A Centralia man is being held in the Marion County Jail on alleged meth charges. 21-year-old Joshua Jacob Benjamin of South Cherry Street in Centralia was arrested by Centralia Police on the charges of alleged manufacture of methamphetamine and possession of meth precursors. He was also taken in on Clinton and Washington County warrants. A 57-year-old Kell man was treated for injuries after a single vehicle accident Saturday. State Police say Rick W. Hays was travelling southbound on Edgewood Road near the Tonti Road when he left the roadway and struck a ditch. Hays' vehicle overturned and eventually rested on the driver's side. Hays was transported to Salem Township Hospital for treatment of injuries. He was cited for driving under the influence, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, failure to wear a seatbelt, no valid registration and travelling too fast to avoid an accident. The accident occurred at 10:30 Saturday night. Two others were released from the jail on drunk driving charges. 50-year-old Donald Bradley Livesay of North College Street in Salem was arrested by Marion County Sheriff's deputies for alleged driving under the influence. He posted $100 and was released. 26-year-old Heather Nicole Blue of Fairway Drive in Centralia was arrested by Illinois State Police for alleged driving under the influence as well as driving on a revoked license. She posted $300 and was released. A 30-year-old Salem man was transferred to the Clinton County Jail on a warrant. Timothy James Fleener of South Franklin Street was arrested by Salem Police. Sheriff's deputies continue to investigate the theft of a grain wagon Saturday on Tweed Road near Cartter Road. Keith Metemeyer reported the missing wagon Saturday morning. VhsK8
