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Davenport man arrested for eluding, trying to ram squad car
A Davenport man was arrested early yesterday after police say he tried to ram a police cruiser while evading them. According to court documents, police saw a GMC SUV driving eastbound on Locust Street at a high rate of speed on Sunday, June 30 at about 3:53 a.m. An officer turned on lights and sirens […]
Moline postmaster accused of mail theft
The Moline postmaster is in custody after Davenport Police arrested him in connection with mail theft, according to court records. Justin Brown faces a felony charge of ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, a Class B felony, court records show. An investigation into missing cash and gift cards. About...
Crews respond to fire at Moline salon
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The Moline Fire Department responded to a fire at a business on Monday. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Crews said they responded to 3915 16th Street, Serenity Salon and Day Spa. The first arriving fire company arrived within five minutes and reported a small one-story commercial building with light smoke coming from inside.
Former City of Eldridge employee faces theft, computer-access charges
A former 40-year-old City of Eldridge employee, who was placed on leave in March, has been released on bond after city administrators say he did not turn in city computers, continued to access city systems, and ordered clothing – including underwear – that is not covered by clothing allowances, according to court records.
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