22, 2023 at 11:35 AM PDT. IV. LITCHFIELD - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) continues its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Litchfield. Any State Employee who violates this provision shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. To strengthen the reporting by the Agency Inspectors General to the OEIG that has been in place since 2003, and to ensure greater effectiveness of, and coordination between, the OEIG and the Agency Inspectors General, beginning on the date of this Executive Order: a. Williams now faces dismissal from the police department as the Chicago Police Board considers findings by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, which concluded the shooting was an egregious violation of the departments use of force policy. The driver of the vehicle is a . The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation has launched . On January 4th an ISP Trooper initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle traveling with one headlight on 100 North near Illinois 242, in Wayne County. Conduct further inquiry into the incident if requested to do so. By law, State employees must report all offers of bribes to the Illinois State Police (720 ILCS 5/33-2). Rockford, IL 61101, Chicago: (312) 353-5300 Except as outlined in Section III of this Order, the OIG must be notified immediately of all alleged acts of misconduct by any employee in, or any entity that has a contract with, an agency, board or commission directly responsible to the Governor. Employees shall cooperate fully and completely in all bribery investigations and any matters relating to the investigation. All nine defendants are in law enforcement custody. Thats when Williams said he grabbed his gun because it was weighing down his pants and placed a foot on Nocentillis right arm. We'd love to hear eyewitness 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. In general, bribery is an offer or solicitation of property (including money) or personal advantage with the intent to improperly influence a public employee in the performance of any act relating to her/his employment (720 ILCS 5/33-1). Chicago, IL 60604 The case was the result of a joint investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois, the FBI-Springfield Field Office, and the Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation, with the cooperation of the Illinois Department of Corrections. Williams then fired twice at Nocentilli with only inches between the two men, according to the report. Immediately report the matter, by telephone or in person, to supervisory personnel. Ford did not respond to emailed requests to speak with The Associated Press. Consistent with ISPs commitment to integrity and public transparency, the videos of the incident are being made available to the public. Our Daily Show! The report describes a hapless response to the burglary by Williams, noting he failed to call 911 before engaging Nocentilli and pulled out his weapon because the weight of the gun was pulling down his jogging pants.. The Antioch City Council unanimously approved audits of the police department's internal affairs unit, its hiring and promotional practices and its department culture. Substantial assistance was provided by the Illinois State Police, the Cook County Sheriff's Office Intelligence Unit, the Internal Revenue Service, and Rosemont Police Department. Any referral and its contents shall be considered CONFIDENTIAL and only disseminated within the Agency as required for the efficient operation of the Agency. Such examination will be conducted to check the physical well-being of the victim, confirm injuries to the victim and document/obtain any physical evidence of any crime. Live Now Restatement and Strengthening of Administrative Order 6 (2003). ISP, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and Litchfield Police Department officers responded to call of a person with a gun. OEIG staff may also monitor the interview and/or selection processes utilized by or within each State Agency. Williams said it sounded like a burglary in progress, so he holstered his personal gun and started poking around. This remains an ongoing investigation and is under review by the Montgomery County States Attorneys Office. .watch_live{ Consistent with these duties, State Agencies shall consider the OEIG to be a law enforcement agency. The OEIG may compel any State Employee to truthfully answer questions concerning any matter related to the performance of his or her official duties. 3. Williams now faces quasi-judicial proceedings before the board to determine his fate on the police force, with the next status hearing slated for May 4. The district attorneys office released two batches of text messages to reporters after a judge on April 7 ordered the messages shared with defense attorneys in a pending felony case involving some of the officers. text-shadow: none !important; Fernando Ramirez, also known as Enterprise, 67, is charged with distribution of a controlled substance, namely, 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine. LITCHFIELD, Ill. (WAND) The Division of Internal Investigation within the Illinois State Police has continued its investigation into the shooting of a man in Litchfield on November 24. Kinston home invasion lands two men in jail, State Marine Fisheries looking for stripped mullet advisors, Carolina