Franklin County Sheriff’s Department make multiple arrests

MEDIA RELEASE

6-15-18 at 4:50 pm a traffic stop in Benton resulted in the arrests of Amanda M. Mangrum age 33 of Benton for unlawful possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing justice. Rickey R. Mangrum age 37 of Benton was also arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear on theft charges.

6-15-18 at 6:20 pm while booking an inmate, court ordered to serve weekend in the Franklin County Jail, Correctional Officers recovered a controlled substance on the inmate. Matthew S. Greathouse age 34 of West Frankfort is charged with possession of a controlled substance and for bringing a controlled substance in a penal institution.

6-16-18 at 12:35 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrests of Blake E. Meracle age 23 of West Frankfort and Bryce E. Meracle age 23 of West Frankfort. Both were charged with domestic battery.

6-16-18 at 9:12 am Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. State Hwy. 37 at Il. State Hwy. 154. A 2002 Ford F150 pick-up truck driven by Sherry G. Hilderbrand age 50 of Walling, Tn. Was east bound and sideswiped a camper that was being pulled by a 2012 GMC Sierra, driven by Timothy B. Anderson age 37 of Benton. The GMC and camper were turning from Rt. 37 to proceed west on Rt. 154. There were no injuries and Sherry G. Hilderbrand was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

6-16-18 at 10:27 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrests of Ethan M. Bowers age 21 of Orient for aggravated domestic battery and a 17 year old female, also charge with aggravated domestic battery.

6-17-18 at 6:43 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. Rt. 154 at Gun Creek Trail. A 2015 Chevrolet K-2500 driven by Joseph R. Drinkwine age 30 of Kawkawlin, Mi. was east bound and rear-ended a 2015 Chrysler 300, driven by Jean A. Scroggins age 87 of Waltonville, that was attempting a right turn (south) onto Gun Creek Trail. A passenger in the Chrysler, Carol A. Glisson age 63 of Livington, Il. received unknown injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. Joseph Drinkwine was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

6-18-18 at 9:40 am Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a home invasion at a residence in Coello. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Joshua J. Key age 29 of Christopher for home invasion and battery.

6-18-18 at 9:22 am Deputies reported to a report of a suspicious person walking through yards in Valier and appearing disoriented. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Darian L. Miller age 23 of Belle Rive for obstructing a peace officer.

6-18-18 at 6:16 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrests of Megan C. Brown age 32 of West Frankfort and Garett R. Blankenship age 35 of West Frankfort. Both were charged with domestic battery.

6-19-18 at 3:13 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Franklin E. Hubbard age 50 of West Frankfort for aggravated battery, domestic battery and unlawful restraint.

6-19-18 at 8:30 pm a traffic stop in Benton resulted in two arrests. Victoria K. Atchison age 23 of Benton was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was also wanted for failure to appear on previous drug charges in both Franklin and Williamson Counties. Also arrested was Samuel L. Sweet age 24 of Thompsonville, for driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and a failure to appear warrant for traffic charges in Williamson County.

WARRANT ARRESTS

6-15-18 Joshua B. Wright age 29 of Bucker. Identity theft

6-15-18 Amanda M. Mangrum age 33 of Benton. Failure to appear for bringing a controlled substance into a penal institution

6-18-18 Dustin R. Stites age 25 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for identity theft

6-19-18 Marranda K. Booten age 27 of Marion. Failure to appear for retail theft

6-19-18 Justin L. Peak age 30 of Marion. Failure to appear on retail theft

6-22-18 Curtis B. Moss age 34 of Norris City. Failure to appear for theft