Madison County Chairman Chris Slusser was caught by Jersey County Treasurer Katie Abbey's husband Bryan Abbey in an affair after texts and images were discovered.
Bryan Abbey immediately went to confront Chris Slusser and tell his wife. Slusser used his position to get the Wood River Police Chief to threaten Bryan (the victim) and later have him (the victim) arrested.
Bryan's life and clean criminal record were tarnished after Slusser sexually ransacked his home and soiled his marriage.
Katie Abbey was recently charged with felony theft in Jersey County.
During the affair with Chris Slusser, Katie Abbey allegedly stole over $50,000 in taxpayer funds from the Jersey County Treasurer's Office, in a drug fueled orgy, according to her husband.
According to Bryan she was using cocaine and crushed adderall, all while with Slusser.
Police records and 911 calls confirm the following. See attached.
7/4/24 - Former US Marine Bryan Abbey, who has kids with Katie Abbey, drove to Wood River to confront Chris Slusser and tell his wife.
Chris Slusser was alerted by Katie Abbey who called 911 to tell police he was headed to Wood River where Chris and his wife live.
Chris Slusser called Wood River Police Chief Wells personally, using his position to hide the publicity, and Chief Wells personally contacted Abbey to threaten him.
8/28/24 - Chris Slusser pushes for Bryan Abbey's arrest after he again came to Wood River.
***Chris Slusser and Katie Abbey hooked up at the annual Illinois County Officials Conference on the taxpayers dime. See picture attached.
