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Public NoticeThe upcoming General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. On this day, the Election Office, located in the Campbell Building, will be the only office open to the public. All other county offices will be closed.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.Thank you,Kevin WilsonFranklin County Clerk ... See MoreSee Less
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Media Release 10-15-24 Chad A. Kramer age 53 of Benton was arrested for unlawful possession of a title without complete assignment, fleeing or attempting to elude a Peace Officer, disobeying a traffic control device and improper lane usage.10-15-24 April D. Wall age 43 of Benton was arrested for unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution. 10-15-24 Mark C. Hurley age 60 of Christopher was ticketed for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration and no insurance.10-15-24 Charlize B. Overton age 18 of Sesser was issued traffic citations for aggravated reckless driving, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.10-17-24 Chad A. Kramer age 53 of Benton was issued a traffic citation for failure to signal when required.10-17-24 David A. Freehill age 19 of Mulkeytown was arrested for unlawful consumption of an alcoholic beverage by a minor.10-17-24 Dayana R. Jaen age 42 of Thompsonville was issued a traffic citation for speeding.10-17-24 Robert A. Turley age 50 of Christopher was issued traffic citations for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration and speeding.10-18-24 William D. Dunham age 48 of Macedonia was arrested for possession of firearm without a valid FOID. 10-19-24 Joseph J. Gaideski age 59 of Benton was issued traffic citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to signal.10-20-24 Adam J. Faulkner age 40 of Benton was arrested for driving under the influence, possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and disobeying a stop sign.10-21-24 Mark D. Stone age 53 of Grayville, IL was arrested for driving under the influence.WARRANT ARRESTS 10-15-24 Thomas W. Keen age 61 of Marion. Failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.10-16-24 Curtis A. Moeller age 48 of Royalton. Failure to appear for domestic battery.10-16-24 Sherry V. Wright age 56 of Benton. Failure to appear for driving under the influence.10-17-24 Aleesha D. Butler age 24 of Royalton. Failure to appear for driving while license suspended.10-17-24 William S. Baker age 28 of Junction, IL. Union County KY failure to appear warrant for possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis.10-18-24 Ashlea M. Anheuser age 41 of Thompsonville. Failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance. 10-18-24 Derek A. Selby age 28 of Benton. Failure to appear for theft.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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Warrant WednesdayIf 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.Benjamin I. Eldridge is wanted out of Franklin County for possession of methamphetamine. Eldridge is 24 years old. He was last known to be living in the West Frankfort area. Clarissa R. Terry is wanted out of Franklin County for theft. Terry is 48 years old. She was last known to be living in the Ewing area. Peggy S. Church is wanted out of Franklin County for retail theft. Church is 63 years old. She was last known to be living in the Christopher area. No current pic for Church ... See MoreSee Less
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