Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 3 p.m. Sunday. It happened in the 600 block of W. 16th Street. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a structure fire. The responding crews saw heavy smoke coming out of the attic vents. They were able to extinguish the blaze in just 15 minutes. No one was injured in this incident, officials said. Three occupants were displaced from the home due to the fire damage. The cause of fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be…

Linn County, IOWA – According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, this incident occurred around 6:21 p.m. Sunday. It happened in the 1800 block of Maple Way. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call. The 911 caller told deputies that the suspect knocked on their front door and when the victim answered, the suspect forced his way in. The unidentified suspect was reportedly holding a weapon. The man demanded money and physically assaulted the two residents before fleeing the scene. Both residents suffered injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. No suspects have been arrested yet. This…

Waterloo, IOWA – According to the Waterloo Police Department, the shooting occurred around 10:10 p.m. Saturday. It happened at 508 Broadway Street. Waterloo Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult male victim. Police said the 18-year-old victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as Courtney Lamont Harris. Investigators believe the victim was reportedly shot while sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information…

Fort Madison, IOWA – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred on Friday. It happened at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison. The inmate reportedly approached the correctional officer at his post and began assaulting him. Officials said that the nearby staff were able to restrain the inmate. The correctional officer was reportedly taken to a local hospital for treatment. The officer was later transported to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for examination. According to the Iowa Department of Corrections the inmate was not injured in this incident. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story…

The mother of seven wasn’t thinking about holidays this year, she was concerned about where she and her seven children would be living. She had fallen on hard times and at one point was forced to live in a hotel with her children, not knowing what the future held for them all. But now, Canitra Thompson, from Virginia, can’t stop smiling after she was selected by Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity for a new home. “I was literally in shock for a while,” Canitra said. “I can’t stop smiling. I’m so excited, I’m so happy, so happy.  “We can finally have a…

Authorities have released video showing a woman swimming in an alligator-infested river on the day of her disappearance. Investigators said that the woman’s family have positively identified her as being the person seen in the video. Authorities said that the missing woman suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and had made threats to harm herself in the past, but not around the time of her disappearance. According to reports, the 31-year-old woman from Florida, Paola Marie Miranda-Rosa, who “has a history of mental health issues”, was last seen by her family on December 17 at her apartment. Her vehicle was reportedly found…

Waterloo, IOWA – According to the Waterloo Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 3 a.m. early Friday morning. It happened in the 5000 block of Mercedes Bend. Waterloo Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire. The responding crews saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the back of the home. Officials said that multiple fire crews were brought in due to the cold weather, which impacted their ability to fight the fire. No one was injured in this incident. The cause of fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, this unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday. It happened on West 29th Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash. The responding officers discovered that the child was struck while trying to cross the street in the middle of the block. Police officials said the victim did not use a crosswalk. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.