September 2, 2024
Metropolis Police received a call that a male subject was attempting to sell “weed” behind the Humma Apartments. Officers located a subject matching the description given. He denied trying to sell weed but stated that the weed he was possessing was for his personal use. A computer check on the subject, Allen S. Joiner,41, Hartford, KY showed that he was wanted on a warrant. The warrant was issued by Massac County for Possession of Methamphetamine. He was arrested. A search of his fanny pack found drug paraphernalia and a white powdery substance. Near his bike, the officers found a pistol. Joiner was charged with a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance. He was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
September 6, 2024
While on patrol, a Metropolis Officer observed Austin C. Burnham,30, Metropolis enter a vehicle parked at the Marathon Station on 12th St and Coburn. The officer tapped on the window and advised Burnham to get out of the vehicle due to him have warrants. He rolled up the window and the driver took off at a high rate of speed, squealing its tires and crossed 12th street without yielding and causing numerous vehicle to brake hard and avoid a collision. A pursuit ensued. The driver later identified as Chelsea B. Emery,32, Henderson KY made numerous traffic violations and ended up going westbound on Catherine Street at Metropolis Elementary School which is a one way eastbound. There were students present and outside playing at the playground. She stopped near 11th Street where Burnham fled on foot. Burnham was captured a few blocks later. Burnham was charged with a Massac County warrant for Theft, and a Massac County warrant for FTA-Violation of an order of Protection. He was also charged with resisting/obstructing arrest. Emery was charged with Fleeing/attempting to elude police, Reckless driving, Concealing or aiding a fugitive, and numerous traffic violations. She was released on a notice to appear.
A Metropolis Officer observed Terrell B. Deen,38, Metropolis in the 600 block of 17th St. The officer was aware that Deen was wanted on a warrant. The warrant was issued by KY for Parole Violation – Possession of Methamphetamine. Upon seeing the squad car, Deen ran inside a trailer. He was found hiding under a bed and taken into custody. He was also charged with resisting/obstructing arrest and lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
September 7, 2024
Metropolis Officers were called to the 1700 block of Filmore for a theft report. The caller stated that her Suboxone, a controlled substance was stolen. During the course of this investigation, Officers observed drug paraphernalia used in Methamphetamine in plain sight. Ashley R. Jenkins,40, Metropolis was arrested for possession of Methamphetamine as well as possession of drug paraphernalia. The missing drugs were not located and the investigation is ongoing with more arrests anticipated.
Dakotah M. McCoy,31, Metropolis was arrested at a residence on Grace Drive. McCoy was wanted on a Massac County warrant for Theft. He was taken to the Massac County Detention Center for processing and then released on a notice to appear.
September 8, 2024
Ezekiel L. Oliver,21, Hopkinsville, KY was arrested on a warrant in the area of 6th and Butler St. The warrant was issued by KY for Parole Violation – Burglary. He was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
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, 618.524.9368, the 988-suicide line, and you can contact MCDAC (Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition) for recovery resources at 618.524.1393
August 26, 2024
Metropolis Officers were called to the Walgreens for a theft in progress. Upon arrival, A Metropolis Sergeant met with a store employee who advised two females pushing a child in a baby stroller had taken items and hit them in the stroller. Once they exited the store, they were confronted by the Sergeant and an off duty IL State Police Master Sergeant. The items totaling almost $192.00 were recovered hidden in the stroller. A 13 year old juvenile and Samantha Jackson,27, Metropolis were charged with Retail Theft. They were released on a notice to appear.
Danny E. King,44, Metropolis was arrested for a warrant. The warrants were issued by Massac County for Aggravated Battery and Domestic Battery. He was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
August 28, 2024
Metropolis Police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance which occurred on I-24 near MP 37. The victim stated that she was arguing with her husband, when he punched her in the arm and grabbed her neck and head. He also damaged the windshield by punching it. Carl L allen,39, Metropolis was arrested at his work place and charged with Domestic Battery. He was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
August 29, 2024
Dustin O. Cohoon,29, Metropolis was arrested at a residence in the 1700 block of Filmore. Cohoon was wanted on warrants that were issued by Massac County. The warrants were for FTA-Burglary, Theft, Criminal Damage to Property and Possession of Burglary Tools. He was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
August 30, 2024
Metropolis Officers were notified by Pre-Trial services that the ankle monitor worn by Justin J. Todd,34, Hickory KY. The GPS showed where the monitor was. Officers located the monitor which had been cut off and discarded. They retrieved the monitor. Officers were given the address of the victim for the original offense and went to the residence in the 700 block of W. 19th Street. Officers located Todd at the residence. He was charged with Violation of Bail Bond (conditions of release) and lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
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, 618.524.9368, the 988-suicide line, and you can contact MCDAC (Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition) for recovery resources at 618.524.1393
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