Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – DFD officials said this incident occurred right before 2 p.m. Sunday. It happened on West 2nd Street. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a structure fire. The responding crews saw smoke coming from the windows. They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. The responding crews were able to rescue one person from a window. They said the unidentified victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported, officials said. The Davenport Fire Department responded with five apparatus and one command vehicle for a total response of 16 personnel. Mid-American assisted…

The 26-year-old mother reportedly left her COVID-ill 3-month-old baby son in the care of her 9-year-old son for hours without adult supervision or food or electricity. Doctors said the baby succumbed to the virus without getting any medical help. An autopsy determined that the infant died of Coronavirus complications. The mother said her son was congested and wheezing. He also had an old man dry cough and was trying to gasp for air. The mother reportedly tried to treat it naturally before going to any doctors. The 26-year-old mother from Indiana, Madelissa Flores, was arrested and taken into custody on Friday. She is…

Waterloo, IOWA – According to the police officials, the stabbing occurred around 1:09 a.m. early Thursday morning. It happened on Logan Ave. Waterloo Police Department officers responded to a stabbing call. The responding officers found one adult male victim. Police said the victim suffered not life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The victim’s age or identity have not yet been released. Investigators believe the stabbing occurred after a disagreement between the suspect and the victim. No suspects have been arrested yet. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the police officials, the robbery occurred around 6:41 a.m. Saturday morning. It happened at the Dupaco Community Credit Union on Williams Blvd. Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a report of a robbery. The responding officers discovered that the ATM was severely damaged and the security locks were broken. According to the police officials, two unidentified suspects reportedly broke into the machine using a stolen vehicle and stole money. The unidentified suspects then fled the scene. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become…

Des Moines, IOWA – According to the Des Moines Police Department, this unfortunate incident occurred around 1:52 a.m. early Saturday morning. It happened in the 2700 block of SW 23rd St. Des Moines Police Department officers responded to a report of a stabbing. The responding officers found one adult female victim. Police said the 35-year-old victim suffered severe stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The 33-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody. His name is Clarence Reed and he is now charged with murder in the first degree.  This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing…

Bettendorf, IOWA – Bettendorf Police Department officials said the fatal accident occurred right before 7 a.m. Saturday morning. It happened on I-74. Bettendorf Police Department officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash. The responding officers discovered that the vehicle was traveling north on I-74 West when it left the road and went into the ditch. Both occupants of the vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and were pronounced dead. Their identities have not yet been released. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.  

Davenport, IOWA – DFD officials said this incident occurred Thursday morning. It happened on West 13th Street. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a residential structure fire. The responding crews saw smoke coming from the first floor. The were able to quickly extinguish the fire. No one was injured in this incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IOWA – According to the court documents, the 33-year-old defendant was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison. His name is Justin Reed and he must serve three years of supervised release once he completes his sentence. The 33-year-old defendant pleaded guilty in October. Reed reportedly stole 4 firearms from a licensed dealer (R&R Sports in Bettendorf). All four guns were recovered, police officials said. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.