DuQuoin Police Department

05/15/2026

The Du Quoin Police Department would like to extend a special thank you to Girl Scout Troop 8848 of Du Quoin for their generous donation of Girl Scout Cookies. Your support is greatly appreciated!

05/14/2026

The Du Quoin Police Department would like to extend its appreciation to Walmart Du Quoin for their generous donation during Law Enforcement Appreciation week. Thank you for your continued support.

05/01/2026

April Activity Report

Tod A. Kennison, 53, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Violation of Release)

River S. Daniels, 26, Tamaroa, was arrested for driving while license suspended, failure to signal, and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Scott A. Baxter, 55, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Possession of Methamphetamine)

Gary W. Mullins Jr., 48, Du Quoin, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of hypodermic syringe/needle

Maci L. Kristen, 30, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Criminal Damage to Gov. Supported Property)

Reese C. Leitao, 27, Carbondale, was cited for expired registration

Jessica L. Hirsch, 31, Du Quoin, was cited for expired registration

Trisha D. Sain, 41, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Aggravated Battery)

Jeanellen F. Hayes, 33, Du Quoin, was arrested for retail theft, and possession of methamphetamine

Cody J. Wright, 35, Du Quoin, was arrested for domestic battery, unlawful restraint, obstructing justice, disobey traffic control device (X2), aggravated fleeing/ eluding law enforcement, possession of drug paraphernalia

Gavan W. Weeks, 25, Du Quoin, was cited for expired registration

Tod A. Kennison, 53, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Possession of Methampethamine)

Michael J. Palmer, 52, Carbondale, was cited for operating uninsured vehicle

Brittany R. Brown, 30, Du Quoin, was cited for operating uninsured vehicle

Dalton L. Carter, 22, Metropolis, was cited for suspended registration for mandatory insurance

Kobe M. Tucker, 25, Marion, was cited for suspended registration for mandatory insurance, and operating uninsured vehicle

Andrew L. Jones, 35, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Hamilton County warrant (Driving while License Suspended) and possession of methamphetamine

Sarah S. Gurley, 46, Du Quoin, was arrested for driving while license suspended, suspended registration for mandatory insurance, and operating uninsured vehicle

Meshach D. Jones, 22, Du Quoin, was cited for speed (54/30)

Devin L. Duncan, 35, Du Quoin, was arrested for possession of a weapon by felon

Jason L. Roberts, 41, Du Quoin, was cited for disorderly conduct

Daniel S. Ellsworth, 23, Du Quoin, was cited for disorderly conduct

Autumn R. Jacoby, 44, Du Quoin, was was cited for disorderly conduct

Emma C. Logsden, 22, Murphysboro, was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol

Timerie A. Hoe, 29, Du Quoin, was cited for operating uninsured vehicle

Robert D. Midgett, 77, Marion, was arrested for DUI (Drugs), and improper lane usage (X2)

Eric A. Lopez-Tapia, 25, Du Quoin, was arrested for DUI (Alcohol), improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, and operating uninsured vehicle

Lawrence T. WIlliams, 48, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Williamson County warrant (Driving while License Suspended)

Trevor N. Heape, 30, Du Quoin, was arrested for driving while license suspended

Charles L Murphy, 63, Du Quoin, was arrested for driving while license suspended, improper use of registration, operating uninsured vehicle, suspended registration for mandatory insurance, and on a failure to appear Franklin County warrant (Uninsured Vehicle) and a failure to appear Williamson County warrant (Aggravated Assault)

04/18/2026

Come out today, grab a bite at Grecian Steakhouse, and support the Perry County Backstoppers.

Join us tomorrow for lunch, and support Perry County IL Backstoppers!!!!

04/15/2026

MARCH ACTIVITY REPORT

Isabella G. Ehler, 20, Du Quoin, was cited for speed (63/45)

Jarelle R. Nesbitt, 22, Carbondale, was cited for driving while license suspended, and operating uninsured vehicle

Chad M. Hata, 29, Mt. Vernon, was cited for operating uninsured vehicle

Devin L. Duncan, 34, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (No Valid Driver’s License) and a failure to appear Saline County warrant (Retail Theft)

Tonya L. Erb, 41, Du Quoin, was arrested for domestic battery, aggravated assault, and obstruction

Nicholas L. Garland, 41, Farmington, MO, was cited for speed (76/45)

Emilee R. Peterson, 19, Du Quoin, was cited for failure to wear seatbelt

Wanda V. Schleper, 73, Du Quoin, was arrested for driving while license suspended, and driving under the influence of alcohol

Daniel S. Ellsworth, 23, Du Quoin, was cited for no valid drivers license, and operating vehicle with suspended registration for mandatory insurance

Katrina M. Earnhart, 36, Du Quoin, was cited for speed (50/35)

Monica L. Gilmore, 52, Du Quoin, was arrested for driving while license suspended

Lindsey N. Cooper, 39, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Possession Drug Paraphernalia)

Brian L. Wardwell, 62, Du Quoin, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia

Trisha D. Sain, 40, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Public Intoxication)

