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.

REND LAKE FISHING REPORT
September 21, 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone (618) 724-2493
Fax (618) 724-4089
e-mail : rendinfo@usace.army.mil
Web site http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rend
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MAIN LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES

SPECIES RATING BAIT OF CHOICE SUGGESTED LOCATIONS REGULATIONS

LARGEMOUTH BASS
Good Minnows, spinner baits, worms, and black and blue jigs, crank baits. Reports of fish being caught around Turnip Patch, Sandusky Cove, and South Marcum Cove. Fish in shallow bays near brush cover and bushes. Try around submerged trees and along the rocks. 14” minimum length limit, 6 daily creel limit.
1 fish daily creel limit in PONDS 14” minimum length.

CRAPPIE

Excellent Small or medium minnows on a cork over the brush.
Quarter-ounce pink and white tub jigs. Meal worms.
Shallow water! Work the fish attractors. From shore, fish near structures. Hot spots are Sailboat Harbor, Sandusky Cove, and North & South Marcum. Some brush piles are holding lots of fish, keep moving and you will find the right spot. Try the main lake drop off areas. 25 fish daily creel limit with no more than 10 fish 10 inches or longer

BLUEGILL

Good Small jigs, worms, meal worms, wax worms, crickets. From shore try Sailboat Harbor and Mine 21 Road. Fish shallow with crickets, worms or small jigs. Try in the back of necks and on flat shallow banks and on the rocks. Set bait at half of water depth. 10 fish daily creel limit in PONDS.

CHANNEL
CATFISH

Excellent Large minnows, shrimp, leeches, cut shad, dip bait, and night crawlers. Sonny’s stink bait. Try leeches in moving water. Drift fish near the creek channels on the main lake. Also, try Waltonville Dam, Turnip Patch, and Jackie Branch as well. Creeks are doing well. 6 fish daily creel limit in PONDS.
Jugs must be attended at all times while fishing.

WHITE BASS
Good Rooster Tails and spoons.
In-line spinners, jig and curly tail grubs. Reports of fish being caught anywhere the shad are moving. Try the main lake points first. Fish around the rocks and drop-offs, near brush cover / bushes. 20 fish creel limit.
No more than 3 fish 17” or longer daily

Information as of: 09/21/2018
LAKE LEVEL: 408.48 AVERAGE POOL FOR THIS DATE: 405.55 WATER TEMP: 78°F
Use of a minnow seine, cast net, or shad scoop for bait collecting within 1000 yards downstream of the Rend Lake dam and spillway is prohibited.
Maps of the Fish Attractor tree locations along with GPS locations are available at the Rend Lake Corps of Engineers Project Office or online at www.enjoyrend.com. Contact Mark Cazier for more information at (618) 724-2493.

A federal judge has refused to grant class-action status to a lawsuit alleging wage discrimination against female doctors at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

CHICAGO — An expert on police use of deadly force testified Thursday that a black teenager who was killed by a white Chicago police officer in 2014 did not “pose a risk of serious injury or death” to anyone when the officer opened fire.

Here’s a link to the story.

A retired Episcopal priest in southwestern Illinois is facing deportation to his native England for what he says was mistakenly voting 12 years ago.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

On September 14, 2018 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 500 block of E. Main in reference to two intoxicated male subjects.  Upon investigating, police arrested Derrick L. Edwards, age 21, of Herrin for unlawful delivery of alcoholic liquor to a minor.  Jesse J. Montgomery, age 20, of Carbondale was arrested for unlawful consumption of alcoholic liquor.  Both Edwards and Montgomery were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On September 15, 2018 at approximately 8p.m.,  Benton Police, while conducting a narcotics investigation, arrested two suspects identified as Jenny E. Hebbeler, age 41, of Benton and Brandon Fitzpatrick, age 38, of Benton.  Hebbeler was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.  Hebbeler also had an active Franklin County warrant for petition to revoke.  Fitzpatrick was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Both Hebbeler and Fitzpatrick were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On September 16, 2018 at approximately 3:25 a.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Mitchell and Maple Street.  During the stop, Benton Police K9 “Ranger” alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics in the vehicle.  Upon investigating, police arrested Amanda Morrison, age 31, of Benton for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Morrison also had an active warrant for Johnson county.  Morrison was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On September 17, 2018 at approximately 9:15 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to Wiggs Bicycle Shop in reference to a burglar alarm .

Upon investigating, police later located a suspect identified as Jeremy L. Roberson, age 39, of Benton.  Roberson has been charged with burglary, theft and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.  Roberson was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On September 18, 2018 at approximately 7:10 a.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Bailey Lane in reference to criminal trespass complaint.  Upon investigating, police arrested Joey A. Cesar, age 38, of Benton for criminal trespass to real property. Cesar was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

As the time nears for Illinois to decide whether it will request a waiver to exempt work requirements for federal food assistance, a central Illinois Republican and the candidate running to replace him are asking Gov. Bruce Rauner to forgo the waiver request.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

CARBONDALE — It happens to everyone this time of year. Cruising to work or on the way home, one catches the glimpse of a massive, green piece of field machinery, corn husks bouncing from its underpinning and a thin layer of dust covering its body.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

CARBONDALE — “This is a small room, but the equipment we have here is the best in the region,” Professor Jiyong Lee told a group of five high school boys, as he led them past a massive grinding wheel in Pulliam Hall’s glassworks studios. “We’re one of the only schools in the country where you can access some of these tools.”

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.