AFO (Felony Around and Find Out) Team Strikes Again
Recovered: 17 Stolen Firearms • Multiple Arrests Made
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is announcing major progress in the investigation of a rural Victoria burglary involving a forcibly opened gun safe and numerous stolen firearms.
Thanks to fast, coordinated investigative work, deputies have now recovered:
17 stolen firearms
A Ten Point crossbow
Ammunition & other stolen property
These items were located during a court-authorized search warrant executed on November 3, 2025, at 303 Mattison Street, East Galesburg, where the firearms were hidden in attic insulation.
ARRESTS & CHARGES
The following individuals have been charged in connection with this case:
Maurice R. Gryp (alias name Willie J Kelso), 47, Galesburg
• Aggravated Possession of a Stolen Firearm (Class X Felony)
• Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 Felony)
• Burglary (Class 2 Felony)
• Theft (Class 2 Felony)
Dallas L. Charles, 51, East Galesburg
• Aggravated Possession of a Stolen Firearm (Class X Felony)
• Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 Felony)
• Burglary (Class 2 Felony)
• Theft (Class 2 Felony)
Rodney D. Smith, 63, Galesburg
• Aggravated Possession of a Stolen Firearm (Class X Felony)
• Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 Felony)
• Burglary (Class 2 Felony)
• Theft (Class 2 Felony)
Cory B. Tucker, 42, Williamsfield
• Conspiracy to Commit Burglary (Class 2 Felony)
• Theft – Knox County Warrant (Class 3 Felony)
• Possession of Methamphetamine (Class 3 Felony)
STATEMENT FROM SHERIFF JACK C. HARLAN, JR.
“Recovering seventeen stolen firearms from circulation is a major success for public safety. Our investigators worked tirelessly and collaboratively to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. This case demonstrates the importance of strong partnerships between deputies, detectives, and the State’s Attorney’s Office.”
PARTNER AGENCIES ASSISTING IN THE CASE
Thank you to our partners for their critical support:
• Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office
• Galesburg Police Department
• Peoria Police Department Bomb Squad
• Quad City FBI TOC West Task Force
ONGOING INVESTIGATION
This investigation is still active, and additional charges may follow.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
***Courtesy of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page***
