The Weekly Post public record for 3-31-22

 Published Date: March 30, 2022

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Death at elevator
under investigation

WILLIAMSFIELD – Knox County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant Brad Davis said he is still involved in an investigation into the death of Harold R. Bell, 58, of Laura. Bell was at the Ag-Land FS Grain Elevator in Williamsfield when he died on March 16.

Davis said he is awaiting a final autopsy report that includes toxicology results before he can finish his investigation. He anticipated a final report “within a few weeks.”

Bell had worked at the elevator for nearly 25 years.

Clay Liesman of Ag-Land FS, Inc. had no comment on the matter.
Police report

• FARMINGTON – Miranda M. Whiteside, 24, was charged on March 24 with failure to appear in court, according to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report.