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

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