Armed Violence Charge Filed in Shelby County Against Effingham Woman

Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke announced that Allison M. Yoder of Effingham was charged in a three-count Information alleging the offenses of Armed Violence (Class 2 Felony), Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (Class 3 Felony), and Unlawful Use of Weapons (Class A Misdemeanor).

The charges allege that on September 27, 2021, Yoder was in possession of less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine while armed with a dangerous weapon: metal knuckles. Bail was set at $25,000.

Yoder will appear in court on October 27 for a preliminary hearing.

The charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.