WMOK – Metropolis, IL – The Metropolis Police Department has released its arrest log covering the period of August 15 through August 31, 2026. The following details pertain to recent arrests and citations made by local law enforcement officers across Metropolis and Massac County.
August 16
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Samuel M. Cullison, 38, of Massac, was arrested in the 900 block of E. 5th Street. He was charged with DUI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
August 17
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Joel A. Altman was stopped in the 1100 block of E. 8th Street and charged with driving while license suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration.
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Austin C. Burnham, 32, of Metropolis, was arrested in the 400 block of Butler Street. He was charged with failure to appear (FTA) for burglary, theft, two counts of criminal damage to property, and resisting/obstructing arrest.
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Elvira R. Meyers, 44, of Metropolis, was arrested at 10th and Catherine Streets on a warrant for FTA-possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Jordyn A. Smith, 25, of Metropolis, was arrested at E. 5th and Butler Streets on a warrant charging FTA-burglary and theft.
August 18
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Brian E. Lewis, 61, of Metropolis, was arrested at 11th and Market Streets and charged with driving while license suspended and possession of methamphetamine.
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Yong G. Park, 56, of Federal Way, Washington, was charged with speeding and driving while license suspended following a stop near E. 5th and E. 8th Streets.
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Dwight E. Roach, 43, of Metropolis, was arrested at E. 8th and Butler Streets. He was charged with FTA-possession of methamphetamine as well as a new charge of possession of methamphetamine.
August 19
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Brooklyn A. Jackson, 18, of Paducah, Kentucky, was arrested at 7th and Butler Streets. Charges included DUI, disobeying a traffic control signal, and additional traffic offenses.
August 21
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Natasha N. Drain, 31, of Metropolis, was stopped at E. 5th and E. 8th Streets and charged with driving while license suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and operation of a motor vehicle with suspended registration.
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Brandon A. Morrison, 39, of Metropolis, was arrested at E. 15th and Fillmore Streets, charged with driving while license suspended and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.
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Madison C. Wallace, 19, of Helena, Montana, was stopped at W. 12th and McCrary Streets and charged with underage DUI (Zero Tolerance) along with other traffic violations.
August 22
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Jonathan W. Bonds, 41, of Smithland, Kentucky, was arrested at the Metropolis Public Library for violation of an order of protection.
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Michael D. Brown, 32, of Cypress, Illinois, was stopped at 11th and Pearl Streets. He was charged with driving while license suspended and operation of a motor vehicle with suspended registration.
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Mason G. Crittendon, 29, of Massac, was arrested at the Family Dollar store and charged with burglary, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
August 23
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Daisy L. Dowden, 45, of Joppa, was charged with driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on US 45 North near Doug Sumner Lane.
August 25
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Bryan A. Brewington, 40, of Massac County, was arrested at the Fort Massac boat ramp on a Massac County warrant for FTA-driving while license revoked.
August 26
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Ryan L. Dutton, 34, of Metropolis, was stopped at W. 8th and Pearl Streets. He was arrested and charged with DUI, speeding (57 mph in a 35 mph zone), DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or greater, illegal transportation of open alcohol, and additional traffic charges.
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Daniel M. Lawrence, 47, of Metropolis, was arrested at Metropolis Elementary School and charged with criminal trespass to property.
Community Help & Support Resources
Local authorities remind those listening in Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois, and beyond that help is readily available for anyone struggling with substance use or mental health challenges before an arrest becomes necessary.
Support and recovery resources can be reached through the following community contacts:
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Metropolis Police Department: 618-524-2310
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Massac County Mental Health Crisis Line: 618-524-9368
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Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition (MCDAC): 618-524-1393
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National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial or text 988 for free, 24/7 confidential support.
All details above pertain to police action taken by the Metropolis Police Department. Charges are based on probable cause, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
