Three Arrested for Drugs After Incident on North 3rd in Effingham

Effingham City Police Chief Jeff Fuesting said the incident occurred Monday afternoon when police executed a search warrant at 311 North 3rd. Police arrested 33-year-old Justin Nelson and 19-year-old Donovan Godert, both of Effingham, and 37-year-old Ramona Evans of Shumway.

Effingham County State's Attorney Bryan Kibler said Nelson is being charged with a Class 2 felony count of methamphetamine delivery and a charge of resisting arrest. Kibler and Fuesting said the resisting arrest count stems from Nelson jumping out of a second floor window during the enforcement operation.

Evans was charged with a Class 3 felony count of methamphetmine possession, while Godert was charged with meth possession and with obstructing justice for allegedly attempting to dispose of evidence.

Nelson's bond has been set at $150,000, Evans' at $7,500 and Godert's at $5,000. Nelson is next due in court on May 22, Evans on May 9, and Godert on May 7.

Kibler said authorities found a little less than five grams of methamphetamine, as well as baggies and scales, indicating a drug dealing operation.