Franklin County Sheriff’s Report 9/29/17

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

BENTON, IL – 9-22-17 at 3:02 pm a traffic stop in Benton led to the arrest of Stephen P. Castroage 26 of Carrier Mills on a Williamson County warrant for failing to appear on traffic charges.

9-23-17 at 5:32 am a traffic stop on ll. Rt. 14 west of Benton resulted in the arrest of Robert H. Obear age 42 of Pinckneyville for  driving under the influence of alcohol.

9-23-17 at 11:01 am a traffic stop in Benton resulted on the arrest of Brian S. Davis age 26 of Macedonia for driving while license suspended.

9-25-17 at 12:02 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute that occurred in rural Thompsonville. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Wade A. Dial age 29 of Thompsonville for domestic battery.

9-26-17 at 8:50 pm Deputies responded to a reported suspicious person in a rural area near Buckner. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Tara L. Motsinger age 57 of Mulkeytown for battery.

9-27-17 at 1:53 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Deering Road near Four Mile Lane. A 2009 Nissan driven by Scott M. Hargett age 31 of Benton was south bound on Deering Road at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, traveled into a ditch and then struck a tree. A passenger, Krystal Jo Willis, age 26 of West Frankfort received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by West Frankfort Fire EMS. The driver received minor injuries but refused medical treatment. The driver was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

9-29-17 at 12:28 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Akin Blacktop 1/4 mile east of State Hwy. 34. A 2006 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Jerica L. Waters age 26 of Thompsonville lost control and crashed. She was uninjured and was arrested for driving under the influence. The crash is still under investigation.

Warrants

9-22-17 Anthony W. Burke age 43 of Benton. Failure to appear for resisting a peace officer.

9-22-17 Joyce E. Gallagher age 37 of Carterville. Failure to appear for retail theft.

9-22-17 Sarah M. Hickman age 32 of Pittsburg. Failure to appear for resisting arrest.

9-23-17 Anthony M. Chadd age 57 of Thompsonville. Failure to appear on a charge failing to register as a sex offender.

9-25-17 Jennifer L. Wright age 46 of Murphysboro. Failure to appear on an intimidation charge.

9-25-17 Douglas K. Hearn age 31 of Johnston City. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

9-28-17 Jessica M. Orley age 30 of Buckner. Failure to appear for an I.D. theft charge.

-from Franklin County Sheriff, Don Jones