BENTON – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office released the following information on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

11-20-23 Thomas C. Garrison, age 40, of McLeansboro was issued a traffic citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

11-21-23 Roger P. Foss, age 27, of West Frankfort was issued a traffic citation for speeding.

11-21-23 Jessica R. Kopacz, age 45, of Logan was issued a traffic citation for improper use of an electronic device.

1 1-21-23 Chad D. Hutchinson, age 49, of Benton was issued a traffic citation for failure to wear a seat belt.

11-22-23 Gene A. Caraker, age 28, of West Frankfort was issued traffic citations for speeding and driving while license suspended.

11-26-23 Krystal L. Saul, age 41, of Christopher was issued a traffic citation for failure to wear a seat belt.

11-26-23 Jennifer M. Meadows, age 37, of Mukeytown was issued a traffic citation for speeding.

11-27-23 Christopher J. Hagler, age 42, of West Frankfort was arrested for domestic battery.

11-26-23 Crystal N. Treece, age 32, of West Frankfort was issued traffic citations for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

11-27-23 Cody M. McConnell, age 31, of Christopher was issued a traffic citation for failure to wear a seat belt.

11-27-23 Able E. Williams, age 42, of Christopher was issued a traffic citation for failure to wear a seat belt.

11-27-23 Bobbi J. Baker, age 42, of West Frankfort was issued a traffic citation for failure to wear a seat belt.

11-27-23 Curtis L. Barnette, age 36, of Ewing was issued a traffic citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

12-1-23 Jayson B. Allan, age 29, of Benton was issued traffic citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and for having a suspended registration.

12-2-23 Terry L. Key, age 37, of Valier was issued a traffic citation for leaving the scene of an accident.

12-3-23 Scott A. Hensley, age 39, of Royalton was issued a traffic citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

12-3-23 Kelly J. Halstead-Reed, age 59, of Herrin was issued a traffic citation for speeding.

WARRANT ARRESTS

11-22-23 Chad D. Hutchinson, age 49, of Benton. Failure to appear for criminal trespass to residence.

11-22-23 Kenneth W. Shurtz, age 48, of Benton. Failure to appear for theft of utility services.

12-1-23 Gregory A. Abbott, age 46, of Benton. Failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.

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

Sheriff Kyle Bacon