Starting August 1, 2018 the Massac County Sheriffs Office will place 5 Automated External Defibrillator’s in five Massac County squad cars. This will be a pilot program that will hopefully lead to installing AED’s in all squads within the next year. The AED’s are just another tool the deputy will have available to them to assist EMS and First responders in Massac County. The first 5 AED’s  costing $4,000 have been purchased with funds from the LESO program, additional AED’s hopefully can be purchased within the next year using other sources and donations. Deputies have been going through training for the past month on the operation of the AED’s and should be ready by August 1.

Defibrillators are devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia, a heartbeat that is uneven or that is too slow or too fast. Defibrillators can also restore the heart’s beating if the heart suddenly stops. 

Investigator Chad Kaylor

On 07/11/18 a person reported several chainsaws stolen from a residence in the 2800 block of US HWY 45 North. The chainsaws were stolen from a storage box in the bed of a truck. The chainsaws reported stolen are a Husqvarna 460 Rancher, Husqvarna 395XP, Stihl MS193T and a Stihl MS290. The 4 chainsaws are valued $3,900. Also stolen were a 160 foot plex bull rope with climbing line. Below are photos of the stolen chainsaws.

If you have any information regarding this theft, you are asked to call the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through our TIPS page.

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​Investigator Chad Kaylor

​In April 2017 Deputies uncovered a plan by a Paducah woman to smuggle drugs into the Massac County Detention Center. Deputies learned that Martha E. Barton,38, of Paducah was going to be hiding drugs outside of the Massac County Detention Center, with the intent that the drugs were to be delivered to an inmate inside the jail. Deputies located a package containing tobacco, hydrocodone, oxycodone, alazrapam and crystal methamphetamine. Deputies seized the drugs from the package and placed the tobacco back in the package and monitored it. An inmate trustee later picked up the package. Deputies monitored the package as it entered the Massac County Detention Center. After the package was delivered, Deputies charged inmate Richard Joiner, 47 of Brookport, with Contraband in a Penal Institution. Joiner was incarcerated after he was found guilty by a Massac County Jury and was awaiting sentencing on an unrelated charge. Richard Joiner is currently in the Illinois Department of Corrections and is being prosecuted by the Massac County States Attorney’s Office for the Contraband in a Penal Institution. Deputies also arrested and charged Martha Barton with delivering the drugs to be smuggled into the Massac County Detention Center.

In April 2018, Martha Barton pled guilty in Massac County Circuit Court to the charge of Controlled Substance in a Penal Institution. On 07/12/18 a sentencing hearing was held in Massac Circuit Court. Martha Barton was sentenced to 4 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections in this case.
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In 2017 Deputies were aggressively investigating contraband being smuggled into the Massac County Detention Center. Crystal Meth and Opioids have become such a problem, that addicted persons go to any length to get them, including smuggling them into a jail. Because of this problem, extra security measures and investigations were implemented with the Massac County Sheriff’s Office. Because of these extra measures put into place, 11 people were charged in 2017 for smuggling contraband into the Massac County Detention Center. Of the 11 charged, 5 have pled guilty in Massac County Circuit Court, with 3 of the 5 receiving sentences in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The other 6 charged are currently being prosecuted by the Massac County States Attorney’s Office.
 
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Investigator Chad Kaylor

In the morning hours of 07/08/18 a Deputy responded to the 2200 block of Crim Rd. to investigate two unknown females inside a residence. The homeowner woke up and discovered two unknown females inside the residence. When confronted, the two females left the residence. The homeowner was able to take a picture of the two females before they left. The homeowner also found items from her home moved from their original location. It is believed the two females were attempting to burglarize the residence. The Deputy was able to identify the two women from the photo the homeowner had taken. The Deputy located 37 year old Stephanie Sims, of Metropolis, when she came to the Massac County Detention Center to visit an inmate. Sims was interviewed and arrested. The Deputy then went to a residence just outside of Brookport and located 33 year old Ashley Jenkins of Brookport. Jenkins was brought to the Massac County Sheriff's Office and interviewed. After the interview, Jenkins was arrested. Both Sims and Jenkins were lodged at the Massac County Detention Center.

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​Investigator Chad Kaylor

On 07/04/18 a Burglary was reported at the car wash in Brookport on East 2nd St. The owner of the car wash arrived at the car wash on the morning of 07/04/18 and discovered that a hole had been knocked out in the cinder block wall. Someone had entered the whole and gained access to the building. Cash and change were taken from the change dispenser. The person used a sledge hammer to knock out the cinder block wall. It is believed that the Burglary took place after dark on 07/03/18 or during the early morning hours of 07/04/18.

This is the second Burglary in Brookport this week where a large amount of change has been stolen. Businesses and residents are asked to be on the lookout for anyone with a large amount of change.

