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City fires Minonk Police Chief

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - Posted 7:06:56 PM by Dave Uphoff
Mayor Bill Koos said Minonk Police Chief Nathan Barker was terminated from his duties as of 3:00 pm, Tuesday, April 21.  A decision on his replacement will not be discussed until the new city council is sworn in on May 4. 

Barker was pulled over for improper lane use about 5:30 a.m. Monday on Illinois Route 117 near the intersection of Woodford County Road 1300 North.  He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage.   He posted $100 bond and is scheduled to appear in Woodford County court at 9 a.m. May 27.