Criminal case suspended for Davenport man accused of killing family member

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DAVENPORT, Iowa - The criminal case against a Davenport man accused of killing a family member has been suspended. Donald Brentise Jr., 41, faces multiple felony charges including First Degree Murder. He is accused of killing a family member, Tammy Brentise, 49, on the evening of Sep. 27. Allegations. Shortly before 8:30 p.m., police responded … Continue reading Criminal case suspended for Davenport man accused of killing family member

Weekly Newsletter: November 24, 2025

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Monday, November 24, 2025 Top Stories of Week Court Case Updates KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOISDavid Nicholson-Klingerman, 29Galesburg man is charged with First Degree Murder. He is accused of fatally hitting an older woman in the back of her head with a hammer in October. Click here to read full story.Nicholson is set to appear in court … Continue reading Weekly Newsletter: November 24, 2025

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

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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

New charge added for man accused of leading police on high-speed chase with stolen vehicle

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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - Court documents reveal new details about the police chase involving a man in a stolen vehicle with multiple guns earlier this month in Rock Island. Daniel Niyonyishu, 18, of Rock Island, faces several charges including Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle, a Class 2 Felony, four counts of Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding … Continue reading New charge added for man accused of leading police on high-speed chase with stolen vehicle

Kewanee man facing several years in prison for allegedly sharing child pornography

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KEWANEE, Ill. - A Kewanee man is facing several years in prison for allegedly sharing pornography of prepubescent children. Andre Gerts, 24, is charged with 10 counts of Dissemination of Child Pornography, a Class X Felony. He is accused of possessing computer files containing videos of children, under the age of 13, performing sex acts, … Continue reading Kewanee man facing several years in prison for allegedly sharing child pornography

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

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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

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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

Freeport man pleads Not Guilty after being charged for raping woman in September

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FREEPORT, Ill. - A jury trial has been set for a Freeport man accused of sexually assaulting and abusing a woman in September. Pedro Aguilar, 32, of Freeport, is facing several charges including two counts of Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony, one count of Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 4 Felony, and four … Continue reading Freeport man pleads Not Guilty after being charged for raping woman in September

Savanna Chief withdraws from primary race against Carroll County Sheriff

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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

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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