On Friday, August 16, 2024, at approximately 9:58 PM, the Galesburg Police Department responded to the 900 block of E. Brooks Street in reference to a disturbance. Officers were able to determine that Leslie Mixon, 60 years old, had fired several rounds from a firearm while he was in his backyard, located at 948 E. Brooks Street. Leslie Mixon is a convicted felon and was taken into custody. Investigation revealed no injuries as a result of the shots fired.
A search warrant was obtained for 948 E. Brooks Street. A search of the residence resulted in the following being seized: four handguns, one AR style rifle, five shotguns, five rifles, and several rounds of ammunition.
Leslie Mixon was subsequently arrested and charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. The firearms were seized by the Galesburg Police Department, and Mixon is being held in the Knox County Jail awaiting court proceedings.
“The Galesburg Police Department takes the safety of our community very seriously,” said Police Chief Idle. “We were able to remove multiple weapons from our community that were not only possessed illegally by a convicted felon, but also being fired unsafely. Reckless, illegal activity will not be tolerated, and we are pleased that our officers’ efforts removed 15 illegal weapons from our community.”
***Courtesy of the Galesburg Police Department***
