Nashville, IL Police Department

10/12/2026

***Media Release***

-NPD traffic stop leads to arrest of felon with a firearm/burglary suspect-

On Sunday, October 11, 2026 around the hours of 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, NPD was notified of several vehicles that had been burglarized in the northeast area of town. NPD had several officers respond to this area in attempts to locate any suspects.

Shortly after midnight on October 12, 2026, an officer located a suspicious vehicle driving around side streets in town that was occupied by numerous individuals.

A traffic stop was conducted on this vehicle where four individuals were identified. A male passenger was suspected to have provided a false name and was removed from the vehicle and was detained. This male subject was eventually identified as Kayden C. Robertson, 18 of Bethalto. Robertson was placed under arrest for obstructing identification.

Officers would then perform a search of the vehicle revealing a loaded handgun underneath Robertson’s seat. It was also noted that Robertson was a convicted felon.

Robertson was taken to the Washington County Jail and two juveniles and another adult were released from the stop.

At the jail, it was discovered that Robertson had concealed numerous items on his person that were noted as stolen property from the previous burglary to motor vehicles from the evening before.

Robertson was charged with:

-Obstructing Identification
-Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
-Unlawful Possession of Fi***rm by Felon
-Armed Violence
-Burglary to Motor Vehicle
-Unlawful Possession of Debit/Credit Cards
-Obstructing Justice

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court or other proceedings. This incident remains an ongoing investigation.

No further information will be released at this time.

10/01/2026

-Media Release-

September 2026 Arrests


Curtis R. McCormick, 42 of Nashville, was arrested on a Washington County Probation Violation warrant.

Joseph W. Karmeier, 27 of Nashville, was arrested for Residential Burglary and Theft.

Amber M. Asbury, 39 of Nashville, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of St. Clair County.

Ricky N. Pierce, 26 of Carbondale, was charged with Driving While License Suspended.

Yasmin A. Buttrum, 23 of Carlyle, was arrested for Domestic Battery and Endangering the Life or Health of a Child.

Melanie D. Fire, 34 of Odin, was charged with Driving While License Suspended.

A 15-year-old juvenile was charged with Retail Theft, Illegal Possession of Alcohol, and Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.

Jeremy L. Daniels, 43 of Centralia, was charged with Driving While License Revoked.

09/05/2026

During this incident, the Nashville Police Department received assistance from the Illinois State Police and Conservation Police, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County EMA, Nashville, Irvington, and Addieville Fire Departments, O’Fallon Dive Team, and Missouri Valley Search and Rescue. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance during the numerous hours spent during this incident.

09/05/2026

***This incident is no longer active***

Our department is investigating this matter regarding an endangered missing person. 67-year-old Linda Jankowski has been entered as a missing person earlier this afternoon. Linda is approximately 5’3” and weighs 110 pounds. Possibly wearing a white or tan shirt with blue shorts.

We are asking for the public’s assistance with locating this individual. Anyone with information is urged to contact our agency or your local police department.

The Nashville Police Department received assistance from the Illinois State Police and Conservation Police, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County EMA, Nashville Fire, Irvington, and Addieville Fire Departments, O’Fallon Dive Team, and Missouri Valley Search and Rescue. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance.

This investigation remains ongoing and we will update the public when possible.

UPDATE: Endangered Missing Person Advisory canceled after missing woman located >>> https://shorturl.at/O4tAB

09/03/2026

-Media Release-

August 2026 Arrests

Yasmani R. Valdez-Mendes, of Louisville, KY, was arrested for: No Valid Driver’s License, Obstruction of Identification, Obstructing Justice, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and a felony DOC warrant out of Tennessee.

Erica M. Bathon, 37 of Ashley, was cited for Driving While License Suspended.

Richard W. Dunson, 75 of Carbondale, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant out of Perry County, Illinois.

Storm J. Arterbury, 31 of St. Louis, MO, was arrested for: Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (suspected co***ne), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (suspected fentanyl), and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, as a result of a traffic stop.

Juan D. Rico-Mercado, 31 of Belleville, was charged with: No Valid Driver’s License, Operating Vehicle With Suspended Registration, and Operating Uninsured Vehicle.

