Over the past week, a joint investigation into child pornography activities was conducted in three separate locations in Galesburg. The investigation was conducted by the Galesburg Police Department with the assistance of the Illinois State Police, Knox County Sherriff’s Office, Illinois Attorney General’s Office Technical Division, and the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office.
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, a search warrant and arrest warrant were executed at an address on Bateman Street in Galesburg. As a result of the warrants, Kyle A. Clark, age 38, was arrested for two counts of dissemination of child pornography, and two counts of possession of child pornography. Kyle Clark is currently being detained in the Knox County Jail pending further court hearings.
On Friday, October 25, 2024, a search warrant and arrest warrant were executed at an address on E Davis Street in Galesburg. As a result of the warrants, Timothy S. Agans was arrested and charged with 11 counts of possession of child pornography. Timothy Agans was arrested in 2021 for possession of child pornography and completed a diversion program.
The Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to detain Timothy Agans. A hearing was conducted and due to the provisions of the Pretrial Fairness Act, Agans was ordered released by the court over the objection of the State’s Attorney’s Office.
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, a search warrant and arrest warrant were executed at an address on N Cherry Street in Galesburg. As a result of the warrants, Edward J. Cox, age 25 was arrested and charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography. Edward Cox is being detained in the Knox County Jail pending further court hearings.
“We take our mission to protect the children of our community very seriously,” stated Galesburg Police Chief Russell Idle. “Those who would prey on our young people will be identified, arrested, and brought to justice.”
Knox County State’s Attorney Sherry Lawson-Weaver echoed Idle’s sentiments, stating, “We will prosecute these cases to the fullest extent possible and deeply appreciate all of the hard work of law enforcement.”
***Courtesy of the Galesburg Police Department Facebook Page***
