DELAVAN — A City of Delavan Police Officer was arrested by the Winnebago County, Illinois Sheriff's Office on Thursday, the city announced in a statement on Friday morning.
Seth Wenig/AP
The officer, Joshua Bittner, has been employed by the city since February 2023 and has been put on administrative leave while a criminal investigation and any court proceedings happen.
The city did not say why the officer was arrested, saying that "this matter is considered a personnel issue," and will not provide any further information.
TMJ4 is working to learn more.
Let's talk:
Hey there! At TMJ4 News, we're all about listening to our audience and tackling the stuff that really matters to you. Got a story idea, tip, or just want to chat about this piece? Hit us up using the form below. For more ways to get in touch, head over to tmj4.com/tips.
It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device.
Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.
