Morrison Chief issues statement regarding video of officer’s interaction with suspect

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

MORRISON, Ill. - Morrison Police Chief Michael Moon issued a statement this week regarding an interaction caught on camera between an officer and a suspect. The majority of the interaction was captured on video by a neighbor of where the incident occurred in the 500 block of N Base Street, according to witnesses and police. … Continue reading Morrison Chief issues statement regarding video of officer’s interaction with suspect

Retiring chief defends police department’s handling of murder investigation

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ROCK FALLS, Ill. - Less than one month before retiring from the Rock Falls Police Department, Chief David Pilgrim wants to set the record straight on an investigation resulting in the dismissal of first-degree murder earlier this year. Pilgrim has been with the Rock Falls Police Department since 2001. He was appointed Chief in early … Continue reading Retiring chief defends police department’s handling of murder investigation

Rock Falls Police Chief to announce retirement amid fallout from flawed investigation

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

ROCK FALLS, Ill. - Rock Falls Police Chief David Pilgrim is soon expected to announce his retirement amid the fallout from a flawed investigation earlier this year. Click here to see an update to this story. More than one alderman told me Pilgrim notified city council of his decision last week. Pilgrim has been with … Continue reading Rock Falls Police Chief to announce retirement amid fallout from flawed investigation