Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IA – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred around 8:50 p.m. at the 1400 block of Gaines Street. DPD officers responded for a report of shots being fired. When the officers arrived on scene, they were informed a shooting victim had been taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. The victim, who is only being identified at this time as an adult male, was injured and is expected to recover. If you have any information about this incident, please call the Davenport Police Department at 563 326-6125.

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, the Iowa Senate passed the bill earlier this month. The officials have reported that the vaccine passports provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. The law will withhold state grants and contracts from local governments or businesses who require customers to prove they’ve been vaccinated. Nonprofits are also included. This story will be updated when new information is available. 

Donald Trump responded perfectly after a new poll showed that the Republican Party is solidly behind him as the party leader. According to a poll from CBS News, a whopping two-thirds of Republicans believe loyalty to Trump is important, while 67 percent believe Biden is not the legitimate winner of the 2020 election. Trump hailed the findings in a statement issued by his political action committee. ”Breaking News! New polling by CBS News on the state of the Republican Party (which is very strong!). President Trump has a stronghold on the GOP,” Trump said. “Eighty percent of Republicans agree with the removal…

A surveillance camera in the bedroom of a 4-year-old boy might help determine his killer. Young Gernon’s body was discovered on Saturday morning on the street near his home in Dallas, Texas. An 18-year-old man has been charged with burglary and kidnapping, but is also suspected of killing the 4-year-old. He may yet be charged with capital murder if certain forensic evidence matches. On Monday, flowers and teddy bears were left by mourners on the spot where Cash’s body was found. Cameron Mori said Cash was like his little brother, and described him as: “The sweetest little boy. He loved everybody, the…

Two young children were found dead after their own mother drove to the police station, flagged down a cop, and told him she heard voices that prompted her to end her children’s lives. The 40-year-old mother from Arizona went to the police station and told the officer she was hearing voices telling her to kill her kids. “There was an officer that was heading out of the station just to take care of his normal patrol duties for the day and she seemed pretty frantic and flagged him down,” the officer went on to say. Immediately acting upon the woman’s…

IOWA – According to the statement, Michael Lang filed a written arraignment and plea of not guilty on Monday. The 41-year-old man was pulled over April 9 by a Grundy Center officer for suspicion of driving while barred. His interaction with police escalated and ended with Lang allegedly barricading himself inside his home and fatally shooting Sgt. Jim Smith. Thomas is facing charges of First-Degree Murder, Attempt to Commit Murder and Assault On A Peace Officer. This story will be updated when new information is available.

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, the meth conspiracy started by July 1, 2020 and continued until March 29, 2021.  It involved the possession of numerous firearms and multiple pounds of methamphetamine, and the continued distribution of methamphetamine throughout the Quad-Cities area. All six could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted. DPD, Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group, and the DEA are investigating this case. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa is prosecuting the case.

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, this is being done through the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The relief funding will be used to improve the quality of life for Davenport residents, to provide immediate recovery needs and to create a long-term investment for Davenport’s future according to city officials. Projects must be tied to one of the following eligibility criteria: Respond to the public health emergency or its negative impacts to residents and businesses Compensate for revenue reductions due to COVID-19 Support infrastructure projects related to water, sewer, or broadband The City of Davenport is…