The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including 12 who died in late 2021 and during 2022, was held Thursday, May 4 at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture on the Illinois State Capitol grounds in Springfield, according to a news release. […]
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.