Sheriff's Department Investigating Mailbox Damage, Egging of Homes

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Published on May 13 2021 2:02 pm
Last Updated on May 13 2021 2:02 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

In a two-week period from May 1 to May 13, the Effingham County Sheriff's Department has received 115 reports of criminal damage to mailboxes and reports of vehicles and residences being "egged' throughout the county.

An investigation into the rash of incidents is ongoing and some of the individuals believed to be responsible for the incidents have been arrested. 

Trevor H. Donsbach, 18 of Effingham was arrested by sheriff's deputies on Monday and charged with criminal damage to property. He has been released on cash bond.

Matthew A. Faught, 18, of Dieterich was arrested by deputies on Monday and charged with criminal damage to property. Faught was later released from jail on cash bond.

Detectives with the sheriff's office are continuing to locate video footage and interview witnesses and suspects related to the incidents of criminal damage to property. At the conclusion of the investigation, the case will be referred to the Effingham County State's Attorney's Office for prosecution. There is a possibility of formal charges being brought against other individuals not named in this story by the State's Attorney at a later date.

If you, or someone you know, has information crucial to the investigation, you're encouraged to phone the sheriff's office at 217-342-2101, extension 4.

It's believed some of the acts occurred in jurisdictions outside Effingham County. If you were a victim of mailbox damage or your property was "egged", and you reside outside of Effingham County, you're encouraged to contact your local law enforcement agency or sheriff's office.