CRIME & SAFETY
Area Arrests And Accidents 05/01/24
The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;. Richard Busboom, 29, of Taylorville was turned him in to CCSO on 04/24/24 on a Warrant. Aaron Bice, 49, of Springfield was arrested by Macon County and transported to CCSO on a Warrant. Christopher Hampton, 39, of Farmersville...
Taylorville Police gets new truck for Emergency Response Team
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Taylorville Police Department has a new vehicle for its Emergency Response Team. The department posted on its Facebook page that it obtained a secure truck to transport the team. It took years of hard work and support from city leaders and community members to bring the truck to Taylorville. “This […]
Taylorville Crime Reduction Seen in Recent Offense Report
The City of Taylorville has seen lowered instances of crime in an offense report presented by Taylorville Police Chief, Dwayne Wheeler. The report looks at crimes from 2022 to 2023, varying from simple assault, destruction of property, theft, drug offenses and more. Chief Wheeler says numbers in almost all categories have decreased since 2022 and places much of the cause on the sobriety that is being found and the dedicated forces that guide those towards clean living.
Taylorville Police Name Officer Of The Quarter
The Taylorville Police Department has announced its Officer of the Quarter. Officer Matthew Nichols was named the recipient of the award for his performance this cycle. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says Officer Nichols, a valued member of Platoon A, has demonstrated unwavering dedication and outstanding commitment to his duties, particularly in the area of apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants. Wheeler says his relentless determination has made a significant impact on ensuring the safety and security of our community.
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