Belvidere man threatened to shoot alderman if he approved data center, police say
A Belvidere man was arrested and charged with felony threatening of a public official and felony harassment after allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilperson Clayton Stevens if he voted to approve a data center. The incident highlights active opposition to the proposed data center, but the video's transcript does not establish whether the project was approved or blocked.
Richard Grollemond of Belvidere was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilperson Clayton Stevens if Stevens voted to approve a data center. Police say Grollemond made the threat Tuesday, and he was arrested the following day.
Grollemond faces felony charges for threatening a public official and felony harassment. The report does not identify the data center company or provide a decision on the project’s approval.