Galesburg Man Faces Charges for Courthouse Burglary

knox county courthouseA Galesburg man who allegedly broke into the Knox County Courthouse two weeks ago faced his first court appearance for the crime yesterday.

64-year-old Howard D. Campbell faces charges of burglary, theft, and criminal damage to government property. If convicted of the burglary charge, that alone could carry up to a seven year sentence.

Campbell was arrested at his home April 13th. The Galesburg resident allegedly entered the courthouse late at night on April 12th, where he broke in through a basement window.

Campbell is suspected of breaking into the traffic and treasurers office, where he reportedly made away with a small amount of change.

If Campbell is convicted, this will reportedly be the second courthouse burglary in 11 years–both of which were committed by Campbell.

A judge sentenced him to six and a half years for stealing $9,550 in a combination of cash, checks, and money orders.

Campbell will be back in court for a preliminary hearing May 5th for his current charges. He currently remains in Knox County Jail on $100,000 bond.

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