STOLEN VEHICLE (2-19-2020)
ON 02-18-2020 REPORTING OFFICER (R/O) SGT. CRAIG POOLE AND WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF DOUG MAIER RECEIVED INFORMATION OF A POSSIBLE STOLEN TRUCK OUT OF MT. VERNON, INDIANA THAT WAS HEADED WEST ON INDIANA 62 TOWARD ILLINOIS HIGHWAY 141. THE VEHICLE WAS DESCRIBED AS A WHITE 2018 FORD
F-150 BEARING ILLINOIS LICENSE PLATE NUMBER 2420455B. THE
INFORMATION WAS PUT OUT TO THE WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND CARMI POLICE DEPARTMENT.
OFFICERS FROM BOTH AGENCIES BEGAN SEARCHING FOR THE VEHICLE. WHITE COUNTY DISPATCH BEGAN GIVING OFFICERS UPDATES ON THE LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE THAT THEY WERE RECEIVING FROM INDIANA AUTHORITIES VIA A GPS LOCATING DEVICE WITHIN THE VEHICLE.
R/O, SHERIFF MAIER, CARMI POLICE SGT. K-9 UNIT DUSTIN BUTTRY AND TWO ILLINOIS STATE POLICE OFFICERS WERE IN THE AREA WEST AND NORTH OF MAUNIE SEARCHING FOR THE VEHICLE.
WHITE COUNTY DISPATCH GAVE THE LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE SETTING STILL AT 1225 COUNTY ROAD 1700E.
OFFICERS OBSERVED THE STOLEN VEHICLE SETTING A COUPLE HUNDRED YARDS OFF THE ROADWAY ALONG A FIELD EDGE. R/O AND SHERIFF MAIER BEGAN TO INITIATE A TRAFFIC STOP ON THE VEHICLE AS OFFICERS APPROACHED AND GOT CLOSE TO THE UNIT. THE VEHICLE SPED OFF ALONG THE FIELD EDGE. R/O AND SHERIFF MAIER PURSUED THE VEHICLE EMITTING EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN. R/O AND SHERIFF MAIER PURSUED THE VEHICLE THROUGH A LARGE FIELD GIVING CHASE. R/O WOULD NOTE OFFICERS STRUCK SEVERAL DITCHES IN THE FIELD POSSIBLY
CAUSING UNDERNEATH DAMAGE TO THEIR VEHICLES. SGT. BUTTRY HAD POSITIONED HIS SQUAD CAR ON COUNTY ROAD 1225N. SGT. BUTTRY HAD THE SUSPECT VEHICLE PASS HIS LOCATION AND HE EMITTED HIS EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN PURSUING THE VEHICLE. THE SUSPECT STOLEN VEHICLE TRAVELLED WEST ON COUNTY ROAD 1225N. THE VEHICLE TRAVELLED TO THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 1700E. THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT WHICH IS SOUTH ON COUNTY ROAD 1700E. THE VEHICLE TRAVELLED SOUTH ON COUNTY ROAD 1700E UNTIL THE VEHICLE BEGAN APPEARING TO HAVE VEHICLE TROUBLES. THE VEHICLE HAD WHAT APPEARED TO BE SMOKE COMING FROM IT. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP.
SGT. BUTTRY PERFORMED A FELONY STOP ON THE VEHICLE WITH HIS K-9 UNIT REX. R/O AND SHERIFF MAIER ASSISTED IN THE VEHICLE STOP WITH OFFICERS TAKING THE SUBJECT. THE DRIVER WAS IDENTIFIED AS RYAN C. REYNOLDS.
REYNOLDS WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE WHITE COUNTY JAIL FOR PROCESSING ON THE CHARGES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE BY S AND E TOW SERVICE.
REYNOLDS WAS HELD IN CUSTODY AT THE WHITE COUNTY JAIL ON CHARGES OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE AND FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE THE POLICE
DOUG MAIER
WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF
F-150 BEARING ILLINOIS LICENSE PLATE NUMBER 2420455B. THE
INFORMATION WAS PUT OUT TO THE WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND CARMI POLICE DEPARTMENT.
