Media Release July 18, 2026

Brendon L. Gerdes, age 35, of Mt. Pulaski, IL was arrested by Logan County Sheriff’s Office on 8/17/2026 at 10:38 a.m. on Broadway Street on a Montgomery County Warrant.

Tyler J. Jones, age 36, of Middletown, IL was arrested by Logan County Sheriff’s Office on 8/17/2026 at 3:46 p.m. at his residence on Violation of Pretrial Conditions, Aggravated Domestic Battery, and Assault charges.

Jayde M. Baker, age 27, of Springfield, IL was arrested by Lincoln Police Department on 8/17/2026 at 4:15 p.m. on State Street on Logan County Warrant 2023 CF 169 on a Failure to Appear on a Possession of Methamphetamine charge.

Melissa S. Howdeshell, age 37, of Lincoln, IL was arrested by Logan County Sheriff’s Office on 8/17/2026 at 11:38 p.m. on Stahlhut Drive on Logan County Warrant 2026 MT 23 on a Driving while License Suspended charge.