On August 25, 2025, at approximately 7:12 PM, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a residence on Jared Street in Abingdon. Deputies arrived on scene and located the victim, who had sustained multiple injuries after being assaulted and robbed inside his home. The victim was transported to St. Mary Medical Center for treatment of facial fractures and broken ribs.
Through investigation, deputies determined the suspects fled the scene in a red vehicle. Witness statements, neighborhood security footage, and bar surveillance video assisted investigators in identifying the suspects as Anthony J. Williams (48, Galesburg, IL) and Mandy L. Bailey (49, Galesburg, IL).
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office later located the vehicle in Galesburg, and both Williams and Bailey were taken into custody without incident by deputies.
Both were transported to the Knox County Jail and formally charged with the following offenses:
• Armed Robbery
• Home Invasion
• Aggravated Battery – Great Bodily Harm
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community members who provided information and security footage, which were instrumental in this investigation.
Both individuals remain in custody pending court proceedings.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
***Courtesy of Knox County Sheriff Jack C. Harlan Jr.***
