Many of the Illinois men and women who are Most Wanted have absconded from Parole or Probation or take flight to avoid prosecution.
One particularly abominable Illinois case of flight is that of Arnoldo Jimenez who is still at large for first-degree murder as of 2020. He fled to avoid prosecution and remains on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List.
Arnoldo Jimenez is believed to have stabbed his wife in his car 24 hours after they married at city hall.
He then left her bloody body in a bathtub in her condo, still wearing the dress she wore to their wedding reception.
Felons might be on the run in Illinois for committing violent crimes, sex offenses, crimes associated with weapons charges, drugs or alcohol incidents, or for things like failing to appear in court as scheduled.
Forty-three percent of felons reoffend and within three years and wind up incarcerated
There are many reasons why absconders don’t follow the conditions of their release. In especially sad instances of absconders on the Most Wanted lists, these felons have simply been working across state lines because they couldn’t find a job locally.
The following are some of the more dangerous Most Wanted individuals in Franklin County, Illinois and the United States. If you see them, do not try and apprehend them yourself as they are most likely armed and dangerous. Instead call the Franklin County Sheriff at 618-438-8211.
Wanted for: Murder
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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| Aliases: | Mike |
| Hair: | Gray |
| Height: | 5'9'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | May 1955 |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Weight: | 175 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Caucasian |
Additional Information: Mike Widziak began sexually assaulting his daughter at the age of 13. This behaviour continued for the next 3 years progressing further and becoming more violent until police were made aware. Widziak was arrested but has failed to appear for these charges and it is unknown where he is. Mike Widziak is originally from Poland and regularly made visits. Working in conjunction with Hamilton Police Service. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Considered to be: Violent
Wanted for: Sexual Assault
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Hair: | Brown |
| Height: | 5'7'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | December 1961 |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Weight: | 133 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Caucasian |
Additional Information: Tattoos: Right arm, animals Scars: Upper torso Charles Billone sexually assaulted his 9 year old stepdaughter for approximately 3 years, stopping only after his daughter spoke to police. He is also believed to have committed further sexual assaults against his step daughter's friend. Billone was arrested on this matter but was released prior to attending court. Billone never returned to attend court and is currently wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant for Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference and Fail to Attend Court. Working in conjunction with Hamilton Police Service. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Considered to be: Violent
Wanted for: Aggravated Assault
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Hair: | Blonde |
| Height: | 5'11'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Place of Birth: | Russia |
| Date of Birth: | May 1970 |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Weight: | 168 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Caucasian |
Additional Information: On March 2 2004, Andrei Ejov physically attacked a male victim and beat him with a baseball bat. Under the assumption that the victim was dead, Ejov placed the lifeless body into a hockey bag, only to realize that he was still alive. Ejov removed him from the bag and drove him to a hospital, where the victim later recovered. It is believed that Ejov may have fled back to Russia. A Canada-Wide Warrant of arrest was issued against Ejov for Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault. Working in conjunction with Ottawa PS Major Crime Unit. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Considered to be: Violent
Wanted for: Sexual Assault
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Hair: | Black |
| Height: | 5'8'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | April 1958 |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Weight: | 171 lbs |
| Complexion: | Dark |
| Race: | African |
Additional Information: On October 18 1991, Abdi Aliow Elmi conned a 20 year old female into going to his apartment where he brutally beat and sexually assaulted her. Elmi was arrested and released on a recognizance before the court. He breached his recognizance and a Canada-Wide Warrant has been issued for his arrest. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Considered to be: Violent
Wanted for: Parental Abduction
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Height: | 5'6'' |
| Build: | Slim |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | February 1953 |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Weight: | 141 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Middle Eastern |
Additional Information: Wanted for the 1996 parental abduction of his daughter, Nina Akbarian. Believed to be in Iran. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
This Franklin County Illinois Most Wanted List posts the top 50-100 fugitive criminals on the run.
Many, if not most should be considered armed and dangerous. If you come across them, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself.
Instead, immediately call the Franklin County Sheriff's Department at 618-438-8211.
