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CRIME & SAFETY
Galesburg Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze on E Main Street
The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1715 E Main Street today, July 24, 2024, at 2:16 AM. The response included all three stations and the 11 personnel on duty. Upon arrival, personnel encountered heavy fire conditions coming from multiple windows on the first floor of the residence. Battalion Chief Brackett established command, and fire crews used multiple hose lines to bring the fire under control from the exterior. Crews were then able to gain access to the residence to extinguish the fire. Four occupants, who were asleep at the time of the fire, were able to evacuate prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. They were evaluated by Galesburg Hospitals’ Ambulance Service (GHAS) personnel on scene and released; no injuries have been reported. The Red Cross has been contacted and is providing additional assistance to the displaced occupants. An emergency callback of off-duty fire personnel was initiated to provide additional resources at the scene as well as emergency coverage for the city. The residence was determined to be a total loss. Preliminary damage is estimated at $30,000. Galesburg Fire Investigators have determined the cause of the fire to be unintentional.
Missing N.Y. man, later pronounced dead, found in Peoria area by Knox County deputies
A man reported missing from New York state was found in the Peoria area — with the help of regional search and rescue teams, including Knox County’s — but ended up passing away. Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins says the search was Tuesday, after he was contacted...
District 205 teacher pleads not guilty to felony theft charge
A Galesburg School District teacher charged with felony theft, six years after she pleaded guilty to similar charges in another case, is pleading not guilty. Michelle White, 54, made the plea in Knox County Court Wednesday afternoon, where she also asked for a trial by jury, and waived her right to a preliminary hearing.
Galesburg Police Invite Community to Chief’s Corner on July 30th
The Galesburg Police Department is set to hold a ‘Chief’s Corner’ event later this month, providing an opportunity for residents to engage directly with Police Chief Russell Idle. Scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Hy-Vee on North Henderson Street, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, the session will open the floor to topics surrounding community safety and any pressing concerns citizens might have. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to foster open communication between the community and law enforcement, aiming to address and mitigate local safety issues collaboratively. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend and participate in the dialogue.
The Weekly Post public record for 7-25-24
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. • BRIMFIELD – A North Dakota woman was suspected of drunken driving following a single-vehicle accident in Brimfield. A 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe sport-utility vehicle driven by Jodi E. Phillips, 38, of Williston was found about...
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