Police in Galesburg and Monmouth are on the lookout for suspects that has been leaving racist and divisive content at people s homes.
According to the Police Department they have had to respond to numerous cases of someone depositing zip lock bags with letters in them at Galesburg residences. The zip lock bags are filled with rocks in them to weigh them down as the suspect is leaving them on driveways. The printed propaganda material on the flyer is about COVID-19 with reference to White Lives Matter.
The handouts also include various websites that sell untested medical supplements. As the majority of the material appears to be aimed towards marketing a medical supplement that is shipped from Florida, it is not believed that the material originated from a local source and is instead part of a guerilla marketing campaign.
By Julia Bertino
Feb 15, 2021
(Galesburg, IL) Galesburg Police are asking for the public s help in finding a wanted woman.
The Galesburg Police Department says 20 year old Destiny Dixon is wanted for failing to appear on charges of aggravated battery.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts can contact the Galesburg Police at (309) 343-9151 or the Galesburg area crime stoppers at (309) 344-0044. You can also text your tip to Galesburg Crime Stoppers at 274637. Text keyword “Galesburg” and then your tip.
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Galesburg Register-Mail
GALESBURG A mother has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of her 7-year-old daughter on Sunday.
According to a Galesburg Police Department news release, police responded to the 1500 block of McKnight Street in reference to an unknown problem with a child. Upon arrival, a 7-year-old female victim was found dead from apparent knife wounds.
A joint investigation was conducted by the Galesburg Police Department, Knox County Sheriff s office, Knox County State s Attorney s Office and the Illinois State Police.
As a result of the investigation, the victim s mother, Hazel L. Ivy, 29, has been arrested and charged with murder in the first degree.
Top Regional News: Mother charged with murder in 7-year-old daughter s fatal stabbing
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Mother charged with murder in 7-year-old daughter s fatal stabbing
GALESBURG A mother has been charged with first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of her 7-year-old daughter on Sunday in the 1500 block of McKnight Street.
According to a Galesburg Police Department news release, the Galesburg Police Department responded to the 1500 block of McKnight Street in reference to an unknown problem with a child. Upon arrival, a 7-year-old female victim was found dead from apparent knife wounds.
A joint investigation was conducted by the Galesburg Police Department, Knox County Sherriff s office, Knox County State s Attorney s Office and the Illinois State Police.
By Julia Bertino
A 17 year old is dead following a shooting at a Galesburg gun store.
Police say on Wednesday officers were called to Galesburg Guns and Ammo for a report of a disturbance and shots being fired. Investigators say once on the scene, officers learned that several suspects had broken into the business.
The owner of the business was inside during the break-in and police say a preliminary investigation shows the owner fired four to five shots at the suspects after they entered the gun shop.
Shortly after the break-in and shooting, a 17 year old was dropped off at the front door of the emergency room at Cottage Hospital with a gunshot wound. Police say the driver of the vehicle immediately drove away after the teen was dropped off.