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

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

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

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

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

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