Winnebago Co., Ill. (ECWd) –
Former Jackson Charter School Executive Director Charged
ROCKFORD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2
continues to uphold public integrity with a recent case involving charges against a former Jackson
Charter School Executive Director. ISP worked with the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s
Office to bring charges against 39-year-old Emily A. Wallen.
In September 2024, ISP received an allegation of theft and official misconduct against former
Jackson Charter School Executive Director Emily A. Wallen. ISP immediately began an
investigation into Wallen’s conduct and special agents found evidence Wallen knowingly used
Jackson Charter School funds for personal gain during the time of her previous employment.
On February 24, 2025, after a thorough investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Wallen for
one count of Theft $10,000 – $100,000 (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Official Misconduct
(Class 3 Felony). ISP arrested Wallen, and she was transported to the Winnebago County Jail.
There is no additional information.
Emily Wallen Charged
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