‘Not on my watch’ Pt. II: Preparing, executing inquest into death of Jackson Kradle

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CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - A small town attorney and a rural Illinois county coroner secured a homicide verdict through an inquest into the death of Jackson Kradle more than two months before any criminal charges were filed. Watch Part 2 of 'Not On My Watch' https://youtu.be/I-cRKsCQBv0?si=0Xo0f73CPC18T49v In the early morning hours of July 28, 2024, … Continue reading ‘Not on my watch’ Pt. II: Preparing, executing inquest into death of Jackson Kradle

State’s Attorney: Officers’ use of force in Savanna pursuit last month was justified

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SAVANNA, Ill. - Carroll County State's Attorney Aaron Kaney announced Thursday that the officers' use of force in a pursuit ending in Savanna last month was justified. Kaney says four law enforcement officers fired their gun near the intersection of Webster Street and Main Street in Savanna on the morning of June 26, which resulted … Continue reading State’s Attorney: Officers’ use of force in Savanna pursuit last month was justified

‘Not on my watch’: Meet the Coroner who broke Jackson Kradle homicide case wide open

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CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - A family and community were rocked one year ago after an 18-year-old Mt. Carroll man was found dead in the road. Parade in Shannon, Ill. (Janessa Anderson) The man who died was 2024 West Carroll High School graduate Jackson Kradle, who had recently turned 18 when he was struck and killed … Continue reading ‘Not on my watch’: Meet the Coroner who broke Jackson Kradle homicide case wide open

Criminal charges filed in connection to crash that killed Princeton man in November

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OTTAWA, Ill. - A Livingston County man faces several criminal charges in connection to a crash near Ottawa that killed a Princeton man on Thanksgiving weekend. Daniel P. Olson, 56, of Manville, faces several charges including Reckless Homicide, a Class 3 Felony. He is accused of using a cell phone to access the internet while … Continue reading Criminal charges filed in connection to crash that killed Princeton man in November

Court docs confirm suspect had already been jailed for stolen truck used in multi-county pursuit

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FREEPORT, Ill. - Court documents confirm suspect involved in pursuit-turned-shooting in Savanna last month had already been arrested and charged for stealing same truck used in the pursuit. Mark Feltmeyer, 59, of Freeport, who was shot by officers in Savanna after leading them on a multi-county pursuit last month, appeared in Stephenson County court on … Continue reading Court docs confirm suspect had already been jailed for stolen truck used in multi-county pursuit

Suspect involved in Savanna shooting, pursuit was granted pretrial release 3 days prior

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SAVANNA, Ill. - The suspect involved in a pursuit-turned-shooting with police in Savanna last week was granted pretrial release on a previous charge three days prior to the incident. Mark Feltmeyer, 59, of Freeport, who was shot by officers in Savanna after leading them on a multi-county pursuit last week, was booked into the Stephenson … Continue reading Suspect involved in Savanna shooting, pursuit was granted pretrial release 3 days prior

Galena police officer pleads Not Guilty to child pornography charges, jury trial set this summer

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FREEPORT, Ill. - A Galena police officer arrested and charged for allegedly possessing child pornography in May pleaded Not Guilty earlier this month with a jury trial set for later this summer. Officer Eli Barthel, 23, of Freeport, is charged with multiple felonies including two counts of Possession of Child Pornography with the Victim Under … Continue reading Galena police officer pleads Not Guilty to child pornography charges, jury trial set this summer

Galena officer charged for child pornography ordered to remain in jail pending trial

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FREEPORT, Ill. - A newly-hired Galena police officer has been ordered to remain in jail until trial after authorities say they found child pornography at his home in Freeport. Officer Eli Barthel, 23, of Freeport, is charged with multiple felonies including two counts of Possession of Child Pornography with the Victim Under the Age of … Continue reading Galena officer charged for child pornography ordered to remain in jail pending trial

Galena police officer arrested for child pornography following FBI, Illinois AG investigation

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GALENA, Ill. - A Galena police officer was arrested Friday on child pornography charges following an investigation conducted by the FBI and the Illinois Attorney General's Office. Court records show Officer Eli Barthel, 23, is charged with multiple felonies including two counts of Possession of Child Pornography with Victim Under the Age of 13, a … Continue reading Galena police officer arrested for child pornography following FBI, Illinois AG investigation

Federal lawsuit alleges Mt. Carroll, Carroll County officers violated man’s Fourth Amendment rights

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MT. CARROLL, Ill. - A lawsuit filed in federal court in late April accuses officers of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and Mt. Carroll Police Department of violating a Mt. Carroll man's Fourth Amendment rights when they allegedly entered his home without a warrant and arrested him. According to the complaint filed on April 30 … Continue reading Federal lawsuit alleges Mt. Carroll, Carroll County officers violated man’s Fourth Amendment rights