On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, WTHI-TV10 reported that Richland County Attorney Paul Bishop II had been arrested for drug-related charges for the third time. According to the Olney Police Department, the 45-year-old Bishop was arrested on March 30 following a traffic stop near Main and Holly Streets in Olney, Illinois.
Bishop was charged with driving under the influence of a combination of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis in a vehicle, and improper signaling. This marks Bishop’s latest arrest, adding to his previous encounters with the law.
It’s worth noting that Bishop had already pled guilty to possession of cocaine in a previous case. He received two years of probation and fines for that charge. Bishop’s history of drug-related offenses has raised concerns about his conduct as a county attorney.
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission will be responsible for determining the disciplinary actions Bishop will face. Possible sanctions include disbarment, suspension, or other appropriate measures. The commission’s decision will be crucial in assessing the consequences for Bishop’s law license and his potential removal from office.
Source: WTHI-TV10
