METROPOLIS – The Metropolis Police Department released the following information on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
October 24, 2023
Metropolis officers took a theft report from Fat Edd’s after a subject left without paying his bar tab. The investigation revealed that the subject was Richard C. Scobie, 53, of Metropolis. Officers searched the area and located him behind Walgreen’s. Scobie was arrested, processed and released on a notice to appear.
October 25, 2023
Kenneth L. Mitchell, 42, of Metropolis was arrested while hiding in a shed in the 1700 block of McCrary. Mitchell was wanted on warrants issued by Massac County. The warrants were for Battery and Violation of an order of protection. Mitchell was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
October 26, 2023
Metropolis officers were called to a disturbance at a residence on Security Drive. Upon arrival, officers observed the subject being irrational and stating irrational things. He then started grabbing/groping a female. When officers told him to stop, he punched an officer in the face. A taser was deployed and Travis C. Blanton, 31, of Metropolis was taken into custody. Blanton advised that God makes him take Meth. He was taken by ambulance to hospital, where on the way, he headbutted a paramedic. He also kicked a paramedic at the hospital. Blanton was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Aggravated Battery, Resisting/Obstructing Arrest and Reckless Conduct. Once discharged from the hospital, he was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
October 27, 2023
Kyle R. Harris, 22, of Brookport was arrested in the 600 block of Market Street. Harris was wanted on warrants. There were two warrants issued by Massac County for Aggravated Domestic Battery. Harris was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
October 29, 2023
A Metropolis officer observed a red Ford Edge being driven by Cesar V. Mounts, 32, of Metropolis. The officer was aware that Mounts had a suspended driver’s license. A traffic stop was made on 11th and Market. A computer check showed that Mounts still had a suspended license. He could not provide proof of insurance. Mounts was charged with driving while license suspended and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. He was released on a notice to appear.
Metropolis officers were called to a residence in the 1200 block of Baynes. Upon speaking with the victim, he stated he allowed Joshua K. Hunt, 40, Homeless, to spend the night. The victim realized that Hunt had stolen some property that belonged to the victim’s deceased father. A MPD officer located Hunt walking down the street. Hunt was in possession of the property. Hunt was charged with Theft and released on a notice to appear.
Eric Surgent, 44, of Clarksville TN was arrested in Harrah’s Casino. Surgent was wanted on warrants. The warrants were issued by Paducah, KY for ID Theft, Contempt of Court and Forgery. Surgent was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
Metropolis officers were called to the Spence Apartments for a trespassing complaint. Izell Jones,45, Cairo was found inside one of the apartments. Jones had been previously trespassed from Massac County Housing. Jones was charged with Criminal Trespass to property and released on a notice to appear.
October 31, 2023
On 10/21/23, a Metropolis officer investigated the theft of an electric bike valued at $2600. During the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified. On 10/31/23, Lateshia M. Jackson, 38, of Metropolis was arrested for the theft at her residence on Grace Drive. Jackson was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
November 1, 2023
Metropolis officers were dispatched to the area of McDonald’s in reference to a reckless driver. Upon arrival, Officers located the maroon Dodge Caravan. A computer check on the license plates revealed that the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license. A traffic stop was conducted. The driver, Timothy E. Stevens, 41, of Brookport was charged with driving while license suspended. He was released on a notice to appear.
Metropolis Police were called to the Rest Area at I-24. The caller stated a truck driver pointed a gun at him. Upon arrival, Officers learned that the victim an employee asked the driver to move his illegally parked semi. The driver pointed a handgun at him and left. It was seen entering I-24 eastbound. KY State Police and McCracken County Sheriff’s office were notified. The vehicle was located and stopped on I-24 at MM 13. A search located the handgun. Martavis D. Duroseau, 31, of Miami, FL was charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Aggravated Assault. He was released on a notice to appear.
If you, or someone you know is struggling with drug use, help is available. We want to help you before an arrest is necessary. You can call the Metropolis Police Department at 618-524-2310, the Massac County Mental Health crisis line at 618-524-9368, the 988 suicide line, and you can contact MCDAC (Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition) for recovery resources at 618-524-1393.
The preceding information pertains to an arrest made by the Metropolis Police Department. This arrest was made on the basis of probable cause and all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty.