Crimestoppers seeks two Jacksonville men wanted on drug charges

A Morgan-Scott-Cass Crimestoppers most wanted post has put two Jacksonville men in view after drug-related warrants were listed for both, and residents who recognize either man are being asked to help narrow their locations. Kyle Hunnicutt, 40, was reported to have last lived on Sheffield Lane and is wanted for meth possession. Drake Nelson Batty, 21, was reported to have last lived in the 800 block of North Prairie Street and is wanted for controlled substance possession.

Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties said tips can be submitted anonymously by calling (217) 243-7300. The organization also accepts information through its Facebook page and website, and it says rewards can reach up to $1,000 for information leading to arrests, following IRS rules. It has served Jacksonville and surrounding communities for more than 30 years.

The post included physical descriptions for both men to help residents identify them accurately. Hunnicutt is described as a white male, 5-foot-11, about 200 pounds, with brown brush-cut hair and blue eyes. Batty is described as a white male, 5-foot-9, about 125 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Those details matter because Crimestoppers relies on specific, usable identifiers so people who have seen either man can report what they know without guessing.

Illinois law treats methamphetamine possession as a felony, and possession of less than 5 grams is a Class 3 felony. That legal threshold underscores the seriousness of the warrant attached to Hunnicutt and the broader drug case now circulating through local law enforcement channels.

The notice lands in a county where the 2020 census counted 32,915 residents and Jacksonville had 17,616. In a place that size, a warrant alert tied to named streets can move quickly through neighborhoods, workplaces and daily routines, making prompt, anonymous reporting important for public safety.