Author: Nick Green

The Arizona police officer who was shot 8 times in December, has made an incredible step in his recovery. On Tuesday, his wife revealed the 22-year-old police officer suffered extensive neurologic injuries and remains on a ventilator. She also shared that her husband “opened his eyes.” In the early hours of December 14, Officer Tyler Moldovan responded to a call about a vehicle driving erratically and “doing donuts” in Arizona. As the officer conducted a search of an apartment complex, the suspect, 24-year-old Essa Williams hid on the patio of an apartment. He emerged, pulled out a gun, and shot Tyler multiple…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the court documents, his name is Antoine Jackson and he was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison with five years of supervised release after his prison term. The 35-year-old defendant was sentenced on Monday. In June, 2021, Jackson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute at least 100 grams of heroin. Prosecutors said the 35-year-old defendant and another individual worked together to sell heroin in the Cedar Rapids area between 2017 and 2018.  The defendant personally distributed at least 46 grams of heroin, court records say. This is a developing story and it will be…

Fayette County, IOWA – According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, this unfortunate accident occurred around 7:50 a.m. Tuesday. It happened on Highway 187. Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a crash. The responding deputies discovered that a Starmont school bus was reportedly slowing down due to a vehicle that had broken down on the side of the road. A vehicle then rear-ended the bus, deputies said. The Starmont school bus carrying more than 40 students, but no injuries were reported. The occupants of the vehicle suffered injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The Fayette County…

Des Moines, IOWA – Des Moines Police Department officials said this unfortunate incident occurred right before 3 a.m. early Monday morning. It happened near SE 7th Street and E. MLK Parkway. Des Moines Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding officers found one adult male victim.  Police said the victim was lying in the street with life-threatening injuries.  The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he later died. Authorities have found the suspect’s vehicle. No other information is available at the moment. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and…

Mount Pleasant, IOWA – Authorities say the 37-year-old suspect, James Seth Ollom, intentionally set fire to the inside of the residence after a family disturbance. The 37-year-old suspect man is now charged with first-degree arson and three counts of attempted murder. This incident occurred around 10:11 a.m. Sunday. It happened in the 1800-grid of Cornell Drive.  According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, all occupants inside the residence when the fire was set were able to escape the residence with only minor injuries. Officials said that the fire was started in the living room. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story…

IOWA – According to the statement, residence hall students can move in Jan. 22-23, but are not required to return at that time. Classes for most students begin on Jan. 24, officials said. Many student activities and events will be postponed or held virtually during the first two weeks of the semester, but that does not include sports. Drake University officials released the following statement: “Students are strongly encouraged to administer a COVID-19 test at home prior to returning to campus. This could alleviate having to move to and from campus multiple times, and most importantly, exposing others.” This story…

Red Oak, IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, this incident occurred around 7:09 a.m. Monday. It happened on N. Broadway Street in Red Oak. Red Oak officers were responding to an apartment fire when a patrol car hit a child in the road. Unfortunately, the child was pronounced dead. The victim’s age or identity have not yet been released. Officials said the victim was a student at the Inman Elementary School. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.

Muscatine, IOWA – According to the Muscatine Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 4 p.m. Sunday. It happened at 1309½ Hershey Avenue. Muscatine Fire Department crews responded to a report of a structure fire.  The responding crews were able to extinguish the fire in just 10 minutes. Two residents were taken to a hospital for possible smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported, officials said. The grease fire on the stovetop was ruled accidental following an investigation by the Muscatine Fire Department. More information here. This story will be updated as new information become available.