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UPDATE: Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Fugitive of the Week, Chevey Coffman, now in DOC
Chevey M. Coffman, 26, last known address in the 4000 block of Stardust Drive in Hannibal, Mo., is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth, driving on a revoked license and shoplifting. Coffman is 5 foot tall and 180 pounds with red hair and brown...
Quincy man facing attempted murder charge for stabbing woman picks up another felony for punching jail sergeant
QUINCY — A Quincy man already in the Adams County Jail facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder picked up another felony the day after he was arrested. Thomas Delcour, 34, appeared with public defender John Citro in Adams County Circuit Court on Monday morning before Circuit Judge Zach Boren. Delcour has been charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony.
QPD Blotter for April 28, 2024
Jeffrey S. Watkins, 60, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Agg Fleeing, Uninsured Motor Vehicle x 2, and Driving While License Suspended. NTA 173. James M. Meredith, 30, of Quincy for Open Container and Resisting Peace Officer at 4200 block of Broadway. NTA 139. Cody D. Wedding, 29, of...
Unlocking the Archive: When Maywood Mission embarked on an addition in 2004
This week's archive photo comes from April 2004 and shows the demolition of the back portion of the Maywood Mission building on South Broad Street in preparation for a bigger project. The project was a $70,000 multi-purpose room addition to the existing building. At the time, Tony Salvatori, director of...
Quincy man gets nine-year prison sentence for role in September 2023 stabbing in Blessing Hospital parking lot
QUINCY — One of two men charged in connection to a September 2023 stabbing in the parking lot at Blessing Hospital was sentenced Monday morning to nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Heaton Brothers, 20, of 1842 Maple, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Dennis...
MoDOT to hold Wednesday meeting about planned sidewalk project in Maywood
MAYWOOD, Mo. — A public information meeting to discuss a future sidewalk project in Maywood will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Maywood Fire Department, 28722 State Highway V. MoDOT representatives will be on hand to explain the project and answer any questions....
QPD Blotter for April 26-27, 2024
Cass D. Tasco, 33, Homeless for Violation of No Contact Order at 12th & Broadway. 161. Stephanie D. Gaither, 35, 1018 Jersey for FTA Criminal Damage at 11th & Broadway. Lodged 161. Ronrecco V. Taylor, 47, 1014 N. 5th, for Driving on revoked license and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 18th...
Dombroski named fan favorite at Salvation Army’s ‘Unmasking the Singer’ fundraiser
QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command unmasked Ben Dombroski as the fan favorite at its “Unmasking the Singer” fundraiser on Friday, April 26. The head-to-head singing competition, where Quincy and Hannibal area celebrities/community members donned mascot costumes and sang for votes, raised money for the Salvation Army to continue to provide shelter to people experiencing homelessness in Quincy and Hannibal. The organization also recognized Craig Industries and Quincy Brewing Company as its Business Partners of the Year.
Local ham radio clubs to hold ‘Hamfest’ Saturday at American Legion in Palmyra
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Hannibal Amateur Radio Club and Quincy Amateur Radio Club will hold Hamfest on Saturday, May 4, at the American Legion, 600 Short, in Palmyra from 8 a.m. to noon. Entry fee is $8, $5 for veterans and free for anybody with a student ID. Hamfest...
‘There’s bias against TIF South’: Austin asks aldermen to give program same attention other investment deals receive
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council is scheduled next week to make a long-awaited vote on an ordinance approving a tax increment financing plan on Quincy’s south side. However, a discussion between a member of the Adams County Board and two aldermen indicated the vote might be delayed yet again.
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