Several agencies involved in search for Melissa Trumpy this week with more operations planned

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - The Illinois Attorney General's Office, and some out-of-state agencies, worked alongside local law enforcement this week to conduct ground and water searches for Melissa Trumpy with 'additional operations' expected. Carroll County Sheriff Ryan Kloepping confirmed to me authorities led a search near Shannon, Illinois for Trumpy on Thursday but no body … Continue reading Several agencies involved in search for Melissa Trumpy this week with more operations planned

Village of Shannon releases closed session minutes regarding former police chief

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

SHANNON, Ill. - After formally accepting the resignation of their police chief Tuesday night, the Village of Shannon has released minutes from closed session meetings discussing his job performance. Click link below to read the latest developments. https://kylejbales.com/2025/10/15/lawsuit-alleges-shannon-officials-directed-police-chief-to-offer-deal-with-woman-claiming-sexual-harassment/ Michael Lewis was employed as Chief of Police from Nov. 7, 2023 thru Sep. 16, 2025, according … Continue reading Village of Shannon releases closed session minutes regarding former police chief