Police arrest Wisconsin woman who tried to set Davenport gas station on fire

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DAVENPORT, Iowa - Ad Deanne Chance, 57, of Beloit, faces multiple felony charges including First Degree Arson, a Class B Felony. She is also charged with Assault While Displaying A Dangerous Weapon, an Aggravated Misdemeanor. According to police, at around 11 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a Kwik Star gas station in the 1200 block … Continue reading Police arrest Wisconsin woman who tried to set Davenport gas station on fire

Jury trial set in Iowa drug case against man charged for Trudy Appleby murder

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DAVENPORT, Iowa - A jury trial has been set in an Iowa drug case against man charged for the Trudy Appleby murder. James Fisher, 50, faces multiple felony drug charges in Scott County. He is accused of possessing more than seven grams of meth and nearly 40 grams of marijuana. On July 23, police executed … Continue reading Jury trial set in Iowa drug case against man charged for Trudy Appleby murder

Family violence allegedly preceded death of woman in ongoing Davenport murder case

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DAVENPORT, Iowa - Two family members were arrested on the same night and at the same home where a Davenport woman was allegedly murdered last weekend. Donald Brentise Jr., 41, of Davenport, faces multiple felony charges including First Degree Murder. He is accused of killing a family member, Tammy Brentise, 49, of Davenport, on the … Continue reading Family violence allegedly preceded death of woman in ongoing Davenport murder case

One month later: Fatal hit and run of pedestrian remains unsolved in Jo Daviess County

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JO DAVIESS COUNTY, Ill. - The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office is still asking for the public's help one month after a woman was found dead near Warren. On the morning of Aug. 29, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office responded to Illinois Route 78, just northwest of Warren, for an unresponsive woman laying in … Continue reading One month later: Fatal hit and run of pedestrian remains unsolved in Jo Daviess County

Davenport man charged with First Degree Murder after woman dies Saturday night

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DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport man is charged with murder after police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a family member on the night of Sep. 27. Donald Brentise Jr., 41, of Davenport, was arrested at the scene and charged with First Degree Murder. He is accused of killing a 49-year-old woman during a domestic … Continue reading Davenport man charged with First Degree Murder after woman dies Saturday night

Court docs reveal more details about charges against Mercer County Schools employees

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MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - Court documents obtained Thursday have revealed more details about criminal charges filed against the Mercer County School District Superintendent and two employees. On Thursday, court records show all three district employees were formally charged with Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. In addition, all three were charged with Unauthorized Access to … Continue reading Court docs reveal more details about charges against Mercer County Schools employees

Mercer Co. Schools Superintendent, two employees, charged with official misconduct

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ALEDO, Ill. — The Mercer County School District Superintendent and two employees were charged with official misconduct Wednesday after police say they illegally accessed students' medical records. According to Aledo Police and the Mercer County State's Attorney, investigators collected enough evidence to execute a search warrant at the district's office in Joy on Wednesday, where … Continue reading Mercer Co. Schools Superintendent, two employees, charged with official misconduct

‘We have to extend grace’: Former President Barack Obama speaks out in aftermath of Charlie Kirk assassination

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ERIE, Pa. - Former President Barack Obama discussed the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination during a formal conversation on Tuesday, Sep. 16, at the Jefferson Educational Society in Pennsylvania. https://videopress.com/v/aQmaEUqV?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Obama talks about political violence with Steve Scully at the Jefferson Educational Society (Barack Obama) The transcript. "Well, we are certainly at an inflection … Continue reading ‘We have to extend grace’: Former President Barack Obama speaks out in aftermath of Charlie Kirk assassination

New cause of death sealed from public for man found in Galesburg drainage ditch 7 years ago

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GALESBURG, Ill. - A second autopsy for a man found dead in a Galesburg drainage ditch in 2018 uncovered a new cause of death, but remains sealed from the public on the seventh anniversary of his death. Tyler Smith, 23, was reported missing in Galesburg on the morning of Sep. 15, 2018, after he failed … Continue reading New cause of death sealed from public for man found in Galesburg drainage ditch 7 years ago

Utah man could face death penalty if convicted for Charlie Kirk assassination

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UTAH COUNTY, Utah - A Utah man charged in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk could face the death penalty if convicted at trial. Tyler Robinson, 22, faces multiple felony charges including Aggravated Murder and Obstruction of Justice. He is accused of shooting and killing Kirk during a scheduled public event on the campus … Continue reading Utah man could face death penalty if convicted for Charlie Kirk assassination