Monday, February 5, 2024

Knox County Felony Court Update: February 5, 2024

Remember:  Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defense.

NEW CHARGES

December 12, 2023

  • Ross A. Keith, 40, Galesburg, was charged with class 2 felony violation of the sex offender registry.

  • Adam M. Putnam, 40, Abingdon, was charged with class 3 felony theft over $500.

December 13, 2023

  • Ross A. Keith, 40, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony possession of a firearm by a felon.

  • Eddie H. Keller Jr., 47, Galesburg, was charged with class X felony home invasion and misdemeanor domestic battery/bodily harm.

  • Ryan E. Sullivan, 37, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony aggravated battery/deadly weapon.

December 14, 2023

  • John C.B. Gustafson, 26, Galesburg, was charged with class 1 felony residential burglary.

December 15, 2023

  • Kalium O. McVey, 29, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500.

December 18, 2023

  • Lance Alexander, 61, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony failure to register as a sex offender and misdemeanor criminal trespass/residence.

  • Lisa A. Gryp, 52, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony theft under $500/prior.

  • Antoine K. McClain, 30, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance.

December 19, 2023

  • Jacob B. Halcomb, 38, Cameron, was charged with class 3 felony firearm possession.

  • Ashton C. Kaden, 22, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony violation of the sex offender registry.

  • Emily R. Olson, 24, Monmouth, was charged with class 3 felony retail theft over $300.

  • Sydney J. Sharer, 22, Monmouth, was charged with class 3 felony retail theft over $300.

  • Karen K. Simpson, 72, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony retail theft over $300.

December 20, 2023

  • Chandra B. Bond, 38, Galesburg, was charged with two counts of class 3 felony forgery and theft over $500.

  • Jeffrey Harrison, 55, Galesburg, was charged with two counts of class 3 felony forgery and theft over $500.

  • Jason M. Harrold, 37, Galesburg, was charged with class 2 felony possession of stolen title/plates, class 4 felony aggravated fleeing, and misdemeanor reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

  • Albert F. Holmes Jr., 62, Galesburg, was charged with two counts of class 2 felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim under age 13.

  • Destina M. Smith, 38, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony aggravated DUI and misdemeanor obstructing identification.

December 21, 2023

  • Allen Robinson, 53, Davenport, Iowa, was charged with class 3 felony violation of the sex offender registry.

  • Jameel G. Hughes, 29, South Holland, was charged with class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500 and misdemeanor phone harassment and criminal trespass/land.

December 26, 2023

  • Preston C.D. Bean, 28, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony aggravated battery/deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon and misdemeanor resisting an officer.

  • Blakely J. Benson, 25, Abingdon, was charged with class 3 felony forgery.

  • Brent T. Lindsey, 50, Abingdon, was charged with class 3 felony possession of a firearm by a felon and misdemeanor aggravated assault/public property and disorderly conduct.

December 27, 2023

  • Jason M. Harrold, 37, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony possession of a firearm by a felon.

  • Michael Kirk, 34, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony possession of a firearm by a felon and misdemeanor aggravated assault/public property.

December 28, 2023

  • Ashton C. Kaden, 23, Galesburg, was charged with class 2 felony burglary, and class 3 felony violating the sex offender registry and theft over $500.

  • Joseph L. Matuszyk, 37, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony obscene message/threaten to kill.

December 29, 2023

  • Albert F. Holmes Jr., 62, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams.

January 2, 2024

  • Raymond M. Gabel, 26, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony domestic battery/prior.

  • In a second case, Gabel was charged with class 2 felony burglary.

  • Ronald L. Potter Jr., 37, Princeville, was charged with class 4 felony domestic battery/prior.

January 3, 2024

  • Destiny N. Denniston, 26, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony aggravated battery/great bodily harm and aggravated battery/deadly weapon.

January 4, 2024

  • Billy R. Jones, 63, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony retail theft under $300/prior.

  • Jesse D. Line, 31, Wataga, was charged with class 2 felony burglary, class 4 felony possession of burglary tools and theft under $500/prior.

  • Jason R. Tiedemann, 30, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony violating an order of protection.

  • In a second case, Tiedemann was charged with two counts of class 4 felony violating an order of protection.

  • Jadin R. White, 30, Wataga, was charged with class 2 felony burglary, and class 4 felony possession of burglary tools and theft under $500/prior.

