Court and Crime

Taylorville Police Arrests May 12: Kaley J. Armstrong, 26, Pana, was arrested on an active warrant. Ben H. Bush, 37, Decatur, was arrested for DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. May 14: Cale R. Sexson, 40, Taylorville, was arrested on an active warrant. Shannon L. Linder, 48, Taylorville, was arrested for DUI, resisting…

Court appearances Published Court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Christian County Resident Judge Paisley from the fourth Judicial Circuit presided over the following cases, which were heard May 11, 2023. Jacob C. Krouse, 23CF87. (Aggravated cruelty to animals.) The public…

Taylorville Police Arrests May 10: Brushun O. Adams, 19, Springfield, was arrested for multiple counts of vehicle burglary. Kendrix M. Roberson, 18, Springfield, was arrested for multiple counts of vehicle burglary. A 17-year-old male juvenile, Springfield, was arrested for multiple counts of vehicle burglary. Charles R. Lair, 26, Cantrall, was arrested on an active warrant.…

TAYLORVILLE — This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a theft that occurred in Taylorville.Sometime on between Friday, April 28, 2023 and Sunday, April 30, 2023, person or persons unknown made entry onto a property located at 208 South Spresser Street.  While there, the unknown subject or subjects took an air conditioning unit…

Court appearances Published Court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Christian County Resident Judge Paisley from the fourth Judicial Circuit presided over the following cases, which were heard May 9, 2023. Tylour S. Howard, 23CF6. (Aggravated battery with a arm with…

Court appearances Published Court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Christian County Resident Judge Paisley from the fourth Judicial Circuit presided over the following cases, which were heard May 8, 2023. Nicholas L. Steele, 22CF230, 22CF253. (Possession of meth in an amount…

Taylorville Police Arrests May 5: Eric R. Welge, 21, Decatur, was arrested on an active warrant. Melinda D. Mahone, 55, Taylorville, was arrested on an active warrant. Jack L. Skinner, 55, Pana, was arrested on an active warrant and possession of methamphetamine. May 6: Mahala C.A. Cash, 21, Taylorville, was arrested for speeding over 26…

May 3, 2023 Michael Hattenbach and Kristina Houser were involved in a traffic crash in Taylorville township. Houser was traveling east on IL Route 104. Hattenbach was also traveling east on IL Route 104 behind Houser. Houser slowed abruptly to make a right (south) turn onto 980 East Road. Hattenbach failed to reduce speed enough…

Court appearances Published Court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Christian County Resident Judge Paisley from the fourth Judicial Circuit presided over the following cases, which were heard May 5, 2023. Patrick M. Carr, 19CF266. (Possession of five or less grams…

Marriage Applications The following marriage license applications have been filed with the Christian County Clerk’s Office: Apr. 5: Amy K. Toberman, Taylorville and Bryce A. Foltz, Taylorville. Apr. 20: Carole Dianne Skinner, Stonington and Larry Noble Passoni, Stonington. Apr. 22: Glenda Cheryl Tolen, Pana and Harold Anthony Hoehn, Jr., Taylorville. Samantha Lee Moreland, Sherman and…