This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a theft that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between Saturday, November 7, 2020 and Sunday, November 8, 2020, person or persons unknown made entry onto a property located at 718 West Franklin Street. While there, the unknown subject or subjects took a red and black, Troy Built self-propelled lawn mower. Also taken was a bagger and mulcher attachment. The total dollar amount of the theft is unknown at this time. Saturday, November 21, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a burglary that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime between 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 and 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020, person or persons unknown made entry into a residence located at 813 East Vine Street #4. Monday, November 16, 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 Nov. 13, 2020: Friday, November 13, 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 Nov. 6, 2020: Friday, November 6, 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 Jarman presided over the following cases on Oct. 30, 2020: Friday, October 30, 2020
Police in Panama City, Fla., are investigating the shooting death of a 55-year-old Taylorville man at a Panama City construction site on Tuesday. Police have identified the victim as Gordon McKinney.
David Donaldson, 40, of Havanna, Fla., is being held in the Bay County Jail in connection with the shooting and is awaiting his first court appearance. He is charged with second degree murder with a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm. Wednesday, October 28, 2020
A 53-year-old Hewitville woman has been charge with financial exploitation of the elderly in Christian County Court today. Lisa D. Stice is accused of taking nearly $87,000 from the female victim, 75, who may suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. The charges include financial exploitation of the elderly/more than $50,000 and theft/control between $10,000 and $100,000.
The investigation has been carried out by the Taylorville Police Department.
Before Judge Douglas Jarman, Christian County State’s Attorney Michael Havera laid out the case. The charges allege Stice, who was apparently the caretaker of the victim, has been writing checks out of the victim’s bank account. Tuesday, October 27, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a burglary that occurred in Taylorville.
Sometime during the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 2, 2020, person or persons unknown made entry into a residence located at 310 South Washington Street. While inside, the unknown subject or subjects took a Gigaset tablet and some food items. A window may have been used to make entry. The total dollar amount of damage and theft is unknown at this time. Monday, October 19, 2020
TPD started an Investigation of an injury of a 5-month-old child who was transported to Springfield for treatment.
The child suffered a broken bone and showed other signs of possible abuse. TPD investigations unit working with DCFS after several interviews and medical reports had enough evidence to show child abuse. Wednesday, October 14, 2020
During his first appearance in Christian County Court on Tuesday, bond was set at $500,000 (10% cash applies) for Dylan W. Prather, 29, of Bardolph, Ill., who was allegedly involved in a shooting incident in Pana on Friday afternoon. He is currently charged armed robbery with a firearm, with more charges pending, according to Christian County State’s Attorney Michael Havera. Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The suspect being sought in connection with a Friday afternoon shooting in Pana has been apprehended in Macomb. Pana police report Dylan W. Prather, 29, of Bardolph, Ill., a small town just northeast of Macomb, was taken into custody by the Macomb Police Department late Saturday night.
He will be returned to Christian County where he will face charges of attempted murder and armed robbery. Monday, October 12, 2020
At approximately 2:39 p.m. on Friday, October 9, the Pana Police Department responded to an altercation in progress near the alley and parking lot behind the apartment complex located at 2 East Fourth Street.
Officers discovered that two adult males were involved in an argument, which started in the apartment 9 at 2 East Fourth Street. Saturday, October 10, 2020
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred in Taylorville.
Over the past 2 weeks there have been a number of vehicle burglaries that have occurred in Taylorville. Various vehicles have been entered into and items taken. Items have included: cell phones, money, laptops, and even firearms. The vehicles involved had been left unlocked. Crimetsoppers would ask the public to please remove valuables from your vehicle, especially firearms and to make sure that your vehicle is secured. Saturday, October 3, 2020
At around 3:00 am on Friday, September 25, 2020, an unknown male subject attempted to break into FS Gas Station, located at 1200 North Cheney Street. The unknown subject attempted to make entry by breaking a front glass door. No entry appeared to have been made. The subject was described as a male, wearing a black hoodie, and blue jeans. He left the scene heading north. The total dollar amount of damage is unknown at this time. Saturday, September 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 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
