An 18-year-old Salem man is being held in the Marion County Jail for alleged possession of a controlled substance. Christopher Landreth of South Pearl was arrested following a traffic stop by Sheriff's Deputies. 31-year-old Jason Harper of Memphis, Tennessee remained in jail Saturday morning after being arrested by State Police on an outstanding Effingham County warrant.
Two others remain in custody after being arrested at the courthouse Friday on petitions to revoke their probation. They are 18-year-old Richard Rollinson of East 16th in Centralia and 18-year-old Wade Evans of West McCord in Centralia. A third person arrested on a petition to revoke probation, 27-year-old Travis Thompson of East Madison in Farina, posted $750 bond and was released. 24-year-old Dirk Eblin of East William in Salem posted $100 bond after being arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for alleged driving under the influence. 49-year-old Jesse Blackmon of Selmaville Road in Salem posted $150 bond after being arrested by sheriff's deputies for alleged driving on a suspended license.
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary at the Judith Joy home on the Walnut Hill Road in rural Centralia. Joy reported coming home early last night and discovered someone had broke into her home. She said there were no signs of forced entry. Jewelry was reported missing.
The sheriff's department is investigating a theft complaint filed by Don Winkler of North Miller Street in Salem. Winkler reported three receivers valued at $200 and a Samsung Galaxy Tablet valued at $700 had been stolen. - http://goo.gl/Myegv
