Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christopher Matoush presided over the following cases on Sept. 18, 2020: Friday, September 18, 2020
A 64-year-old Springfield man has been charged with three counts of possession of flims/photos of child pornography. Robert T. Tobin appeared in Christian County Court for the first time this morning.
The incidents allegedly occurred last year and earlier this year while Tobin was residing in Christian County. State’s Attorney Michael Havera said a similar case is being investigated in Sangamon County and he expects charges to be filed in that county as well. The Christian County investigation is being conducted by the Taylorville Police Department and more charges are also expected here. Monday, September 14, 2020
Taylorville Police Department started an investigation on a subject back in February 2020 for alleged Possession/Distribution of Child Pornography. The subject lived in Taylorville at that time. TPD was able to compile enough evidence to obtain a court authorized search warrant for this subject and his apartment on Sept 8, 2020. TPD learned that the subject moved to Springfield. Friday, September 11, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas Jarman presided over the following cases on Sept. 4, 2020: Friday, September 4, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas Jarman presided over the following cases on Sept. 3, 2020: Thursday, September 3, 2020
Taylorville Police Department (TPD) conducted an investigation of an alleged source suppling methamphetamine to the Taylorville area and other surrounding towns.
According to Taylorville Police Chief, Dwayne Wheeler, they were able to gather enough evidence to get a court authorized search warrant. Monday, August 31, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a theft and criminal damage that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between 3:00 am and 5:00 am on Monday, August 17, 2020, an unknown subject used an item to break open a soda machine in the 100 block of South Main Street, in front of Taylorville Pawn and Jewlery. The unknown subject took an undetermined amount of change from the machine. The machine was damaged while making entry. The total dollar amount of damage and theft is unknown at this time. Saturday, August 29, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a burglary that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between the evening hours of Wednesday, August 19, 2020 and the morning of Thursday, August 20, 2020, person or persons unknown entered into Debbie’s Gaming Parlor, located at 514 East Main Cross Street. The unknown subject or subjects broke out the glass of a door to make entry into a hallway in the business. While in the hallway, the unknown subject or subjects damaged a wall in an attempt to gain entry into the gaming area. Nothing appeared to be missing from the business. The total dollar amount of damage is unknown at this time. Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas L. Jarman presided over the following cases on Aug. 21, 2020: Friday, August 21, 2020
On August 20, 2020, Taylorville Police Department executed a search warrant at 2 E. Lawn Drive, Taylorville, Ill. to search the person and residence of Megan R. Lynn, 41 years of age.
Taylorville Police Officers went to that location at approximately 6 a.m. and executed the search warrant. The subject was located and detained without incident. Thursday, August 20, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a burglary that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between July 20, 2020 and July 27, 2020, person or persons made entry into a resident located at 1004 East Park Street. While inside, the unknown subject or subjects took numerous items from the residence. There did not appear to be any damage done while making entry. The total dollar amount of the theft is unknown at this time. Saturday, August 15, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas L. Jarman presided over the following cases on Aug. 7, 2020: Saturday, August 8, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas L. Jarman presided over the following cases on Aug. 7, 2020: Friday, August 7, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a hit and run that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between 9:15 pm on Monday, July 20, 2020 and 7:30 am on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, an unknown vehicle struck a white pick-up truck legally parked on the roadway near the intersection of Adams and Morton Streets. The victim’s vehicle suffered passenger’s side damage and yellow paint transfer. The total dollar amount of damage is unknown at this time. Saturday, August 1, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas Jarman presided over the following cases on July 24, 2020: Friday, July 24, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christopher Matoush presided over the following cases on July 21, 2020: Tuesday, July 21, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to criminal damage that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between the evening hours of Wednesday, July 8, 2020 and the morning hours of Thursday, July 9, 2020, person or persons unknown damaged the Menta Academy building, located at 100 West Franklin Street.The unknown subject or subjects threw eggs at the building and also broke out a window on the Northeast side.The total dollar amount of damage is unknown at this time. Saturday, July 18, 2020
In late June, the City of Taylorville’s auditor noticed that the lake marina’s office revenue was down about $25,000 from the previous years.
The Taylorville Police Department began an investigation, and on July 2, 2020, an undercover police officer was sent to the marina to purchase passes for cash. Taylorville police learned that money was never turned in. Friday, July 17, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas Jarman presided over the following cases on July 14, 2020: Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas Jarman presided over the following cases on July 10, 2020: Friday, July 10, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas Jarman presided over the following cases on July 9, 2020: Thursday, July 9, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas Jarman presided over the following cases on July 7, 2020: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Douglas Jarman presided over the following cases on July 6, 2020: Monday, July 6, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a burglary that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 2020 and the morning of Monday, June 22, 2020, person or persons unknown made entry into Dairy Queen, located at 401 Springfield Road. While inside, the unknown subject or subjects took an undisclosed amount of money. There was damage done to a door while making entry. The total dollar amount of the theft and damage in unknown at this time. Friday, July 3, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christopher Matoush presided over the following cases on July 2, 2020: Thursday, July 2, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christopher Matoush presided over the following cases on June 30, 2020: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christopher Matoush presided over the following cases on June 29, 2020: Monday, June 29, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christopher Matoush presided over the following cases on June 26, 2020: Friday, June 26, 2020
Published court appearances reflect the daily 10:00 a.m. criminal call and do not necessarily account for all felony proceedings heard that day. Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christopher Matoush presided over the following cases on June 25, 2020: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Judge Douglas L. Jarman of Montgomery County heard an emergency motion filed by Thomas Snyder, Jr., who is seeking to have a Christian County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting postponed for tonight. Following the 30-minute session of oral arguments, Judge Jarman retired to chambers to review documents filed in connection with the injunction.
Following his review, the Judge has denied the motion. The meeting will be held as scheduled tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom “A” of the Courthouse. The meeting is to begin the process of hearing text amendments to the county’s Wind Energy Conversion Systems ordinance. There are five amendments which have been filed. It is anticipated the meeting may run over several nights. Tuesday, June 23, 2020
