Leland Grove police chief arrested on DUI, domestic battery charges

LELAND GROVE, Ill. (WAND) — The Leland Grove police chief was placed on administrative leave after being arrested on DUI and domestic battery charges early Thursday morning.

Leland Grove Mayor Mary Jo Bangert confirmed Chief Daniel Ryan's arrest to WAND News. She said Ryan was immediately placed on administrative leave while the incident is investigated.

Ryan has been with Leland since August 1999.

Illinois State Police told WAND News that it assisted the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office during a disturbance call just after midnight Thursday along the 1000 block of Elliot in Springfield.

According to ISP, Ryan was arrested and later charged with domestic battery and driving under the influence of alcohol.

During a court appearance on Friday, Ryan pleaded not guilty to DUI. The Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office told WAND News that he is not charged with domestic battery, which remains under investigation.

Ryan is out on pretrial release, and his next court appearances are set for Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. and March 16 at 9 a.m.