METROPOLIS, IL — A Massac County resident was taken into custody over the weekend following a traffic stop in Metropolis.
According to an arrest summary released by the Metropolis Police Department, 35-year-old Matthew A. Jenkins of Massac County was arrested on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Officers conducted a stop near the intersection of Butler Street and East 5th Street, where Jenkins was charged with:
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Possession of Methamphetamine
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Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Updates regarding court proceedings will be provided as official records become available.
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