Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IA – His name is Jontomas Collis, 35-year-old, of Davenport. He was arrested at the Isle Hotel and Casino, Bettendorf, on a warrant, faces a felony charge of second-degree theft and a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree theft. The suspect wrote checks to Theisens, 3808 N. Brady St., Davenport, for $852.56, $650.67 and $181.89 on May 4, 2020. The checks were returned because of insufficient funds. When he tried to buy more items and tried to pass another check for $584.12 on May 5 at Thiesens, the store personnel called the Police. Officers contacted the bank, and it was determined his account…

IOWA – According to the officials, the bill would hold the government accountable before it can infringe on a person’s free exercise of religion. It is legislation Republican Senator Dennis Guth has introduced several times over the years, but it has not made it through. This year, he says he hopes it sticks. Supporters argue the bill will protect religious freedoms. Twenty other states have passed similar bills.

IOWA – According to the police report, this unfortunate incident occurred in Benton County, north of Vinton. The 39-year-old Joshua Hendryx was driving northbound on 22nd Avenue Trail when he lost control. He went into the ditch, vaulted over a creek and struck a power pole. He was wearing a seatbelt when the crash occurred.

Davenport, IA – Unfortunately, The Iowa Department of Public Health also reported 15 additional COVID-19 related deaths as well. The state reported 361,065 total cases, 311,674 total recoveries and 5,415 total deaths since the start of the pandemic. 595,568 vaccine doses have been administered in the state, with 148,260 individuals receiving both doses. There are now 233 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The health department reports 523 positive cases and 355 recoveries among residents and staff within those facilities.

IOWA – His name is Jason M. Rottman and he is found guilty of child abduction during a bench trial. The charge is a Class 4 felony punishable by one to three years in prison. Jason M. Rottman, of Bettendorf, remained in the Rock Island County Jail on a $25,000 bail. According to the investigators, the child was outside riding his bike and fell. Rottman then approached him and told the child to come with him, but the child ran into his home. Rottman began to walk away and was confronted by a Unity Point security staff member.

Davenport, IA – According to the statement, the department awarded Commendation Bars to 159 sworn and civilian staff who responded to incidents of civil unrest on May 31 and June 1 and the week that followed. The Commendation Bar is awarded for an act involving grave personal danger in the intelligent performance of duty or for a highly creditable and unusual police accomplishment. Recognition and awards were also given for several other life-saving situations, including an off-duty officer who rescued two young children from drowning in a pond at Crow Creek Park. Detective Patrick Sievert and Sgt. Scott Lansing were…

IOWA – His name is Shayne Russell Cox, 33-year-old, of Clinton. He pleaded guilty in to conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in U.S. District Court, Davenport. Once he completes his prison sentence, he will serve five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. Shayne Russell Cox and other co-conspirators knowingly agreed to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute “ice” methamphetamine. The conspiracy involved multiple kilograms of methamphetamine. Shayne Russell Cox regularly obtained large quantities of methamphetamine from individuals in Arizona and arranged for its transportation to Clinton.

Davenport, IA – According to the police officials, his name is William Robert Smith, 50-year-old. He was booked into the Scott County Jail late Monday morning on two counts of first-degree robbery, a Class B felony, and one count of second-degree robbery, a Class C felony. According to the court documents, bail was set at $110,000 cash-only. Court records show he waived a preliminary hearing and will be arraigned on March 18. According to the police report, the suspect went into the business, brandished a box cutter, and demanded money from the clerk. He took money from the cash register and a…