Tag Archives: knox county

• News

  No charges in deadly dog attack

  Authorities in Knox County say they won’t file criminal charges in the deadly dog attack that killed a 7-year old boy from Galesburg, Illinois in March.
• News

  Security system scammers target Knox County

  The Sheriff’s Department says they’re getting reports of a telemarketing scam involving an offer for a free security system.
• News

  FEMA to assist area’s residents for disaster aid registration

  The Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold an on-site registration for Galesburg residents affected by the recent flooding.
• Crime

  Teens arrested in connection with dozens of Altona burglaries

  Two teens were arrested in connection with a rash of home and car break-ins in Altona, Illinois.
• News

  Driver killed and 6 passengers hurt in Knox County van crash

  A St. Augustine woman died and six of her seven passengers were injured when the van she was driving overturned in Knox County.
• News

  Photos and new info released in unsolved skeletal remains case

  Investigators hope updated information and artist’s renderings might help identify a woman whose skeletal remains were found in the East Galesburg Brickyards in 1996.
• Crime

  Photos: Alleged meth ring busted in Knox County

  Five area residents face federal charges after police said they busted a methamphetamine operation in Knox County, Illinois.
• Crime

  Police: Wanted man forcibly stole truck during pursuit

  A Joy, Illinois man faces a variety of charges after he allegedly tried to sell stolen property, leading police on a chase and forcibly stealing another person’s truck.
• News

  Illinois drivers – here comes spring construction

  One of the largest spring construction programs in the history of Illinois is about to get underway.
• Crime / News

  Drive-by shooting suspect arrested during a traffic stop

  Five people who were stopped for speeding are now being held in the Knox County Jail; one of them wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting.
• News

  Man killed in Knox County crash

  A man was killed in a car accident Saturday night, February 9, 2013 in Knox County. Investigators found the car…
• News

  Accused murderer in court, cameras allowed

  For family members of accused killer Kai Lefler, 25, of Oneida, Monday’s court appearance left more questions than answers.  “It’s…