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

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

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

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

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