On Tuesday, 03/15/2022 at approximately 12:50 am, A Macomb Police Officer attempted to stop a
vehicle, after the driver violated several traffic laws. The vehicle refused to stop for the officer. The
officer continued to follow the vehicle and was eventually able to stop the vehicle inside a parking lot of
a local business, with the assistance of additional units.
Upon further investigation, officers determined there was a large quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine
(field tested positive) inside the vehicle and on the driver’s person (Larry K. Knotts, WM, DOB 06-14-87).
A large quantity of cash and miscellaneous jewelry were also located during the investigation.
Furthermore, there was an infant child inside the vehicle, who was not properly secured in a child safety
seat at the time of the stop. The child and passenger were safely escorted from the vicinity of the
preliminary investigation by officers.
Knotts was placed under arrest and was transported to the McDonough County Jail for lodging.
Investigators assisted and later determined that Knotts provided a false name to officers during the
initial investigation. Additionally, investigators determined that Knotts was previously involved in a high-speed chase with Burlington, IA authorities and was wanted on a felony warrant.
Knotts is charged with the following:
Possession of Methamphetamine 15-100 grams, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Obstructing
Justice/Evidence Destruction, Aggravated Fleeing/Eluding, Endangering the Life or Health of a Child, and
Obstructing Identification. Knotts was further cited for: Driving While License Suspended, Child Safety
Seat, Improper Lane Usage, Wrong Way on a One-Way Street, Disobey Stop Sign. All subjects are
innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Macomb Police Department was assisted by the McDonough County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois
State Police.
***Report Courtesy of the Macomb Police Department***
