Marion County Police Beat for Saturday, February 25th, 2012

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

Four Jonesboro Residents Injured In I-57 Wreck South Of Mt. Vernon

Four Jonesboro residents were injured in a one car wreck on Interstate 57 south of Mt. Vernon Friday night. State Police say 22-year-old Ashley Miller was northbound when she ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, and then ran off the left side of the road.

Her vehicle came to rest after rolling over. Miller was taken to Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon for treatment of major injuries. Three juveniles in the vehicle, all from Jonesboro, were taken to Crossroads Hospital for observation. State Police report no tickets were issued. Jefferson Rural Firemen were called to assist in getting victims out of the car. The wreck occurred at 9:45 Friday night. - http://goo.gl/Q3fb5

Council approves properties for demo

MT. VERNON - The city council has approved 13 properties to go out for bids to be demolished, and are urging citizens who see possibly dangerous and dilapidated properties to notify city hall.

"When you see properties in dangerous, dilapidated condition, call the city manager to report them," Councilman David Wood said. "The inspector can look at it and then it may or may not qualify."

The 13 properties on the most recent demolition list for bid and have judgment orders on file are for 221 Castleton, 2107 Cherry St., 1115 Gilbert St., 1603 College St., 2109 Cherry St., and 509 Bell St. City-owned property approved were 403 N. Seventh St., 306 N. Seventh St., 811 S. 22nd St., 1105 S. 13th St., 1109 S. 13th St., 317 Castleton and 1020 S. 20th St.

Only a portion of properties are slated for demolition each year, based on the city budget, according to City Manager Ron Neibert. Properties which have already been posted and dangerous and dilapidated status is still pending include 711 S. 19th St., 609 S. 23rd St., 300 N. 16th St., 320 and 322 N. 12th St., 324 N. 12th St., 715 S. 18th St., 318 S. 10th St., 1117 Wescott, 1112 Wescott, 710 Perkins Ave., 615 S. 19th St., 112 N. 12th St., 804 S. 23rd St., 423 S. 18th St., 608 Park Ave., 1024 S. Sixth St., 1241 Welkins Ave., 116 N. 13th St., 309 Caborn Ave., 125 S. 20th St., and 221 Castleton.

In addition to the dangerous and dilapidated properties, the city owns several lots and properties which at various times throughout the year are offered for sale or have been designated by the city to keep for various uses.

Properties owned by the city include 606 S. 12th St., 1305 S. 18th St., 1125.5 S. Ninth St., 608 Herbert St., 1220 S. Sixth St., 610 Bell St., 408 Opdyke Ave., 503 Conger Ave., 301 N. Fourth St., 505 Grand Ave., 505 Herbert St., 1124 Newby, 417 Herbert St., 509 Herbert St., 1310 S. 18th St., 1201 S. 12th St., 223 Walnut, 1818 Conger Ave., 513 S. 19th St., 900 Prairie Ave., 516 S. 21st St., 415 Perkins Ave., 600 Herbert St., 219 Casey Ave., 2401 Wescott St., 221 Casey Ave., 304 Casey Ave., 311 Jordan St., 501 Harrison St., 213 Castleton, 221 and 223 S. 10th St., a property on Royal Drive; 1505 S. 12th St., 500 S. 17th St., 312 Caborn Ave., 229 Casey Ave., 120 Opdyke Ave., 424 Harrison St., 504 S. 18th St., 1308 S. 18th St., 302 Caborn Ave., 300 Caborn Ave., 603 S. 22nd St., 2111 Cherry St., 2015 Conger Ave., 716 Herbert St., 1418 Wescott, 613 S. 22nd St., 825 S. 18th St., 1001 Welkins Ave., 711 Bell St., 1223 Welkins Ave., 1411 S. 12th St., 1020 S. 20th St., 517 S. 21st St., 1009 S. Sixth St., 419 S. 18th St., 223 Opdyke Ave., 1104 S. 22nd St., 1023 Welkins Ave., 713 S. 17th St., and 1101 and 1111 Bell St. - http://goo.gl/FZz9x