On September 30, 2025, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office and Galesburg Police Department, executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence located at 346 E. 5th Street, Galesburg, Illinois.
During the operation, deputies seized significant evidence of narcotics trafficking, including:
Over 900 grams of suspected methamphetamine
Firearm & ammunition
Digital scales & packaging materials
11 preloaded syringes with suspected meth
Prescription pills & psilocybin mushrooms
U.S. Currency
As a result, Amanda D. Temple (W/F, DOB 07/26/1983) was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:
• 430 ILCS 65/2(a)(1): Acquire/Possess Firearm/Stun Gun/Taser without FOID
• 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1: Unlawful Use/Possession of Weapons – Felon/Other Prohibited Person
• 720 ILCS 5/24-3.1: Unlawful Possession of Firearms/Firearm Ammunition
• 720 ILCS 5/33A-2: Armed Violence
• 720 ILCS 646/60(b)(6): Methamphetamine Possession – 900 grams or more
• 720 ILCS 570/402: Possession of Controlled Substance
• 720 ILCS 635/1: Possession of Hypodermic Syringe/Needle
Sheriff Jack Harlan Jr. states:
“This case highlights our continued commitment to removing dangerous narcotics from Knox County communities. Methamphetamine trafficking will not be tolerated.”
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office extends its thanks to the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office and Galesburg Police Department for their collaboration and assistance in this investigation.
***Courtesy of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page***
