Metropolis Police Department

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Awareness Month!! 💜🩵
Join us in ending the stigma!
People matter; YOU MATTER!

09/01/2026

🚨 Accepting Resumes🚨

Are you looking for a career where you can serve your community, protect others, and make a difference every day?

The Massac County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting resumes for the positions of:

👮 DEPUTY SHERIFF
📞 DISPATCHER / TELECOMMUNICATOR
🔒 DEPUTY JAILER / CORRECTIONS OFFICER

👮 DEPUTY SHERIFF — MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Illinois driver’s license or eligibility to obtain one
• Meet applicable ILETSB requirements
• No disqualifying felony convictions or other disqualifying criminal history
• Successfully complete the background investigation and required pre-employment screening
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Strong communication, judgment, integrity, and commitment to public service

📞 DISPATCHER / TELECOMMUNICATOR — MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum age of 18
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license or eligibility to obtain one
• Successful completion of a background investigation
• No disqualifying criminal history
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
• Successful completion of required training and pre-employment screening
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime

🔒 DEPUTY JAILER / CORRECTIONS OFFICER — MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum age of 18
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license or eligibility to obtain one
• No disqualifying felony convictions or other criminal history
• Successful completion of a background investigation
• Successful completion of required training and pre-employment screening
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism in difficult situations
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime

🇺🇸 SERVE WITH PURPOSE. PROTECT WITH INTEGRITY.
If you’re dependable, professional, motivated, and ready to serve the citizens of Massac County, we want to hear from you.

Resumes may be emailed to [email protected]

Resumes may also be mailed or turned in to the Massac County Sheriff’s Department in person at:
515 Market Street
Metropolis, Illinois 62960

09/01/2026

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police: Arrest Summary, August 15-31, 2026;

August 16, 2026
Samuel M Cullison,38, Massac, was arrested in the 900 block of E. 5th and charged with DUI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

August 17, 2026
Joel A. Altman was stopped in the 1100 block of E. 8th St and charged with driving while license suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid registration.

Austin C. Burnham,32, Metropolis was arrested in the 400 block of Butler and charged with FTA-Burglary, theft, and 2 counts of criminal damage to property. He was also charged with resisting/obstructing arrest.

Elvira R. Meyers,44, Metropolis was arrested on 10th and Catherine. She was wanted on a warrant for FTA-possession of Methamphetamine and passion of drug paraphernalia.

Jordyn A. Smith, 25, Metropolis was arrested on E. 5th and Butler. He was wanted on a charge of FTA-Burglary and Theft.

August 18, 2026
Brian E. Lewis, 61, Metropolis was arrested on 11th and Market. He was charged with driving while license suspended and possession of Methamphetamine.

Yong G Park,56, Federal Way, WA was charged with speeding and driving while license suspended on E. 5th and E. 8th St.

Dwight E. Roach,43, Metropolis was arrested on E. 8th and Butler. Charged with FTA- Possession of Methamphetamine and also charged with Possession of Methamphetamine.

August 19, 2026
Brooklyn A Jackson, 18, Paducah, KY was arrested on 7th and Butler. Charged with DUI, Disobey traffic control signal and other charges.

August 21, 2026
Natasha N. Drain,31, Metropolis was stopped on E. 5th and E. 8th St. She was charged with driving while license suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle with suspended registration.

Brandon A. Morrison,39, Metropolis was arrested on E. 15th and Filmore. Charged with Driving while license suspended and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.

Madison C. Wallace, 19, Helena MT was stopped on W. 12th and McCrary. She was charged with underage DUI (Zero Tolerance) and other traffic.

August 22, 2026
Jonathan W. Bonds,41, Smithland, KY was arrested for Violation of an order of protection at the City Library.

Michael D. Brown, 32, Cypress, IL was stopped on 11th and Pearl. He was charged with driving while license suspended and operation of a motor vehicle with suspended registration.

Mason G Crittendon,29, Massac, was arrested at the Family Dollar Store and charged with Burglary, Possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

August 23, 2026
Daisy L. Dowden, 45, Joppa was charged with driving while license suspended after being stopped on US 45 N near Doug Sumner Lane.

August 25, 2026
Bryan A Brewington,40, Massac Co, was arrested on the Ft Massac boat ramp. He wa wanted on a Massac Co warrant for FTA- DWL Revoked.

August 26, 2026
Ryan L. Dutton,34, Metropolis was stopped on W. 8th and Pearl. He was arrested and charged with DUI, Speeding (57/35), DUI with a BAC of .08 or greater, illegal transportation of open alcohol, and other traffic charges.

Daniel M. Lawrence,47, Metropolis was arrested and the Metropolis Elementary School and charged with Criminal Trespass to Property.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with drug use, help is available. We want to help you before an arrest is necessary. You can call the Metropolis Police Department at 618.524.2310, the Massac County Mental Health crisis line, 618.524.9368, the 988-suicide line, and you can contact MCDAC (Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition) for recovery resources at 618.524.1393

If you're struggling, it's okay to share your feelings.
We are in tough times.
It is absolutely understandable.
Tell someone.
Call Someone.
Call someone who cares about you.
Call someone who is friends with you.
Feel as if you have no one to call?
That too is understandable:
Call the LIFELINE:
Please dial #988
-THEY CARE-
The 988 Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Support is also available via live chat .