OFFICERS FROM BOTH AGENCIES BEGAN SEARCHING FOR THE VEHICLE. WHITE COUNTY DISPATCH BEGAN GIVING OFFICERS UPDATES ON THE LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE THAT THEY WERE RECEIVING FROM INDIANA AUTHORITIES VIA A GPS LOCATING DEVICE WITHIN THE VEHICLE.
R/O, SHERIFF MAIER, CARMI POLICE SGT. K-9 UNIT DUSTIN BUTTRY AND TWO ILLINOIS STATE POLICE OFFICERS WERE IN THE AREA WEST AND NORTH OF MAUNIE SEARCHING FOR THE VEHICLE.
WHITE COUNTY DISPATCH GAVE THE LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE SETTING STILL AT 1225 COUNTY ROAD 1700E.
OFFICERS OBSERVED THE STOLEN VEHICLE SETTING A COUPLE HUNDRED YARDS OFF THE ROADWAY ALONG A FIELD EDGE. R/O AND SHERIFF MAIER BEGAN TO INITIATE A TRAFFIC STOP ON THE VEHICLE AS OFFICERS APPROACHED AND GOT CLOSE TO THE UNIT. THE VEHICLE SPED OFF ALONG THE FIELD EDGE. R/O AND SHERIFF MAIER PURSUED THE VEHICLE EMITTING EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN. R/O AND SHERIFF MAIER PURSUED THE VEHICLE THROUGH A LARGE FIELD GIVING CHASE. R/O WOULD NOTE OFFICERS STRUCK SEVERAL DITCHES IN THE FIELD POSSIBLY
CAUSING UNDERNEATH DAMAGE TO THEIR VEHICLES. SGT. BUTTRY HAD POSITIONED HIS SQUAD CAR ON COUNTY ROAD 1225N. SGT. BUTTRY HAD THE SUSPECT VEHICLE PASS HIS LOCATION AND HE EMITTED HIS EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN PURSUING THE VEHICLE. THE SUSPECT STOLEN VEHICLE TRAVELLED WEST ON COUNTY ROAD 1225N. THE VEHICLE TRAVELLED TO THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 1700E. THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT WHICH IS SOUTH ON COUNTY ROAD 1700E. THE VEHICLE TRAVELLED SOUTH ON COUNTY ROAD 1700E UNTIL THE VEHICLE BEGAN APPEARING TO HAVE VEHICLE TROUBLES. THE VEHICLE HAD WHAT APPEARED TO BE SMOKE COMING FROM IT. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP.
SGT. BUTTRY PERFORMED A FELONY STOP ON THE VEHICLE WITH HIS K-9 UNIT REX. R/O AND SHERIFF MAIER ASSISTED IN THE VEHICLE STOP WITH OFFICERS TAKING THE SUBJECT. THE DRIVER WAS IDENTIFIED AS RYAN C. REYNOLDS.
REYNOLDS WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE WHITE COUNTY JAIL FOR PROCESSING ON THE CHARGES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE BY S AND E TOW SERVICE.
REYNOLDS WAS HELD IN CUSTODY AT THE WHITE COUNTY JAIL ON CHARGES OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE AND FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE THE POLICE
DOUG MAIER
WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF
STOLEN FIREARMS IN CROSSVILLE (1-28-2020)
On January 28, 2020 the White County Sheriff's Department received information from the Wayne County Sheriff in reference to stolen firearms in White County. A search warrant was obtained in Wayne County for a residence, 209 N. Allen St., Crossville, IL
The White County Sheriff's Department in cooperation with the Carmi Police Department, Carmi K-9 unit and the Wayne County Sheriff's Department served the search warrant. Officers arrived at the residence on January 27, 2020 at app 6:04 P.M.
Officers located two long rifles and a backpack containing rifle magazines and ammo. These items were listed on the search warrant and were reported as stolen from Golden Gate which is located in Wayne County.
Also located was a small square glass plate with white powdery substance which later tested positive for methamphetamine.
The owner of the residence, Kimberly I. Jones DOB 7-8-1983 was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. She was transported to the White County Jail and held without bond.
