Illinois Man Arrested in Linn County on Four Felonies

A man from Illinois was arrested in Linn County on suspicion of four felonies.

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested 29-year-old Michael C. Wilkins of Rantoul at 11:02 pm Thursday.

His arresting charges were felony delivery of the controlled substance marijuana, felony resisting arrest, felony attempt to escape, felony bribery, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wilkins was taken to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office for a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.