‘Allegations are frivolous’: Defense calls on judge to dismiss criminal charges against Superintendent

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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 woman arrested after routine traffic stop turns into high-speed pursuit

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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

Police reports uncover new details in ongoing Galesburg murder investigation

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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

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