BENTON – Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones has reported the following incidents/arrests. The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
2-14-18 at 8:13 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of April D. Plemons age 36 of Benton for domestic battery.
2-16-18 at 6:26 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on Park St. Road west of Hwy. Rt. 148. A 1995 Toyota Avalon driven by Courtney D. Smith age 20 of Valier was east bound when the driver lost control and ran off the roadway into a ditch. There were no injuries. The driver was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
2-17-18 at 2:59 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on State Hwy. Rt. 14 at Sam Pyle Bridge Road. A 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Pick-Up Truck driven by Andrew J. Reece age 21 of Mulkeytown was west bound on Rt. 14. The Pick-Up ran off the roadway on the north side, first striking a power line box, the Pick-Up continued through the yard of a residence and struck a tree on the driver’s side. The driver and sole occupant appeared to have been killed on impact. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor.
2-17-18 at 11:43 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on Crocker Road at Quail north west of Sesser. A 2014 Ford driven by Emily L. Haycraft age 19 of Tamaroa was west bound on Crocker Rd. and lost control due to slick road conditions. The vehicle left the roadway on the south side and struck a tree. The driver and sole occupant received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. Sesser Fire First Responders also responded and assisted at the scene.
2-18-18 at 5:12 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on State Hwy. 37 ½ mile south of Rend Lake College Road. A 2007 Dodge Ram Pick-Up Truck driven by Brock E. Scoggins age 27 of Mt. Vernon was north bound on Rt. 37 and failed to negotiate a curve, traveling off the roadway on the west side, through a ditch, overturning and rolling several times. The driver was unbelted and was ejected. He was located 82.5 feet north of the Pick-Up Truck. A Deputy at the scene attempted C.P.R., however the driver was later pronounced dead at a local hospital after being transported by Abbott E.M.S. Alcohol was a factor in the crash.
2-18-18 at 6:07 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute at a residence in Valier. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Andrea L. Avalos age 26 of Valier for domestic battery.
2-20-18 at 1:18 pm a traffic stop in Benton resulted in the arrest of Loren J. Owens age 38 of Benton for driving while license suspended.
2-22-18 at 11:25 pm the investigation of a minor traffic crash on Park St. Road in rural Mulkeytown resulted in the arrest of Cori M. Siefert age 26 of Sesser for driving under the influence of alcohol.
2-23-18 at 8:52 am Deputies responded to the Zeigler-Royalton Grade School. A male 14 year old student had verbally threatened the safety of students and staff. The student was not armed or in possession of any type of weapon and no student was ever in danger. The juvenile was taken into custody without incident is being detained in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center.
WARRANT ARRESTS
2-14-18 Devin A. O’Daniel age 25 of Royalton. Failure to appear on drug charges
2-15-18 Cody J. Yard age 25 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for resisting a peace officer
2-17-18 Ashlee N. Austill age 22 of Duquoin. Failure to appear on traffic charges
2-20-18 Jennifer M. Smith age 46 of West Frankfort. Violation of probation
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