On Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 12:49 am, a Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputy on Stationary Patrol in the Township of Oquawka observed a vehicle traveling southbound on 1350E. As the vehicle passed, the Deputy noticed the vehicle to have a defective exhaust system, and the rear license plate was not illuminated. A traffic stop on the vehicle was conducted and the driver of the truck was identified as 43 year old Damion D. Collins, of Oquawka. After the Deputy did a search of the truck he found two Open Containers Of Alcohol, and found in Collin’s clothing, a baggie that contained 49 grams of Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Collin’s was arrested for Driving While License Suspended, No Proof Of Insurance, Open Container of Alcohol, Possession Of Adult Use Cannabis In A Motor Vehicle, Possession Of A Hypodermic Needle, Resisting/Obstructing A Peace Officer, Obstructing Identification and was issued a Warning Notice for the Rear License Plate Not Illuminated. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputy transported Collin’s to the Henderson County Jail, where he was processed, and jailed. Collin’s posted bond with a court date of November 2, 2022 at 10AM. Collin’s is innocent until proven guilty.
***Courtesy of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department***