Roxann L. Roberts, 39 of Eldorado, was arrested and charged with: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (5-15 grams), Unlawful Possession of Hypodermic Syringe, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Ammo by a Felon, Unlawful Possession of Adult Use Cannabis by Driver, and Operating Uninsured Vehicle.

Wyatt C. Goza, 25 of Nashville, was arrested on a felony warrant out of Washington County.

Brent M. Dale, 67 of Wentzville, MO, was cited for Unlawful Use of Adult Use Cannabis – Driver.

Max Guerrero Jr, 36 of Benton, was cited for No Valid Driver’s License.

Crystal D. Cody, 42 of West Frankfort, was cited for Permitting Unlicensed Person to Drive.

08/17/2026

We hope everyone else is as excited as SRO Knope is to get back to school for the year! Wishing the best of luck to all students for a happy and healthy school year!

08/13/2026

***Media Release***

Convicted felon arrested after found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, am******on, and paraphernalia.

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at approximately 7:30 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple violations.

Police identified the driver as Roxann L. Roberts, 39 of Eldorado. During the stop, police would perform a search of Roberts’ vehicle.

The search revealed numerous items of contraband and Roberts was placed under arrest.

Roberts was taken to the Washington County Jail where she was charged with:

-Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (5-15 grams)
-Unlawful Possession of Am******on by a Felon
-Unlawful Possession of Hypodermic Syringe
-Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Unlawful Use of Cannabis - Driver
-Operating Uninsured Vehicle

The following day, Roberts was released from custody following her pretrial release hearing.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court or other proceedings.

No further information will be released at this time.

08/03/2026

***Media Release***

NPD traffic stop leads to arrest of wanted fugitive and seizure of suspected co***ne and stolen handgun.

On Saturday, August 1, 2026 around 11:00 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop on a box truck in the Little Nashville Truck Stop parking lot.

Police would locate three individuals in the box truck and would get positive identification off of the passengers.

The driver would provide false information, but was subsequently arrested after being found to be in possession of suspected co***ne. A passenger was found to be in possession of a stolen handgun and was cited and released on-scene.

Upon being fingerprinted, the driver’s information retuned as Yasmani R. Valdes-Mendez, 31 of Tennessee. It was also discovered that Yasmani was a wanted fugitive out of Tennessee and Kentucky for a string of thefts. Yasmani also had a Tennessee Department of Corrections warrant.

Yasmani was served with his arrest warrant and additionally charged with:

-Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance
-Obstructing Identification
-Obstructing Justice
-No Valid Driver’s License

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court or other proceedings.

No further information will be released at this time.

08/01/2026

-Media Release-

July 2026 Arrests

Aubrey D. Frech, 19 of Nashville, was arrested for Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.

Aubrey D. Frech, 19 of Nashville, was arrested for Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

Christina C. Farmer, 47 of Marissa, was arrested on a felony warrant out of St. Clair County. Farmer was additionally charged with: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Methamphetamine-Related Child Endangerment, Retail Theft, and Theft by Deception.

James C. Bush Jr, 41 of East St. Louis, was cited for Driving While License Suspended.

Kristina M. Zimmerman, 36 of Nashville, was arrested for: Forgery, Theft, and Unlawful Deposit, following an investigation.

A 17-year-old juvenile, of Chester, was arrested for: Aggravated Unlawful Possession of Fi***rm, Unlawful Possession of Fi***rms/Am******on, Possession of Burglary Tools, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of Alcohol by Minor, as a result of a traffic stop.

Sarah M. Edwards, 38 of California, was arrested on a felony warrant out of Perry County, Illinois, as a result of a traffic stop.

Anthony J. Dickerson, 25 of Salem, was arrested for: 2 counts of Driving While License Revoked, Retail Theft, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of Adult Use Cannabis.

Tammy L. Meinert, 56 of Hoyleton, was arrested for: Unlawful Possession of Stolen Registration Sticker, Unlawful Possession of Registration Sticker, Unlawful Display of Registration Sticker, and Operating a Vehicle with Expired Registration.

07/29/2026

***Suspect Identified***

We are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the individual pictured below. This individual is a suspect in a retail theft that occurred in town today.

Anyone with information is asked to message us or contact our office at 618-327-8232. Tips can remain anonymous.