January 5, 2024

  • Maurice A. Harris, 32, Galesburg, was charged with class 2 felony possession of a stolen vehicle, class 4 felony driving on a revoked license, and misdemeanor criminal trespass to vehicles and criminal trespass/land.

January 8, 2024

  • Andre D. Odom, 22, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony resisting an officer and misdemeanor retail theft under $300.

January 10, 2024

  • James L. Amick, 45, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams.

  • Mark W. Mathews, 33, Greenfield, Indiana, was charged with class 4 possession of a controlled substance.

  • Jason R. Tiedemann, 30, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony aggravated fleeing and misdemeanor speeding 26-34 mph over the limit.

January 11, 2024

  • Tonda L. Carnes, 59, Abingdon, was charged with class 3 felony retail theft over $300.

  • Larry W. Pearcy, 37, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony aggravated assault.

January 16, 2024

  • Mari Cantu, 27, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony domestic battery/prior and obstruction of justice.

  • Tristin J. Haynes, 18, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony possession of child pornography.

  • In a second case, Haynes was charged with class 2 felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse/victim under age 18/family and misdemeanor sexual exploitation of a child/sexual act.

January 17, 2024

  • Alonzo M. Knuth, 20, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor firearm possession.

  • In a second case, Knuth was charged with class 1 felony residential burglary.

  • McKade T. Webster, 18, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor firearm possession.

  • In a second case, Webster was charged with class 1 felony residential burglary.

January 18, 2024

  • Jacob D. Bachman, 25, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams.

  • Joseph M. Weigand, 34, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony unlawful use of weapon and misdemeanor child endangerment and DUI/alcohol.

January 19, 2024

  • Ashton C. Kaden, 23, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

January 22, 2024

  • Andrew C. Burns, 42, Galesburg, was charged with class 2 felony meth delivery under 5 grams, class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams, and misdemeanor unlawful possession of knife.

  • Kenyon E. Louis, 25, Chicago, was charged with class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor driving on a suspended license.

  • Tanya A.M. Morris, 38, Abingdon, was charged with class 4 felony retail theft under $300/prior.

  • Heath T.J. Williams, 27, North Pekin, was charged with class X felony mfg/delivery of ecstacy pills.

January 23, 2024

  • Nicole J. Berry, 40, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony forgery and theft over $500.

  • Tyler P. Lytle, 38, Galesburg, was charged with class 2 felony possession of a stolen vehicle.

  • Julian P. Menke, 41, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony domestic battery/prior and misdemeanor interfering with a report of domestic battery.

  • Erica L. Serbin, 39, Galesburg, was charged with class 2 felony possession of a stolen vehicle.

January 24, 2024

  • Marcus W. Forshee, 36, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony criminal damage over $500/school and class 4 felony domestic battery/prior.

January 25, 2024

  • Brandon R. Cox, 40, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony aggravated battery/public place.

January 26, 2024

  • Trenton Q.L. Davis-McGee, 22, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony aggravated DUI and misdemeanor violating an order of protection, DUI/alcohol, DUI/BAC .08, and driving on a suspended license.

January 29, 2024

  • Baylee L. Mackey, 25, Wataga, was charged with class 2 felony aggravated DUI and misdemeanor DUI/alcohol and driving on a suspended license.

  • Timothy L. Nelson, 63, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

January 31, 2024

  • Avery E. Elder, 34, Eldridge, Iowa, was charged with class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and misdemeanor driving on a suspended license.

  • Larry W. Pearcy, 37, Galesburg, was charged with class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500.

  • Ronald L. Potter, 37, Knoxville, was charged with class 3 felony forgery and misdemeanor deceptive practices.

February 1, 2024

  • Taylor M. Alvarado, 30, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony aggravated battery/public place.

  • Meriah K. Bradfield, 32, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony threatening a public official and misdemeanor criminal trespass/building.

  • Archie G. Treadway, 29, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams.

February 2, 2024

  • Johnny C. Holman, 48, Galesburg, was charged with class 3 felony aggravated battery/deadly weapon and misdemeanor criminal trespass/state land.

February 5, 2024

  • Michelle M. Davis, 31, Galesburg, was charged with three counts of class 3 felony aggravated battery/nurse.

  • Monique L. Oliver, 28, Peoria, was charged with class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams.


WARRANTS SERVED

November 16, 2023

  • Whitney J. Philbee, 35, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class 2 felony meth delivery under 5 grams. The charge was filed Nov. 8.

November 27, 2023

  • Austin D. Sundberg, 24, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class X felony meth delivery/15-100 grams. The charge was filed Oct. 24.

