March 31, 2021
Illinois State Police have arrested a Sergeant with the Illinois Army National Guard stationed in Galesburg two counts of Criminal Sexual Assault and one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault.
32-year-old Timothy Nichols of Dahinda was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Knox County Jail Wednesday, although Nichol posted a $10,000 bond and was released.
Knox County State’s Attorney Jeremy Karlin approved the charges after reviewing with State Police found in their investigation according to an ISP release.
ISP District 2 was first notified back on January 8, 2020, of an allegation of Criminal Sexual Abuse against Nichols.
The charges filed indicated that he displayed, threatened to use, or used a dangerous weapon, other than a firearm, in the commission of the crime.