The mayor of the city in Illinois, he said, «were amazed,» his wife after she was detained by police at a party in the bar, despite the ruling of the state quarantine because of pandemic coronavirus.
The mayor of Altona (Illinois) Brant Walker said he was «ashamed» by the incident, which occurred just a few days after he urged police to be more strict in the execution of the order of the Governor George. B. Pritzker on quarantine around the state.
According to police, on Sunday night, April 5, they found that the bar Hiram’s Tavern where the party’s at. All present in the bar, including the mayor’s wife Shannon Walker was charged with reckless conduct, a misdemeanor class A.
Prohibition of public meetings and order closure of institutions in Illinois, entered into force 21 Mar. But local residents reported that the bar on the weekends worked in a usual mode.
«My wife is an adult, able to make their own decisions, and in this case it demonstrated a tremendous lack of sanity, the statement says Walker. – I am ashamed of this incident, and I apologize to the citizens of Alton. We all need to contribute to smooth curve COVID-19 and in the end to resume our normal activities.»
The chief of police of Altona Jason Simmons urged all residents not to ignore orders taken in order to help stop the spread COVID-19.
«If members of our community will not protect each other and be so arrogant that they will continue to congregate in public spaces, we will have to act quickly as this weekend,» added Simmons.
