LeRoy man arrested for residential burglary

Posted on February 3, 2021
Jordan Gillespie, 26, of LeRoy. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

LEROY – A LeRoy man was arrested after a month long residential burglary investigation, according to police.

LeRoy Police said Jordan Gillespie, 26, was taken into custody Wednesday and was transported to the McLean County jail.

Authorities said during the course of the investigation, investigators learned of other alleged crimes committed by Gillespie.

He faces several charges, including one count of residential burglary, three counts of a felon in possession of a firearm, and three counts of possession of child pornography.

Gillespie’s bond was set at $280,000, meaning he needs to post $28,000 to be released from jail.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Sergeant Wilkins at 309-962-3310.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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