Ty Riddell

Name:
Riddell, Ty Everett

Date of Booking:
01/31/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Public Drunkenness – M

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M

SIMPLE BATTERY – M

SIMPLE BATTERY – M

SEXUAL BATTERY – M

Officer’s Narrative:
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On January 31, 2026, at approximately 2315 hours, while wearing a department-issued Class C uniform and operating a marked patrol unit, I was parked at the intersection of West Congress St and Montgomery St. I was approached by a white male, Ty Riddell, who was bleeding significantly from the mouth and gums with a visibly broken tooth. Riddell alleged that the manager of the “Honky Tonk and Seed Bar” had assaulted him.

INVESTIGATION:

I contacted dispatch for backup (Cpl. Sarver and Cpl. Aguilar) and proceeded to the establishment to interview the manager, [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] admitted to shoving Riddell out of the bar after Riddell allegedly committed the following acts:

• Sexual Battery: Touched an employee ([VICTIM #1]) inappropriately.
• Battery: Shoved a second employee ([VICTIM #2]) against a wall.
• Battery: Shoved the doorman ([VICTIM #3]) during an attempted ejection.
• Disorderly Conduct: Uttered racial slurs at patrons and staff.

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:

Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that while she was sitting in the entryway, Riddell approached her, placed his hand on her inner thigh above the knee, and began rubbing upward toward her crotch while making lewd sexual gestures and comments.

As Ms. [VICTIM #1] moved away to notify the manager, Mr. Riddell turned his attention to another employee, [VICTIM #2]. Witnesses observed Mr. Riddell forcefully shove Ms. [VICTIM #2] against the wall of the entryway. The doorman, [VICTIM #3], witnessed the assault on Ms. [VICTIM #2] and immediately intervened. Mr. [VICTIM #3] ordered the suspect to leave the premises. In response, Mr. Riddell shoved Mr. [VICTIM #3] to the side and refused to comply with the ejection.

EJECTION INCIDENT:

According to witnesses, as Riddell was being removed, he attempted to force his way back into the establishment while yelling racial slurs. Mr. [WITNESS #1] shoved Riddell to prevent re-entry. Due to the accumulation of snow and ice on the sidewalk, Riddell lost his footing and fell face-first, causing the dental and facial injuries observed.

ARREST & DISPOSITION:

Management initially offered not to press charges if Riddell agreed to leave the premises and not return. I attempted to facilitate this with Sgt. W. Johnson and Officer Martinez. Riddell was extremely uncooperative, intoxicated, and refused to identify himself or provide a contact for transport.

Riddell was placed under arrest and searched. His identity was confirmed via an Illinois Driver’s License found in his wallet. He was charged with:

• Sexual Battery (Victim: [VICTIM #1])
• Battery (2 counts – Victims: [VICTIM #2] and [VICTIM #3])
• Disorderly Conduct
• Public Intoxication

MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH:

I transported Riddell to Memorial Medical Center for treatment of his facial injuries. While there, Riddell expressed suicidal ideation and requested a mental competency exam. He was cleared by medical staff for transport and subsequently delivered to the Chatham County Detention Center (CCDC).

4. ADMINISTRATIVE

• Evidence: Body Worn Camera (BWC) active throughout the duration of the contact.
• Jail Notification: CCDC personnel were notified of Riddell’s suicidal statements; he was placed on Suicide Watch.

[End of Narrative]