Daylon Richardson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Knox County Deputy Nicholas Weist, has asked the judge in his case for a change of venus and to limit the scope of media coverage. Richardson faces two counts of murder, one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding. Richardson's case is in Henry County since that's where his vehicle struck Weist. Judge Norma Kauzlarich will hear arguments on the motion to limit media coverage on Sept. 19. Richardson's Attorney, Henry County Public Defender Lance Camp also requested a continuance in the case, saying he had hundreds of hours of video to go through and was still waiting on some discovery. Judge Kauzlarich told Richardson that once his attorney has had a chance to look over the discovery he would be able to make a decision regarding a change in venue.
The Granite City, Illinois, man accused of striking Knox County Sheriff's Deputy Nicholas Weist, killing him, in Henry County is facing more charges. Knox County State's Attorney Jeremy Karlin states that he convened the Knox County Grand Jury and that a returned bill of indictment against Daylon Richardson for charges committed in the county prior to Weist's death. Karlin says it is alleged that on April 29th, during the high-speed pursuit that resulted in Weist's death, Richardson fired a handgun from his vehicle at pursing Galesburg Police Officer Jared Tapscott along Illinois Route 150. The grand jury indicted Richardson on three Class X felony charges of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and Armed Violence. Karlin says that his case against Richardson will proceed following the case in Henry County, where the man remains in custody. He adds that both States Attorneys in both counties are coordinating their prosecution of Richards
Galesburg, Ill.- The man charged in the death of a Knox County Deputy now faces additional charges. Knox County State's Attorney Jeremy Karlin announced Saturday, June 11th, that the Knox County Grand Jury returned a bill of indictment against Daylon Richardson. Richardson is charged with multiple crimes in Knox County during the April 29th high-speed chase that resulted in the death of County Deputy Nicholas Weist. The charges include Attempted First Degree Murder, Armed Violence, and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. Richardson remains in custody in Henry County, Illinois where he is charged with first-degree murder in Weist's death. The Knox County case will proceed after the Henry County Case has concluded.