Three arrested following reported burglary in Franklin County
FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
MULKEYTOWN, Ill., (KBSI) — Three men have been arrested following a reported burglary at a rural Franklin County residence Thursday morning.
According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in rural Mulkeytown around 10:40 a.m. Nov. 5 after receiving a report of a burglary in progress.
When deputies arrived, they learned the homeowner had returned to the property shortly before law enforcement arrived.
Deputies encountered three men who had been loading items from a garage onto a trailer.
Following an investigation, deputies arrested all three men.
Authorities identified the suspects as:
– Travis D. Kraus, 38, of Zeigler
– Michael A. Perkins, 46, of Zeigler
– Billie R. Williams, 54, of West Frankfort
Each man faces charges of burglary, a Class 2 felony, and theft, a Class 3 felony.
All three were taken to the Franklin County Jail, where they remained in custody, according to the sheriff’s office.
Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon reminded residents that burglaries and thefts frequently occur during daylight hours, particularly at unoccupied homes, garages, outbuildings and rural properties.
The sheriff’s office encourages residents to report suspicious activity and communicate with neighbors to help prevent crime.
All three men are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
