Man charged with First Degree Murder in Galesburg after allegedly hitting older woman with hammer

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GALESBURG, Ill. - A man is charged with murder in Galesburg after allegedly hitting an older woman with a hammer. CLICK BELOW TO READ UPDATED VERSION OF THIS STORY. https://kylejbales.com/2025/10/29/police-reports-uncover-new-details-in-ongoing-galesburg-murder-investigation/ David L. Nicholson-Klingerman, 29, is facing several felonies including First Degree Murder, a Class M Felony. He is accused of fatally hitting an older woman … Continue reading Man charged with First Degree Murder in Galesburg after allegedly hitting older woman with hammer

Arraignment of Davenport man accused of killing family member set for Thursday

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DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport man charged with murder is set to appear in court Thursday for arraignment. OCT. 30 UPDATE: Arraignment has been continued to Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. in Scott County. Donald Brentise Jr., 41, faces multiple felony charges including First Degree Murder. He is accused of killing a family member, Tammy … Continue reading Arraignment of Davenport man accused of killing family member set for Thursday

Several agencies involved in search for Melissa Trumpy this week with more operations planned

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CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - The Illinois Attorney General's Office, and some out-of-state agencies, worked alongside local law enforcement this week to conduct ground and water searches for Melissa Trumpy with 'additional operations' expected. Carroll County Sheriff Ryan Kloepping confirmed to me authorities led a search near Shannon, Illinois for Trumpy on Thursday but no body … Continue reading Several agencies involved in search for Melissa Trumpy this week with more operations planned

Former police officer appealing prison sentence for child pornography

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FREEPORT, Ill. - A former Galena police officer convicted for possessing child pornography is appealing his prison sentence following a plea deal. On Sep. 18, Eli Barthel, 23, of Freeport, agreed to plead Guilty to one count of Possession of Child Pornography with a Victim Under the Age of 13, a Class 2 felony, court … Continue reading Former police officer appealing prison sentence for child pornography

Davenport man accused of striking squad cars during pursuit with toddler inside vehicle

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DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly striking 'multiple' squad cars while being chased with a toddler inside the vehicle.Click below for the latest updates. https://kylejbales.com/2025/11/25/lontrez-nabors Lontrez Nabors, 41, faces several charges including Assault on a Police Officer, a Class C Felony, Second-Degree Criminal Mischief, a Class D Felony, and … Continue reading Davenport man accused of striking squad cars during pursuit with toddler inside vehicle

Defense questions merit of criminal charges against Mercer County Superintendent

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MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - No ruling was made on probable cause for criminal charges against the Mercer County Schools Superintendent in the Oct. 20 hearing. CLICK BELOW TO READ UPDATED VERSION OF THIS STORY. https://kylejbales.com/2025/11/14/judge-finds-probable-cause-to-proceed-with-case-against-mercer-county-schools-superintendent/ Superintendent Timothy Farquer, 53, faces multiple charges including Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. Farquer is accused of ordering a school … Continue reading Defense questions merit of criminal charges against Mercer County Superintendent

Lawsuit alleges Shannon officials directed police chief to offer deal to woman claiming sexual harassment

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SHANNON, Ill. - A lawsuit filed in federal court last month alleges Village officials directed Police Chief Mike Lewis to offer a deal to a woman who claimed she was sexually harassed by a board trustee. In early September, Village President Ryan Shaner says Lewis was suspended for five days due to job performance. Last … Continue reading Lawsuit alleges Shannon officials directed police chief to offer deal to woman claiming sexual harassment

Morrison Chief issues statement regarding video of officer’s interaction with suspect

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MORRISON, Ill. - Morrison Police Chief Michael Moon issued a statement this week regarding an interaction caught on camera between an officer and a suspect. The majority of the interaction was captured on video by a neighbor of where the incident occurred in the 500 block of N Base Street, according to witnesses and police. … Continue reading Morrison Chief issues statement regarding video of officer’s interaction with suspect

Village of Shannon releases closed session minutes regarding former police chief

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SHANNON, Ill. - After formally accepting the resignation of their police chief Tuesday night, the Village of Shannon has released minutes from closed session meetings discussing his job performance. Click link below to read the latest developments. https://kylejbales.com/2025/10/15/lawsuit-alleges-shannon-officials-directed-police-chief-to-offer-deal-with-woman-claiming-sexual-harassment/ Michael Lewis was employed as Chief of Police from Nov. 7, 2023 thru Sep. 16, 2025, according … Continue reading Village of Shannon releases closed session minutes regarding former police chief

Village President: Shannon’s Police Chief resigned voluntarily despite intent to fire

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SHANNON, Ill. - Village of Shannon President Ryan Shaner maintains Police Chief Mike Lewis voluntarily resigned last month despite his intent to fire him. Read the latest update below. https://kylejbales.com/2025/10/08/village-of-shannon-releases-minutes-from-closed-sessions-involving-former-police-chief/ On Sep. 17, Shaner announced he had accepted Lewis' resignation as Chief of Police. Adding, there was also an ongoing criminal investigation, but he could … Continue reading Village President: Shannon’s Police Chief resigned voluntarily despite intent to fire