SALINE CO., Ill.—Dustin L. Patterson, 26, of Harrisburg, Illinois pled guilty and was sentenced on May 14, 2014 in Saline County Circuit Court by Judge Walden E. Morris to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, 2 years mandatory supervised release and costs.
Dustin Patterson
Mr. Patterson pled guilty to Aggravated Battery, a Class 2 Felony. Class 2 felonies are punishable by a term of 3 to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and a $25,000 fine.
The Harrisburg Police Department led the investigation of Mr. Patterson. On January 11, 2014, Harrisburg Police were dispatched to a residence at 1209 Granger Street, Harrisburg, Illinois in reference to a violent male. Upon arrival Harrisburg Officer’s attempted to calm Mr. Patterson down. However, his behavior escalated and he kicked Officer Popetz. Mr. Patterson was subsequently arrested for aggravated battery.
Mr. Patterson was already on probation in Saline County cause 2010-CF-313 for the offense of aggravated battery. His probation was revoked and Mr. Patterson was sentenced to a concurrent term of 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Assistant State’s Attorney, Jason A. Olson, led the successful prosecution of Mr. Patterson.