Further charges are anticipated as the investigation is ongoing.
Doug Maier
White County Sheriff
The White County Sheriff's Department in cooperation with the Carmi Police Department, Carmi K-9 unit and the Wayne County Sheriff's Department served the search warrant. Officers arrived at the residence on January 27, 2020 at app 6:04 P.M.
Officers located two long rifles and a backpack containing rifle magazines and ammo. These items were listed on the search warrant and were reported as stolen from Golden Gate which is located in Wayne County.
Also located was a small square glass plate with white powdery substance which later tested positive for methamphetamine.
The owner of the residence, Kimberly I. Jones DOB 7-8-1983 was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. She was transported to the White County Jail and held without bond.
Further charges are anticipated as the investigation is ongoing.
Doug Maier
White County Sheriff
CIRCLE R FERTILIZER VEHICLE THEFTS (1-23-2020)
The White County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to Circle R Fertilizer, 2189 US 45, Springerton, IL at 6:35 am on 1-22-20, in reference to a stolen vehicle. Responding deputies were advised by Circle R employees that they had 2 trucks and a trailer stolen and an abandoned truck had been left on their property.
While Deputies were taking the report, Circle R was advised that one of their trucks had been located by GPS and was sitting on Rusher Road in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Vanderburgh County was notified and located both trucks and the trailer at that location.
A male subject was taken into custody by Vanderburgh County Deputies and charged with Possession of Stolen Property.
The vehicles stolen from Circle R have been returned to the owners.
The truck that was abandoned on Circle R property was stolen out of Lexington, Kentucky. That vehicle has been impounded and Lexington Police Department notified.
The incident is under further investigation by the White County Sheriff's Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department and Lexington Police Department.
White County Sheriff
Doug Maier
While Deputies were taking the report, Circle R was advised that one of their trucks had been located by GPS and was sitting on Rusher Road in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Vanderburgh County was notified and located both trucks and the trailer at that location.
A male subject was taken into custody by Vanderburgh County Deputies and charged with Possession of Stolen Property.
The vehicles stolen from Circle R have been returned to the owners.
The truck that was abandoned on Circle R property was stolen out of Lexington, Kentucky. That vehicle has been impounded and Lexington Police Department notified.
The incident is under further investigation by the White County Sheriff's Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department and Lexington Police Department.
White County Sheriff
Doug Maier
OPERATION DEALERS CHOICE 1-15-2020 (1-15-2020)
Operation Dealers Choice 1-15-2020
A detail was conducted early this morning involving officers of the White County Sheriff's Department, Carmi Police Department and the Southern Illinois Drug Task Force. The detail was the result of a months long investigation resulting in numerous drug related charges in White County. Numerous non drug related warrants were also served during the detail. The detail resulted in 11 total arrest.
The following subjects were arrested:
Jack Weasel
607 Fackney, Carmi, IL
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance (heroin) Bond $ 7,500.00
Additional Charges: Possession Controlled Substance (Heroin)
Kendra O'Brien DOB 2-15-1982
219 Steven St., Carmi, IL
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Bond $ 7,500.00
Additional Charges: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (No Bond)
Jefferey M. Newman DOB 9-8-1961
219 Steven St., Carmi, IL
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Bond $7,500.00
Additional Charges: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (No Bond)
Richard Travelstead DOB 12-9-1961
905 9th St., Carmi,k IL
Unlawful Delivery of MEthamphetamine Bond $ 7,500.00
Additional Charges: Unlawful Possession of Firearm (Convicted Felon)
Possession of Methamphetamine (No Bond)
