New Release
12/14/2022
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 the Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to the Knox County Courthouse, Traffic Division for a threat's complaint.
Deputies learned that Matthew K Sullivan called the traffic division about ongoing cases and threatened to "shoot up" the courthouse.
Knox County Sheriff Jack C. Harlan ordered the Knox County Courthouse to be placed on a lockdown until the situation was under control.
Deputies quickly located Sullivan at a residence in Galesburg. Sullivan was taken into custody before any threats could be carried out.
Matthew K. Sullivan, 30 years of age, Galesburg IL was charged with: Felony Disorderly Conduct.
Sullivan is currently being held at the Knox County Jail awaiting bond.
All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.