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

Arrest made in connection to Iowa City shooting, no injuries reported

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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

Arrests made after police say shots fired call in Rock Island turned into pursuit with speeds up to 100 mph

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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

Man charged in the murder of Trudy Appleby sentenced to prison on Iowa drug charges

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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 man charged in shooting of man who entered business with gunshot wound

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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