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⚠️ Repairs to Mine 21 Road has been completed. Thank you for your patience while road construction was ongoing.
Seeking Information - Pedestrian Hit & Run![]()
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On November 16th at approximately 5:52 pm the Franklin County Sheriff's Office was notified that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on IL State Highway 149 near Dry Road in rural Zeigler. The involved vehicle did not remain on scene or stop. The call was initiated by a passerby who did not observe the incident. The pedestrian sustained significant injuries and was flown to an out of state trauma center. ![]()
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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public concerning the involved vehicle in the crash. If you have tip information, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 618-438-4841 or anonymous information can be provided through the "Submit a Tip" section of the mobile app. ![]()
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Sheriff Kyle Bacon
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11-12-24 Curtis R. Key age 49 of Buckner was arrested for burglary and criminal damage to property.![]()
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11-12-24 Patrick W. Bishop age 50 of Orlando, FL. was arrested for obstructing justice and a Hamilton County failure to appear warrant for possession of methamphetamine.![]()
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11-13-24 Nolan S. Fann age 19 of Johnston City was issued a traffic citation for speeding.![]()
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11-13-24 Jonah R. Harbart age 21 of West Frankfort was issued a traffic citation for speeding.![]()
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11-14-24 Mary G. Reyling age 41 of Orient was issued a traffic citation for no valid driver’s license.![]()
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11-14-24 Maddison C. Shaputis age 26 of Thompsonville was arrested for battery.![]()
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11-15-24 John T. Gaskin age 63 of West Frankfort was arrested for driving while license revoked.![]()
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11-15-24 Kenneth W. Still age 35 of Woodlawn was arrested for driving while license suspended.![]()
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11-15-24 Daniel R. Cockrum age 45 of Benton was arrested for domestic battery, criminal damage to property and violation of conditions of pretrial release.![]()
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11-17-24 Clarissa H. Smock age 20 of Harrisburg was arrested for driving under the influence, possession of cannabis under 21 years old and possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle outside of an approved container. Smock was also issued traffic citations for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.![]()
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11-17-24 (9:36 p.m.) Rhonda R. Proctor age 45 of Valier was arrested for driving under the influence and illegal transportation of alcohol. ![]()
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11-18-24 (12:42 a.m.) Rhonda R. Proctor age 45 of Valier was arrested for driving under the influence and endangering the life or health of a child.![]()
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11-18-24 Danielle L. Proctor age 32 of Valier was issued a traffic citation for permitting a driver under the influence to operate a motor vehicle.![]()
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11-12-24 Christopher R.C. Abell age 33 of Eldorado. Failure to appear for driving while license suspended.![]()
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11-12-24 Brett A. Burnett age 41 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for delivery of methamphetamine.![]()
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11-13-24 Robert J. Carlton age 54 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for battery.![]()
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11-15-24 Rachael M. McNeely age 37 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for driving while license suspended. ![]()
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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