Deputies Arrest Two in Commercial Burglary

Two men were taken into custody late Tuesday night after Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputies interrupted a burglary in progress at a Springfield business.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 11:07 p.m. on December 16 to Central Illinois Signs and Lights in the 3000 block of Linden Avenue after receiving a report of a burglary in progress. When deputies arrived, they observed a broken window and entered the business to search for suspects.

Inside, deputies located two white male suspects wearing ski masks hiding within the building. Both were taken into custody without incident. Backpacks recovered at the scene contained tools and copper wire belonging to the business.

One of the suspects, Jesse W. Myers, 35, of Clearlake Village, was arrested and charged with burglary. Myers was transported to the Sangamon County Jail. Authorities said Myers has 17 prior arrests for robbery, burglary, theft, criminal damage, narcotics offenses, and traffic violations.

The second suspect, Richard J. Beiermann, 27, of Springfield, was also arrested and charged with burglary. He was transported to the Sangamon County Jail. Beiermann had previously been arrested in September 2025 on multiple burglary and theft charges and was released under the Pretrial Fairness Act. After failing to appear for an October court date, a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was taken into custody on November 25 for the outstanding warrant and an additional charge of Violation of an Order of Protection, then released on electronic monitoring.

Investigators determined that prior to committing the burglary, Beiermann removed his electronic monitoring device, violating the conditions of his pretrial release. Detectives plan to seek additional charges related to three other burglary and theft cases that remain under investigation.

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch emphasized concerns about repeat offenders and violations of court-ordered conditions. “When individuals repeatedly commit crimes and then violate the conditions meant to hold them accountable, it puts our community at risk,” Sheriff Crouch said. “Those who demonstrate a pattern of criminal behavior and disregard for court orders need to be kept behind bars to protect the public.”