CLAY CO., Ill. - A brief Clay County Sheriff’s Department report, as provided by Sheriff Andy Myers, has some folks returning to the docket, as well as a wreck in the village of Louisville.
July 12, the Clay County Sheriff's Office received a report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:01 p.m. at U.S. Rt. 45 and Dollar General Store, Louisville. Apparently Rebecca Smith, 28, Cisne, operating a 2008 Dodge van, was traveling south on Rt. 45 when a 2014 Ford operated by John VanPelt, 21, Louisville, entered Rt. 45 causing collision. VanPelt was cited for Failure to Yield Turning Left. No injuries reported.
July 13, Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested Derek L. Snell, 29, Clay City, for Retail Theft. Bond set at $1,500.00 (10 percent). He posted bond and was released.
July 13, Clay County Sheriff's Deputy arrested Kenneth J. Pontious, 34, Edgewood, for Probation Violation on the original charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Pontious is currently incarcerated in the Clay County Jail awaiting the setting of bond.