The Metropolis Police Department has released a summary of enforcement actions taken between April 11 and April 26, 2026. This report highlights several significant incidents, ranging from property crimes to specialized warrants, affecting residents and visitors throughout Metropolis, Massac County, and the surrounding areas.
Mid-April Enforcement Actions
April 12: Officers arrested Donovan H. Weidig, 32, of Metropolis, at the Strickland Apartments. Weidig faces charges of Residential Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, Criminal Damage to State Supported Property, and Criminal Trespass to a Residence.
April 13: Collin A. Hornback, 26, of Massac, was taken into custody on charges of Driving While License Suspended, Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Illegal Transportation of Open Alcohol. Hornback was also wanted on an outstanding Massac County warrant for Failure to Appear (FTA) regarding a previous suspended license charge.
April 17: A traffic stop at 6th and Ferry resulted in the arrest of Zachariah W. Snyder, 31, of Metropolis, for driving a motor vehicle with suspended registration.
April 18: Metropolis officers arrested Donovan A. Smith, 30, of Elizabethtown, KY, at the Super 8 Motel. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine.
Traffic Safety and Warrant Services
April 19: A busy day for local law enforcement included three separate arrests. Elizabeth R. Edwards, 38, of Paducah, KY, was arrested on US 45 at the Massac Creek Bridge for DUI, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
April 19: In front of the police department, officers arrested Nathaniel M. Hooks, 27, of Barnstead, NH, on a Massac County warrant for FTA-Driving While License Suspended.
April 19: Caden A. Paschall, 22, of Murray, KY, was stopped on 5th Street near 12th Street and charged with DUI, DUI with a BAC of .08 or greater, and Illegal Transportation of Open Alcohol.
April 22: Brandon A. Morrison, 38, of Metropolis, was arrested in the 1600 block of Filmore for Driving While License Suspended and registration violations.
April 22: Jeffery L. Wyatt, Jr., 38, of Paducah, KY, was arrested at 12th and Coburn for Driving While License Suspended.
Out-of-State Warrant Apprehensions
On April 23, Metropolis officers executed out-of-state warrants at Dorothy Miller Park. Lesa C. Lindsey, 36, and Jacob P. Rajaeich, 38, both of Belden, MS, were taken into custody. Lindsey was wanted by Lee County, MS, for Cruelty Toward Children, while Rajaeich was wanted for Felonious Child Abuse.
Community Resources and Support
The Metropolis Police Department emphasizes that help is available for those struggling with substance use or emotional distress. If you or someone you know is in need of support before a legal intervention becomes necessary, please reach out to the following resources:
Metropolis Police Department: 618-524-2310
Massac County Mental Health Crisis Line: 618-524-9368
Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition (MCDAC): 618-524-1393
The 988 Lifeline: Dial 988 for 24-hour, confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
The preceding information pertains to arrests made by the Metropolis Police Department. These arrests were made on the basis of probable cause, and all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more local updates, stay tuned to 920AM on your radio or stream worldwide at 920wmok.com.
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