Just before 4:15 am on Monday, January 10th, while on patrol near South Farnham and East Main Streets, Galesburg Police observed a speeding vehicle heading the opposite direction run the red light at the intersection. After officers turned around to catch up with the vehicle, the SUV had already turned onto Mulberry Street it was apparent the vehicle was attempting to avoid officers. The vehicle quickly pulled into a driveway in the 1000 block of Mulberry Street and the three occupants were entering the residence as officers arrived. When police told the vehicle’s occupants to return to the SUV, only one occupant complied. Police then entered the residence. One of the vehicle’s occupants, 26-year old Sherilynn Riggs of Galesburg refused to exit a bathroom. It was then discovered that Riggs had an in-state warrant for a probation violation. She was eventually taken into custody and transported to the Knox County Jail. Riggs was charged with the warrant, Resisting a Peace Officer, No Valid Driver’s License, No Insurance, Speeding, and Disobeying a Traffic Control Device.