Tips have been received already regarding these burglaries. If you have any information regarding these Burglaries, please contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through the TIPS line.

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​Investigator Chad M. Kaylor

On 07/02/18 a Deputy responded to the 200 block of West 2nd St. in Brookport to investigate the report of a Burglary. The resident of the home was gone from the residence between the hours of 4:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. When the resident arrived home she discovered that someone had been in her residence. Reported missing were over $1,000 in assorted jewelry and over $500 in money. A large portion of the money stolen was in assorted change.  If you have any information regarding this Burglary, contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through the TIPS Line.

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​Investigator Chad Kaylor

On 06/26/18 at around 9:00 P.M. a Deputy was called to the 3000 block of North Ave. for a person who was at a residence who had been previously trespassed from the property. A Deputy arrived and found 26 year old Travis Cody Blanton, of Metropolis,at the residence. Knowing that Blanton had previously been trespassed from the property, the Deputy placed Blanton under arrest for Criminal Trespass. Blanton was lodged at the Massac County Detention Center.

At around 11:00 P.M. on 06/26/18 a Deputy was on patrol near Hayes Rd. and North Ave. The Deputy discovered a silver Ford F150 sitting in the middle of the road on Hayes Rd. No one was near the silver Ford F150. The Deputy was aware that the Metropolis Police Dept. had taken a report of a stolen silver Ford F150 from Triplett Dr. Metropolis Police took the stolen Ford F150 into custody. The Metropolis Police Dept. took over the investigation into the stolen silver Ford F150.

On 06/27/18 a Deputy was in the courtroom at the Massac County Courthouse with Travis Cody Blanton, who was in court on the Trespass charges. The Metropolis Police Dept. had completed their investigation into the stolen silver Ford F150. Charges were filed on Blanton for Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. The Deputy served the warrant on Blanton. He was returned to the Massac County Detention Center.

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​Investigator Chad Kaylor

On 06/27/18 a Deputy observed a vehicle being driven by 30 year old Nicholas Turvold. The Deputy was aware that Turvold had an outstanding warrant out of Johnson County. The warrant was issued for Home Invasion and Aggravated Battery. Turvold was stopped and taken into custody on the warrant. Turvold was released to the Johnson County Sheriff's office.

On 06/28/18 a Deputy attended a hearing at the Massac County Courthouse. The hearing was on a motion to reinstate bond on 35 year old Kevin Sommer of Metropolis. Sommer was out on bond for a charge of Robbery and Unlawful Restraint. At the conclusion of the hearing, bond was reinstated on Sommer in the amount of $15,000. The Deputy took Sommer into custody and lodged him at the Massac County Detention Center.

On 07/01/18 Deputies received an anonymous tip that 21 year old Chandler Miller of Metropolis was located in a residence in Joppa. Deputies were aware that Miller had an outstanding warrant out of Massac County for Failure to Appear on a charge of Burglary. Miller was also wanted out of Florida for Aggravated Assault. Deputies went to the residence in Joppa where they located Miller. Miller was taken into custody and lodged at the Massac County Detention Center.

On 07/02/18 Deputies escorted 26 year old Levi Evans from the Massac County Detention Center to the Massac County Courthouse for a court hearing. While at the courthouse, Evans was issued a warrant charging him with Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Assault. The charges stem from an incident filed by the Massac County Sheriff's Office following an incident that occurred on 06/17/18. It is alleged that on 06/17/18 Evans, while an inmate at the Massac County Detention Center, Evans struck a Corrections Officer in the face with his hand. Evans was taken back to the Massac County Detention Center and lodged.

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​Investigator Chad Kaylor

On June 26, 2018 Deputies responded to the 900 block of Airport Rd to investigate the report of a Burglary. The homeowner came home, after a short period of time, and discovered the front door to the residence open. The homeowner went inside and discovered a Sony television was missing. They also discovered class rings were missing. If you have any information regarding the burglary, contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through the TIPS line.

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​Investigator Chad Kaylor

On June 18, 2018 Deputies took a report in the 3700 block of Strawberry Rd. regarding a theft. It was reported that a white 2007 Honda Rancher and a Blue 2015 Yamaha Viking were missing. Also reported stolen were a 15 gallon weed sprayer, a Dewalt Impact Wrench, a Honda 2000 watt generator and a Hitachi Air Nailer. The investigation lead Deputies to a residence on Airport Rd., where they located the 2007 Honda Rancher ATV. The Honda Rancher had been purchased by a resident there. Through the investigation, Deputies were able to identify two individuals who had sold the stolen ATV. Charges are pending on the two individuals. Further information to be provided after charges are released by the Massac County States Attorney. The 2015 Yamaha Viking has not been located, as well as the other missing items. Please contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through the TIPS line if you have any information regarding the theft.

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​Investigator Chad Kaylor