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Davenport man sentenced to 10 years on drug, firearm charges
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug and firearm charges. Trevon Demon Horne, 23, was sentenced to 126 months in prison on June 26 for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance to a drug trafficking crime.
Man found dead in rural Clinton County park
A missing rural Stanwood man was found dead in a Clinton County wildlife area, but no foul play was suspected, according to a press release from the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office. On June 27 at about 9:10 a.m., the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office received a report that Kevin M....
Man who allegedly robbed Waterloo gas station arrested in Clinton County
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Law enforcement said a man who stole money from a Waterloo gas station cash register was later found and arrested in Clinton County over the weekend. The Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office said at around 9:23 p.m. on Saturday, a man, dressed in dark closing and a black mask, robbed the Elite Fuel Mart at the corner of Elk Run Road and Independence Avenue.
Postmaster arrested for stealing hundreds of greeting cards, money inside
QUAD CITIES, Ill./Iowa (KWQC) - Police said the Moline postmaster stole mail he believed were greeting cards that contained cash or gift cards. Justin Brown was arrested June 28 after Davenport Police searched his home and found 487 cards greetings cards for weddings, birthdays, graduations and Father’s Day, according to arrest affidavits.
Rock Island man faces charges after he struck conservation officer: Court records
A 61-year-old Rock Island man was in custody Wednesday after officials allege he struck a conservation officer, according to court records. Tommy Smith, who was in custody Wednesday in Rock Island County Jail, faces a Class 1 felony charge of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony charge of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony charge of attempting to disarm a police officer, and a Class A misdemeanor of sexual offender at a public park, court records show.
Rock Island names new deputy police chief
Rock Island has a new deputy chief of police. Rock Island Chief of Police Tim McCloud announced that Lt. James Morris has been chosen as the new deputy chief of police. Morris will be sworn in at a ceremony in the Rock Island Police Department Community Room, 1212 Fifth Avenue at 9 a.m. on Monday, […]
Local gun shop owner reacts to surgeon general’s declaration of gun violence as public health crisis
ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) - The U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently declared gun violence a public health crisis, reigniting the national debate on gun control. However, those in the firearms industry argue that focusing solely on guns won’t address the root of the problem. “If you take that away,...
Future of volunteer fire departments unclear if new OSHA rules implemented, local chief says
COLONA, Ill. (KWQC) - The future of volunteer fire departments could be in jeopardy if new standards outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are implemented. That’s according to local officials who held a press conference at the Colona Fire Department on Tuesday. They say the proposed...
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