Metropolis Police Department issued the following announcement on April 14.
From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, March 30-April 11, 2020;
March 30, 2020
A Metropolis Sergeant observed a white Mercury on Devers Rd and US 45. The Sergeant recognized the driver as Ben E Anderson,53, Brookport. The Sergeant was aware that Anderson had a suspended driver’s license. A computer check confirmed this. A traffic stop was conducted. Anderson could not provide proof of insurance. Anderson was charged with Driving while license suspended and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Anderson was released on bond.
April 8, 2020
Metropolis Officers responded to the 800 block of Ferry. The caller stated a subject was laying on the ground. Upon arrival, Officers located Kevin S Middendorf,56, Jacksonville, IL on the ground. He had a head injury. EMS was called and transported him to Massac Memorial Hospital. A computer check revealed that he was wanted on a warrant. The warrant was issued by Morgan County, IL for failure to appear. Due to the circumstances Morgan County advised that their judge issued him an I-bond with a new court date. Middendorf was released from the hospital.
As a side note; Metropolis Officers responded to 54 domestic disturbance type calls in the month of March. As the COVID-19 stay at home order stays in effect, we ask that you show some patience with your residents. If need be practice some “social distancing” inside the home as well. Some estimates keep us in this condition through the month of May. We can get through this. Contrary to rumors, The Metropolis Police Dept is not conducting roadblocks, enacting a curfew, or conducting traffic stops just to see where you are going. We are expecting you to adhere to the Governors Orders and stay home unless you are out for essential business. Thank you and be safe. ~ Chief Masse
The preceding information pertains to arrests made by the Metropolis Police Department. These arrests are made on the basis of probable cause and all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Original source can be found here.
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