The data shows that 11 men and four women were released in Knox County. The median age of the parolees was 34. The youngest parolee was a 22-year-old man sentenced for a property crime in 2017, and the oldest was a 46-year-old woman sentenced for a crime involving alcohol in 2018.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Carlos Jimenez. He was convicted of homicide in 2002 when he was 20 years old. He is now 37.
Under state law, paroled offenders are still in legal custody of the IDOC, meaning they can be taken back to a correctional center at any time if the state has probable cause or a warrant.
The table below gives a breakdown of how many offenders were paroled in the first quarter in each Knox County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q1 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 13 | 0% | 0% | 30.8% |
| Knoxville | 2 | 0% | 50% | 50% |
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