November 28, 2023

  • Preston A. Allen, 23, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class 3 felony mfg/delivery of cannabis/30-500 grams. The charge was filed Oct. 24.

December 6, 2023

  • Juan P. Garcia, 28, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class 2 felony harassment of a witness. The charge was filed Dec. 1.

December 12, 2023

  • Ross A. Keith, 40, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class 2 felony failure to report change of address. The charge was filed Oct. 24.

December 14, 2023

  • Zachary F. Fox, 28, Abingdon, was served a warrant on charges of class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery/strangle, class 4 felony unlawful restraint, and misdemeanor interfering with a report of domestic violence, and child endangerment (3 counts). The charges were filed Nov. 30.

  • Tiffany L. Hippen, 29, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class X felony meth delivery/15-100 grams. The charge was filed Oct. 23.

December 29, 2023

  • Eric D. Ronquillo, 23, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class 4 felony aggravated fleeing. The charge was filed Sept. 11.

  • Douglas S. Tipsword, 61, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class 4 felony retail theft under $300/prior.

January 8, 2024

  • Reginald D. Cooper, 31, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class 2 felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse/over 5 years older than victim. The charge was filed Dec. 2, 2022.

January 17, 2024

  • Nicholas A. Perino, 32, Galesburg, was served a warrant on a charge of class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams. The charge was filed Oct. 24.

January 30, 2024

  • Allen K. Brunkhardt, 68, Wataga, was served a warrant on a charge of class 4 felony bad checks. The charge was filed Nov. 14.


DISPOSITIONS

December 11, 2023

  • Donald A. Denniston, 41, Galesburg, was sentenced to 45 years in prison/102 days credit on charges of murder and class 2 felony arson, of which he was convicted Aug. 23. The charges were filed Feb. 17, 2021.

  • Travis T. Williams, 43, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on a charge of class 2 felony aggravated DUI/crash/death, to which he pleaded guilty Sept. 15. The charge was filed Nov. 3, 2021.

December 12, 2023

  • Jason S. Bardell, 48, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony domestic battery/prior dropped. The charge was filed Oct. 12.

  • Ivy C. Giron, 28, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor forgery (reduced from class 3 felony) and was sentenced to 12 months court supervision and fined. The charge was filed May 19.

  • Ashaysha Lakes, 23, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor resisting an officer and was sentenced to 8 days jail/4 days credit and 12 months conditional discharge. A charge of class 2 felony aggravated battery/peace officer was dismissed. The charges were filed Sept. 5.

December 13, 2023

  • Mariah J. Armstrong, 31, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony false report of an offense dropped. The charge was filed Oct. 27.

  • Jason T. Snell, 44, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to a charge of class 4 felony violating an order of protection and was sentenced to 40 days jail/20 days credit and 29 months probation. The charge was filed Nov. 27.

December 18, 2023

  • Adrian Bailey, 28, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery/physical contact (reduced from class 3 felony aggravated battery/public place) and was sentenced to 180 days jail/73 days credit and 1 year conditional discharge. The charge was filed Oct. 10.

December 19, 2023

  • DeAngello M. Beasley, 36, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500 dropped. The charge was filed June 8, 2021.

December 20, 2023

  • Mitchell C. Yoho, 60, Abingdon, had two counts of class 4 felony domestic battery/bodily harm/prior dropped. The charges were filed Aug. 29.

December 27, 2023

  • Matthew A. Charles, 26, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony resisting an officer dismissed due to no probable cause. The charge was filed Oct. 11.

January 2, 2024

  • Lawrence L. Williams Sr., 68, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to 6 days jail/3 days credit and 2 years conditional discharge. A charge of class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams was dismissed. The charges were filed Oct. 19.

January 3, 2024

  • Jesse R. Burton, 26, Galesburg, had charges of class 2 felony possession of a stolen firearm, class 3 felony possession of a firearm with defaced serial number (two counts), and misdemeanor domestic battery/physical contact and illegal possession of ammunition dropped. The charges were filed Feb. 27.

  • Jonathon Clubb, 20, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal damage to property under $500 (reduced from class 4 felony criminal damage to property over $500) and was sentenced to 2 years conditional discharge and 30 hours community service. The charge was filed Oct. 17.

  • Brandon S. Engle, 43, Galesburg, had charges of class 4 felony unauthorized title and misdemeanor drivers license expired more than a year and two minor traffic charges dismissed. The charges were filed Jan. 30, 2023.

