Author: Nick Green

IOWA – According to the statement, officers responded to the 1000 block of 1st Avenue at around 3:10 a.m. Saturday relating to a fight that had occurred. When they arrived on scene, they discovered that a 22-year-old female and 21-year-old male had been seriously injured. They were both transported to a local hospital. The investigators discovered that a 23-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were stabbed during the incident. The 23-year-old Mike Fidencio Perez Jr. and 19-year-old Jaime Michael Gomez were arrested and charged following an investigation into the incident. Perez Jr. is charged with two counts of willful injury, a…

A 9-year-old boy died after being struck by lightning while playing soccer. He was taking part in a private soccer coaching session when a violent storm swept through the area. Emergency services were called to the soccer fields on Tuesday, May 11, and he was taken to hospital, but died a short time later. His devastated family said he did so much for others during his short life, recently raising over $4,000 for a mental health nonprofit in memory of a relative who had died by suicide. The talented 9-year-old was called a ‘hero’ after running 30 miles in 10 days…

A dad was shot in the head and his wife suffered a leg wound after their toddler fired a handgun at them inside their home. It happened Wednesday morning at the couple’s home in Maine. According to the police report, the 2-year-old boy picked up the gun that was on a nightstand and shot his mother and father. The 22-year-old mom suffered a leg wound, and the 25-year-old dad was shot in the head, according to the police. The boy was struck in the face by the recoil of the weapon. All three were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not…

It sounds like a scene from a movie, but it was very much real life for this 58-year-old woman. When she woke up around 4 a.m. on May 8 she found blood sprayed on herself and all around her bedroom. For reasons unknown to her at the time, blood had seeped through her ceiling and splattered on her as her fan ran the entire night. The woman from Texas said she woke up to the sound of something dripping. Initially she thought it was rain, but then she spotted blood on the walls, and upon a closer inspection she saw it…

IOWA – According to the statement, his name is Zack Lee Smith and he is charged with two felony counts of false imprisonment. According to the police officials, the suspect’s con included posing as his father and writing emails to his former girlfriend informing her Smith died by suicide and he wanted her to pick up possessions from his apartment. Smith also allegedly used a BB gun that resembled a real gun. He used lies and manipulation to get his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend inside his apartment. Smith’s former girlfriend and her teenage friend were found unharmed and had been forced to stay at…

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, the state is reporting three additional COVID-19 deaths, with a death toll of 5,997. The state data shows there are currently 8,925 active positive cases in the state. There were 21 patients hospitalized in Iowa within the last 24 hours and the total number of hospitalizations is 151, which is down from 162.  According to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine dashboard, 2,456,560 total doses have been administered to Iowa residents and 1,228,237 individuals have completed the series.

Davenport, IA – According to the police officials, the 13-year-old boy was riding his bike on May 4, when he was struck by a Moline Police squad car. According to the statement, officer Katherine Pennacchio was the person driving the squad car. Officer Pennacchio has been with the department since 2018. She is currently on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation. The Illinois State Police is conducting an independent investigation into what happened and will present a complete report to the State’s Attorney when the investigation is complete.

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, his name is Kejuan Tye-Rique Davis and he assaulted four strangers on four separate occasions by grabbing their buttocks. The 18-year-old man reportedly followed each of the victims as they walked from their residences. He asked their names and asked for their social media information. Davis allegedly asked one victim to take him back to her room. He has been charged with four counts of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, a misdemeanor and is being held in the Scott County Jail on an $8,000 bond. This story will be updated when…