Sheriff Travis Duffy reports the following arrest in reference methamphetamine
possession and burglary.
At approximately 7:20 PM on May 16, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office received a report
of a burglary in progress at the storage units on Warsaw Road at US 136 in
Hamilton, IL. The victim witnessed the burglary and was able to provide a suspect
and vehicle description.
A Sheriff’s Deputy was able to locate the suspect vehicle and conduct a traffic
stop. The suspect was identified as Andrea L. Blint, age 39 of Fort Madison, IA.
Blint was found to be in possession of the stolen items, burglary tools, and a glass
smoking pipe with methamphetamine residue.
Blint was placed under arrest and transported to the Hancock County Jail where
she was charged with Driving While License Suspended, Burglary, Possession of
Burglary Tools, and Possession of Methamphetamine.
All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.