KJB REPORTS

Court docs reveal new details about police standoff near school in Le Claire Wednesday

Posted on December 4, 2025January 14, 2026 by Kyle J. Bales

LE CLAIRE, Iowa - Court documents reveal new details about a police standoff with a man near an elementary school in Le Claire in early December. Wesley Whitford, 33, of Le Claire, faces several charges including:• First Degree Criminal Mischief (F)• Interference with Deadly Weapon (F)• First Degree Harassment (M)• Reckless Use of Firearm [3] … Continue reading Court docs reveal new details about police standoff near school in Le Claire Wednesday

Davenport man charged with murder after woman fatally stabbed in neck

Posted on December 2, 2025January 14, 2026 by Kyle J. Bales

DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Davenport man is behind bars after police say he stabbed and killed a woman in Davenport. Adrian Moreno Sr., 54, is charged with First Degree Murder, a Class A Felony, and Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, a Class C Felony. He is accused of fatally cutting a woman's neck with a … Continue reading Davenport man charged with murder after woman fatally stabbed in neck

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Major winter storm to impact region Friday night thru Saturday

Posted on November 28, 2025November 30, 2025 by Kyle J. Bales

DAVENPORT, Iowa - A major winter storm is set to impact eastern Iowa and northern Illinois Friday night thru Saturday. The forecast remains on track for widespread heavy snowfall across all of eastern Iowa and northern Illinois Friday night into Saturday and Saturday night. Total snow accumulation of up to 12 inches or more is … Continue reading PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Major winter storm to impact region Friday night thru Saturday

Chicago man arrested after allegedly sending threatening emails to Illinois State Senator

Posted on November 26, 2025November 30, 2025 by Kyle J. Bales

FREEPORT, Ill. - A Chicago man is in custody after police say he sent threatening emails to an Illinois State Senator. Joseph Haggerty, 59, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of Threatening a Public Official, a Class 4 Felony. Allegations. On Sep. 2, police say Haggerty sent an email to Illinois State Senator Andrew … Continue reading Chicago man arrested after allegedly sending threatening emails to Illinois State Senator

Criminal case suspended for Davenport man accused of killing family member

Posted on November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 by Kyle J. Bales

DAVENPORT, Iowa - The criminal case against a Davenport man accused of killing a family member has been suspended. Donald Brentise Jr., 41, faces multiple felony charges including First Degree Murder. He is accused of killing a family member, Tammy Brentise, 49, on the evening of Sep. 27. Allegations. Shortly before 8:30 p.m., police responded … Continue reading Criminal case suspended for Davenport man accused of killing family member

Woman identified in fatal Carroll County crash was reported as missing person

Posted on November 22, 2025December 1, 2025 by Kyle J. Bales

CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - A woman found dead in a crashed truck in Carroll County earlier this month had been reported missing. On Nov. 10, at around 1:20 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff's Office says the Dispatch Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Highway 52, west of Vanbuskirk Road, between Mt. Carroll … Continue reading Woman identified in fatal Carroll County crash was reported as missing person

New charge added for man accused of leading police on high-speed chase with stolen vehicle

Posted on November 20, 2025December 7, 2025 by Kyle J. Bales

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - Court documents reveal new details about the police chase involving a man in a stolen vehicle with multiple guns earlier this month in Rock Island. Daniel Niyonyishu, 18, of Rock Island, faces several charges including Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle, a Class 2 Felony, four counts of Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding … Continue reading New charge added for man accused of leading police on high-speed chase with stolen vehicle

Kewanee man facing several years in prison for allegedly sharing child pornography

Posted on November 20, 2025December 15, 2025 by Kyle J. Bales

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