Jeff Hamer
MACOMB, Ill. — Officer Korri Cameron recently was selected as the 2024 Officer of the Year for the Macomb Police Department. Police Chief Jeff Hamer said in a press release that Cameron exhibited dedication, outstanding performance, resolve and service since the beginning of her commission at the Macomb Police Department about two years ago. “She…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two officers with the Macomb Police Department received a letter of commendation on Friday for their efforts during a September 2023 incident. Officers Kenny Bergren and Korri Cameron responded on Sept. 14, 2023, to a residence in Macomb regarding an ongoing domestic violence situation. During their investigation, officers learned a female victim…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The suspect in the shooting of two officers with the Macomb Police Department Wednesday night made his first appearance Friday afternoon in McDonough County Circuit Court. Shaiking M. Mathis, 38, of Macomb appeared by video and was denied pretrial release during his hearing. He remains lodged in the McDonough County Jail. After…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The suspect in the shooting of two officers with the Macomb Police Department Wednesday night was taken into custody without incident Thursday afternoon. After a 20-hour standoff, Shaiking M. Mathis, 38, was taken into custody at 2:10 p.m. and taken. to McDonough County Jail. He has been charged with four counts of aggravated…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Three men were arrested Tuesday after officers with the Macomb Police Department responded to the area of Albert and Piper for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived on the scene at 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, and determined no one was injured and the suspects had fled the scene. Officers began…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two people were killed when officers with the Macomb Police Department arrived at an active domestic violence incident Saturday night. At approximately 10:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, officers responded to the 900 block of N. Charles for an active domestic violence incident. One female had been stabbed multiple times. The female…
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