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 on Dec. 3. 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