Recent activity of the Franklin County Sheriffs office

On March 27th, at 7:36 am deputies responded to a traffic crash on Ewing Rd., at the intersection with Bobtail Rd.  A 2013 Chevrolet driven by Alyssa C. Russell 20 of Broughton was west bound on Ewing Rd. behind a 2007 Kia Rio driven by Kenneth Richardson, 75 of McLeansboro who was also west bound.  The driver of the Kia attempted to negotiate a left turn onto Bobtail road and was struck bu the Chevrolet which was attempting to pass the Kia.  Russell received minor injuries and refused medical treatment.  She was cited for improper passing.  Kenneth Richardson received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott EMS.

On March 30th, at 10:30 pm; deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in rural Benton.  Deputies were assisted in the investigation by West City Police. The investigation led to the recovery of a stolen 1997 Chevrolet truck that was reported stolen as well as a 2003 Chevrolet Imapla that has previously been reported stolen in Saline County.  The Impala was located near the residence where the Chevrolet truck had been taken.  The investigation also lead to the arrest of Carrie A. Graham, 28 of Harrisburg for vehicle theft and the possession of drug paraphernalia.  She is being held in the Franklin County Jail.

Elizabeth Alldredge

On March 30th., deputies arrested Elizabeth L. Alldredge, 38 of Royalton on a warrant for obstructing justice, a Class 4 Felony.  The defendant is charged with furnishing false information to investigators with the intent to obstruct the prosecution of Curtis Carr in a sexual grooming case.  The crime is alleged to have occurred on March 15th.  Alldredge is being held in the Franklin County Jail on $20,000 bond.

Warrant Arrests 

On March 24th, Jordan Holt, 29, of Greenville TN, for failure to appear on drug charges and retail theft.

On March 24th, Michael Holman 44, of DuQuoin, for failure to appear on traffic charges.

On March 27th, Kristi Bratten, 29, of West Frankfort,  for failure to appear on traffic charges.

On March 30th, Danny Eubanks, 35 of Benton, for posession of methamphetamine.

On March 30th. Diana May, 55 of Mulkeytown, for contempt of court.