Freeport man charged in shooting of man who entered business with gunshot wound

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FREEPORT, Ill. - A Freeport man has been charged for the shooting of a man who entered a business with gunshot wound. UPDATE: Michael Blasing, 66, of Freeport, is facing several charges including Attempted First Degree Murder, and Aggravated Battery with Discharged Firearm, both Class X Felonies, court records show. Blasing is also charged with … Continue reading Freeport man charged in shooting of man who entered business with gunshot wound

‘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

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

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

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

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

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