Former police officer appealing prison sentence for child pornography

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

FREEPORT, Ill. - A former Galena police officer convicted for possessing child pornography is appealing his prison sentence following a plea deal. On Sep. 18, Eli Barthel, 23, of Freeport, agreed to plead Guilty to one count of Possession of Child Pornography with a Victim Under the Age of 13, a Class 2 felony, court … Continue reading Former police officer appealing prison sentence for child pornography

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