Author: Nick Green

Iowa City, IOWA – According to the city officials, the parking ramps throughout Downtown Iowa City will be free on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Officials say that there will free service on Iowa City Transit Nov. 26 and 27. Masks are required in all businesses within Iowa City. Dear Iowans, social distancing is also encouraged to help keep your family and our community safe while shopping.  The City has six convenient parking ramps, all with electric vehicle charging stations:  Dubuque Street Ramp, 220 S. Dubuque St. Capitol Street Ramp, 220 S. Capitol St. Tower Place Ramp, 335 Iowa…

Scott County, IOWA – According to the Dixon Police Department, his name is Jonathon Wilson and he was arrested on Wednesday. Authorities said the 38-year-old suspect was located at 1401 West 4th Street. The responding officers found 9 grams of fentanyl and methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and drug packaging in his possession.  The 38-year-old man was taken to the Lee County Jail. Authorities said Wilson is currently on parole from the Illinois Department of Corrections.     This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Maquoketa, IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. It happened on Highway 61. Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash. Southbound Ford Fusion tried to turn left onto Hurtsville Road and collided with Dodge Ram that was heading north. Both vehicles ended up in the ditch. The responding troopers found four victims. Unfortunately, two victims were pronounced dead at the scene. They were later identified as Gary Schlapia and Michael Griffin. The other two victims were taken to a hospital for treatment. This incident remains under investigation. This is…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, his name is Brady Joe Robinson and he was arrested on Wednesday. Authorities said the 26-year-old suspect was booked into the Scott County Jail on charges of intimidation with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon. This incident occurred right before 11 p.m. Wednesday. It happened in the 1700 block of Grand Avenue. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they discovered that the 26-year-old suspect got into an argument with the victims. He reportedly displayed a gun and…

Indianola, IOWA – Indianola Fire Department has reported that this unfortunate incident occurred right after 8 p.m. Wednesday. It happened at 701 West Boston Ave. Indianola Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire. The responding crews found flames coming from windows and doors on the front of the house and were able to quickly extinguish the fire. According to the statement, the responding crews were able to remove the female victim from the home. The male occupant of the residence was already outside. Both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is…

According to the police officials, the 34-year-old paramedic is accused of running off the road and overturning in a ditch. Authorities said the man reportedly admitted to being high on drugs and under the influence of alcohol. He crashed his ambulance and killed the patient he was transporting. The 34-year-old man then tried to flee the scene in an Uber. The 34-year-old man from Georgia, Kevin McCorvey, was driving non-emergency ambulance. The ambulance vehicle flipped multiple times Friday night, police said. The 66-year-old dialysis patient who was unrestrained in the back was killed in the accident, police said. The 34-year-old paramedic and other first responders tried to revive…

According to the statement, the 30-year-old mother is now facing a murder charge for killing her newborn son. The mom called police approximately a week before the baby’s death and told authorities that “she felt overwhelmed by parenthood and believed she was a danger to her children’s safety.” Unfortunately, the woman only briefly lost custody before the kids were returned to her care. On Nov. 15, around 8:15 a.m., the 30-year-old mother from New Mexico, Kiria Lynn Milton, reported the death of her newborn son in her home. She told authorities that the child was cold to the touch. The sheriff’s office said that…

West Burlington, IOWA – According to the West Burlington Police Department, the shooting occurred right after 3 p.m. Sunday. It happened at 631 Swan Street in West Burlington. West Burlington Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers found one male victim. Police said the 18-year-old victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. His name is Owen Laird and he was later pronounced dead. Authorities took a juvenile suspect into custody. No other information is available at the moment. Please call the West Burlington Police Department at 319-754-8555 if you have any information about…