A Macomb Police Officer is in trouble after an investigation by the Illinois State Police ended with a warrant issued to Officer William Kennedy.
According to a press release on the Macomb Police Department website, a citizen accused Kennedy of Forgery and State Benefits Fraud. The State Patrol conducted the investigation and arrested Officer Kennedy who resigned today.
Kennedy posted the required 10% of his $30,000 bond and was released.
He had been employed with the department since 2005.