Galesburg police arrested Leslie Mixon, 60, after he allegedly fired several rounds from a firearm in his backyard on the evening of August 16. Officers responded to a disturbance report in the 900 block of E. Brooks Street at approximately 9:58 p.m.
Upon investigation, they discovered that Mixon, a convicted felon, had discharged a firearm in the area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Following Mixon’s arrest, police obtained a search warrant for his residence, uncovering a substantial cache of weapons. The search led to the seizure of four handguns, one AR-style rifle, five shotguns, five rifles, and numerous rounds of ammunition.
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Mixon now faces multiple charges, including unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Galesburg Police Chief Russell Idle emphasized the department’s commitment to community safety, highlighting the significance of removing 15 illegal weapons from circulation.
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Mixon is currently being held in the Knox County Jail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on September 16 in Knox County Court.
