Geneseo man accused of soliciting nude photos, sexual acts from child granted pretrial release

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GENESEO, Ill. - A Geneseo man was granted pretrial release after being arrested for allegedly soliciting nude photos and sexual acts from a child.Alexander Snell, 27, of Geneseo, is charged with Indecent Solicitation of Child, a Class 3 Felony, and Sexual Exploitation of Child, a Class A Misdemeanor. Allegations. Between July and Dec. 2025, prosecutors … Continue reading Geneseo man accused of soliciting nude photos, sexual acts from child granted pretrial release

Chicago man reaches plea deal, sentenced for threatening Illinois state senator

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FREEPORT, Ill. - A Chicago man who was accused of threatening an Illinois state senator last year has reached a plea deal and has been sentenced. On Nov. 24, Joseph Haggerty, 59, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of Threatening a Public Official, a Class 4 Felony. The crime. On Sep. 2, police say … Continue reading Chicago man reaches plea deal, sentenced for threatening Illinois state senator

Newsletter: January 25, 2026

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TOP 5 MOST VIEWED STORIES THIS WEEK COURT CASE UPDATES Click here to subscribe.Questions? Email me at news@kylejbales.com 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 knife and … Continue reading Newsletter: January 25, 2026

WATCH: Full breakdown of the Jackson Kradle death investigation one year after inquest

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What started as a typical July Saturday night in Mount Carroll, Illinois, ended in tragedy. A family, and community, rocked by the mysterious death of a young man, desperately waited nearly six months for answers. On Jan. 16, 2025, a Coroner's jury ruled Jackson Kradle's 2024 death was a Homicide after they were presented with … Continue reading WATCH: Full breakdown of the Jackson Kradle death investigation one year after inquest

Probable cause ruling will stand in case against Mercer County Superintendent

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MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - A November ruling to proceed with the criminal case against the Mercer County Schools Superintendent will stand, a judge ruled Thursday.On Nov. 14, a judge found sufficient probable cause to move forward with the case after both sides gave extensive arguments.On Jan. 15, a hearing was held to reconsider the November … Continue reading Probable cause ruling will stand in case against Mercer County Superintendent

Authorities seek help from public after fatal weekend shooting in Tiffin

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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

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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

Suspects in deadly Thanksgiving night shooting in Davenport plead Not Guilty

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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

Davenport man accused of fleeing police with toddler inside vehicle

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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

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

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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