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, 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 - Savanna Police Chief Donald Stephens has formally withdrawn from the Republican primary race against Carroll County Sheriff Ryan Kloepping.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
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
IOWA CITY, Iowa - An Iowa City man was arrested Friday night in connection to a shooting that afternoon. Xzavier Herman, 22, faces several charges including Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, a Class C Felony, Possession of Firearm as Felon, Second Offense, and Going Armed with Intent, both a Class D Felony. At around 1:30 … Continue reading Arrest made in connection to Iowa City shooting, no injuries reported
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY., Ill. - Two are in custody after police say a shots fired call in Rock Island Wednesday night turned into a pursuit involving multiple agencies with speeds in excess of 100 mph. https://kylejbales.com/2025/11/11/court-docs-reveal-new-details-about-police-pursuit-of-man-in-stolen-vehicle-with-guns/ Rock Island Police said Thursday Daniel Niyonyishu, 18, is charged with the following:• Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon• Possession … Continue reading Arrests made after police say shots fired call in Rock Island turned into pursuit with speeds up to 100 mph
DAVENPORT, Iowa - The man charged in the murder of Trudy Appleby has been convicted and sentenced to prison on Iowa drug charges as he awaits trial in Illinois. Jamison Fisher, 50, reached a plea agreement and pled Guilty to a reduced charge of Intent to Deliver Meth, a Class C Felony, and Intent to … Continue reading Man charged in the murder of Trudy Appleby sentenced to prison on Iowa drug charges
FREEPORT, Ill. - A Freeport man has been charged for the shooting of a man who entered a business with gunshot wound. UPDATE: Michael Blasing, 66, of Freeport, is facing several charges including Attempted First Degree Murder, and Aggravated Battery with Discharged Firearm, both Class X Felonies, court records show. Blasing is also charged with … Continue reading Freeport man charged in shooting of man who entered business with gunshot wound
MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - The defense for the Mercer County Schools Superintendent charged with Official Misconduct formally rebukes the allegations in a court filing calling on the judge to dismiss the case. Superintendent Timothy Farquer, 53, is facing multiple charges including Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. He is accused of ordering a school nurse to … Continue reading ‘Allegations are frivolous’: Defense calls on judge to dismiss criminal charges against Superintendent
DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport woman was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly turning routine traffic stop into a high-speed pursuit within city limits. Monica Rose, 46, is facing multiple charges including Eluding at Speed 25 MPH Over Limit, Second Offense, a Class C Felony. Shortly after 1 a.m., an Iowa State Patrol trooper positioned … Continue reading Davenport woman arrested after routine traffic stop turns into high-speed pursuit
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
