A special prosecutor handling the misdemeanor disorderly conduct case against Viola Police Chief Troy Brock. A first appearance was scheduled for Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court but was continued to Feb. 6.
According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release, on November 23, the sheriff’s office “received a request from the Aledo Police Department to investigate a complaint of possible disorderly conduct that had occurred at Genesis Medical Center Aledo. The Mercer County State’s Attorney’s Office, after reviewing the investigation charged Brock with six misdemeanor counts last month.
Viola Village President Mike Lester released a statement to WRMJ after the charges were filed. It reads “With this being an active investigation, we will not comment on Chief Brock’s status. If/when a decision needs to be made, we will consult our attorney as to how to proceed. Until that time comes, there will be no comment on this matter.”
