Four Arrests Made By ECSD In Connection With ATV/Motorcycle Thefts

Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Effingham Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Coles County Sheriff’s Office have made four (4) arrests in a multi-county ATV/motorcycle theft conspiracy. 

Since May 1st, the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of eight (8) stolen ATVs and have been working with the previously mentioned surrounding agencies on the theft of an additional ten (10) ATVs. The investigation has resulted in the following arrests: 

• Skylar L. Roley, age 24, of Mason, Illinois is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.
• Molly J. Brummer, age 33, of Effingham, Illinois is charged with Theft.
• Reuben L. Mooschekian, age 25, of Effingham, Illinois is charged with Theft.
• Robert E. Bone JR., age 27, of Effingham, Illinois is charged with Theft.

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office detectives and their partner agencies are continuing to investigate the involvement of other individuals involved with this conspiracy. As the investigation progresses, additional arrests are likely. The case will be forwarded to the Effingham County State’s Attorney’s Office for formal charges. As with all individuals, those named in this release are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns praised the efforts of all the officers involved by saying, “This is a great example of some of the work we do. I am particularly proud of our ability to coordinate and work with outside police agencies and bring justice to some of the victims. Because of these efforts, we were able to recover several of these vehicles and bring an end to the rash of these types of vehicle thefts throughout the region.” Sheriff Kuhns reminded residents: “To always secure your vehicles and ATVs by removing the key, locking them, and keep them stored inside, if possible”. Sheriff Kuhns also urged residents to report any suspicious individuals and activities to their local law enforcement agency.