Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Report 9/15/17

Press Release from Franklin County Sheriff, Don Jones

NOTE:  The following individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

9-8-17 at 5:05 pm Deputies responded to a three vehicle crash on ll. State Hwy. 34 just east of Aden Road. A 2006 Chrysler Sebring was east bound on Rt. 34. The Sebring was stopped in traffic attempting to negotiate a left turn. The Sebring was driven by William R. Campbell age 67 of Galatia who was uninjured.  A second vehicle, a 2007 Ford, driven by John P. Rosas age 42 of Aurora, was also east bound behind the Sebring. A third vehicle, a 2007 Chrysler 300, driven by Coe Levi Batts age 30 of West Frankfort, was east bound and rear ended the Ford, which in turn forced the Ford into the Chrysler Sebring. John Rosas received minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott EMS. Coe Batts was uninjured and was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

9-9-17 at 2:22 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Daunte L. Phillips age 37 OF West Frankfort for domestic battery.

9-10-17 at 9:50 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Thompsonville. The investigation resulted on the arrest of Robby E. Galyean age 43 of Thompsonville for felony domestic battery.

9-11-17 at 9:55 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Orient. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Cody N. Brookshire for felony domestic battery.

9-11-17 at 4:58 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on ll. State Hwy.
14 1/4 mile west of Long Prairie Road. A 2015 Ford F150 Pick-Up Truck driven by Michael H. McGhee age 23 of Earlysville VA. received minor injuries when he lost control of the Pick-Up and left the roadway, running into a field striking a tree. He was transported to a local hospital by Abbott EMS.

9-12-17 at 2:04 pm a Deputy was looking for an individual wanted on a warrant at a residence in West Frankfort. The subject, Michael S. Newberry age 33 of West Frankfort, was located and taken into custody. Incident to the arrest, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was discovered. A second suspect was also at the residence and charged along with Newberry for the meth. She is identified as Jeana M. Anderson age 37 of Mount Carmel.

9-13-17 at 8:30 pm a traffic stop in rural Benton resulted in the arrest of Kassie M. Tennant age 36 of West Frankfort for driving while license revoked and for an outstanding Williamson County warrant for traffic charges.

9-14-17 at 12:30 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Billy N. Bishop age 22 of West Frankfort for domestic battery.

9-15-17 at 7:05 am Deputies initiated an investigation involving the theft of two handguns from a rural Benton residence. The investigation is ongoing and has resulted in the arrest of Lucas T. Meadows age 25 of Benton and Clayton M. Richardson age 24 of Benton for possession of a stolen firearm (class 2 felony). More arrests are anticipated.

9-15-17 at 9:00 am Deputies arrested Selena L. Melton age 42 of Valier for a theft that had been reported on 9-9-17 from a rural Thompsonville residence. The arrest was made on a warrant charging a class 1 felony theft. Bond has been set at $25,000.00

WARRANTS
9-5-17 John S. Proz age 43 of West Frankfort. Domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

9-9-17 Kelly R. Hart age 50 of Marion. Failure to appear for retail theft.

9-9-17 Joseph J. Chaney age 29 of Ewing. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

9-10-17 Shelli J. Drue age 46 of Mulkeytown. Failure to appear on drug charges.

9-10-17 Michael L. Wright age 46 of Royalton. Failure to appear on a battery charge.

9-10-17 Jerica J. Drue age 27 of Zeigler. Failure to appear on D.U.I.

9-13-17 Paul K. Branch-Leach age 41 of West Frankfort. Burglary and theft.

9-14-17 Aaron W. Simmons age 23 of Mt. Vernon. Unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

9-15-17 Bradley N. Ogden age 27 of Carbondale. Failure to appear for criminal damage to property.
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.