Metropolis Police Department Arrest Blotter Overview: March 1 – March 11, 2026

The Metropolis Police Department has been active over the first eleven days of March, with incidents ranging from theft and domestic battery to multiple drug and traffic-related offenses. Here is a breakdown of the recent activity:

Domestic Battery: On March 1, officers responded to a disturbance in the 1900 block of Simmons. Sierra N. Street (34) was arrested after allegedly attempting to force entry into a bedroom, resulting in the victim receiving three cuts to the arm from an unknown weapon.
Aggravated Battery: On March 3, Christina J. Atkinson (37) of Tunnel Hill was charged with Aggravated Battery after allegedly kicking a Metropolis Sergeant in the groin while resisting a cell transfer at the Massac County Detention Center.

Generator Theft: Paul P. Mayotte (32) was arrested on March 1 following an investigation into a stolen generator from a Helm Street residence. The arrest triggered a probation violation warrant from IDOC.
Methamphetamine Possession: During a traffic stop on March 7 in the 900 block of E. 9th, a K9 unit alerted to a vehicle, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine. Michael W. Howett (40) and Charles J. Morris (59) were both charged.

DUI Arrest: On March 8, Alejandro A. Gonzalez (34) was stopped on 5th Street after an officer observed the vehicle weaving. He was charged with DUI (BAC over .08) and driving without a valid license.
FLOCK Hits & Suspensions: Metropolis officers utilized FLOCK technology to identify several vehicles with suspended registrations, leading to charges for:
- Female (67): Cancelled license and no insurance.
- Male (58): Suspended license and no insurance.
- Male (33): Suspended license.

March 2: Lateshia M. Jackson (40) for Failure to Appear (Possession of Methamphetamine).
March 7: Edlan B. Kesete (37) of Rowlett, TX, arrested at Acee’s Truck Stop on an out-of-state warrant (TN) for Menacing and Criminal Damage.
March 11: Ray G. Lee (63) on a Massac County warrant for Battery and Criminal Damage to Property.

Note: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.