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Father charged after shooting his son following an argument in Galesburg
GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) — A father has been arrested and charged for shooting his son as the result of an argument early Tuesday in Galesburg, Illinois. Prosecutors issued charges against Brian Swise, 58, for aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated domestic battery and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Found: Knox County Sheriff’s Office finds previously missing adult
KNOX Co., Ill. (KWQC) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Office was asking for the public’s help in locating a missing adult. Officers said she has since been found safe. Shannon L. Edwards, 39, of Galesburg was last seen July 1 near the Public Safety Building in Galesburg, according to a media release from the sheriff’s office.
Father admits to shooting son on Indiana Avenue
A Galesburg man is in a Peoria hospital with gunshot wounds that were inflicted by his father Tuesday night. According to a police report, Galesburg officers responded to a call at 310 Indiana Ave. just before 9:30 p.m. from a man who said he had shot his son with a handgun.
Galesburg Police make second arrest in connection with June 7th shooting
Galesburg, Ill.- The Galesburg Police Department has announced the arrest of one person in connection with a shooting that occurred in June. According to a news release, on Thursday, July 11th, 19-year-old Gabriel Moore was arrested on a Knox County warrant for murder. The arrest was the result of a...
Galva police report for July 8-14
Police assisted a citizen with a utility complaint in the 200 block of NE 4th Avenue. Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 500 block of SE 4th Street. The officer was not able to locate the animal. Police spoke to a Galva resident by telephone about a...
The Weekly Post public record for 7-18-24
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. • DAHINDA – A pool party in Dahinda resulted in a fistfight, followed by a local man’s arrest. According to a Knox County Sheriff’s Office report, 47-year-old Jason M. Scott encouraged women to take...
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