  • In a second case, Engle pleaded guilty to class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and was sentenced to 2 years conditional discharge and 50 hours community service. A charge of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed. The charges were filed July 18.

  • Jerry Hall, 38, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (reduced from class 4 felony) and was sentenced to 2 years court supervision and 30 hours community service. The court withholds judgment in the case. The charge was filed July 10.

  • Luis G. Quinonez, 35, Galesburg, had a charge of class 3 felony theft over $500 dropped. The charge was filed Sept. 12.

January 4, 2024

  • Chad L. Moore, 40, Wataga, pleaded guilty to class 3 felony possession of a firearm by a felon and was sentenced to 2 years in prison/5 days credit. Charges of class 1 felony meth possession/15-100 grams, class 3 felony possession of a firearm by a felon, and misdemeanor driving on a suspended license were dismissed. The charges were filed June 3, 2022.

  • In a second case, Moore had charges of class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and misdemeanor driving on a suspended license dismissed. The charges were filed Dec. 28, 2022.

January 5, 2024

  • Larry L. Black Jr., 33, Galesburg, had charges of class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery/strangle and class 4 felony domestic battery/prior dropped. The charges were filed May 16.

  • In a second case, Black had a charge of class 4 felony domestic battery/prior dropped. The charge was filed July 10.

  • In a third case, Black had charges of class 4 felony unlawful restraint and misdemeanor interfering with a report of domestic violence and domestic battery/bodily harm dropped. The charges were filed Sept. 11.

January 16, 2024

  • Bradley D. Oberhaus, 44, Galesburg, had a charge of class 3 felony forgery dismissed. The charge was filed Feb. 8, 2022.

  • In a second case, Oberhaus had a charge of class 4 felony unlawful restraint dismissed. The charge was filed Dec. 29, 2022.

  • In a third case, Oberhaus pleaded guilty to class 2 felony meth possession/5-15 grams and was sentenced to 8 days periodic imprisonment, 3 years probation, and ordered to pay $1,782 in restitution. A charge of class 4 felony retail theft under $300/prior was dismissed. The charges were filed Jan. 9, 2023.

  • Ryan E. Sullivan, 37, Galesburg, had charges of class 3 felony aggravated battery/great bodily harm and misdemeanor battery/bodily harm dropped. The charges were filed May 12.

  • Melissa S. Swanson, 37, Galesburg, had charges of class 2 felony aggravated battery/peace officer and misdemeanor resisting an officer dropped. The charges were filed June 28.

January 17, 2024

  • David L. Kerner, 65, Galesburg, had charges of class 3 felony aggravated battery/public place and meth possession under 5 grams, and misdemeanor criminal damage to property under $500 and resisting an officer dismissed. The charges were filed May 30.

  • In a second case, Kerner pleaded guilty to class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and misdemeanor battery/physical contact and was sentenced to 10 days jail/10 days credit and 2 years probation. A charge of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed. The charges were filed July 18.

  • Manase M. Mandondo, 29, Galesburg, had charges of class 2 felony kidnapping and class 4 felony child abduction dismissed. The charges were filed June 13.

  • In a second case, Mandondo pleaded guilty to class 4 felony unlawful restraint and was sentenced to 2 years in prison/215 days credit. Charges of class 2 felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse, class 3 felony kidnapping and indecent solicitation, and class 4 felony child abduction were dismissed. The charges were filed June 13. 

  • Drake L. Taflinger, 28, Avon, had a charge of class 3 felony retail theft over $300 dismissed. The charge was filed Jan. 23, 2023.

January 19, 2024

  • Jeremiah J. Bradfield, 38, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 3 felony aggravated battery/great bodily harm and was sentenced to 180 days jail/118 days credit and 2 years conditional discharge. Charges of class X felony attempted murder and class 3 felony aggravated battery/deadly weapon were dismissed. The charges were filed Sept. 26.

  • Everett L. Howard, 43, Altona, had a charge of class 4 felony stalking dropped. The charge was filed June 7.

  • David L. Johnson, 37, Galva, pleaded guilty to class X felony home invasion and was sentenced to 16 years in prison/730 days credit. Charges of class 2 felony aggravated domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery/strangle, class 3 felony criminal damage to government property over $500, class 4 felony unlawful restraint, and misdemeanor interfering with a report of domestic violence were dismissed. The charges were filed Jan. 18, 2022.

January 24, 2024

  • Christopher L. Claeys, 51, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance dropped. The charge was filed Dec. 27.

