Brown County News
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]
Sheriff’s Report
January 29, 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. 1/23/2024: Mya Ketterman, Pearl was traveling on IL 107E, left the roadway due to inclement weather conditions coming to rest on its side. CITATIONS 01/22/2024: Brayden J. Roberts, White Hall: Operating vehicle with suspended registration, operating uninsured vehicle. 01/25/2024: Joel Reyes, Plainfield: Speeding 85/ 55 MPH Zone. On 01/22/2024 a 75 year old male from Versailles with attacked by two dogs in Versailles at a residence. He was transported to the hospital with series injuries....
Sheriff’s Report
January 22, 2024
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage tocthe vehicle was over $1500.00. 1/08/2024: Krista Taylor, Mt. Sterling: Was traveling Eastbound on 550N and met a vehicle that was traveling westbound in the center of 550N. She swerved to miss vehicle and ran off the roadway. 01/10/2024: A vehicle operated by James E. Esela, Mt. Sterling was traveling Westbound on US 24 approximately ½ mile west of CR 1050N Ave, when he lost control of his vehicle crossing into the Eastbound land striking a vehicle operated by Kathryn A....
Sheriff’s Report
January 12, 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. 12/30/2023: Zach T. Dean, Knoxville; Struck a deer on IL 99. 01/08/2024: Sean A Holler, Mt. Sterling was stopped on US 24 at the Crossing Church intersection and was struck in the rear by a vehicle operated by a juvenile from Mt. Sterling who failed to stop due to the weather conditions. Bobby B. Patel, Jacksonville; was traveling on 870N @ IL 99, left the roadway due to the weather conditions and damaged a fence...
Sheriff’s Report
December 18, 2023
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. 12/16/2023: Connie L. Taylor, Mt. Sterling: Was traveling westbound on US 24 @ Kochs Farm, left the roadway traveling 100 yards before coming to rest in the ditch. Taylor was transported to a hospital for treatment. Keri A. Gaines, Virginia: Was traveling East Bound on US 24 @ Rest Area and swerved to avoid a deer leaving the roadway and striking an embankment and overturned, coming to rest in the westbound lane. Gaines was transported...
Sheriff’s Report
December 11, 2023
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. 12/04/2023: Jessica K. Flynn, Mt. Sterling: Was traveling on 800N @ 210E and struck a deer. 12/06/2023: Oliver B. Leleika, Jacksonville: Was traveling on IL 99 @ CR 1050E St. and struck an unknown animal. 12/09/2023: Ashley J. Kassing, Mt. Sterling: Was traveling on 550N, struck loose gravel and left the roadway coming to rest in several trees. TRAFFIC CITATIONS: 12/08/2023: Jeremiah L. Hall, Versailles: Speeding 77/55 MPH Zone. Jacob L. Zulauf, Chapin: Expired Registration...
Sheriff’s Report
December 4, 2023
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. 11/27/2023: Jordon T. Whitford, Augusta: Was traveling on IL 99 @ 1125N and struck a deer. 11/28/2023: Charles E. Shrader, Loraine was southbound on IL 99, left the roadway, overcorrected and crossed into the northbound lane. He then left the roadway striking an electric pole. Mr. Schader was transported by ambulance to Blessing Hospital for treatment. 11/29/2023: Steven R. Cooley, Versailles: Was traveling on 1075E @ Il 99N and struck a deer. Paul H. Musik,...
