Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies make multiple arrests

5-18-18 at 12:59 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Mine 25 Road just west of Logan Road.  A 2001 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Larry W. Carter age 53 of Thompsonville was west bound and lost control, traveling off the north side of the road and going into a ditch.  The driver suffered undetermined injuries and was transported to a local hospital by West Frankfort E.M.S.

5-19-18 at 10:08 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Lincoln Road near Grammer Hill Road.  A 2015 Honda CBR driven by Eric M. Young age 21 of Christopher was northbound when he lost control of his motorcycle and went into a ditch.  The driver was wearing a helmet, but suffered major injuries.  He was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S.  Sesser Fire First Responders also responded to the scene.

5-20-18 at 10:39 am Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in Macedonia.  The investigation led to the arrest of Terry L. Norris age 56 of Benton for criminal trespass, criminal damage to property and obstructing a peace officer.

5-20-18 at 1:46 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Benton.  The investigation led to the arrest of Nicolas R.J. Korolenko age 24 of West Frankfort for domestic battery.

5-21-18 at 4:29 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Coello.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Kendra L. Key age 47 of Coello for domestic battery.

5-21-18 at 8:28 am Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on East Main St. and Goldheimer St. in Benton.  A 2010 Hyundai Sonata driven by Linda L. Joplin age 70 of Benton, was eastbound on Main St., when a 2003 Ford Escort, driven by Donna L. Berendt age 52 of Benton, failed to stop at the stop sign on Goldheimer St. and East Main, pulling out onto East Main St. into the path of the Hyundai.  Both drivers received major injuries and were transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S.  Donna Berendt was ticketed for disobeying a stop sign, failure to reduce speed to avoid a traffic crash and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

5-22-18 at 11:54 am Deputies responded to a hit and run crash that occurred on Il. Rt. 37 south of the Yellow Banks Road.  A 2012 Nissan Altima driven by Van E. Quick age 63 of Benton was southbound on Rt. 37 when a northbound 2008 Mini-Cooper, driven by Steven A. Burberry age 62 of Benton, was northbound, crossed into the southbound lane sideswiping the Nissan.  The Mini-Cooper continued northbound and was stopped by responding Deputies on west Main St. in Benton.  There were no injuries and Steven A. Burberry was arrested for leaving the scene of a property damage crash and for driving under the influence of alcohol.

5-23-18 at 6:47 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Mulkeytown.  The investigation led to the arrest of Seth A. Phillips age 27 of Mulkeytown for domestic battery.

5-24-18 at 8:49 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Coal St. in Freeman Spur.  A 2015 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Stephen T. Vaughn age 25 of Freeman Spur stated he served to miss a dog, ran off the roadway and struck a tree.  There were no injuries and the driver was arrested for driving while license suspended.

5-24-18 Deputies arrested Daniel R. Wallace Jr. age 38 of West Frankfort for residential burglary and felony theft.  The burglary had been reported on 5-21-18 from a residence in rural Benton.  The investigation first led to a residence in Coello where some of the stolen items were recovered and some other items were recovered from the suspect’s pick-up truck.  Wallace was arrested at a residence in Benton.  He is being held in the County Jail without bond pending review by the State’s Attorney’s Office and the sitting of bond by the Circuit Court.

Warrant Arrests

5-1-18 Michelle Palmer age 33 of Johnston City.  Failure to appear on traffic charges

5-8-18 Joshua B. Steely age 32 of Mulkeytown.  Failure to appear for burglary

5-8-18 Kayin C. Jeter age 18 of Herrin.  Failure to appear for theft

5-8-18 Jacob R. Diefenbach age 30 of Pittsburg.  Delivery of methamphetamine

5-10-18 Tara L. Motsinger age 58 of Mulkeytown.  Failure to appear for aggravated assault

5-11-18 Aspin M. Walta age 22 of O’Fallon.  Violation of probation

5-17-18 Jessica K. Evans age 20 of Marion.  Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine

5-20-18 Jaryan D. Brock-Brantley age 29 of Marion.  Warrant to revoke probation

5-20-18 Tony W. Fricke age 49 of Campbell Hill.  Failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine

5-21-18 John A.B. Sutton age 29 of Christopher.  Failure to appear for theft

5-21-18 Donald L. Singleton age 41 of Logan.  Failure to appear for criminal trespass to property

5-22-18 Christopher K. Martin age 21 of Zeigler.  Failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine

5-22-18 Samuel L. Lusby age 60 of Woodlawn.  Failure to appear for theft

5-25-18 Ronelle Kondoudis age 47 of Florida.  Failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.

5-24-18 Matthew J. Harris age 40 of Mulkeytown.  Failure to appear for possession of cannabis

The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.