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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.![]()
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Tina M. Braden is wanted out of Franklin County for identity theft. Braden is 51 years old. She was last known to be living in the West Frankfort area. ![]()
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Kristyn M. Breault is wanted out of Franklin County on a failure to appear warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Breault is 29 years old. She was last known to be living in the Herrin area. ![]()
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Mercedez D. Hull is wanted out of Franklin County for burglary. Hull is 27 years old. She was last known to be living in the Centralia area. No picture for Hull.
Franklin County, Illinois Sheriff Kyle Bacon receives Department of Defense Patriot Award![]()
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Franklin County, Illinois Sheriff Kyle Bacon was presented with a Patriot Award May 31, 2023 by Julie Campbell, Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Area Chair, in recognition of extraordinary support of his employees who are serving in the Guard and Reserve.![]()
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Bacon was nominated for being a highly supportive employer by Deputy Sheriff Jesse Williams, an E7 SFC with A CO, 2-130 INF in the Illinois Army National Guard based out of Aurora.![]()
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Williams wanted to “recognize Sheriff Bacon for consistently accommodating his Guard obligations and for fostering a culture that values service members.”![]()
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The Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered their nation’s call to serve. Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units.![]()
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“I am surprised and honored to be awarded the Patriot Award. Hiring and retaining men and women with military backgrounds or ongoing service to our country is a common practice in the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office”. Their unique skill sets are highly valuable in law enforcement roles,” said Bacon.![]()
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ESGR, a Department of Defense program, seeks to foster a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States. For more information about ESGR outreach programs or volunteer opportunities, call (800) 336-4590 or visit www.ESGR.mil.![]()
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Julie Campbell, ESGR IL Area Chair / Sheriff Kyle Bacon / Deputy Sheriff Jesse Williams
Memorial Day “Click it or Ticket” Enforcement Campaign Totals![]()
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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office today announced it issued (16) traffic citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period.![]()
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“Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts and child safety restraints save lives,” said Chief Deputy Kevin Roye.![]()
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While Illinois’ 2022 seat belt compliance rate was 93%, unbelted occupants still account for more than half of those killed in traffic crashes. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign aims to change the behavior of the millions of people who don’t buckle up. Thousands of lives could be saved each year if every vehicle occupant was properly restrained when traveling.![]()
During the enforcement period, Deputies wrote the following citations:![]()
• (8) Seat-belt Violations![]()
• (4) Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle ![]()
• (2) Unlawful Use of Electronic Communication Device![]()
• (1) Driving Wrong Lane![]()
• (1) DUI Arrest![]()
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The Illinois “Click It or Ticket” campaign is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds.
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This is a Monthly Test of the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency Warning System - Outdoor warning sirens will be tested at 10:00 AM.
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6-2-23 James D. Johnson age 40 of Zeigler was ticketed for driving while license suspended. ![]()
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6-2-23 Megan M. Bowlin age 42 of Sesser was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle. ![]()
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6-2-23 Jordan N. Snowden age 21 of Benton was ticketed for speeding.![]()
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6-2-23 Shaun P. Riechman age 40 of Benton was arrested for unlawful violation of an order of protection. ![]()
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6-3-23 Patricia A. Conaughty age 66 of West Frankfort was ticketed for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. ![]()
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05-30-23 Kari M. Vaughn age 36 of Zeigler. Failure to appear for driving while license suspended.![]()
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5-31-23 Samantha A. Pauls age 34 of Macedonia. ![]()
Failure to appear for identity theft and theft of labor/services or use of property.![]()
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6-1-23 Dakota J. Curwick age 20 of Christopher. Failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia. ![]()
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6-4-23 Cassandra A.m. Alexander age 35 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia. ![]()
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6-4-23 James T. Laur age 57 of Sesser. 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.