The preceding information pertains to an arrest made by the Metropolis Police Department. This arrest was made on the basis of probable cause and all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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08/31/2026

Thank you to the Hillerman Missionary Baptist Church for cage basket of goodies.

08/31/2026

It is going to be avery hot week. Please take care.

08/20/2026

For your Information

MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
METROPOLIS AND MASSAC CO RESIDENTS ONLY
ENTER FROM FRELINGHUYSEN STREET PLEASE
They will also distribute hamburger meat (2 rolls each), hot dogs (2 pkgs each), butter (2pkgs each) as well as milk and eggs in their boxes.
Produce and bread are possible for tomorrows Mobile Food Distribution!

08/18/2026

hope to see you there!!

Mark your calendars for a day of remembrance and awareness for those lives lost to overdose.

08/17/2026

Shout out to 7 Mile Baptist Church. Thanks for the goodie basket in honor of Sept. 11th.

08/17/2026

From the office of the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police: Arrest Summary, July-26 – August 15, 2026;

July 26, 2026
Devonda G LaMoureux,25, Calvert City KY was arrested on Filmore and E. 12th. She was charged with DUI, Possession of Methamphetamine.

Terrance C. Moore,43, Louisville, KY was arrested in the 1100 block of Catherine St. He was charged with Criminal Damage to Property.

July 28, 2026
Leif A Scobie,47, Metropolis was arrested on 5th and Girard. He was charged with Possession of a controlled substance and driving while license suspended and other traffic charges.

July 29, 2026
Shunna L. Williams,38, Denver CO was arrested for DUI, Illegal transportation of open alcohol and other traffic charges on 10th and Ferry St.

July 30,2026
Howard W. Cessna,61, Metropolis was arrested in the 2000 block of Vista Ln and charged with DUI, driving while license suspended and other traffic charges.

Daisy L. Downen,45, Joppa was arrested in the 1600 block of W.19th and charged with Possession of a controlled substance.

Joshua R. Goines,45, Grand Chain, IL was arrested in the 1600 block of W. 10th. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

August 1, 2026
Christina L Svila,55, Metropolis was arrested in the 1900 block of Ferry and charged with Domestic Battery

Jessica J Avila, 30, Metropolis was arrested in the 600 block of Kennedy and charged with Domestic Battery.

August 3, 2026
Ralph E. Vance,57, Joppa, was arrested on 10th and Ferry. He was charged with DUI and other traffic offenses.

August 4, 2026
Kassandra H. Cottrell, 32, Evansville, IN was arrested in the 1800 block of Speckman. Cottrell was wanted on a Williamson County, IN warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle.

Joshua K. Hunt,43, Metropolis was arrested on Crestview Dr. He was wanted on a Massac County warrant for FTA- Driving with suspended registration. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Andrea M. Travis, 35, Metropolis was arrested on McCrary St and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and resisting/obstructing arrest.

Jonathan T. Troutt,24, Joppa was arrested in the alley in the 1800 block of Helm. He was wanted on a Massac County warrant for FTA-Suspended Registration.

August 5, 2026
Colton S Corn,35, Metropolis was arrested for possession of Methamphetamine at the Speedy Mart on 12th St.

August 8, 2026
Danny L. Hertter,62, Metropolis was arrested in the 700 block of E. 9th St. and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and, driving while license suspended and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. He was also wanted on a Massac County warrant for FTA-DUI and driving while license suspended.

Luis U. Saavedra,23, Paducah, KY was arrested on I-24 at MP 38 and charged with DUI, DUI with a BAC of .08 or greater, Leaving the scene of a traffic crash and other traffic charges.

August 12, 2026
Amanda G Cozzie,38, Metropolis was arrested on 8th St near Scott. She was wanted on a warrant issued by Massac County for FTA-Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Sherident J. Miller,26, Paducah was arrested on an active body attachment warrant issued by Massac County on E. 15tha and Ferry St.

Odaisha M. Short, 32, Mt. Carmel IL was arrested on the 1100 block of E.8th St. She was wanted on a Massac County warrants for FTA-Delivery of a controlled substance and attempting to smuggle contraband into a penal institution.

August 13, 2026
Frank B. Leonard,37, Massac Co, was arrested in the 1400 block of E. 5th St. He was charged with Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful possession of a firearm.

Misti L. Shepherd,42, Metropolis was arrested in the 1400 block of E. 5th and charged with Possession of a controlled substance. She was also wanted on a Massac County warrant for FTA-Possession of a controlled substance.
August 14, 2026
Matthew W. Kufner, 43, Metropolis was arrested for Domestic Battery on 8th St.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with drug use, help is available. We want to help you before an arrest is necessary. You can call the Metropolis Police Department at 618.524.2310, the Massac County Mental Health crisis line, 618.524.9368, the 988-suicide line, and you can contact MCDAC (Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition) for recovery resources at 618.524.1393

If you're struggling, it's okay to share your feelings.
We are in tough times.
It is absolutely understandable.
Tell someone.
Call Someone.
Call someone who cares about you.
Call someone who is friends with you.
Feel as if you have no one to call?
That too is understandable:
Call the LIFELINE:
Please dial #988
-THEY CARE-
The 988 Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Support is also available via live chat .

The preceding information pertains to an arrest made by the Metropolis Police Department. This arrest was made on the basis of probable cause and all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
#

Send a message to learn more

08/11/2026

It's that time of the year again. Please slow down and be mindful of the children. Don't be distracted when you are driving. - Chief Masse