Mercer County Superintendent returns to court Thursday for alleged Official Misconduct

MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - The Mercer County Schools Superintendent is scheduled to return to court Thursday for another hearing in the criminal case against him.On Nov. 14, a judge found sufficient probable cause to move forward with the case after both sides gave extensive arguments. Timothy Farquer, 53, is facing multiple charges including Official Misconduct, … Continue reading Mercer County Superintendent returns to court Thursday for alleged Official Misconduct

Authorities seek help from public after fatal weekend shooting in Tiffin

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa - Authorities are asking the public for help in connection to an ongoing death investigation in Tiffin.On Jan. 10, shortly before noon, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office says they responded to a report of a shooting at the Iris Court Apartments on Iris Court in Tiffin. Upon arrival, deputies found one person … Continue reading Authorities seek help from public after fatal weekend shooting in Tiffin

Cedar Rapids man charged with Attempted Murder posted bond, released from jail

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A Cedar Rapids man accused of shooting another man multiple times was released from jail after posting bond earlier this month.Thomas Vesey III, 49, of Cedar Rapids, is charged with Attempted Murder, a Class B Felony, Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, a Class C Felony, and Control of Firearm by Felon, … Continue reading Cedar Rapids man charged with Attempted Murder posted bond, released from jail

DEVELOPING: One injured after officer-involved shooting in West Liberty Sunday morning

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa - Officials say one person was taken to the hospital after being shot by a police officer in West Liberty Sunday morning.According to officials, at around 6:45 a.m., officers with West Liberty Police and the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 block of N Elm Street in West Liberty for … Continue reading DEVELOPING: One injured after officer-involved shooting in West Liberty Sunday morning

Suspects in deadly Thanksgiving night shooting in Davenport plead Not Guilty

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Three men are behind bars after two men were allegedly shot and killed in Davenport Thanksgiving night. On Nov. 28, police identified the men who died as Dane Howard, 23, and Damien Howard Sr., 44, both of Davenport. Raymond Robinson Jr., 21, and Danny Howard Jr., 36, both of Davenport, were charged … Continue reading Suspects in deadly Thanksgiving night shooting in Davenport plead Not Guilty

New charges filed against Davenport man accused of continuous sexual abuse of child

DAVENPORT, Iowa - New charges have been filed against a Davenport man accused of sexually abusing a child multiple times. On Dec. 3, Scott Stowe, 38, of Davenport, was arrested and charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child, a Class B Felony.On Jan. 8, a new court filing revealed new charges filed against Stowe in … Continue reading New charges filed against Davenport man accused of continuous sexual abuse of child

Carjacking suspect accused of firing gun at officers during chase with speeds up to 150+

LINN COUNTY, Iowa - An Alabama man is behind bars in Iowa after allegedly firing a gun at officers during a high-speed chase in Linn County. Samuel Reese, 32, of Center Point, Alabama, is facing numerous charges including three counts of Attempted Murder of Officer, a Class B Felony, and five counts of Assaulting a … Continue reading Carjacking suspect accused of firing gun at officers during chase with speeds up to 150+

Happy New Year: Take a look back at the top stories of 2025 in the QCA

Top 10 Most Viewed Year in Review January 5Rock Island, Ill. https://videopress.com/v/H3lw91cR?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true (KWQC TV, Gray Television) Man dies in officer-involved shooting On the afternoon of Jan. 5, 2025, Jakarta Jackson, 21, was shot and killed by Rock Island Police Officer Brett Taylor in the area of 12th Street and 34th Avenue in Rock Island. The … Continue reading Happy New Year: Take a look back at the top stories of 2025 in the QCA

Mt. Carroll officer dropped from Kradle lawsuit, Sheriff’s Office redirects blame

CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - The Mt. Carroll police officer, who allowed the man allegedly responsible for Jackson Kradle's death to leave the scene, has been dropped from the family's wrongful death lawsuit.Scott Marth has been a police officer in Carroll County since 1996. He was hired full-time with the Mt. Carroll Police Department in 2019 … Continue reading Mt. Carroll officer dropped from Kradle lawsuit, Sheriff’s Office redirects blame

Clinton man accused of using phone to secretly record child in bedroom, bathroom

CLINTON, Iowa - A Clinton man is behind bars after allegedly secretly recording videos of a child under the age of 13 in her bedroom and bathroom. Adam Young, 33, of Clinton, is charged with three counts of Sexual Exploitation of Minor, a Class B Felony, five counts of Possession of Visuals Depicting Minor in … Continue reading Clinton man accused of using phone to secretly record child in bedroom, bathroom

Court docs reveal details about how witness in Freeport shooting became primary suspect

