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Lincoln Police Department
Press release on May 24 armed/barricaded subject
[May 28, 2026]
On May 24, 2026, at
approximately 5:39pm, Lincoln Police responded to Lincoln Memorial
Hospital in reference to a reported domestic battery. The
investigation led officers to 710 South Kickapoo Street, Lincoln,
Illinois.
Officers were able to make telephone contact with the suspect,
Joshua L. Quisenberry (date of birth: 04-15-87), who was reported to
have been armed with a firearm. Lincoln Police, Logan County
Sheriff’s Deputies, and Illinois State Police evacuated nearby
residences and began negotiating with Quisenberry.
After several hours of negotiating, and Quisenberry failing to
surrender to law enforcement, a K9 unit was deployed. Quisenberry
was eventually placed under arrest and held at the Logan County
Jail. Quisenberry was subsequently charged with five felony
offenses: two counts of domestic battery, one count of possession of
firearm without a FOID card, and two counts of aggravated unlawful
possession of a weapon.
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On May 27, 2026,
Quisenberry appeared in court for the first time and it was
determined that he will remain in custody; however, pursuant to
Illinois law, his custodial status will be reviewed at every
subsequent court
appearance. The charges against Quisenberry are merely
allegations, and Quisenberry is presumed innocent unless and
until proven guilty.
Participating Agencies include: Lincoln Police Department, Logan
County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police Troop 6 –
Division of Patrol, Illinois State Police – SWAT, Lincoln Fire
Department, and Logan County Paramedics Association.
[Joseph Meister
Chief of Police
Lincoln Police Department]
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