Franklin County Sheriff’s Report

9-14-18 at 6:30 pm Deputies arrested Courtney D. Miller age 19 of Royalton for child endangerment. This arrest is the result of the investigation of an incident that occurred in Royalton on 9-12-18. The investigation is in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

9-15-18 at 3:56 pm Deputies responded to a traffic incident in Valier that led to the arrest of Elizabeth Ann Leber age 42 of Sesser for driving under the influence of alcohol.

9-16-18 at 12:00 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Collin D. Batts age 24 of West Frankfort for aggravated domestic battery.

9-16-18 at 6:30 pm a traffic incident in rural Benton led Deputies to initiate an investigation that resulted in the arrest of Kalyn A. Hayes age 22 of Charleston for child endangerment. The investigation is in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

9-16-18 at 9:06 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Carlyle Road at Fitch Road. A 2017 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Jonathan C. Wallace age 18 of Wayne City, pulled from Fitch Road into the path of a 1984 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Robert W. Winemiller age 41 of Thompsonville, that was east bound on Carlyle Road. There were no injuries and Wallace was ticketed for failure to yield right of way and for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

9-16-18 at 11:39 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Thompsonville. The investigation resulted in the arrest of David C. Motter age 48 of Benton for domestic battery.

9-17-18 at 5:20 pm Deputies responded to a report of a burglary, theft and trespassing on a building and property in rural Benton. A property owner had gone to check on the property as recent thefts had occurred there. When he arrived, he observed two male subjects there taking items. The two subjects were unknown to the property owner and fled the area in a pick-up truck when confronted. The property owner was able to follow the suspects and obtain a description of the truck including the license plate information. The truck and suspects were later located and arrested. The stolen property was also recovered. Arrested were Vincent S. Rankin age 29 and Seth M. Petkas age 18. Both are from West Frankfort and both are in the Franklin County Jail charged with burglary and felony theft.

9-20-18 at 10:21 am Deputies received a report of a vehicle theft that had occurred in rural Benton. The investigation led to the recovery of a 2002 Dodge pick-up truck and the arrest of Elizabeth J. Zook age 39 of Mcleansboro for felony theft.

WARRANT ARRESTS

9-18-18 Jackie J. Walker age 59 of Granite City. Failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.

9-18-18 Ashley N. Eubanks age 30 of Christopher. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

9-19-18 John K. Bettis age 33 of Logan. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

9-20-18 Jeffrey S. Woolard age 54 of Eldorado. Burlgary and theft.

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

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