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Warrant Wednesday If you see any of these subjects, please do not approach them as some could be considered armed and/or dangerous. Contact your local law enforcement agency or the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department at 618-438-4841. You may also submit a tip on the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office “submit a tip” section of the mobile app. Reminder, ALL subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in the court of the law.Bart C. Eberhardt is wanted out of Franklin County for retail theft. Eberhardt is 29 years old. He was last known to be living in the DuQuoin area. Linda A. Mann is wanted out of Franklin County for driving under the influence. Mann is 60 years old. She was last known to be living in the West Frankfort area. Anissa R. Haymon is wanted out of Franklin County for two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. Haymon is 30 years old. She was last known to be living in the Energy area. No current pic for Haymon. ... See MoreSee Less
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Community OutreachThe Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is committed to fostering positive partnerships with the communities we serve. We believe that creating and maintaining relationships built on trust and mutual respect will improve the safety and quality of life for all Franklin County residents. Our community outreach personnel are primarily responsible for coordinating community events and programs in collaboration with the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency and other community partners that invest in the lives of young people, adults, seniors, and other organizations who desire to improve the safety and well-being of our public spaces, neighborhoods, and schools. If you have a request to meet and discuss a community project or would like for our office to present information to your group or organization, please reach out to Sheriff Kyle Bacon at [email protected] , Chief Deputy Kevin Roye at [email protected] or Lt. Ron Howard at [email protected] . We can also be reached by calling the Sheriff’s Office at (618)438-4841 Check out the "Community Outreach" section of the mobile app for further information. Sheriff Kyle Bacon ... See MoreSee Less
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Weekly Media Release9-30-24 Steven L. Dial age 31 of Benton was issued a traffic citation for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration.9-30-24 Ashley N. Williams age 38 of Sesser was issued a traffic citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.10-1-24 Ruth E. Ray age 62 of Pittsburg was issued a traffic citation for disobeying a traffic control device.10-2-24 Emily R. Piercy age 28 of Benton was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating compounds.10-2-24 Sharika S. Webb age 28 of Christopher was issued traffic citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration.10-3-24 Jeremy J. Urban age 44 of Sesser was arrested for resisting a Peace Officer.10-3-24 Brent Vanfossan age 47 of Coello was issued a traffic citation for failure to stop at a stop sign.10-5-24 Eli D. Cardwell age 22 of Thompsonville was arrested for domestic battery.10-5-24 Wally E. King age 58 of Zeigler was issued traffic citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle without a registration.10-5-24 Jacob R. Steckenrider age 40 of West Frankfort was arrested for driving while license suspended.10-6-24 Kristi M. Wegrzyn age 53 of West Frankfort was issued a traffic citation for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration.10-6-24 Randy N. Brown Jr. age 23 of Mulkeytown was arrested for criminal damage to property and domestic battery.10-6-24 Adam L. Minier age 25 of Benton was arrested for driving under the influence. Minier was also issued a traffic citation for speeding.10-6-24 Stephen L. Crain age 48 of Marion was issued traffic citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration.10-7-24 Joe C. Majors age 35 of Carterville was issued a traffic citation for speeding.WARRANT ARRESTS 9-30-24 Terri R. Cagle age 32 of Johnston City. Failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.9-30-24 Bobby J. Owen age 46 of Benton. Failure to appear for driving while license revoked.9-30-24 Angela G. Neeley age 46 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for driving while license suspended.10-3-24 Caleb L. Baker age 19 of Christopher. Deceptive Practices.10-4-24 Joseph A. Rone age 42 of Benton. Failure to appear for failure to register as a sex offender.The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Sheriff Kyle Bacon ... See MoreSee Less
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Ramp ClosureBeginning Monday, Oct. 7, the southbound I-57 entrance ramp at Illinois 149 (exit 65) in West Frankfort will close for approximately five days. The closures are necessary for construction of the Illinois 149/I-57 roundabouts. ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 We’re set up outside city hall in Sesser promoting the end of #fallsevereweatherawarenessweek! Stop by and see us and Jason Ashmore Mayor, City of Sesser and sign up to win one of three weather radios 📻 that the city and our agency are giving away at 11:30am! #FallSafetyTips#communityevent#beprepared ... See MoreSee Less
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