On 08/19/15 Deputies were called to the foot of the Brookport Bridge for a traffic crash. Deputies learned that 23 year old Candyce Champion of Paducah had struck the bridge and crashed as she was exiting the bridge into Brookport. Deputies discovered that Champion had a suspended drivers license. After further investigation, Deputies believed that Champion was Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Champion was arrested and charged with Driving Suspended and DUI. Champion was lodged at the Massac County Detention Center.

On 08/20/15 a Deputy was driving on 5th street in Metropolis when he observed 32 year old Elizabeth Grounds of Metropolis walking along the sidewalk. The Deputy was aware that Grounds had a warrant out of Massac County for Criminal Damage to Property. Grounds was arrested and lodged at the Massac County Detention Center.

On 08/21/15 Investigators went to Motel 6 in Metropolis to assist Detectives with Paducah Police in investigating a robbery that had occurred in Paducah. A vehicle was located at Motel 6 that may have been used in the robbery. Investigators entered the Motel 6 and discovered a black male had possibly jumped out of a 2nd story window and ran towards the Woodhaven area. It was discovered that the person who ran from Investigators was 26 year old Tawan Weatherford, who had a warrant out of Logan County, KY for Burglary 2nd. Investigators also learned that Weatherford may be armed with a pistol. A search was conducted of the area by the Massac County Sheriff's Office, Metropolis Police Department, Illinois State Police, Illinois Conservation Police, the Metropolis Fire Department and the Department of Natural Resources. Several hours later, Weatherford was located and ran from Officers. Weatherford was caught on HWY 45 by the Motel 6. He was treated at a local hospital for heat exhaustion and later lodged at the Massac County Detention Center on the Logan County, KY warrant. The missing pistol was not located.

On 08/21/15 Deputies were dispatched to the 7900 block of Unionville Rd. for a report of a Domestic Battery. Deputies were told by the victim that her husband had battered her. The victim had bruising and was bleeding from the altercation. Brookport Officers assisted with the call and found 51 year old Donald Smith of Brookport. Smith was intoxicated and belligerent with the Officers. Smith was arrested and charged with Domestic Battery. He was lodged at the Massac County Detention Center.

The preceding information pertains to arrests made by the Massac County Sheriff's Office. These arrests are made on the basis of probable cause and all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

On 08/10/15 Deputies were alerted of a person in the courthouse who had an outstanding warrant. A deputy went to the courthouse and located 32 year old April Antonacci of Marion, IL. Antonacci was arrested and lodged at the Massac County Detention Center.

On 08/14/15 a call was received by Massac County Dispatch of a reckless driver outside of Brookport. The vehicle was located and stopped on US 45 outside of Brookport. The driver, 34 year old Brian Brown of St. Louis, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked. Brown was released after posting bond.

On 08/15/15 Deputies were called to the 2900 block of Strawberry Rd. to investigate a Domestic Disturbance. Deputies learned that a physical altercation had taken place between 33 year old Ashley Buchanan and 45 year old Bruce Buchanan. Deputies observed injuries to both. Ashley and Bruce Buchanan were arrested and charged with Domestic Battery. Both were lodged at the Massac County Detention Center

The preceding information pertains to arrests made by the Massac County Sheriff's Office. These arrests are made on the basis of probable cause and all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Massac County Sheriff's Office has placed 48 year old Ben Anderson of the Brookport area on the Most Wanted List. Anderson is wanted for Defrauding a Drug Screen Test and Resisting a Peace Officer. If you know the whereabouts of Ben E. Anderson, please call the Sheriff's Office at 524-2912 or through our TIPS page.

On 08/05/15 Ben Anderson turned himself in to the Massac County Sheriff's Office.

44 year old Jeffery S. Ogle of Metropolis has been placed on Massac's Most Wanted. Ogle may be staying in Metropolis or in the county. Resident's in the Crestwood Rd. area are asked to report any suspicious persons. Ogle is believed to frequent that area in the early morning hours. Ogle is wanted for Violating an Order of Protection, Intimidation and for Failing to Appear in court. Ogle is known to work jobs in construction. If you know the whereabouts of Jeffery S. Ogle, contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at 524-2912 or through our TIPS page.

3 area churches have been burglarized recently. The First Baptist Church in Metropolis, Eastland Church and Zion United Church of Christ on Country Club Rd. have been burglarized. Cash and electronics have been reported missing from the churches along with damage. The Massac County Sheriff's Office and the Metropolis Police Department are investigating these church burglaries. If you have any information regarding these burglaries, contact the Sheriff's Office at 524-2912 or the Metropolis Police Department at 524-2310. You can also submit information through our TIPS page.

24 year old Matthew Jenkins of Metropolis is wanted on Warrants of Retail Theft and Failure to Appear for Driving Suspended out of Massac County. View Most Wanted Flyer here.

Matty Jenkins was Captured on 07/20/15.

On 06/23/15 a Deputy was on Interstate 24 searching for a stolen truck that was reported out of Herrin, IL. The Deputy located the stolen truck just before midnight. A traffic stop was made on the stolen truck. The driver of the vehicle, 43 year old Scotty P. Cooper of Carbondale, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Driving on a Revoked License. Cooper was lodged at the Massac County Detention Center pending bond. The Massac County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Illinois State Police and the Metropolis Police Department.

On 06/11/15 Deputies took a report of a stolen truck from Strawberry Rd. The truck was later located that night in Metropolis. Deputies found 49 year old Charles J. Morris of Pope County with the vehicle. During the arrest, Deputies located prescription narcotics on Morris that did not belong to him. Morris was arrested and charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

A Deputy was checking on a disabled vehicle on North Ave. on 06/10/15 when he observed drug equipment in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, 44 year old Diane M. Flora of the Joppa area, had arrived and informed the Deputy that she had ran out of gas. The Deputy also discovered a substance believed to be Crystal Methamphetamine. Flora was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Equipment.

Deputies had been conducting an investigation into the sale of Methamphetamine at a residence in the 6700 block of US HWY 45 South. On 06/08/2015 Deputies were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence. Deputies located Crystal Meth, cash and other items related to the sale of Methamphetamine. Deputies arrested 44 year old Richard Joiner of Brookport. Joiner was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver and Possession of Methamphetamine. The investigation continues and further charges are possible.