Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Wednesday, August 16th, at approximately 1:00 pm, an Effingham County Sheriff’s Deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of East Jaycee Avenue and Fourth Street, in Effingham. As the vehicle was stopping, the Officer saw Cody Laue, 29, exit the car from the passenger seat and run toward a cornfield. The Officer was familiar with Cody Laue and knew he had Effingham County warrants for Domestic Battery and possession of methamphetamine, along with a failure to appear warrant from Fayette County for Controlled Substance Trafficking.
When Laue fled from the traffic stop several Effingham City Police Officers, Effingham County Deputies, and Illinois State Police Troopers came to the scene in an attempt to surround the area and locate Laue. Several squad cars were positioned on Jaycee Avenue, 1425th Street, 1100th Avenue, and South Banker Street. Traffic was disrupted on some streets as Officers searched the large area, which consisted mostly of cornfields. After Officers were called off of the search and out of the cornfields, the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a man matching Laue’s description was at a residence approximately 5/8 of a mile east of Banker Street on 1200th Avenue. The man had gained access to vehicles on the property and he attempted to gain entry into the residence. Effingham City Police Officers arrived at the residence first and took the man, who was positively identified as Cody Laue, into custody. No one was injured during the confrontation or arrest, and Effingham City Officers transported Laue to the Effingham County Jail.
At this time, Laue is detained in the Effingham County Jail awaiting his first court appearance. Several additional charges are expected to be filed against Laue, including possession of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl. He is also expected to face charges for his actions at the residence on 1200th Avenue. Laue should be considered innocent of all charges until he is proven guilty in a court of law.
Sheriff Kuhns would like to recognize his Officer’s quick thinking and dedication, and the swift response from the Effingham City Police Chief and Officers, who always respond without having to be asked, and the Illinois State Police Troopers, who also came quickly to help bring this incident to a conclusion. Several area residents also offered resources and information to the Officers to help – we are fortunate to have a good relationship with all of these people and live in such a community.
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