Brown County News
Sheriff’s Report
April 15, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 04/08/2024: Murray A. Martin, Baylis; Struck a deer on Il 107. Gerald Roberts, Monmouth: Struck a deer on IL 99 @ MM16. 04/11/2024: Skylin M. Lashbrook, Rushville: While traveling on US 24 @ CR1000N AVE, struck loose gravel then the roadway, coming to rest in a ditch. Simon Monroe, Versailles: struck a deer on 1200 525N Ave. 04/15/2024: Concepceon Dierking, Clayton: Struck a deer on US 24W @ 350E. CITATIONS: None to report Brown...
Sheriff’s Report
April 8, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 04/01/2024: Kerry Ingles, Rushville was traveling north on Co Highway 9, started to hydroplane, then lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway. The vehicle then struck a utility pole and came to rest on the driver’s side. Amber Gallaher – Koch, Mt. Sterling was traveling West bound on Buckhorn Road and swerved to avoid a deer. The vehicle then left the roadway, coming to rest on and embankment. CITATIONS: 04/02/2024: Matthew D. Goodrich,...
Sheriff’s Report
April 2, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 03/22/2024: A state IDOT truck operated by Richard L. Johnston, Fowler was stopped on Il 107 to remove debris in the roadway. Johnston then placed the vehicle in reverse striking a vehicle operated by Hugh W. Clark, Onley. 03/24/2024: John M. Pruden, Versailles: was traveling on CR 980N, lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway coming to rest on its top. Mr. Pruden was transported to Culbertson Memorial Hospital by EMS. CITATIONS:...
Sheriff’s Report
March 18, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 03/11/2024: Derek J. Hasten, Griggsville: Struck a deer on IL 107 @ 625N. Pamela A. Goudschaal, Clayton: Struck a deer on 150E street. 03/15/2024: Keri A. Gaines, Virginia: Was traveling East bound on US 24, left the roadway and struck a ditch. Gaines received a citation for operating a motor vehicle with expired registration. CITATIONS: 03/12/2024: Claude P. Moise, Jacksonville: Speeding 75/55 MPH Zone. 03/14/2024: Cash W. Hopper, Rison AR: Driving under the Influence, Criminal...
Sheriff’s Report
March 11, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity. TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS None to report CITATIONS 02/29/2024 Skyler M. Call, Quincy: Speeding 68/55 MPH Zone. Gavin M. Brown, Roodhouse: Speeding 74/55 MPH Zone. 03/02/2024 Monet J. Williams, Riverdale: Speeding 57/25 MPH Zone. Carter D. Bailey, Jacksonville: Speeding 74/55 MPH Zone. 03/03/2024 Chance S. Austin, Beardstown: Speeding 92/55 MPH Zone. 03/06/2024 Ashlee R. Smith, Mt. Sterlin: Speeding 79/55 MPH Zone. 03/08/2024 Rosemary Butler, Chambersburg; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine.
Sheriff’s Report
March 4, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 02/23/2024: Marlena D. Braungardt, Pittsfield struck a deer on RT. 107 and CR 190N. 02/27/2024: Sarah A. Snyder, Hannibal struck a deer on 550N @ 200E. 02/28/2024: Kaleabe Mengesha, Las Vegas NV was traveling north bound on Rt 107 and struck the driver’s side mirror of a vehicle going south bound, operated by Kevin L. Patrick, Mt. Sterling. CITATIONS: 02/26/2024: Dale L. Neff, Jacksonville: Speeding 75/55 MPH Zone. Brown County Sheriff’s Department Office can be...
Sheriff’s Report
February 26, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 02/15/2024: A vehicle operated by Penny L. Roberts, Quincy failed to yield and struck the rear of a vehicle operated by John J. Butler, Washington, on US 24. Scott Edward, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on US 24 west of Ripley. CITATIONS 02/22/2024: Dayton M. Lowry, South Jacksonville: Speeding 79/55 MPH Zone. 02/24/2024: Shiela D. Ward, Rushville: Speeding 94/55 MPH Zone. 02/25/2024: Destiny B. Ingram, Mt. Sterling: Failure to wear seat belt. Brown County Sheriff’s...
Sheriff’s Report
February 16, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 02/13/2024: Tonie D. Behrends, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on IL 99. CITATIONS 02/8/2024: Mathew A. Wiser, Franklin: Speeding 73/55 MPH Zone. George F. Tyner, Lebanon MO: Speeding 50/35 MPH Zone. 02/09/2024: Jimmy Flores, Festus MO: Speeding 40/25 MPH Zone. Jagjot Singh, Montreal Quebec: 37/25 MPH Zone. Shea J. Coyle, Loraine: 40/25 MPH Zone. Andrew C. Kaufmann, Winchester: 39/25 MPH Zone. Gavin M. Montgomery, Versailles: Speeding 79/55 MPH Zone. 02/10/2024: Linda D. Bell, Mt. Sterling:...
Sheriff’s Report
February 8, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS None to report CITATIONS 02/06/2024: Wyond L. Bynum, Clayton: Bynum was pulled over for Speeding 102/55 MPH Zone on US 24 at 600E. Bynum was also issued citations for Aggravated Unlawful use of weapon, loaded pistol in passenger compartment of vehicle, Possession of firearm without a valid FOID card, Possession of Ammunition without a valid FOID card, and driving while license revoked. He was issued a court date and notice to appear. 02/07/2024: Yakov Khoshkerman, Lakewood NJ: Speeding 72 /55 MPH Zone. Darian C. Drake, Mt. Sterling: Speeding 76/55...
Sheriff’s Report
February 5, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: None to report. CITATIONS 02/03/2024: Benjamin R. Moore, Timewell: Animals At Large. On Friday February 9 th the Sheriff’s Office will be closed to the public for remodeling of our office. Please call 217-773-3961 for police assistance. Deputies will still be on patrol, we just need the day to renovate our office. Brown County Sheriff’s Department Office can be contacted by e-mail [email protected]
