New twist in case of gun hidden at Crystal Lake library: It belonged to police employee, cops now confirm

New twist in case of gun hidden at Crystal Lake library: It belonged to police employee, cops now confirm

After earlier clarifying that a rifle was not recovered from the grounds of the Crystal Lake library, police Thursday confirmed the gun had allegedly been hidden there - and that it belongs to a department employee.

Police chief blames media outlets, admits felon hid police employee's lost rifle in library bushes in Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Police Chief James Black (inset left) issued a statement on Thursday to “clarify” the arrest of Robert J. Walker Jr., 50, of Oakwood Hills, (inset) who was arrested by the police department on Friday after concealing a rifle in the bushes of the Crystal Lake Public Library. | Background Photo: Crystal Lake Public Library; Insets: Provided / ILACP A police chief issued a statement blaming the news media while admitting that a felon w…