LeRoy man charged with aggravated battery to a police officer

Posted on July 19, 2023
According to a news release, there was an incident inside the home between Downey and the police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Blake Haas

LEROY- A LeRoy man is behind bars in McLean County on multiple weapon charges.

On July 13, LeRoy police learned 52-year-old Kenneth Downey possibly possessed firearms and allegedly had homicidal ideations.

Two days later, a McLean County Judge issued a search warrant for Downey’s residence, where LeRoy and Illinois State Police searched his home.

According to a news release, there was an incident inside the home between Downey and the police.

Due to the incident, authorities charged Downey with aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting arrest, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

After a search of his home, I-S-P and L-P-D allegedly found numerous firearms.

The Department of Children and Family Services took custody of the individuals under 18 who lived there.

Downey remains behind bars on a $150,000 dollar bond.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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