FREEPORT, Ill. - Court documents reveal new details about a Freeport shooting in October that left one man seriously injured and calling for help in nearby business. What we already knew. On Oct. 30, shortly after 10 p.m., Freeport Police say officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim who entered a business in … Continue reading Court docs reveal details about how witness in Freeport shooting became primary suspect

Moline man accused of sexually abusing child is formally charged in child porn case

MOLINE, Ill. - A Moline man, implicated in child porn charges against a Moline woman earlier this week, has now been formally charged in Rock Island County. The man, Richard Gatewood III, 25, is facing one count of Child Pornography, a Class X Felony, and one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 … Continue reading Moline man accused of sexually abusing child is formally charged in child porn case

Clinton man charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing man multiple times

CLINTON, Iowa - A Clinton man is behind bars after allegedly showing up to a man's home uninvited and stabbing him multiple times in December. Patrick Worsley, 33, of Clinton, is charged with Attempted Murder and First Degree Burglary, both a Class B Felony. The victim, JS, was airlifted to Iowa City due to his … Continue reading Clinton man charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing man multiple times

Police release new details regarding deadly chase that ended on I-80 near Princeton

BUREAU COUNTY, Ill. - Police released new details this week about an alleged homicide resulting in a deadly police chase that ended on I-80 near Princeton. On Dec. 10, shortly before 10 p.m., officials say Illinois State Police and other local enforcement agencies located a suspect vehicle wanted in connection to a homicide in Beloit, … Continue reading Police release new details regarding deadly chase that ended on I-80 near Princeton

Moline woman accused of soliciting child to produce porn with older man

MOLINE, Ill. - A Moline woman is behind bars after allegedly soliciting a child to produce porn with a Moline man. Simia Ayers, 20, of Moline, has been charged with four counts of Child Pornography, a Class X Felony, and one count of Indecent Solicitation of Child, a Class 3 Felony. Richard Gatewood, 25, of … Continue reading Moline woman accused of soliciting child to produce porn with older man

West Branch man accused of sexually abusing child under the age of 13 more than once

ATALISSA, Iowa - A West Branch man is behind bars after allegedly sexually abusing a prepubescent child more than once. Ryan Butler, 40, of West Branch, has been charged with two counts of Second Degree Sexual Abuse, a Class B Felony, and two counts of Lascivious Acts with Child, a Class C Felony, court records … Continue reading West Branch man accused of sexually abusing child under the age of 13 more than once

Cedar Rapids man sentenced to prison for child sex abuse after plea deal

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A Cedar Rapids man is sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a child after accepting a plea agreement. James Shannon Sr., 54, of Cedar Rapids, was charged with three counts of Third Degree Sexual Abuse, a Class C Felony. Shannon was accused of sexually abusing a child multiple times from 2005 … Continue reading Cedar Rapids man sentenced to prison for child sex abuse after plea deal

Rock Island man accused of forced entry into home, injuring pregnant woman and child

MOLINE, Ill. - A Rock Island man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into home and injuring a pregnant woman and child. Akeen Wallace, 31, is charged with Home Invasion, a Class X Felony, two counts of Aggravated Battery, a Class 3 Felony, and Domestic Battery, a Class A Misdemeanor, court documents show. Allegations. Alleged … Continue reading Rock Island man accused of forced entry into home, injuring pregnant woman and child

Court docs reveal new details about police standoff near school in Le Claire Wednesday

LE CLAIRE, Iowa - Court documents reveal new details about a police standoff with a man near an elementary school in Le Claire in early December. Wesley Whitford, 33, of Le Claire, faces several charges including:• First Degree Criminal Mischief (F)• Interference with Deadly Weapon (F)• First Degree Harassment (M)• Reckless Use of Firearm [3] … Continue reading Court docs reveal new details about police standoff near school in Le Claire Wednesday

Davenport man charged with murder after woman fatally stabbed in neck

DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport man is behind bars after police say he stabbed and killed a woman in Davenport. Adrian Moreno Sr., 54, is charged with First Degree Murder, a Class A Felony, and Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, a Class C Felony. He is accused of fatally cutting a woman's neck with a … Continue reading Davenport man charged with murder after woman fatally stabbed in neck

Woman identified in fatal Carroll County crash was reported as missing person

CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - A woman found dead in a crashed truck in Carroll County earlier this month had been reported missing. On Nov. 10, at around 1:20 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff's Office says the Dispatch Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Highway 52, west of Vanbuskirk Road, between Mt. Carroll … Continue reading Woman identified in fatal Carroll County crash was reported as missing person

Police asking public for help after overnight spree of vehicle burglaries in Carroll County

CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - Police are asking the public for help after a spree of vehicle burglaries Saturday night. Several Mt. Carroll residents say they woke up to find their vehicle's door left open with cash missing. The suspects were seen on home surveillance footage. https://videopress.com/v/zSCHe92a?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Surveillance video capture suspects in the act on Getz … Continue reading Police asking public for help after overnight spree of vehicle burglaries in Carroll County

Savanna Ambulance argues agency not liable for conduct of paramedic who declared Jackson Kradle dead

SAVANNA, Ill. - The Savanna Community Ambulance Association (SCAA) argues their agency is not responsible for an off-duty paramedic's alleged misconduct at scene where Jackson Kradle died. The SCAA is a private nonprofit organization who has been contracted with the City of Savanna to provide ambulance services since 2003, according to the city. The paramedic … Continue reading Savanna Ambulance argues agency not liable for conduct of paramedic who declared Jackson Kradle dead

Savanna Chief withdraws from primary race against Carroll County Sheriff

SAVANNA, Ill. - Savanna Police Chief Donald Stephens has formally withdrawn from the Republican primary race against Carroll County Sheriff Ryan Kloepping. Stephens has worked for the Savanna Police Department since Dec. 2021 and became Chief in Nov. 2023. He intended to challenge incumbent Kloepping in the Republican primary for Sheriff in March. On Nov. … Continue reading Savanna Chief withdraws from primary race against Carroll County Sheriff

Convicted rapist facing 78 years in prison walks free in stunning plea deal

STILLWATER, Okla. - An Oklahoma high schooler facing 78 years in prison after being convicted on multiple counts of rape, assault and battery is walking free as a result of a stunning plea deal. In August, Jesse M. Butler, 18, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, pled No Contest to all charges against him. He was convicted on … Continue reading Convicted rapist facing 78 years in prison walks free in stunning plea deal

Police reports uncover new details in ongoing Galesburg murder investigation

GALESBURG, Ill. - Police reports reveal new details of the scene where a Galesburg woman was allegedly murdered. David L. Nicholson-Klingerman, 29, faces several felony charges including First Degree Murder, a Class M Felony. He is accused of fatally hitting an older woman in the back of her head with a hammer. On Oct. 28, … Continue reading Police reports uncover new details in ongoing Galesburg murder investigation

Lawsuit alleges Shannon officials directed police chief to offer deal to woman claiming sexual harassment

SHANNON, Ill. - A lawsuit filed in federal court last month alleges Village officials directed Police Chief Mike Lewis to offer a deal to a woman who claimed she was sexually harassed by a board trustee. In early September, Village President Ryan Shaner says Lewis was suspended for five days due to job performance. Last … Continue reading Lawsuit alleges Shannon officials directed police chief to offer deal to woman claiming sexual harassment

Morrison Chief issues statement regarding video of officer’s interaction with suspect

MORRISON, Ill. - Morrison Police Chief Michael Moon issued a statement this week regarding an interaction caught on camera between an officer and a suspect. The majority of the interaction was captured on video by a neighbor of where the incident occurred in the 500 block of N Base Street, according to witnesses and police. … Continue reading Morrison Chief issues statement regarding video of officer’s interaction with suspect

New cause of death sealed from public for man found in Galesburg drainage ditch 7 years ago

GALESBURG, Ill. - A second autopsy for a man found dead in a Galesburg drainage ditch in 2018 uncovered a new cause of death, but remains sealed from the public on the seventh anniversary of his death. Tyler Smith, 23, was reported missing in Galesburg on the morning of Sep. 15, 2018, after he failed … Continue reading New cause of death sealed from public for man found in Galesburg drainage ditch 7 years ago

State agency affirms paramedic who declared Jackson Kradle dead violated local EMS policies

CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - A letter sent from the Illinois Department of Public Health says a local EMS organization identified violations in connection to an off-duty paramedic on the day Jackson Kradle was killed. A spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) declined to comment further about the case but did confirm the … Continue reading State agency affirms paramedic who declared Jackson Kradle dead violated local EMS policies

Davenport man accused of fleeing police with toddler inside vehicle

DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport man is behind bars after allegedly fleeing police and crashing into squad cars with a toddler inside his vehicle. Lontrez Nabors, 41, is facing several felony charges including three counts of Assault on a Police Officer, a Class C Felony, two counts of Controlled Substance Violation, a Class C Felony, … Continue reading Davenport man accused of fleeing police with toddler inside vehicle

Maduro accused of importing ‘tons’ of cocaine into United States for more than two decades

NEW YORK - Officials released an unsealed indictment against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and others, after he and his wife were forcefully removed and extradited to New York Saturday.According to an indictment filed in the Southern District of New York, Maduro is accused of partnering with regional narco-terrorist groups to push 'tons' of cocaine … Continue reading Maduro accused of importing ‘tons’ of cocaine into United States for more than two decades