18 on a driving under the influence charge.

Greenfield Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Michael E. Wallace, 58, of Staunton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 12:20 a.m. Sunday on charges of driving under the influence and driving while license revoked.

• Nathan E. Armbruster, 31, of Collinsville was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 8:51 p.m. May 17 on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

Roodhouse Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Daniel A. Brooks, 27, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:30 p.m. Monday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing him of theft and criminal damage to property.

• Taylor A. Leonard, 21, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 1:50 a.m. Sunday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing her of possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Joseph K. Bushnell, 30, of Pittsfield was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 10:40 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of hypodermic needles and possession of drug paraphernalia and on warrants from Calhoun and Pike counties accusing him of failing to appear in court.

• Melodie D. Schmidt, 41, homeless, was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9:26 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of hypodermic needles and possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Greene County warrant accusing her of failing to appear in court.

• Bryon L. Harris, 23, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 8:27 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and unlawful use of a registration plate.

• Brandy L. Maxon, 26, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 6:18 p.m. Friday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing her of obstructing justice.

• Robert J. Bell, 47, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9:16 p.m. May 16 on an aggravated assault charge.

• Andrew M. Mathis Jr., 24, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9:44 p.m. May 16 on an aggravated assault charge.

• Matthew T. Farris, 22, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 9 p.m. May 16 on a domestic battery charge.

White Hall Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Krista L. Burrows, 23, of Rockbridge was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:59 p.m. May 18 on charges of obstructing justice and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Robert L. Talkington Jr., 20, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 4:10 p.m. May 17 on a petition to revoke probation.

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Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Jerry L. Pinkerton, 38, of Winchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 12:01 a.m. May 18 on charges of theft and criminal trespass to a residence.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Tiffany N. McGee, 32, of 204 Franklin St. was arrested about 10:30 a.m. Thursday on a charge of disorderly conduct.

• Johnney W. Williams, 53, of 1405 Merritt Road was arrested about 2:55 p.m. Thursday on a Morgan County warrant accusing him of violating probation on a previous offense of possession of controlled substances.

• Robert G. Hembrough, 50, of 1015 Asbury Road was arrested about 4:40 p.m. Thursday on a charge of violating an order of protection.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• Someone stole a purse from an unlocked vehicle overnight Wednesday in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue.

• Someone took two containers of Freon from a maintenance shed at Illinois College, according to a report filed at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

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Morgan County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Matthew W. Flynn, 38, of 891 Brogdon Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 2:52 a.m. Friday on a charge of driving under the influence.

Jacksonville Police

ACCIDENTS

• Eric M. Robson, 27, of Jacksonville was cited on a charge of disobeying a stop sign after a two-vehicle accident at midnight Thursday at East College and South Clay avenues.

Police said Robson was driving east on East College Avenue when his vehicle and a southbound vehicle being driven by a 17-year-old girl collided.

• Christopher S. Miller, 51, of Jacksonville was treated at the scene for minor injuries about 6:15 a.m. Friday after his vehicle struck a utility pole in the 300 block of West Walnut Street.

• Benjamin F. Chaney, 65, of Jacksonville was cited for following too closely after police say the vehicle he was driving hit the rear of a vehicle being driven by John C. Handy, 30, of Jacksonville about 11:57 a.m. Friday in the 1300 block of South Main Street.

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Kyle D. Johnson, 36, of 1621 Lakeview Terrace was arrested about 8:15 p.m. Thursday on a charge of domestic battery.

• A 13-year-old boy was arrested about 8:40 p.m. Thursday on a charge of resisting/obstructing a peace officer and cited on a charge of fighting.

• A 12-year-old girl was arrested about 8:40 p.m. Thursday on a charge of resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

BURGLARIES, THEFTS

• A wheel and tire were taken off of a vehicle parked in the Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge lot between 3 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday, according to a report filed about 10:18 a.m. Friday.

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Greene County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Keith T. Stone, 27, of Roodhouse turned himself in to authorities at 1:35 p.m. Thursday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing him of theft and criminal damage to property.

Greenfield Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Isaac S. Ballard-Crain, 27, of Jacksonville was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:39 p.m. Friday on charges of felony driving under the influence and felony driving while license is suspended.

• Elizabeth N.J. Reed, 36, of Greenfield was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday on a driving under the influence charge.

Roodhouse Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Shannon M. Stanberry, 35, of Roodhouse was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 1:13 p.m. Thursday on a possession of methamphetamine charge.

• Dusten A. Beavers, 29, of Jacksonville was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 6:50 a.m. Thursday on a charge of criminal damage to state-supported property.

White Hall Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Christopher D. Pollard, 18, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 2:50 p.m. Friday on charges of residential burglary, aggravated home invasion and armed robbery.

• Collin L. Bowman, 20, of Carrollton was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of driving while license is suspended.

• Misty L. Pollard, 38, of White Hall was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 6:42 p.m. Tuesday on a Greene County arrest warrant accusing her of two counts of delivery of a controlled substance.

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Scott County

Sheriff

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• Richard F. Rossom II, 18, of Manchester was lodged in the Greene County Jail at 3:29 p.m. Thursday on a Scott County arrest warrant accusing him of violation of bond.

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Juvenile arrested after shooting

A 17-year-old boy was arrested Saturday after a shooting in the 500 block of South Fayette Street.

The teen faces charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm, no Firearm Owner’s Identification, possession of a stolen firearm, defacing identification marks of firearms, possession of cannabis and possession of a controlled substance.

Jacksonville police said they got a report about 1:55 p.m. Saturday of a shot fired at a car occupied by a man and woman. Police were told the shooter’s car had left the area. The man told police he knew the shooter, who was later found in Cass County and taken to the Jacksonville Police Department.

During the investigation, police learned that the shot fired struck the shooter’s vehicle and that no one had been injured. Police found two stolen handguns, a controlled substance and cannabis.

The teen was taken to the Morgan County Jail, where he was picked up by Adams County juvenile detention staff and taken to Quincy.

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Morgan County

Jacksonville Police

ARRESTS, CITATIONS

• A 16-year-old boy was arrested about 9:45 p.m. Friday on a charge of illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.

• Melissa D. Sample, 41, of 854 N. Diamond St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 10:04 p.m. Friday on a charge of theft of lost or mislaid property.

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Motorcyclist dies after

hitting truck at red light

A South Jacksonville man died Saturday night after his motorcycle struck the back of a pickup truck that was stopped at a red light.

James Hembrough, 31, of South Jacksonville was going west on West Morton Avenue about 11 p.m. when he hit the back of a pickup truck being driven by Austin L. Andres, 19, of Bluffs while Andres was stopped for a light at South Church Street, according to a Jacksonville police report. Speed may have been a factor in the accident, according to the report.

Hembrough was pronounced dead at 11:47 p.m. Saturday at Passavant Area Hospital, according to Coroner Jeff Lair.

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Jacksonville Police

ACCIDENTS

• Gary R. Babcock, 74, of Jacksonville was cited on a charge of failure to yield at an intersection after his car and a vehicle being driven by Frances L. Brockhouse, 46, of Waverly collided about 3:20 p.m. Sunday at East Independence Avenue and Main Street.

OTHER REPORTS

• A Jacksonville resident told police about 11:45 a.m. Sunday that someone pulled him off his bicycle at West Chambers and Fayette streets and demanded he empty his pockets. The person took the money and left.

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