Author: Nick Green

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…

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…