Franklin County Sheriff’s Report

BENTON, IL-  The following are the recent arrests made by the Franklin County Sherriff’s department provided by Sheriff Don Jones.

The following are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

10-12-17 at 2:58 pm a traffic stop in West Frankfort resulted in the arrest of Jarrett A. Cash age 35 of West Frankfort for driving whiles license suspended.

10-12-17 at 1:49 am Deputies responded to a reported suspicious vehicle in rural
Thompsonville. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Christopher R. Braden age 34 of Akin for possession of a stolen vehicle, driving while license suspended and burglary.

10-14-17 at 8:48 am a traffic stop on Rt. 37 in Whittington resulted in the arrest of Patricia K. Eairheart age 48 of Steeleville for speeding and driving while license suspended.

10-14-17 at 2:46 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on ll. Rt. 149 at the Number 9 Blacktop. A 2008 Nissan Pathfinder driven by Christi L. Jones age 34 of West Frankfort pulled from the Number 9 Blacktop onto Rt. 149 into the path of a 1997 Ford Pick-Up Truck driven by Larry G. Davis age 64 of West Frankfort. There were no injuries and Christi Jones was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions.

10-15-17 at 1:46 am a traffic stop in rural Benton resulted in the arrest of Andrew P. Simpson age 21 of Mulkeytown for driving under the influence of alcohol.

10-15-17 at 1:30 pm Deputies responded to a reported burglary and theft in rural Benton involving the theft of two ATV’s. The two ATV’s have been recovered in Williamson County and Deputies are seeking a Williamson County resident now wanted on a warrant for the theft.

10-17-17 at 1:00 pm Deputies responded to a reported burglary and theft in rural Thompsonville that involved mowing equipment. The equipment has since been recovered in the state of Tennessee. An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect.

10-20-17 at 8:34 pm Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in rural Benton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Damion N. Nicholson age 37 of Benton for domestic battery.

10-20-17 at 10:50 pm Deputies assisted the West Frankfort Police with a traffic stop. Sheriff’s K-9 and Handler along with West Frankfort Police charged Scott W. Wiggins age 35 of Benton with possession of a controlled substance and obstructing a police officer as a result of the stop.

10-21-17 at 1:41 am Deputies responded to a multi vehicle traffic crash at Milepost 68 south bound. A 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was south bound pulling a triple axle trailer that began to “fishtail”. The driver pulled into the median in an attempt to get it off the roadway. However; the trailer was left partially on the roadway. The Silverado was driven by Manny F. Leyva age 25 of Horn Lake, Mississippi. A 2016 Mazda driven by Steven J. Zimmer age 62 of Blue Earth, IL. was also south bound and struck the trailer. A third vehicle, also south bound struck the trailer. That vehicle was a 2016 Volvo driven by Juan N. Nava Reyes age 47 of Chicago. There were no injuries and Manny Leyva was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and for having an expired registration.

10-23-17 at 12:16 am Deputies were alerted by the Cheatham County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office that they had information that an individual wanted for kidnapping/child abduction and driving a stolen vehicle may be in the Rend Lake area. The information was that the abducted child, the 11 year old son of the suspect, may be present with the suspect as well. The suspect vehicle was located at the Seasons Motel on Golf Course Road in Whittington. Deputies arrested Michael D. Denson Jr. age 45 of Ashland City Tennessee and John T. Parrott age 30 of Joelton Tennessee without incident. The 11 year old boy was also safe, taken into custody and returned to his legal guardians in Tennessee. Denson is being held for vehicle theft, child abduction and possession of a stolen vehicle. Parrott is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.

10-23-17 at 4:44 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on ll. Rt. 34 just east of Benton. A 2003 Buick Century driven by Paula N. Flowers age 62 of Benton was east bound and rear ended a 2004 Ford Escape driven by Joshua J. Basenberg age 33 of Benton, that was also east bound and had slowed in traffic to negotiate a turn. There were no injuries and Paula Flowers was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash, unlawful display of license plates and operating an uninsured vehicle.

WARRANTS

10-12-17 David M. Rector age 32 of Broughton. Failure to appear on traffic charges

10-12-17 Taylor N. Williams age 22 of Valier. Failure to appear on traffic charges

10-13-17 Richard E. Herring age 31 of West Frankfort. Cruelty to animals

10-13-17 Edward G. Rabal age 33 of Grovetown, GA. Failure to appear for theft

10-13-17 Chekoda W. Frick age 31 of Zeigler. Violation of an order of protection
10-16-17 Michael L. Cottonaro age 28 of Pittsburg. Failure to appear on a battery charge

10-18-17 Terrie J. Dix age 35 of Mt. Vernon. Failure to appear on traffic charges

10-21-17 Tracey L. Durham age 38 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on a
theft charge

10-23-17 Joseph M. Gant age 37 of Benton. Contempt of court

10-23-17 Jennifer K. Smith age 38 of Vienna. Failure to appear on drug charges.
.