Brown County Sheriff’s Department from May 9-14, 2023

On 05/10/2023 at 6:15 AM: Cody C. Benstine of Browning was westbound on US 24 2 miles east of Mt. Sterling when he crossed into the westbound lane, striking a vehicle driven by Rylee W. Rohn of Mt. Sterling. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicles was more than $1500.00. Benstine received citations for operating an uninsured vehicle, improper lane usage and driving under the influence. He was given a court date of 06/12/2023.

On 05/14/2023 at 6:20 AM: Brett Phillip Brown of Lewistown struck a deer on US 24 @ Ripley. Damage to the vehicle was more than $1500. No injuries were reported.

TRAFFIC CITATIONS:

05/09/2023
Heidi M. Rowden of Beardstown: Speeding 74/55 MPH Zone
Richard D. Martin of Manchester: Speeding 83/55 MPH Zone.

5/11/2023:
Samantha J. Kahs of Versailles: Possession of cannabis more than 10 grams/less than 30 grams.

5/12/2023:
Juvenile from Versailles: Speeding 80/55 MPH Zone.
Jim L. McDowell of Versailles: Operating uninsured vehicle.

05/13/2023:
Bassa R. Insilo of Beardstown: Speeding 71/55 MPH Zone, Improper Lane usage, Fleeing/Eluding a peace officer.