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

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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

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

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

Galena officer charged for child pornography ordered to remain in jail pending trial

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FREEPORT, Ill. - A newly-hired Galena police officer has been ordered to remain in jail until trial after authorities say they found child pornography at his home in Freeport. Officer Eli Barthel, 23, of Freeport, is charged with multiple felonies including two counts of Possession of Child Pornography with the Victim Under the Age of … Continue reading Galena officer charged for child pornography ordered to remain in jail pending trial