METROPOLIS – The following information was released by the Metropolis Police Department on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Metropolis Police Chief Harre Masse says there were no arrests or disturbances at the Superman Celebration. Masse received a lot of compliments from the out of town visitors about the city and how friendly everyone was. WELL DONE, METROPOLIS!!
June 5, 2023
Metropolis officers were called to a disturbance at a residence in the Fairmount Apartments. Upon arrival, officers observed Jared W. Walton, 33, of Gilbertsville, KY, banging on the door of the residence. Walton was wanting to see his children. An investigation revealed that there was an order of protection in force prohibiting him to be within 500 feet of the residence. Walton was aware of this and he had a copy of the order on his person. Walton was arrested and lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
June 6, 2023
At approximately 1:30 a.m., Metropolis officers were called to a residence in the 1800 block of McCrary for a disturbance. This was the second call to the residence. Upon arrival, officers heard yelling and sounds of a struggle. Upon entry, officers observed a woman holding another down on the ground. Upon separating them, officers learned that Artisha M. Ingram, 32, of Paducah, KY, was intoxicated and was threatening to harm a child. Ingram kept yelling and swearing at the occupants. Officers tried to calm her down but then she directed her tantrum towards them. The occupants did not want to sign a complaint and arrangements were made to give Ingram a ride back to Paducah. Once outside, Ingram again became irate and was yelling and screaming causing neighbors to turn on lights and yell for her to quiet down. This made Ingram start yelling even louder and using vulgar language to the neighbors. Ingram was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.
Metropolis officers responded to a traffic crash in the 1200 block of E. 5th St. The offender struck a parked vehicle and fled the scene on foot. Officers retrieved evidence identifying the offender. They spoke with the girlfriend who lives at the Spence Apartments who stated she had just had an argument with him and he had left just prior to the crash. Officers searched the area but could not find him. On the 7th, a Metropolis sergeant was obtaining video of the crash captured by Big John’s Grocery Store’s video system, when he was advised that the offender was turning himself in at the sheriff’s office. Christopher E. Gibbs, 32, of Metropolis was charged with leaving the scene of a traffic crash, operation of a motor vehicle with suspended registration and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Gibbs was released on bond.
The preceding information pertains to an arrest made by the Metropolis Police Department. This arrest was made on the basis of probable cause and all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty.