Davenport man charged with murder after woman fatally stabbed in neck

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

Man charged in the murder of Trudy Appleby sentenced to prison on Iowa drug charges

DAVENPORT, Iowa - The man charged in the murder of Trudy Appleby has been convicted and sentenced to prison on Iowa drug charges as he awaits trial in Illinois. Jamison Fisher, 50, reached a plea agreement and pled Guilty to a reduced charge of Intent to Deliver Meth, a Class C Felony, and Intent to … Continue reading Man charged in the murder of Trudy Appleby sentenced to prison on Iowa drug charges

Police reports uncover new details in ongoing Galesburg murder investigation

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

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

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

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

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

Retiring chief defends police department’s handling of murder investigation

ROCK FALLS, Ill. - Less than one month before retiring from the Rock Falls Police Department, Chief David Pilgrim wants to set the record straight on an investigation resulting in the dismissal of first-degree murder earlier this year. Pilgrim has been with the Rock Falls Police Department since 2001. He was appointed Chief in early … Continue reading Retiring chief defends police department’s handling of murder investigation

Rock Falls Police Chief to announce retirement amid fallout from flawed investigation

ROCK FALLS, Ill. - Rock Falls Police Chief David Pilgrim is soon expected to announce his retirement amid the fallout from a flawed investigation earlier this year. Click here to see an update to this story. More than one alderman told me Pilgrim notified city council of his decision last week. Pilgrim has been with … Continue reading Rock Falls Police Chief to announce retirement amid fallout from flawed investigation

Suspect arrested for the murder, kidnapping of Trudy Appleby

MOLINE, Ill. - A man has been charged for the murder of Trudy Appleby 29 years after her disappearance. On Aug. 21, 1996, Appleby was 11 years old when she was last seen near her Moline home where witnesses saw her getting into the passenger side of an older model, gray vehicle driven by an … Continue reading Suspect arrested for the murder, kidnapping of Trudy Appleby