Kelsey A. Peradotta, 33, Pinckneyville, was cited for disobey stop sign

Danny T. Nutt, 43, Pinckneyville, was arrested for driving while license suspended, operating uninsured vehicle

Antonio T. Ross, 27, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Possession of Controlled Substance)

Kody G. Leehy, 35, Du Quoin, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to signal, and cellphone usage

Tonya M. Pannell, 51, Centralia, was arrested on a failure to appear Clinton County warrant (Theft)

Kathleen A. Whitworth, 41, Carbondale, was cited for expired registration

Trisha D. Sain, 40, Du Quoin, was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting/obstructing, and aggravated battery - peace officer

Clementine O. Jones, 19, Du Quoin, was arrested for possession of cannabis in motor vehicle, and illegal transportation of alcohol

Jennifer L. Jacobs, 45, Du Quoin, was arrested for probation violation

John A. Morris, 25, West Frankfort, was cited for speed (45/30)

Megan R. Kristen, 35, Du Quoin, was arrested for driving while license suspended, failure to signal, possession of controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia

John R. Barnard III, 18, Sherman, was cited for operating uninsured vehicle

Mikayla L. Davis, 29, Tamaroa, was cited for suspended registration for mandatory insurance

Felisa V. Ojeda-Silva, 48, Carbondale, was arrested for DUI (alcohol), improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, and operating uninsured vehicle

Braden D. Stroud, 25, Pinckneyville, was cited for trespassing

Elizabeth M. Walther, 23, Carbondale, was cited for cellphone usage

Cody J. Wright, 35, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Possession of Hypodermic Syringe)

Devin L. Duncan, 34, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Saline County Warrant (Retail Theft)

Braden D. Stroud, 25, Pinckneyville, was arrested for theft >$500

Braden D. Stroud, 25, Pinckneyville, was arrested for trespassing

Brian L. Wardwell, 62, Du Quoin, was arrested for driving while license suspended, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia)

Tonya L. Erb, 41, Du Quoin, was arrested on a failure to appear Perry County warrant (Aggravated Assault)

Donald R. Malinski, 62, Du Quoin, was cited for operating uninsured vehicle

Kelly M Carter, 45, Campbell Hill, was cited for operating uninsured vehicle

Stacey L. Sizemore, 48, was cited for expired registration

Kayleigh M. Clark, 19, was cited for expired registration

Jaycee L. Smith, 19, was cited for speed (64/45)

Coy A. Davis, 39, Pinckneyville, was arrested for aggravated assault, resisting/obstructing peace officer, aggravated battery - peace officer, and threatening public official

Brittany N. Hunt, 36, Herrin, was arrested for improper lane usage, and DUI (alcohol)

Jeanellen F. Hayes, 33, Du Quoin, was arrested for trespassing, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of hypodermic needle

**The public is reminded that all persons are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**

Du Quoin Police Department

04/12/2026

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Du Quoin Police Department would like to thank our dispatchers for their hard work and dedication. You are the calm voice in critical moments, and we are grateful for everything you do each and every day.

04/09/2026

The Du Quoin Police Department would like to thank the local business, Du Quoin Floral Co. for their generous donation.

Thank you Du Quoin Floral Co!

04/02/2026

The Du Quoin Police Department would like to thank two local businesses for their generous donations. Tomahawk Grill provided lunch for all city employees, and Sam Burns of Main Street Ts donated embroidered hats to our officers.

Thank you for your support!

03/31/2026

Disorderly Subject: Threatening / Battery to Peace Officer Arrest

Du Quoin, Illinois — On March 29, 2026, at approximately 6:55 p.m., officers with the Du Quoin Police Department were dispatched to the Shell Convenience Store on Main Street for a report of an intoxicated individual on the property.

Upon arrival, officers attempted to identify the subject. This subject refused officers commands. Officers were later able to identify Coy A. Davis as the suspect. During the encounter, Davis became agitated and began to make threatening remarks towards officers. As officers attempted to continue their investigation, Davis became increasingly aggressive. During this time, Davis struck an officer.

Davis was subsequently taken into custody and placed under arrest for Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Threatening Public Official, and Resiting/Obstruction. Davis was transported to the Perry County Jail, and released into the custody of jail staff.

Davis was issued the following citations:
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Battery - Peace Officer
Threatening Public Official
Resisting/Obstructing

**The public is reminded that all persons are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**

Du Quoin Police Department

03/30/2026

Methamphetamine Arrest

Du Quoin, Illinois — On March 26, 2026, at approximately 5:49 p.m., an officer with the Du Quoin Police Department was on routine patrol when the officer observed a lawnmower broken down in the roadway.

The operator was identified as Brian L. Wardwell. During the encounter, officers learned that Wardwell had an active Perry County warrant for his arrest. Wardwell was taken into custody.

Following a search of Wardwell, officers located contraband. Wardwell was placed under arrest for Driving while License Suspended, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Wardwell was transported to the Perry County Jail, where he was released into the custody of jail staff.

Wardwell was issued the following citations:
Driving while License Suspended
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

**The public is reminded that all persons are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**

Du Quoin Police Department