On 09/17/13 Deputies were called to a residence in the 8100 block of Unity School Rd. for a Domestic Dispute. Deputies were told that 42 year old David Hausman had been in an argument with family members. During the dispute, it is alleged that Hausman fired a pistol into the air. Hausman fled the residence on foot. Deputies, along with Officers from the Metropolis Police Department and the Brookport Police Department along with the Illinois State Police, set up a perimeter and began a search for Hausman. After 2 hours, Hausman appeared and surrendered without incident. Hausman was charged with Felony Disorderly Conduct. No gun was recovered.

On 09/21/13 Deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of West 3rd St. in Metropolis. During the search, Deputies uncovered approximately 600 grams of Cannabis along with several hundred dollars in cash believed to be from the proceeds of Drug Sales. Arrested was 26 year old Brandon Watson, A.K.A. "Dub", of Metropolis.

On 09/11/13 a Deputy was assisting a Brookport Police Officer with a Domestic Dispute between 2 sisters. The Brookport Officer had charged 23 year old Tamara Jones of Brookport with Assault. The Deputy was then informed of another Domestic Dispute that had occurred on 09/07/13 between the 2 sisters leading to injuries to the victim. The Deputy conducted an investigation and was able to determine that a physical confrontation had occurred between the 2 sisters on 09/07/13 that caused physical injuries to the victim. The Deputy charged Tamara Jones with Domestic Battery.

On 09/15/13 Deputies were called to a residence in the 7700 block of Unionville Rd. for a Domestic Dispute. Deputies were told that there was a physical altercation between a father and son over a missing bag of Cannabis. As a result of the report, Cody O. Smith, 21, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

On 09/12/13 Deputies were notified by a Massac County Farmer that one of his farm trucks had been stolen. A resident in the Orchard Rd. area had observed the vehicle left near his residence. Deputies conducted an investigation and were able to determine that 2 juveniles had been seen in the area of the stolen truck. The Deputy tracked down the 2 juveniles and was able to determine that they had taken the truck without permission. The 2 juveniles, ages 14 and 15, were released to their parents pending a court summons. The truck had significant damage.

On 09/10/13 a Massac County Sheriff's Deputy arrested 46 year old Timothy Shearer on a Massac County Warrant. The warrant was for Failure to Appear on a 2012 Massac County Battery case.

On 08/22/13 a report was made to the Massac County Sheriff's Department about a stolen credit card being used. The victim reported that his credit card had charges on it that he did not make. Investigators obtained video surveillance from a local business. Investigators were able to identify the person using the stolen credit card as 35 year old Dustin Kotter of Metropolis. A warrant was obtained for Kotter's arrest. On 09/08/13 a Deputy observed Kotter riding in a vehicle. The Deputy stopped the vehicle and arrested Dustin Kotter.

The Massac County Sheriff's Department has been receiving reports of a new
telephone scam going on in this area. Residents have been getting calls from
unavailable numbers on their cell phones. A recorded message tells the person
that they have been selected to participate in discounted shopping. A number is
given for the person to call back and to have their credit card ready. They are
notified that once they give their credit card number they can then proceed to
shopping. Do not fall for this scam. Never give out your credit card over the
phone if you are not sure who you are talking to. If you feel you have been the
victim of Identity Theft, contact your local authorities.

On 09/08/13 a report was made to the Massac County Sheriff's Department about a theft at the Metropolis Country Club. It was reported that 2 sets of Callaway Golf Clubs and miscellaneous clubs were stolen. The golf clubs were stolen from a storage unit located on the property. If you have any information regarding the theft please notify us using the TIPS page.