Franklin County Sheriff’s Report – 11/8/17

BENTON, IL – The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

10-30-17 at 8:40 pm a 2001 Dodge Ram Pick-Up Truck driven by Paul R. Lingle age 75 of Whittington was east bound on ll. Rt. 154 when it failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with ll. Rt. 37. The Ram continued through the intersection, first striking a traffic sign and then into a ditch, striking a tree head- on. The driver and a passenger, Catherine E. Lingle age 73 of Whittington both received major injuries and were air evacuated to an out of state hospital.

10-31-17 Deputies responded to an incident in rural Benton that resulted in the arrest of Candace V. Perez age 32 of Benton for unlawful violation of an order of protection.

11-2-17 at 3:33 pm a traffic stop in Christopher resulted in the arrest of Phillippe J. Laurant age 35 of Mulkeytown for driving while license suspended.

11-3-17 at 10:55 pm a traffic stop in rural Benton resulted in the arrest of Brett R. Eubanks age 28 of Benton for traffic charges and unlawful possession of cannabis over 10 grams and less than 30 grams. Class A misdemeanor.

11-4-17 at 3:57 pm a traffic stop in West Frankfort resulted in the arrest of Samuel C. Poteete age 53 of Valier for felony driving while license revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. Also charged were Erick L. Sprague age 33 of Pittsburg and Caressa M. Pyles age 39 of West Frankfort with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

11-4-17 at 7:13 pm Deputies responded to a reported suspicious person walking on the roadway on ll. Rt. 14 five miles east of Benton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Ryan J. Halaska age 30 of West Frankfort for aggravated assault. 11-6-17 at 5:44 pm Deputies initiated an investigation into a reported sexual abuse incident that was alleged to have occurred the previous Sunday,

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11-7-17 at 3:04 pm a traffic stop in West Frankfort resulted in the arrest of Stacy Kaye Manning age 32 of Benton for driving while license suspended.

WARRANTS

10-25-17 Shane F. Utley age 29 of Marion. Domestic battery

10-27-17 Amanda M. Miller age 29 of Christopher. Possession of methamphetamine

10-27-17 David K. Jennings age 29 of Benton. Failure to appear on a battery charge

10-28-17 Bobby J. Brown age 37 of South Fulton, TN. Burglary and theft

10-29-17 James E. Johnston age 53 of Mt. Vernon. Failure to appear on traffic charges

10-30-17 Brian E. Carle age 26 of Ewing. Unlawful delivery of controlled substances

11-1-17 Brian S. Swift age 40 of Sesser. Failure to appear on traffic charges

11-1-17 Christine E. Pencook age 38 of Creal Springs. Violation of probation

11-2-17 Larissa D. Pearce age 25 of Benton. Failure to appear for arson

11-3-17 Laura L. Orlovich age 43 of Marion. Failure to appear for D.U.I.

11-4-17 Ricki L. Carter age 24 of Herrin. Violation of probation

11-4-17 Jordan L. Hewitt age 20 of Pinkneyville. Failure to appear for theft

11-4-17 Natalie A. Hartley age 39 of Macedonia. Contempt of court

11-4-17 Carrie L. Stahura age 31 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges

11-6-17 George R. Burger age 54 of Benton. Failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine

11-7-17 Brieanna E. Johsnon age 23 of DuQuoin. Failure to appear for criminal trespass
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.