  • Lori B. Katzell, 59, Abingdon, had a charge of class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance dropped. The charge was filed Dec. 28.

  • Elias M. Rogers, 44, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery/bodily harm (reduced from class 3 felony aggravated battery/deadly weapon) and was sentenced to 30 days jail/6 days credit and 18 months probation. A charge of class 3 felony aggravated battery/great bodily harm was dismissed. The charges were filed Jan. 4, 2023.

January 29, 2024

  • Cody J. Burgus, 32, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony domestic battery/prior dropped. The charge was filed Jan. 8.

  • Andrew M. Wallace, 33, Galesburg, had a charge of class 2 felony violation of the sex offender registry dropped. The charge was filed Dec. 20.

  • In a second case, Wallace had a charge of class 2 felony violation of the sex offender registry dropped. The charge was filed Jan. 5.

January 30, 2024

  • Jessie R. Goodwin, 34, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor violating an order of protection (reduced from class 4 felony) and was sentenced to 54 days jail/27 days credit and 2 years conditional discharge. The charge was filed Jan. 3.

  • Orlando J. Hernandez, 27, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 1 felony aggravated discharge of a firearm and was sentenced to 180 days jail and 18 months probation. A charge of class 3 felony aggravated battery/great bodily harm was dismissed. The charges were filed Apr. 6, 2021.

  • Kraig Payne, 24, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 2 felony aggravated battery/peace officer and was sentenced to 3 years in prison/7 days credit. A second count of the charge was dismissed. The charges were filed Nov. 18, 2022.

  • Lyndell L. Wiggins, 32, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony domestic battery/prior dropped. The charge was filed Nov. 6.

January 31, 2024

  • Jeffrey Harrison, 55, Galesburg, had a charge of class 3 felony false information/violent offender against youth registry dropped. The charge was filed Oct. 24.

  • Joshua G. Johnson, 46, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and was sentenced to drug court probation. The charge was filed Aug. 21.

  • In a second case, Johnson pleaded guilty to class 2 felony burglary and was sentenced to drug court probation. The charge was filed Nov. 17.

  • Keegan E. Johnson, 26, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams and was sentenced to 53 days jail/53 days credit and 2 years probation. The charge was filed Nov. 9. 

  • In a second case, Johnson had a charge of class 2 felony meth possession/15-100 grams dismissed. The charge was filed Nov. 20.

  • In a third case, Johnson had a charge of class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams dismissed. The charge was filed Dec. 11.

  • Karleena L. Kempf, 48, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 4 felony retail theft under $300/prior and was sentenced to drug court probation. The charge was filed June 26.

  • In a second case, Kempf pleaded guilty to class 4 felony retail theft under $300/prior and was sentenced to drug court probation. The charge was filed Oct. 24.

  • In a third case, Kempf had a charge of class 4 felony retail theft under $300/prior dismissed. The charge was filed Nov. 28.

  • Mariyah A. Maddox, 18, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor retail theft under $300 (reduced from class 3 felony retail theft over $300) and was sentenced to 2 years conditional discharge and 40 hours community service. The charge was filed Oct. 25.

  • Michael Martinez III, 40, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 3 felony false information/violent offender against youth registry. The charge was filed Dec. 20, 2022.

  • In a second case, Martinez had a charge of class 3 felony violation of violent offender against youth registry dismissed. The charge was filed Aug. 8.

  • Daniel A. McManis, 28, Oneida, pleaded guilty to class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to 1 day jail/1 day credit, 2 years probation, and 30 hours community service. A charge of misdemeanor domestic battery/bodily harm was dismissed. The court withholds judgment in the case. The charges were filed Oct. 31.

  • Michael Ray, 65, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony theft under $500/prior dropped. The charge was filed Dec. 19.

  • Cody J. Simpson, 38, Galesburg, had a charge of class 2 felony violating the sex offender registry dropped. The charge was filed Dec. 20.

  • Jala J. Williams, 25, Galesburg, had a charge of class 4 felony mob action dismissed. The charge was filed Oct. 24.

February 1, 2024

  • Bridget M. McLaughlin, 31, Galesburg, pleaded guilty to class 3 felony meth possession under 5 grams (reduced from class 2 felony meth possession/5-15 grams) and was sentenced to 24 months probation and 30 hours community service. Charges of class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia were dismissed. The court withholds judgment in the case. The charges were filed June 29, 2022.

Knox County Felony Court Update: February 5, 2024

Remember:   Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law in a public tri...