Official Report Released: Rescue Workers Credit Deputy’s Bravery
A Bushnell man is being held in the McDonough County Jail on 10 counts after he allegedly deliberately rammed his vehicle into a McDonough County Sheriff deputy’s squad car following an incident near 84 Murphy Road in Bushnell during the early evening hours of March 21.
Edward C. Anderson, 49, of 88 Murphy Rd., Bushnell, appeared in a detention hearing Monday in McDonough County Circuit Court. A public defender was appointed, and during the hearing, Judge Nigel Graham ruled Anderson should remain in the custody of the county jail. A preliminary hearing has been set for April 15.
Ander has been charged by the Illinois State Police with attempted battery with a deadly weapon, attempted aggravated battery of a peace officer, driving under the influence of alcohol and criminal damage to state property $10,000-$100,000, and by the Bushnell Police Department (BPD) with fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, resisting a police officer, domestic battery, aggravated battery and aggravated fleeing and eluding.
On Saturday, police were called to Murphy Road in rural Bushnell after Anderson allegedly physically assaulted his neighbor. McDonough County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputy Katie Norton has been credited with saving the lives of several rescue personnel who were at the scene.
