On Thursday, June 23, 2022, McDonough County Deputies responded to
23200 N. 2000th Rd, Bushnell for a disorderly subject who threatened to shoot
campground management. The subject fled the area, traveling eastbound toward
Macomb, IL in a White Dodge pickup truck.
McDonough County Deputies observed the White Dodge pickup truck near the Sheriff’s
Office, at the corner of Jackson St. and McArthur St. Macomb Officers attempted to
conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle at Randolph and Calhoun St. The driver was
identified as Jeffrey A. Griswold (51) of Galesburg, IL. Griswold pulled into an alley which
was located behind the Heritage Days carnival and immediately refused to exit the
vehicle. Griswold began revving his vehicle, while throwing several items at officers and
doing burnouts with his vehicle tires.
Officers and Deputies continuously attempted to negotiate with Griswold, which he
disobeyed commands rendered by officers. A McDonough County K9 responded to the
scene to assist with getting Griswold to exit the vehicle. Griswold was forcefully removed
from the vehicle by officers and deputies and taken into custody. He was treated on
scene by Lifeguard Ambulance for minor injuries and transported to the McDonough
County Jail for lodging. Officers were treated for minor injuries at McDonough District
Hospital.
Griswold was charged with the following offenses:
Aggravated Battery to Police Officer, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct,
Resisting/Obstructing Police Officer, Fleeing and Eluding, Reckless Driving. Griswold also
had an outstanding Knox County Warrant at the time of arrest.
All Subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
***Courtesy of the Macomb Police Department***
