MONROE — A Monticello woman has been missing for over a week. Melissa Trumpy, 37, was last seen in Monroe Tuesday, Oct. 26. 

Family members spoke to Trumpy Tuesday evening and were alerted to Trumpy’s disappearance the following morning when they received a call after Trumpy did not show up for work. She had worked a previous shift until 10:30 p.m. the night before.

The Carroll County Sheriff Office launched an investigation looking into Trumpy’s whereabouts Thursday, Oct. 28. It is believed Trumpy was destined to Shannon, Ill., where she has ties. 

A search party with dogs combed through the Freeport area for several hours with no conclusion. The family searched a 20-mile radius around Shannon, including areas of Stephenson County.

Trumpy was believed to be in a silver Toyota Tundra extended-cab truck or a white Toyota Avalon four-door sedan. The truck was later found abandoned near W. Pearl City and S. Bolton Roads. 

Derek Hammer, whom it is believed Trumpy visited the night of her disappearance, has been taken into custody by the Carroll County Sheriff for charges listed as miscellaneous. In Sept. Hammer and Trumpy were both arrested for child neglect and drug possession.

 Hammer currently resides in the Carroll County jail and is charged with bail jumping and fleeing a vehicle/eluding an officer in Green County. Hammer has been uncooperative with the police in their investigation of Trumpy’s whereabouts. 

The family of Trumpy ask the community for help in locating her. She is described as being 5’10” with blue eyes and blonde hair, and she weighs 163 pounds.

Carroll County Crime Stoppers asks anyone with information to call 815-244-7867. Callers’ information will remain anonymous and tips could lead to a cash reward.