Jason Schneider DOB 11-18-1979
103 Maple St, Carmi, IL 62821
Unlawful Delivery of MEthamphetamine Bond $ 7,500.00
Thomas McGuire DOB 11-8-1954
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Bond $5,000.00
Richard L. Powell DOB 7-25-1975
910 Smith St., Carmi, IL 62821
Theft Box $2,500.00
Tarynn L. Browning DOB: 06-20-1997
1021 Smith St., Carmi, IL
Violation of Probation
Obstruction of Justice Bond $400.00
Jessica L. Smith DOB: 11-24-1986
1009 W. Main St.
Crossville, IL
FTA: No Valid Drivers License Bond $300.00
Richard Ott DOB: 10-11-1985
728 Shipley St, Carmi, IL
Criminal Trespass
Disorderly Conduct Bond $500.00
Miranda Travelstead
905 9th St., Carmi, IL
Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (No Bond)
Further arrest are anticipated
Sheriff Doug Maier
Chief Jason Carter
A detail was conducted early this morning involving officers of the White County Sheriff's Department, Carmi Police Department and the Southern Illinois Drug Task Force. The detail was the result of a months long investigation resulting in numerous drug related charges in White County. Numerous non drug related warrants were also served during the detail. The detail resulted in 11 total arrest.
The following subjects were arrested:
Jack Weasel
607 Fackney, Carmi, IL
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance (heroin) Bond $ 7,500.00
Additional Charges: Possession Controlled Substance (Heroin)
Kendra O'Brien DOB 2-15-1982
219 Steven St., Carmi, IL
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Bond $ 7,500.00
Additional Charges: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (No Bond)
Jefferey M. Newman DOB 9-8-1961
219 Steven St., Carmi, IL
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Bond $7,500.00
Additional Charges: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (No Bond)
Richard Travelstead DOB 12-9-1961
905 9th St., Carmi,k IL
Unlawful Delivery of MEthamphetamine Bond $ 7,500.00
Additional Charges: Unlawful Possession of Firearm (Convicted Felon)
Possession of Methamphetamine (No Bond)
Jason Schneider DOB 11-18-1979
103 Maple St, Carmi, IL 62821
Unlawful Delivery of MEthamphetamine Bond $ 7,500.00
Thomas McGuire DOB 11-8-1954
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Bond $5,000.00
Richard L. Powell DOB 7-25-1975
910 Smith St., Carmi, IL 62821
Theft Box $2,500.00
Tarynn L. Browning DOB: 06-20-1997
1021 Smith St., Carmi, IL
Violation of Probation
Obstruction of Justice Bond $400.00
Jessica L. Smith DOB: 11-24-1986
1009 W. Main St.
Crossville, IL
FTA: No Valid Drivers License Bond $300.00
Richard Ott DOB: 10-11-1985
728 Shipley St, Carmi, IL
Criminal Trespass
Disorderly Conduct Bond $500.00
Miranda Travelstead
905 9th St., Carmi, IL
Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (No Bond)
Further arrest are anticipated
Sheriff Doug Maier
Chief Jason Carter
CROSSVILLE WOMAN INJURED IN HOUSE FIRE UPDATE (11-12-2019)
On November 12, 2019 White County State's Attorney Denton Aud has reviewed the report in reference to the fire in Crossville, IL on November 7, 2019 involving Cathy Brandenstein and Andrew Swanner. The White County Sheriff's Department is conducting the investigation along with the Illinois State Fire Marshall.
Mr. Swanner was arrested on the day of the incident on charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery and is being held in the White County Jail on a bond of $1,000,000.00.
States Attorney Aud has filed additional charges as follows:
Count 1 - Attempt ( First Degree Murder )
Count 2 - Aggravated Arson
Count 3 - Aggravated Arson
Count 4 - Residential Arson
Count 5 - Aggravated Domestic Battery
Count 6 - Aggravated Battery
Count 7 - Domestic Battery
Mr. Swanner will be in White County Court today to be advised of these additional charges.
White County Sheriff
Doug Maier
Mr. Swanner was arrested on the day of the incident on charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery and is being held in the White County Jail on a bond of $1,000,000.00.
States Attorney Aud has filed additional charges as follows:
Count 1 - Attempt ( First Degree Murder )
Count 2 - Aggravated Arson
Count 3 - Aggravated Arson
Count 4 - Residential Arson
Count 5 - Aggravated Domestic Battery
Count 6 - Aggravated Battery
Count 7 - Domestic Battery
Mr. Swanner will be in White County Court today to be advised of these additional charges.
White County Sheriff
Doug Maier
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