Man arrested after concerned citizens call sheriff’s office after man goes door-to-door selling meat

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he is accused of going door to door trying to sell meat from a freezer in his truck.

Brandon S. Poe faces charges of driving while license suspended, operating uninsured vehicle and operation of vehicle without evidence of registration.

Deputies says the driver was the subject of numerous calls to law enforcement and social media posts related to Poe’s door-to-door meat sales activities which spanned multiple counties.

According to the reports, the driver of the white truck acted aggressively.

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputies also became aware of an earlier incident in Johnson County where Poe is accused to have intentionally struck a person with his vehicle.

Poe was issued a citation for aggravated battery by Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies.

Poe was taken to the Williamson County Jail.

Due to the SAFETY Act he was released with a notice to appear in court.

Citizens are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency if they have concerns about door-to-door sales activities.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office can be reached at 618-997-6541 (non-emergency).