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Taylorville Collado

Christian County

Taylorville volunteer coach arrested for grooming

TAYLORVILLE -- A volunteer assistant soccer coach at Taylorville High School has been arrested following allegations of misconduct involving a minor. The school district confirmed the arrest, stating that they are fully cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation. The coach, Karla P. Collado, was taken into custody Thursday after reports surfaced regarding inappropriate behavior with a student. The nature of the allegations has raised significant concerns within the community, prompting a discussion about safety protocols in schools and the […]

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Taylorville, Christian County police blotter

TAYLORVILLE -- The following has been reported by the Taylorville Police Department and the Christian County Sheriff’s Department for the period of November 15-20, 2023 and are as follows: Taylorville Police: Arrests Nov. 19: Shane D. Farris, 38, Taylorville, was arrested for domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Erick W. Gudgel, 39, Taylorville, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance. Brandon J. Emery, 33, Taylorville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Nov. 20: Aaron J. Buckler, […]

todayNovember 23, 2023 26

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Taylorville, Christian County police blotter

TAYLORVILLE -- The following has been reported by the Taylorville Police Department and the Christian County Sheriff's Department for the period of November 13-17, 2023 and are as follows: Taylorville Police - Arrests Nov. 13: Robert Burke, 42, Taylorville, was arrested on an active warrant. Nov. 15: Janis K. Baird, age 60, of Taylorville was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine. Nov. 16: Steven D. Leonard, age 44, of Taylorville was arrested for Domestic Battery. Nov. 17: Garret L. Austin, age 56, […]

todayNovember 19, 2023 45 1 2

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Illinois counties, Taylorville police blotter

The following police blotter entries come courtesy of the Christian County Sheriff's Department and the Taylorville Police Department: Christian County Accidents Oct. 31: A vehicle driven by Samantha Walter, no age or address reported, was eastbound on Illinois Route 16, just east of Pana, when a deer ran into the roadway and was unable to avoid striking it. The vehicle was towed due to damage in the crash. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. Nov. 1: A vehicle driven […]

todayNovember 8, 2023 26

Taylorville Adam Cherry

East Central Illinois Region

Taylorville HS employee pleads guilty to meth possession

TAYLORVILLE -- A Taylorville High School employee has pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. Adam Cherry was under investigation after a district employee tipped off the school board that he was using drugs while on duty. An investigation was performed by Taylorville Police Department. Cherry was arrested during a traffic stop on meth possession and possession of drug paraphernalia before entering the school. Prior to the arrest, Cherry was a nighttime custodian. Cherry plead guilty to the charges Tuesday in […]

todayJanuary 25, 2023 441

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61 cats recovered from Taylorville home

TAYLORVILLE -- A request for a well-being check and reports of large numbers of cats in the area led Taylorville Police Department (TPD) to seize 61 cats from a residence. Currently, these animals are being housed at the county’s animal control, but they do need varying degrees of medical care and other needs. TPD is asking the community for monetary donations as well as food and litter for these animals. Donations can be brought to Christian County Animal Control. For more […]

todayMay 7, 2022 36

Taylorville Adam Cherry

East Central Illinois Region

Taylorville HS employee arrested on meth charges

Adam Cherry admits using meth during work hours

TAYLORVILLE -- An internal investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Taylorville High School employee for drug use. Officials from Taylorville Police Department and district administrators started an investigation two weeks ago. The investigation comes following a tip that a current employee was bringing methamphetamine into the high school and using while on duty. Officers along with a K9 unit would conduct a traffic stop Wednesday. Arrested was Adam Cherry, 38, of Rosamond, who will be facing charges of […]

todayJanuary 20, 2022 40 1

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