BENTON – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office released the following information on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

12-9-24 Dakota A. Boyd, age 26, of Mt. Vernon was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

12-10-24 Robert M. Baxter, age 19, of West Frankfort was issued traffic citations for speeding and failure to wear a seatbelt.

12-12-24 Jason R. Hobbie, age 44, of Benton was arrested for unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution.

12-12-24 Bobby R. Jeter, age 51, of Buckner was arrested for domestic battery. Jeter also had warrant for unlawful use of weapons and driving while license suspended.

12-12-24 Patrick L. Gurley, age 68, of Sesser was arrested for criminal trespass to state supported land and obstructing a Peace Officer.

12-13-24 Trenton R. Borders, age 20, of Herrin was issued traffic citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

12-13-24 Gabrielle R. Snyder, age 20, of Benton was issued a traffic citation for possession of cannabis by a person under the age of 21.

12-14-24 Clint J. Mueller, age 43, of Thompsonville was arrested for criminal trespass to property.

12-15-24 Linda M. Chew, age 38, of West Frankfort was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle.

12-15-24 Trent A. Eubanks, age 31, of Sesser was issued a traffic citation for speeding.

12-15-24 Ronandrew D.G. Worley, age 27, of Orient was issued a traffic citation for speeding.

12-15-24 Timothy J. Hicks, age 42, of Sesser was arrested for obstructing a Peace Officer. Hicks also received traffic citations for disobeying a stop sign and failure to wear a seatbelt.

WARRANT ARRESTS

12-12-24 Amanda L. Ortiz, age 44, of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for theft.

12-13-24 Thomas W. Keen, age 61, of Marion. Failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.

12-13-24 Kathryne G. Korolenko, age 45, of Johnston City. Theft.

The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Kyle Bacon