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Man Arrested for Threatening Neighbors With Gun
Galesburg Police say they have a man in custody after what police say was not a standoff late Monday night into early Tuesday morning.

Police say the incident happened around 11:30 Monday night, when officers were originally called to the area of Day and South Streets, after neighbors told officers a man was threatening them with a handgun.

Officers say they obtained a search warrant and secured the area, and eventually found 22-year old Michael Dillon inside the home, allegedly hiding.

Dillon was arrested on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Dillon is being held in the Knox County Jail pending court appearances.

Officers say no shots were ever fired, and there are no injuries.

Previous reports that suggested the incident was a standoff, officials say, just aren't true.
07 05 11 by Newsroom
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