Franklin County Sheriff’s Department report

7-25-18 at 9:44 pm Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in Freeman Spur. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jesse D. McClure age 47 of Freeman Spur for an outstanding Franklin County warrant for failure to appear on traffic charges and for a second charge of resisting a peace officer.

7-25-18 at 8:38 pm Deputies responded to a series of burglaries that occurred in rural West Frankfort. The investigations are ongoing. Thus far the investigation has led to the arrests of four individuals; Michael Andrew Perkins age 38 of West Frankfort for residential burglary, felony theft, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and possession of hypodermic syringes. Dawn M. Lay age 50 of West Frankfort, residential burglary, felony theft, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and possession of hypodermic syringes. Clinton W. Crabtree age 46 of Herrin, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Chelsie D. Schaefer age 25 of West Frankfort, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. More arrests and further charges are possible.

7-27-18 at 7:54 am Deputies responded to a burglary and theft at the Williford Blacktop Shop in Akin. The investigation thus far has resulted in the arrests of four individuals. A 15 year old male juvenile from Benton charged with residential burglary, burglary and theft. A 17 year old male juvenile from Benton charged with residential burglary, burglary and theft. A third juvenile, a 15 year old male from Benton charged with burglary and theft. Nathan A. Paul age 20 of Benton was charged with burglary and theft. Paul was taken to the Franklin County Jail and all three juveniles were detained in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center. More arrests and further charges are possible.

7-28-18 at 7:25 pm a traffic stop on Marcum Branch Road at Rend Lake led to the arrest of Zachary S. Labuwi age 28 of Benton for driving under the influence of alcohol.

7-29-18 at 12:13 am in rural Benton, the investigation of suspicious activity outside a rural Benton business, resulted in the arrest of Randy A. Pulliam age 44 of Benton.

7-29-18 at 2:10 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Thompsonville. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Iassia E. Woodring age 37 of Thompsonville for domestic battery.

7-30-18 Sheriff’s Investigators are working investigations involving two stolen vehicles taken from rural Mulkeytown. A stolen vehicle was recovered in the same area that had been reported stolen in the state of Kansas. These vehicles are believed to be linked to numerous crimes and other vehicle thefts occurring the last week of July in Jackson, Perry, Franklin and Clinton Counties in Illinois and the state of Kansas. One of the vehicles reported stolen in Mulkeytown has been recovered in Jackson County Illinois, while the second has been recovered in Kansas City, Kansas. Several juveniles are believed to have been involved and leads are being pursued at this time. Investigators from multiple jurisdictions are cooperating in this investigation.

WARRANT ARRESTS

7-21-18 Aaron E.L. Parker age 28 of Zeigler. Possession of a controlled substance.

7-21-18 Seth W. Powell age 22 of Benton. Failure to appear for theft.

7-23-18 Samuel A. Kite age 24 of Shelbyville. Aggravated criminal sexual abuse and predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

7-27-18 Joyce E. Gallagher age 38 of Carterville. Failure to appear for aggravated D.U.I.

7-27-18 Charles J. Boyd age 23 of Benton. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

7-28-18 Juan E. McManis age 30 of Marion. Failure to appear for unlawful violation of an order of protection.

7-28-18 Michael J. Wyant age 21 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor.

7-30-18 Tara L. Motsinger age 58 of Christopher. Failure to appear for aggravated assault and resisting a peace officer.

7-30-18 Kenneth l. Mitchell age 37 of Metropolis. Failure to appear on D.U.I.

7-30-18 Ashley L. Tison age 31 of Benton. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

7-31-18 Kaleb E. Mandrell age 19 of West Frankfort. Unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

7-31-18 Kendra L. Key age 47 of Coello. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

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

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