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Celebrate Responsibly![]()
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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is reminding citizens to celebrate the beginning of the new year responsibly. ![]()
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Drunk driving is not acceptable behavior and those planning to celebrate the new year should plan ahead. ![]()
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* Designate a sober driver![]()
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* Call a sober friend or family member to ensure your safe transport home![]()
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* Buckle up - a seatbelt is your vehicle's most important safety feature, but it only works if you use it![]()
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* If you happen to observe an impaired driver, don't hesitate to contact law enforcement or call 911 - your call could save a life ![]()
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* and remember, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle is a violation of the law![]()
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Deputies will be on patrol so be safe and celebrate responsibly. Happy New Year!![]()
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Sheriff Kyle Bacon
Wind Advisory until 05:00PM Tuesday from Franklin County Emergency Management Agency : Nixle
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* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 8 ...
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12-16-24 Anthony J. Futia age 38 of Goreville was issued a traffic citation for no valid registration.![]()
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12-16-24 Kyle U. Hines age 39 of Harrisburg was issued a traffic citation for speeding.![]()
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12-17-24 Timothy B. Woodside age 51 of Sparta was issued a traffic citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.![]()
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12-18-24 April D. Watson age 43 of Benton was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. ![]()
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12-21-24 Jason R. Justice age 45 of Zeigler was arrested for domestic battery. ![]()
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12-22-24 Joseph S. Borgra age 66 of Christopher was issued a traffic citation for failure to remain at scene of an accident.![]()
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12-23-24 Justin A. Williams age 40 of Benton was arrested for battery.![]()
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12-24-24 Anthony A. Boykin age 25 of Benton was arrested for possession of firearm ammunition without requisite firearm owners I.D. card.![]()
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12-24-24 Kevin W. Kondoudis age 55 of Buckner was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. ![]()
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12-25-24 Braden M. Summers age 23 of Macedonia was issued a traffic citation for disobeying a stop sign. ![]()
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12-25-24 Jill L. Doty age 19 of Herrin was arrested for domestic battery and criminal damage to property. ![]()
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12-25-24 Kevin W. Beattie age 57 of Ina was issued a traffic citation for adult use cannabis is a motor vehicle.![]()
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12-25-24 Nancy L. Lingle age 46 of Benton was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. ![]()
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12-26-24 John T. Gaskin age 64 of West Frankfort was arrested for driving while license revoked.![]()
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12-27-24 Mckenna E. Rich age 28 of Christopher was issued a traffic citation for disobeying a stop sign.![]()
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12-27-24 Robert Z. Montgomery age 33 of Benton was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine.![]()
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12-27-24 Stuart E. Schremp age 19 of Perryville, Mo was arrested for driving under the influence, possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Schremp was also issued a traffic citation for speeding.![]()
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12-27-24 Jonathan R. Paul age 18 of Perryville, MO was arrested for possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle.![]()
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12-28-24 Guy J. Daluz age 56 of West Frankfort was arrested for retail theft.![]()
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12-28-24 Gavin C. Walton age 25 of West Frankfort was issued traffic citations for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.![]()
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12-29-24 Taylor N. Bandy age 18 of Logan was issued a traffic citation for operating a vehicle with an expired registration.![]()
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12-29-24 Lyndsee J. Ogden age 28 of Macedonia was issued a traffic citation for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. ![]()
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12-16-24 James A. Taylor age 59 of Benton. Unlawful use of weapons and illegal possession of ammunition.![]()
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12-17-24 Miranda B. Harris age 48 of West Frankfort. Will County failure to appear warrant for retail theft.![]()
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12-17-24 Miguel A. Torres age 28 of Herrin. Failure to appear for possession of a stolen vehicle. ![]()
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12-28-24 Cole M. Andres age 23 of West Frankfort. Williamson County failure appear warrant for speeding.![]()
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12-22-24 Tracy A. Howe age 50 of Benton. Marion County failure to appear for domestic battery. ![]()
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12-22-24 Rory S. Serles age 42 of West Frankfort. Four Nelson County Kentucky failure to appear warrants.![]()
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12-22-24 Dakota H. Horton age 27 of Thompsonville. Pope County failure to appear warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle. ![]()
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12-23-24 Steven R. Binkley age 29 of Carrier Mills. Failure to appear for deceptive practices. ![]()
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12-29-24 Jerome M. West age 18 of Herrin. Failure to appear for driving while license revoked. ![]()
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The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.![]()
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Sheriff Kyle Bacon
Traffic Alert - I-57 MM 66-68 Northbound from Franklin County Emergency Management Agency : Nixle
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Traffic Alert Location: I-57 Mile Marker 66-68 Northbound Nearest Exit: Between West Frankfort (Exit 65) and Benton (Exit 71) Incident Type: Traffic Crash Incident ...
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A traffic crash has been reported on State Highway 148 south of Zeigler. Emergency services responding. Use alternate routes of travel.