Camera: Submit Photos and Videos. person will not be tolerated. } text-decoration: none; Arraignments will be scheduled in U.S. District Court in Chicago. What youre seeing is a maturation process, its like watching a teenage kid develop pimples, he said in an interview Wednesday. Williams attorney, Tim Grace, said his client merely tried to be the police when he was put in a position where be believed that he had to discharge his weapon because ofhow aggressive this guy was., To me, its a valid use of force, said Grace, who criticized COPA and said the agency has unsuccessfully been seeking to fire cops for violations that are not at all something police officers should be terminated for.. Share with Us. Officers followed the man, 41-year-old Shane M. Boston, and discharged their weapons when he pulled out a firearm. A spokeswoman for the Cook County public defenders office, which represented Nocentilli, didnt immediately respond to a request for comment. 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Giovanni Rodriguez, Jason Cremer and James Fike were arrested between Sunday and Monday. A special grand jury in Ohio declined to indict the Akron police officers who shot a 25-year-old Black man dozens of times, killing him, after a car chase and foot chase last year. Non-law enforcement State Employees shall be advised not to disturb the scene until law enforcement personnel arrive. Antioch Police Chief Steve Ford issued a statement last week condemning the the racially abhorrent content and incomprehensible behavior being attributed to members of the Antioch Police Department in media reports.. ii. The city said Captain Hardy declined the name clearing hearing and a decision is pending for Chief Martin. 1,910 likes. They refer to women as water buffalo, share photos of gorillas, freely use racial slurs and make light of the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. The ISP/DII shall be the primary agency responsible for the investigation of criminal conduct by state employees or criminal incidents at State facilities, as further described in Section III. The footage shows officers following Boston through parking lots and down a street. float: right; padding-top: 0px; The shooting wasnt captured on video and there were apparently no witnesses. Coordination among Agency Inspectors General and the OEIG ensures efficiency and effectiveness through cooperation in investigatory efforts and the sharing of resources and information. Just after 10 a.m., Thursday, November 24, 2022, officers located the . Low 42F. Andre Howard Jr., also known as Baby Stone, 35, is charged with possession of a weapon as a convicted felon. Executive Order Updating And Strengthening Administrative Order 6 (2003), WHEREAS, the Governor has the constitutional authority, pursuant to Section 2 of Article XIII of the Illinois Constitution, to establish and enforce ethical standards for the executive branch; and, WHEREAS, the Governors authority under Section 2 of Article XIII of the Illinois Constitution allows the Governor to establish and enforce ethical standards above and beyond those already provided by legislation, regulation, or any employment contract (see Illinois State Employees Association v. Walker, 57 Ill. 2d 512 (1974)); and, WHEREAS, the Governors enforcement power under Section 2 of Article XIII of the Illinois Constitution includes without limitation the ability to impose appropriate discipline on employees properly found to have engaged in misconduct; and, WHEREAS, the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (5 ILCS 430) (the Ethics Act) established the Office of Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) to investigate misconduct in agencies, boards, and commissions under the jurisdiction of the Governor; and, WHEREAS, the Department of State Police Law (20 ILCS 2605/2605-50) established the Illinois State Police, Division of Internal Investigation (ISP DII) to initiate internal State Police investigations and to investigate allegations of criminal misconduct in agencies, boards, and commissions under the jurisdiction of Governor; and, WHEREAS, Administrative Order 6 (2003) purported to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the OEIG and the ISP DII, and to set forth procedures for investigating and reporting allegations of misconduct by State officeholders, appointees, employees, and vendors, as well as incidents at State facilities; and. Wauconda police are investigating the death of a 72-year-old man who was found in a pool of blood in a home on Stillwater Court. font-weight: 900; Get Daily headlines and weather directly to your Inbox! REVOCATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 6 (2003). Attorneys Jimmy L. Arce and Patrick Mott. Nov 25, 2022 | ISP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting, Dec 14, 2016 | Retired ISP employee donates metal toy collection to Cops for Kids toy drive, Mar 7, 2019 | ISP announces Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols results, Oct 3, 2019 | Illinois State Police to Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols, Jan 17, 2019 | ISP to conduct alcohol countermeasure enforcement patrols in Macoupin and Montgomery counties. David Brown argued the shooting was within department policy and insisted the officer should be exonerated. The Toll Free Hotline for the OIG is 1-866-814-1113 and the general number is 1-312-814-5600.