Author: Nick Green

Ames, IOWA – According to the court documents, Trevin Nicholson and Danielle Obrecht were charged on Thursday. Nicholson is charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death. Obrecht is charged with child endangerment causing death. This unfortunate incident occurred on April 24. Ames Police Department officers responded to a report that a child was having difficulty breathing. Unfortunately, the 2-year-old boy died the next day. The mother told authorities that the 2-year-old boy was injured while her boyfriend, Trevin Nicholson, was watching him. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IOWA – According to the court documents, his name is Cedric Cornelius Shivers and he was sentenced to 70 months in prison. Prosecutors say the 26-year-old defendant was sentenced on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm. This incident occurred on Sept. 14, 2020. Iowa State Trooper conducted a traffic stop. The defendant fled from the traffic stop and traveled at speeds of more than 110 mph. Shivers eventually rolled the SUV down an embankment into a ditch. The responding officers found a loaded handgun in his vehicle.  The 26-year-old man pleaded guilty to the offense on May…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, Governor Kim Reynolds has extended the state’s declaration of COVID-19 as an official health disaster another month as it was set to expire on Sunday. Officials say that the new end date is now scheduled for 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 14 unless sooner terminated or extended by the governor. The proclamation includes regulatory relief to the health care system and education workforce licensure relief. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

What was meant to be a memorable family vacation turned into a devastating tragedy after a couple and their 3-year-old son were found dead together in an Airbnb. The Californian couple and with their toddler son traveled to Mexico to visit family before the incident took place. It is believed that a gas leak was the reason that led to their unexpected deaths on September 25, 2021. Other relatives were also reportedly staying in the same Airbnb but were left unharmed. “They’re still in Mexico,” Trini Jacobo said about their bodies. “They’re going to be performing an autopsy and definitely getting down…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. late Thursday night. It happened in the 300 block of Hampden Drive. Cedar Rapids Fire Department crews responded to a report of a garage fire. Police say the family was inside the home when the fire started. No one was injured. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Postville, IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred right after 11 p.m. Thursday. It happened on Highway 51, 6 miles north of Postville. Authorities say the trooper was assisting the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office with a call for service. His name is Ted Benda and he was involved in a single-vehicle collision. The trooper suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Gunderson Lutheran Hospital. through a news release. This incident is under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Des Moines, IOWA – According to the Des Moines Police Department, her name is Sophia Garcia and she was arrested. This incident occurred right after 2 a.m. early Friday morning. The suspect left a bar with a man she met that night. The man said that he showed Garcia a handgun. Garcia then grabbed the handgun and began firing out her car window. The woman was arrested on suspicion of reckless use of a firearm and cocaine possession. No one was injured in this incident. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, his name is Frank Bloch and police say he faces felony charges of first-degree burglary and control of a firearm by a felon. This incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. Thursday. It happened in the 5400 block of North Division Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a report of a disturbance. The victim told the officers that the suspect tried to force his way into the residence and the victim pushed him out of the home. He also tried to point the firearm at the victim. The suspect then turned the firearm over…