CHESTER, IL – Around 4:30 P.M this afternoon several law enforcement agencies responded to spring street in Chester, regarding an incident with a Chester Police Officer.
The Randolph County Herald Tribune reports that, ” Scanner radio traffic indicated an officer was down with a suspect on top of the officer.”
The Herald Tribune also states that, At least two suspects have been taken into custody and the officer has been taken for medical evaluation.”
Public information officer of the Illinois State Police Joey Watson released a statement to the TV stations in this market stating the ISP is providing emergency assistance, but can not provide any further information
Both WSIL and KFVS are sending reporters to the scene. We will provide any updates from media sources or law enforcement agencies.
Updated with full story from the Randolph County Herald-Tribune. Click on the link below
http://www.randolphcountyheraldtribune.com/news/20171104/chester-police-officer-injured-in-incident
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