Brown County News
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,...
Sheriff’s Report
November 27, 2023
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 11/25/2023: Justin Hinch-Keller, Quincy: Mr. Keller was traveling Southeast on US 24 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a berm, causing the vehicle to overturn. He received citations for Driving Under the Influence and given a notice to appear. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. Brown County Sheriff’s Department Office can be contacted by e-mail [email protected]
Sheriff’s Report
November 20, 2023
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/14/2023: Michael L. Hampton, Rushville: Struck a deer on US 234 @ 1025N. Brittany C. Dove, Bayles: Struck a deer on CR 450E @ CR 525N. 11/15/2023: Elizabeth C. Campbell, Macomb: Struck a deer on US 24 @ 1100E. 11/16/2023: Richard Z. Loma, South Jacksonville: Struck a deer on IL 99. Brad E. Behymer, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on Rt. 107. 11/17/2023 Mary L. Heffren, Ripley: Struck a deer on US 24. 11/18/2023 Taylor L Shaw,...
Sheriff’s Report
November 6, 2023
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: On 11/01/2023 there was an accident on US 24 at CR 905E. A vehicle driven by Ross L. Dormire of Mt. Sterling pulled out in front of another vehicle traveling East on US 24. Dormire was transported by EMS to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle James A. Moore of Beardstown was not injured. The accident investigation was handled by the Illinois State Police. TRAFFIC CITATIONS: 10/31/2023: Justin D. DePoy, Hannibal MO: Speeding 76/55 MPH Zone. 11/03/2023: Micheal J. Dittmer, Quincy: Speeding...
Sheriff’s Report
October 30, 2023
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 10/20/2023: A juvenile from Versailles was on Il 107 @ CR815E and swerved to avoid a deer, left the roadway, and struck the embankment. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was over $1500.00. 10/27/2023: Zachary T. Gallette, El Dorado Springs, Missouri was traveling southbound on IL 99 @ 4 th St. in Versailles and was struck by a vehicle operated by Melanie Brunson, Mt. Sterling who was attempting to turn east. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was over $1500.00. 10/30/2023: Christopher Henzler,...
