Recent drug arrests in WF by Franklin County Sheriff’s Dept.

On March 23, at 4:13 p.m. a traffic stop in West Frankfort resulted in the arrests of Kevin W. Shuman, 40 of Benton, and Monte Johnson,  33 of West Frankfort.

Shuman was charged with driving with license suspended, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  Shuman was also wanted on a warrant for failure to appear on a previous felony arrest involving drug activity.

Johnson, who is on parole, was charged with possession with intent to deliver ecstasy (a class X felony) possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Both are being held in the Franklin County Jail pending review by the States Attorney’s office and further investigation.  More charges and arrests are possible.

OTHER ARRESTS 

On March 18th., a traffic stop in West Frankfort, resulted in the arrest of John Ladd, 33 of West Frankfort, for driving while license were suspended.

On March 19th., a traffic stop in West Frankfort, resulted in the arrest of Steven R. Johnson, 29 of West Frankfort, for possession of drug paraphernalia.

On March 20th., a traffic stop in Royalton resulted in the arrest of Joni R. Williams, 32 of Royalton for driving while license suspended.

On March 20th., deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Royalton that resulted in the arrest of Terry L. Leonard, 36 of Royalton for domestic battery.

WARRANT ARRESTS 

On March 15th., Braden Eubanks, 31 of Benton, for failure to appear on a traffic charge.

On March  16th., Jeremy Toth, 29 of Benton, for criminal trespass to a vehicle.

On March 17th., Catherine Meeks, 57 of West Frankfort, for failure to appear on traffic charges.

On March 23rd., Tyler Morlan, 23 of Sesser, for failure to appear on domestic battery charges.