Sheriff Jack Harlan announces the arrest of a Chicago man scamming a Knox County elder.
On March 31st, 2025 Knox County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a scam that directly affected the financial position of an elderly female in the Galesburg area.
Knox County Detectives organized an undercover operation to uncover the parties involved in the scam. On April 9th, 2025 Knox County Detectives were able to continue communication with the scammers, which lead to taking the suspect into custody…