On Monday, the McLeansboro Police Department reported the following incident to WMIX News:
On Friday at 4:00pm Hamilton County 911 received multiple reports of a reckless driver westbound on IL RT 14 east of McLeansboro. Officer Stephen Miller located the vehicle reported, observed traffic violations, and conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Randolph Street at Jackson St. As a result of the traffic stop 22-year-old Avery L. Lucas from Carmi, IL was arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Improper Lane Usage. Lucas posted bond and was released.