Franklin County Sheriff’s Report 11/23/17

BENTON, IL –  The public is reminded the alleged are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.  Sheriff Don Jones.

11-8-17 at 3:56 pm Deputies-responded to a two vehicletr-af-fic crash-on State Hwy. 37 at Marcum Branch Road. A 2005 Chevrolet Trail Blazer driven by Barbara J. Tinker age 48 of Ewing was north bound on Rt. 37 and rear-ended a 2006 Ford Mustang driven by Carla D. Whittington, who was stopped in traffic  attempting to negotiate a left turn onto Marcum Branch Road. Carla Whittington was uninjured. Barbara Tinker received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott EMS. Tinker was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

11-13-17 at 2:00 pm Deputies responded to a reported disturbance in rural Thompsonville. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Christopher C. Deaton age 29 of Stonefort for obstructing a peace officer.

11-14-17 at 10:48 am a Deputy attempted a traffic stop in West Frankfort. The suspect initially fled, driving recklessly at high speeds and the Deputy terminated the pursuit. The investigation continued and approximately two hours later, the suspect’s vehicle was located at a West Frankfort residence. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Bradley J. Braden age 33 of Elgin, charged with aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude (Class 4 Felony), driving on a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting a peace officer.

11-16-17 Deputies investigated a theft in Logan that resulted in the arrest of Donald L. Singleton age 40 of Logan for felony theft and felony possession of cannabis. Also arrested was Candice L. Singleton age 40 of Logan for possession of a felony amount of cannabis and obstructing justice.

11-18-17 at 9:29 pm Deputies responded to a reported disturbance at the skating rink on Rt. 37 south of Benton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of David R. Pearson age 45 of West Frankfort for aggravated battery.

11-19-17 at 3:07 am Deputies responded to a reported vehicle in a ditch on State Hwy. 14 in Buckner. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a 17 year old male juvenile for felony driving under the influence, driving while license suspended and illegal consumption of alcohol. A passenger, Cody l. Arrowood age 18 of West Frankfort was also charged with illegal consumption of alcohol.

11-20-17 at 9:43 am Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on State Hwy. 154 1/2 mile east of Rend City Road. A 2014 Ford Pick-Up Truck driven by Derek M. Smith age 22 of Johnston City was east bound on Rt. 154 and crossed into the west bound lane forcing a west bound 2007 Mack Truck, driven by Steven D. Dale age 49 of Dowell to exit the right shoulder in order to avoid a collision. The Ford Pick-Up Truck continued into the west bound lane and struck the rear axle of a dump trailer being towed by the Mack. The Pick-Up continued off the north side, striking a guard rail, then continued across the highway before coming to a stop after impacting the guard rail on the south side. The driver of the Mack was uninjured and the driver of the Pick-Up received minor injuries but refused medical treatment. He was believed to have fallen asleep. He was cited for improper lane usage.

11-21-17 at 6:37 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort that resulted in the arrest of Sarah C. Couture age 18 of West Frankfort for domestic battery.

WARRANTS

11-7-17 Brienne E. Johnson age 23 of DuQuoin. Failure to appear from criminal trespass to state supported property.

11-8-17 Shelly R. Clutts age 32 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

11-9-17 Anthia J. Mason age 28 of Benton. Violation of probation.

11-9-17 Kyla E. Jones age 25 of Herrin. Failure to appear for aggravated D.U.I.

11-9-17 Robert J. Roberts age 29 of DuQuoin. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

11-15-17 Anthony J. Priest age 35 of Benton. Failure to appear for aggravated battery.

11-15-17 Bradley W. Murphy age 26 of Benton. Failure to appear for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

11-17-17 Claudie E. Rickett age 36 of Murphysboro. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

11-17-17 Jennifer A. Ware age 37 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

11-17-17 Dave C. Bradley age 40 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

11-17-17 Cyrstal L. Sutton age 26 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

11-21-17 Nathaniel M. Goldstein age 25 of St. Charles Missouri. Forgery and Theft.

11-22-17 Mikaela G. Morris age 20 of Zeigler. Failure to appear for unlawful consumption of alcohol.

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