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Elmhurst Today
By the People, for the People
DuPage Undersheriff Charged with Disorderly Conduct in 2021 Bar Incident
Authorities say Moore was the "primary aggressor" in a New Year's Eve disturbance at a Wisconsin nightclub.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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DuPage County's undersheriff, Eddie Moore, was charged with disorderly conduct following a New Year's Eve incident in 2021 at a bar in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. According to a police report, security guards described Moore as the "primary aggressor" during the disturbance. Moore, who is Black, said he was the target of a racial incident at the bar.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about Moore's conduct and judgment, which could be scrutinized as he runs for sheriff of DuPage County in the upcoming Republican primary election. The case also highlights ongoing concerns about racial tensions and policing in the region.
The details
According to the police report, early on January 1, 2021, Walworth County deputies responded to a disturbance at the Evolve Nightclub at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. Security guards said Moore was arguing with others and had to be held back by a friend to prevent him from going after someone else. A security guard claimed Moore's actions caused an injury to his finger. Moore told deputies there was no fight and he didn't know how the guard was injured. Moore said he heard others making racial comments in the restroom, which led to the confrontation in the hallway.
- On January 1, 2021, the incident occurred at the Evolve Nightclub in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
The players
Eddie Moore
The DuPage County undersheriff who was charged with disorderly conduct following the 2021 bar incident.
Sean Noonan
The Republican candidate running against Moore in the primary election for DuPage County sheriff.
Peter Coolidge
The lone Democratic candidate running for DuPage County sheriff.
James Mendrick
The current DuPage County sheriff who is running for governor.
Cindy Cronin Cahill
A DuPage County Board member who lives in Elmhurst and has endorsed Moore for sheriff.
What they’re saying
“I was the target of a racial incident,”
— Eddie Moore, DuPage County Undersheriff (Daily Herald)
“I would not do it again that way,”
— Eddie Moore, DuPage County Undersheriff (Daily Herald)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Eddie Moore out on bail.
The takeaway
This incident raises concerns about Moore's conduct and judgment as he runs for sheriff, and highlights ongoing issues of racial tensions and policing in the region. The case will likely be closely watched as Moore faces off against his Republican primary opponent Sean Noonan.
