6-8-17 at 6:54 p.m. Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Ewing that resulted in the arrest of Jamie E. Friar, 51, of Ina for aggravated assault.
6-9-17 at 5:11 pm Deputies took a complaint regarding the alleged violation of an order of protection. The investigation led to charges of unlawful violation of an order of protection being filed against Kevin M. Dillon Age 27 of Benton.
6-10-17 at 10:24 am a traffic stop in Benton led to the arrest of Merry M. Sinks Age 53 of Pittsburg for driving while license suspended.
6-11-17 at 12:07 am Deputies investigation of an illegally parked vehicle near Rend Lake led to the arrest of Kelsey A. Bate Age 23 of Valier for driving under the influence.
6-11-17 at 1:54 am a traffic stop near Rend Lake led to the arrest of William G. Murry Age 48 of Scheller for driving under the influence.
6-11-2017 at 7:47 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash in rural Sesser. A 2008 Dodge Avenger driven by Ethan L. Bowlin Age 39 of Sesser was southbound when it traveled off the roadway and struck an embankment. Bowlin was the sole occupant and was initially transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He was charged with driving under the influence, driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
6-13-17 at 9:32 am Deputies investigated a minor traffic crash in Thompsonville that led to charges of driving while license revoked against Roy D. Powell Age 68 of Thompsonville.
6-15-17 at 2:24 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Benton that resulted in the arrest of Casey A. Lampley Age 36 of Benton of theft.
6-15-17 at 3:03 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on ll. Rt. 14 just west of Rend City Road. A 2001 Chevrolet Pickup Truck driven by Michael A. Diuguid Age 21 of Zeigler was westbound on Rt. 14 when he lost control, ran off the roadway and overturned prior to striking a tree. Diuguid was the sole occupant and received major injuries. He was transported to a St. Louis area hospital. The investigation is ongoing and alcohol is believed to have been a factor. Several area Fire Departments also assisted at the scene along with Abbott’s EMS.
6-15-17 at 12:38 pm Deputies investigated a battery complaint that had occurred the previous day at a residence in Whittington. The investigation led to the arrest of David L. Woods Age 37 of Whittington for aggravated battery.
6-15-17 at 12:30 pm Deputies initiated an investigation of an alleged sexual assault in rural Benton. The investigation has led to the arrest of Lester R. Carter Age 49 of Benton. Carter is being held in the Franklin County Jail on aggravated criminal sexual assault (a class x felony) and unlawful production of 5-20 cannabis plants (a class 4 felony). These are tentative charges pending review by the States Attorney’s Office. The investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible.
WARRANTS
6-1-17 Christopher W. Lowery Age 37 of McLeansboro. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
6-10-17 Anthony J. Willis Age 49 of Centralia. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
6-12-17 Terry L. Griffin Age 37 of Salem. Failure to appear on D.U.I.
6-12-17 Mikalean H. D. Barr Age 23 of Carbondale. Unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
6-12-17 Andrew C. Roberson Age 28 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
6-13-17 Aaron A. Hargett Age 18 of Benton. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
6-14-17 Brittani S. Anderson Age 30 of Herrin. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
“It is very exciting to hear that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has decided to take the first step to reopening Rend Lake Resort by seeking a new operator.” Severin said, “Rend Lake is a beautiful area and the resort brings so much to the local tourism industry. The renovated resort will also provide much needed jobs and revenue for Southern Illinois. I have been in weekly contact with the IDNR since the closing of the resort. Let’s keep up the momentum, and finish off this process that will once again make Rend Lake Resort an awesome tourist destination.”
