Franklin County Sheriff’s report

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

12-1-17 at 5:21 pm Deputies responded to an incident that occurred in rural
Benton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Peter C. Klus age 38 of Benton
Criminal Records for domestic battery.

12-2-17 at 10:21 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Royalton. The
investigation resulted in the arrest of Garrett H. Beasley age 38 of Royalton for
domestic battery.

12-3-17 at 1:25 pm Deputies responded to an incident that occurred in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Chad A. Nelson age 38 of West Frankfort for furnishing alcohol to a minor. The incident is still under investigation and more arrests are anticipated.

12-3-17 at 5:11 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on ll. Rt. 148 just south of Peach Orchard Rd. A 1952 Jeep Carry-All driven by Joe C. Kloepper age 56 of Sesser was south bound on Rt. 148 stopped in traffic to negotiate a left turn into a private driveway. A 2009 Dodge Caravan driven by James E. Deloria age 79 of Christopher was also south bound on Rt. 148 and rearended the jeep. There were no injuries. James E. Deloria was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, illegal transportation of alcohol and driving under the influence.

12-4-17 at 2:36 am a Deputy investigating a minor traffic crash in rural Benton arrested and charged

age 19 of Benton with violating the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act, a class 3 felony (failure to register).
Fenolgio is being held in the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $15,000.00 bail bond.

12-4-17 at 4:27 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Rt. 37 north of Benton. A 1989 Chevrolet Caprice driven by Tyler G. Johnson age 34 of Waltonville was north bound on Rt. 37 stopped in traffic to negotiate a left turn into a business. A 2015 Ford Fusion driven by Jennifer D. Rash age 33 of Benton was also north bound and rear-ended the Caprice. There were no injuries and Jennifer Rash was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

12-5-17 at 1:20 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Brad M. Williams age 30 of West Frankfort for domestic battery.

12-5-17 at 7:27 pm the investigation of a traffic incident led to the arrest of John G. Truitt age 61 of Benton for driving while license revoked and driving under the influence of alcohol.

12-6-17 at 4:49 pm Deputies responded to a single traffic crash on ll. Rt. 37 north of Benton. A 2007 Lincoln MKZ driven by David P. Kinison age 56 of Mt. Vernon was south bound on Rt. 37 when the driver stated that he fell asleep, crossed over into the north bound lane, then overcorrected, running off the roadway on the west side, traveling down an embankment. The driver was not injured. A passenger, Robert A. Kinison age 54 of Chicago received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S.

12-7-17 at 4:13 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. Rt. 37 at Ruembler Crossing. A 2004 Ford Taurus driven by Jennifer R. Shelton age 28 of Thompsonville was north bound on Rt. 37 and attempted to negotiate a right turn (east) onto Ruembler Crossing. A 2007 Ford Focus was stationary at Ruembler Crossing facing west. The Focus was driven by Nathan A. Lee age 28 of DuQuoin. The Taurus struck the Focus during the turn. There were no injuries and Jennifer R. Shelton was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

12-7-17 at 8:24 pm Deputies responded to a single crash on Peach Orchard Road just east of the Perry County line. A 2002 Ford Explorer driven by Kimberly R. Helbig age 39 of Tamaroa was west bound on Peach Orchard Road. The driver lost control, exited the south side of the roadway and overturned. The driver suffered minor injuries and has been cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol.

WARRANTS

12-3-17 Brittany N. Wood age 28 of Royalton. Failure to appear for burglary.
12-4-17 Natalie R. Mosley age 54 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for domestic battery.
12-5-17 Phillippe J. Laurent age 35 of Mulkeytown. Battery
12-7-147 Amy L. Tighe age 42 of Johnston city. Possession of methamphetamine.
12-8-17 Barbara J. Thompson age 48 of Herrin. Failure to appear for theft.
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.