METROPOLIS – The Metropolis Police Department released the following information on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. 

On Aug. 19, 2024, Metropolis officers responded to a disturbance at the Baymont Inn. A computer check on Matthew E. Stephens, 40, of Brookport revealed that he was wanted on a warrant. The warrant was issued by Jackson County, IL, for Probation Violation. He was arrested and lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.

On Aug. 21, 2024, Metropolis officers were called to a disturbance at the Spence Apartments. An investigation revealed that the victim was struck with a key chain and she wanted to sign a complaint. Heather M. Wheaton, 28, of Grand Rivers, KY, was charged with Battery and released on a notice to appear.

On Aug. 23, 2024, Metropolis Police were called to the Spence Apartments to remove a subject from a residence. Izell Jones, 46, of Cairo had been previously trespassed from Massac Housing. He was charged with Criminal Trespass to State Supported Property and released on a notice to appear.