 | The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $50,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2019-2020 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois. Sheriff Ted Holder, Massac County, will be awarding (1 ) scholarship in the amount of $500.00 There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are as follows: •Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents •Scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois •Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2019-2020 school year (excluding summer session). Applications are now available at the Massac County Sheriff’s office or on the ISA Website www.ilsheriff.org. Students must complete the application; answer the essay question and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s Office in their permanent county of residence by March 15, 2019 (must be postmarked by this date). For more information, please contact the Massac County Sheriff’s office, Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, high school advising center or college financial aid office. |
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On 01/04/19 Deputies began investigating a Burglary that occurred in the 700 block of Airport Rd. Reported missing were cash, a television, an Xbox and a firearm. Deputies recovered evidence at the scene of the burglary that led to a 17 year old female juvenile. The female juvenile was located and interviewed. The juvenile was released to a guardian. Formal charges on the 17 year old female juvenile have been forwarded to the Massac County States Attorney. The items missing from the burglarized residence have not been located. The investigation is ongoing and further arrests are anticipated.
***End of Report*** Investigator Chad Kaylor Massac County Sheriff's Deputies have been investigating several Vehicle break-ins and thefts that occurred in Joppa on 01/09/19. Video surveillance was obtained and a photo was circulated of a person breaking into a vehicle. Over 100 tips were received from the public. Deputies identified 24 year old Nathaniel Reynolds of Metropolis. On 01/11/19 Deputies located and arrested Reynolds. Nathaniel Reynolds is being held at the Massac County Detention Center pending formal charges by the Massac County States Attorney. The Massac County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Joppa Police Department in the investigation. ***End of Report*** Investigator Chad Kaylor  Nathaniel L. Reynolds Deputies have retrieved video of the person responsible for Burglaries in Joppa. In total, 4 reports were made involving burglaries and thefts. The photo below is from surveillance video of a truck that was burglarized in the early morning hours of 01/09/19. If you recognize the person in the photo below, please contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through the TIPS page. ***Investigator Chad Kaylor***  On 01/09/19 Deputies took several reports of burglaries and thefts from Joppa. Two vehicles were entered and items were reported missing from them. It was also reported that someone had entered a garage and went through it looking for items to take. A theft was also reported of items missing from a yard. The incidents occurred at residences in the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Joppa North Ave. One of the thefts occurred in the 200 block of Joppa Rd. Deputies recovered evidence at some of the scenes. It is believed that these thefts occurred sometime around midnight on 01/09/19. Residents of Joppa are asked to lock their vehicles and be on the lookout for suspicious activity. If you have information regarding these thefts, please contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through our TIPS page.
On 01/06/19 a report was made to the Massac County Sheriff's Office of a Theft from the 600 block of May Ave. Later in the day it was reported that someone was on the property in the 600 block of May Ave. A Deputy located 33 year old Cody Atkinson, of Metropolis, on the property. Atkinson was arrested for Criminal Trespass. On 01/07/19 Deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Metropolis St. During the search, Deputies located several items reported missing from the property on May Ave. Additional charges of Theft over $500 were added. ***End of Report*** Investigator Chad Kaylor  On December 17, 2018 the Massac County Sheriff's Office took two separate reports of thefts. The first theft occurred in the 2100 block of Burnett Rd. It is believed that that someone came to the address around 2:00 A.M. on December 17, 2018 and committed the theft. Reported missing were 3 UTV's and a trailer. The trailer is a 2011 Retco Tilt Trailer. the UTV's reported stolen are as follows: **Photos are not of actual stolen UTV's.** Also on December 17,2018 the Massac County Sheriff's Office took a report of a stolen truck from the area of the intersection of Crim Rd. and Jonesboro Rd. Reported stolen was a 1996 White Chevrolet Silverado with Illinois registration 1676452B. The truck is a single cab, short bed with maroon interior. The truck was parked in a field near the intersection. It is believed the truck went missing sometime on the morning of December 17, 2018. At this time it is unknown if the two thefts are linked or seperate. If you have any information regarding these thefts, please contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or submit a tip on the Tips page.
**End of Report** **Investigator Chad Kaylor**  If you have information regarding the disappearance of Ray Taliaferro contact your local law enforcement agency. You can also contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or submit information through our Tips page.
 From left: Massac County Sheriff’s Department employees Dispatcher Abbey Kaylor, Deputy Summer Clapp, and Deputy/Investigator Chad Kaylor pose with Vickie and Jimmy Burnham and their granddaughter Nova. — Michele Longworth | Metropolis Planet It's officially fall and the time of year when deer are on the move. More often than not, when they move they often collide with vehicles on the road, creating a headache for vehicle owners and causing them some misfortune.
But, for those deer collisions that come through the doors at Burnham's Collison Center, the vehicle owners' misfortune will help some children in Massac County who might not be as fortunate and might be in need of a Merry Christmas. Jimmy and Vickie Burnham, owners of Burnham's Collision Center, have teamed up with the Massac County Sheriff's Department for the first ever Shop with a Cop program. For every deer collision from Thursday, November 1 to Friday, December 14, the Burnham's will donate $50 to the local Shop with a Cop program. According to Jimmy Burnham, they usually have a promotion where they usually give away a turkey, but he explained this year they were searching for a new way to give back to the community. He said his wife did some research and found other collision centers that have teamed up with the sheriff's departments to make a donation to their Christmas shopping program. Burnham said his business will guarantee $500 for the program and will donate $50 for every deer collision vehicle they fix. "Or, if you just want to donate, come see us at Burnham's Collision or the Massac County Sheriff's Department," said Jimmy Burnham. "This is the first time that my office has been involved in a program like this, and we are excited about being asked to participate. My office has always been willing to serve the public any way we can, especially children. I believe that this will be a big hit in the county for years to come. There are lot of families in the county that need the extra help at the holidays and this is a great way to show our support," said Massac County Sheriff Ted Holder. Article courtesy of Michelle Longworth, Reporter for the Metropolis Planet [email protected] On 10/21/18 at around 1:00 A.M. a Deputy was in the area of 11th and Ferry Streets in Metropolis. The Deputy observed a bicycle being operated without proper illumination. The Deputy approached the man on the bicycle and recognized him as 53 year old James Beasley of Metropolis. The Deputy was aware that Beasley had an outstanding warrant out of Massac County. Beasley was arrested and charged on the warrant for Failure to Appear in Court on an original charge of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting a Peace Officer. Beasley was lodged at the Massac County Detention Center.  End of Report
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