The task force is being formed to focus on drug trafficking and gun-related offenses.
The City of Galesburg sent out a release Thursday saying that this “type of criminal behavior poses a threat to the safety and quality of life for Galesburg residents, and will not be tolerated.”
The task force will consist of the Galesburg Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office, Illinois State Police, and the FBI Springfield Division.
The press conference can be viewed on local Comcast Channel 7 and will be streamed live on the City of Galesburg’s website at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23.
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