Franklin County Sheriff’s report

10-12-18 at 8:14 am Deputies responded to a report of a fight in progress at a residence in Royalton.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Richard E. King age 52 of Royalton and Jonathan C. Love age 43 of Christopher.  Both men were charged with battery.

10-13-18 at 8:24 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. Rt. 14 in Buckner.  A 2015 Chevrolet driven by Robin L. Vinyard age 45 of Buckner, was east bound and stopped in traffic to negotiate a right turn onto Market Street in Buckner.  A 1999 Silverado Pick-Up, driven by Dalton K. Risley age 16 of Sesser, was also east bound behind the Vinyard vehicle and struck the Vinyard vehicle in a rear-end type crash.  Neither driver was injured; however, a 48 year old male passenger, Chad M. Vinyard of Buckner, suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S.   Risley was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

10-13-18 at 11:38 pm Deputies responded to a reported single vehicle traffic crash that had occurred at the intersection of Crocker Road and Il. Rt. 148 north of Sesser.  It was reported that the red Chevrolet driven by a male subject had been east bound on Crocker Road, struck the stop sign at the intersection with Rt. 148, traveled into a ditch striking a Frontier cable box and then a fence.  The vehicle then fled the scene south on Rt. 148.  A Deputy was able to locate the vehicle on the north edge of Sesser.  The vehicle was a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Brian L. Sledge age 40 of Sesser.  Sledge was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a property damage crash, driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol.

10-14-18 at 2:33 pm Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in rural Benton.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jennifer R. Shelton age 29 of West Frankfort for criminal trespass to a residence and resisting arrest.

10-14-18 at 10:17 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash in rural Thompsonville.  A 1997 Ford Ranger Pick-Up had crashed on Timothy Lane at Ross Briley Road.  The driver had left the scene and was located the following day.  The driver, Steven M. Bruce age 29 of West Frankfort, was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and leaving the scene of a property damage crash.

10-15-18 at 9:43 am Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. Rt. 37 one mile south of the Franklin-Jefferson county line.  A 2016 Hyundai driven by Elva R. Scantlan age 83 of Harrisburg, was north bound on Rt. 37 and came to a complete stop as directed by an I.D.O.T. flagman in a single lane construction zone.  A 2004 Chevrolet driven by Rebecca L. Reese age 18 of Christopher, was also north bound, failed to stop and struck the Hyundai in a rear-end type crash.  There were no injuries and Reese was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

10-15-18 at 4:52 pm Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Buckner.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of a 15 year old female for domestic battery.

10-17-18 at 10:38 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. Rt. 184 at Hyde Park Road.  A 1995 Ford driven by Marcus S. Jennings age 34 of Royalton was south bound and in the process of negotiating a right turn onto Hyde Park Road.  A 2008 Kawasaki Motorcycle driven by Matthew W. Loucks age 23 of Sesser was north bound on Rt. 184 and crossed into the south bound lane and struck the Ford on the driver’s side.  The motorcycle rider was ejected and received major injuries.  Abbott E.M.S. and Royalton first responders also responded to the scene.  The injured driver was flown out to an out of state hospital by Air Evac.  The driver of the car was not injured.  The crash is still under investigation.

10-18-18 at 7:30 am Deputies arrested Robert E. Withrow age 47 of Mulkeytown as a result of an investigation of his sex offender registration status.  Withrow was charged with a violation of the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Statue.

10-19-18 at 10:17 pm Deputies were investigating a series of thefts that have been occurring in Valier and were also attempting to locate an individual wanted on a warrant.  A search of a residence was conducted utilizing K-9 Diego.  The wanted subject, Shawn P. Zook age 41 of Macedonia, was located by K-9 Diego hiding in a false wall behind a water heater in the bathroom of the residence.

The subject was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash involving personal injury.  He is also now charged with obstructing justice.  Also arrested for obstructing justice was Ryan A. Karabec age 34 of DuQuoin.  More arrest and charges are anticipated.

WARRANT ARRESTS

 10-11-18 Chase M. Johnson age 25 of West Frankfort.  Failure to appear on aggravated battery of a child.

10-11-18 Britny L. Sutton age 22 of Christopher.  Failure to appear for felony theft and retail theft.

10-11-18 Loren J. Owens age 38 of Benton.  Failure to appear on traffic charges.

10-13-18 Catlin D. Boswell age 21 of Tamaroa.  Failure to appear for aggravated battery.

10-14-18 Shane F. Utley age 30 of Marion.  Failure to appear for domestic battery.

10-14-18 Cody L. Collins age 21 of Woodlawn.  Failure to appear for possession of cannabis.

10-14-18 Brieanne E. Johnson age 24 of Carbondale.  Failure to appear for criminal trespass to property.

10-15-18 Michael A. Meinert age 42 of Benton.  Failure to appear for criminal damage to property.

10-16-18 Dustin M. Jones age 25 of DuQuoin.  Failure to appear for domestic battery.

10-17-18 Todd M. Taylor age 36 of Desoto.  Failure to appear for theft, obstructing justice and traffic charges.

10-18-18 Jennifer L. McNabb age 50 of Eldorado.  Failure to appear for a Saline County warrant for possession of illegal gambling devices.

10-18-18 Candace V. Perez age 33 of West Frankfort.  Failure to appear for unlawful violation of an order of protection and domestic battery.

10-18-18 Virginia A. Campbell-Melton age 47 of Sesser.  Petition to revoke probation.  Unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

10-18-18 Michael L. Smith age 45 of Opdyke.  Failure to appear for retail theft.

10-19-18 Crystal M. Rold age 40 of Marion.  Failure to appear for fraud.

10-19-18 Michael D. Needham age 22 of Cambria.  Failure to appear on traffic charges.

10-19-18 James L. Weir age 21 of Herrin.  Failure to appear for obstructing identification.

 

 

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