Wanted for: Conspiracy to Import/Export a Controlled Substance
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Aliases: | The "Inspector" |
| Hair: | Gray |
| Height: | 5'8'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | September 1933 |
| Weight: | 160 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Caucasian |
Additional Information: Eyes: dark, wears glasses Poor teeth, large silver filling bottom left of mouth Liver spots on face around eyes Dark hair clipped in ears. A sixteen month undercover operation was conducted in the greater Toronto area from July 1996 to October 1997. The case was a joint effort between the RCMP and Peel Regional Police. The operation culminated in the seizure of three hundred kilograms of cocaine valued at 90 million dollars. It was the largest seizure ever in the region of Peel. It severely disrupted a cell of Colombian based traffickers, three of whom have already pleaded guilty. Kratc-Usman was a high ranking representative of a cocaine organization in South America. He was in Canada to evaluate the Canadian operation and gave the final approval before the traffickers attempted to smuggle in the cocaine. The RCMP consider Kratc-Usman to be among the very upper echelon of international cocaine traffickers. Date Issued: 98-07-15 (Interpol Ottawa, International Liaison Branch, RCMP HQ) Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Wanted for: Parental Abduction
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Hair: | Black |
| Height: | 5'6'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | May 1948 |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Weight: | 181 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Hispanic |
Additional Information: Wanted for the abduction of his son, Alex Gonzales. Alex was abducted on August 23 1991. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Wanted for: Murder
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Aliases: | Bob |
| Hair: | Brown |
| Height: | 5'11'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | May 1951 |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Weight: | 186 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Caucasian |
Additional Information: Tattoos: Left forearm, fleur-de-lis Scars: Left side of face, throat, right heel Burn scars on right forearm Robert Donald Joseph Armstrong has a history of assault, narcotics possessions and assaults on peace officers. He is presently wanted for escaping custody while being held on a charge of murder. His previous occupations include automobile purchasing agent, photographer and labourer. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Considered to be: Armed and dangerous
Wanted for: Second Degree Murder
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Hair: | Brown |
| Height: | 5'5'' |
| Sex: | Female |
| Date of Birth: | February 1977 |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Weight: | 133 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Hispanic |
Additional Information: Lisa Santana is wanted for Second Degree Murder. She is known to be violent so caution is urged when approaching subject. She is believed to be in Mexico. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Considered to be: Violent
Wanted for: Assault, Assault with a Weapon
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Hair: | Black |
| Height: | 6'1'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Place of Birth: | Jordanie |
| Date of Birth: | March 1961 |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Weight: | 180 lbs |
| Complexion: | Brown |
| Race: | Middle Eastern |
Additional Information: Wael Yousif Ali Al Jallad is wanted on several assault charges, including two counts of assault with a weapon. In the fall of 2000, he was convicted on all charges. Al Jallad failed to attend his sentencing date and a Canada-Wide Warrant was issued for his arrest. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
This Franklin County Illinois Most Wanted List posts the top 50-100 fugitive criminals on the run.
This is a very long list and changes daily.
Many, if not most should be considered armed and dangerous. If you come across them, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself.
Instead, immediately call the Franklin County Sheriff's Department at 618-438-8211.
If it is not safe to call right away, make a note where you last saw them, what they were wearing and call as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wanted for: Murder
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Hair: | Brown |
| Height: | 5'10'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | December 1955 |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Weight: | 193 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Caucasian |
Additional Information: Jean Yves Tremblay, along with 25 other accomplices, is a suspect in a multiple murder that occurred in Lennoxville, Quebec in 1985 when five members of the Hells Angels were murdered. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Wanted for: Parental Abduction
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Aliases: | Rie Ikeda Davidovitch / Rie Ikeda-Davidovitch |
| Hair: | Black |
| Height: | 5'1'' |
| Build: | Slim |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | January 1971 |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Weight: | 100 lbs |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Race: | Asian |
Additional Information: On November 29 2003, Rie Ikeda took her son to Japan and never returned to Canada. Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Wanted for: First Degree Murder
Wanted by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
| Hair: | Black |
| Height: | 5'10'' |
| Sex: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | September 1953 |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Weight: | 171 lbs |
| Complexion: | Dark |
| Race: | African |
Additional Information: On March 17 1995, Joseph Ewudzi Woode was gunned down by Samuel Kwablah Tamatey as he left his residence in Etobicoke, Ontario. Tamatey is wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant for First Degree Murder. He is believed to be hiding in his native country Ghana. Working in conjunction with Toronto Police Service Homicide Squad Take no action to apprehend this person yourself. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or the police in your area or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Considered to be: Armed and dangerous
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Franklin County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Franklin County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Franklin County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Franklin County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
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Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Franklin County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Franklin County.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Franklin County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Franklin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate at Franklin County Jail, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Franklin County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Inmate Sales utilizing the following instructions:
In order to have a successful video visit with an inmate in Franklin County, these are the steps to follow:
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Franklin County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Franklin County Jail Phone: 618-438-8211
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Franklin County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Franklin County.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Franklin County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Franklin County.
