Massac County Sheriff Office issued the following announcement on Oct. 23.
On 10/22/19 Deputies were called to the area of US HWY 45 North and Liberty Ridge Rd. for a disturbance involving a gun being fired. When Deputies arrived on scene, they discovered several individuals in the area. One individual was holding a shotgun. Other individuals fled the area on foot. After the scene was secured, Deputies were told that one of the individuals on scene had been robbed of money, causing the disturbance. Deputies were also told that shots had been fired by someone who had fled on foot. Deputies searched the area and found a firearm that appeared to have been recently fired. The area was searched for the individuals that had fled on foot. Metropolis Police K9 Jacobo assisted in the search. Three individuals were located at a nearby residence that Deputies believed had fled on foot. Deputies recovered two firearms, a bat and ammunition believed to have been involved in the incident. After completing interviews and collecting evidence, Deputies arrested 4 individuals involved.
Charged:
Dalton Bryant/19/Metropolis
- Robbery, Reckless Discharge of Firearm, Obstructing, Mob Action, No FOID Card
Barbara Stubblefield/39/Metropolis
- Mob Action, No FOID Card
Eric Kimmins/44/Metropolis
- Mob Action, No FOID Card, Aggravated Assault
Justin Watts/20/Metropolis
- Mob Action
A report is being reviewed by the Massac County States Attorney for additional charges. All individuals were arrested without incident. The Massac County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Metropolis Police Department and the Illinois State Police.
End of Release
Sheriff Chad Kaylor
Original source can be found here.
Source: Massac County Sheriff Office
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