Sheriff Travis Duffy reports the following incidents from this past weekend.

 

On Saturday March 19, 2022, at approximately 9:55 PM a Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 10th and Oak Streets in Hamilton, IL. A RED 2006 Dodge Caravan had failed to stop at the intersection of 10th and Broadway Streets. The driver was identified as Andrew D. Baker (M/W age 53) of Keokuk, IA, and the passenger was identified as Amada J. Picton (F/W Age 32) of Keokuk, IA. 

 

The Deputy deployed his K9 partner. After a positive alert the vehicle was searched. Inside of the passenger’s purse the Deputy discovered a baggie with a small amount of methamphetamine as well as hypodermic syringes and other drug paraphernalia. Picton was placed under arrest and transported to the Hancock County Jail. She was released the following day on a recognizance bond. 

 

On Sunday March 20, 2022, at approximately 10:40 PM a Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 8th and Walnut Streets in Hamilton, IL for an equipment violation. The driver, Ike L. Byers (M/W Age 28) of LaHarpe, IL was operating a WHITE 2003 Chrysler Van. Byers was driving on a suspended Illinois license and had a warrant for his arrest in Hancock County for Failure to Pay – Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Byers was transported to the Hancock County Jail. 

 

On Monday March 21, 2022, at approximately 1:15 AM a Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop in rural Carthage on a SILVER Infiniti Q30. The Infiniti had registration on it which belonged on a Ford truck. 

 

The driver, Scot A. Flora (M/W Age 53) of Carthage, IL, did not pull over and fled from the Deputy. The Deputy apprehended Flora after he eventually stopped at a rural Carthage, IL address. 

 

Flora was transported to the Hancock County Jail where he was charged with Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Office, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, and Improper Display of Registration. 

 

All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.