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Kewanee police blotter for May 16
Monica S. Graham, 41, Chicago, was cited for suspended registration and no insurance following a traffic stop at College and Tenney streets. She was given a notice to appear. Police responded to a report of animal abuse and neglect in the 300 block of Freedom Lane. Police responded to a...
Mother of murder victim, ‘I don’t want him to see the light of day’
The attorney for Jose M. Valentin requested a continuance of the case during the first pretrial hearing in Henry County Circuit Court Thursday. Filling in for Valentin’s attorney, Jonathan Ruud, was attorney Steve Hanna. Hanna requested the continuance, telling the Court that the defense was still waiting on discovery. Henry County State’s Attorney Catherine Runty did not object, telling Judge Terry Patton that the state was still waiting on reports to come back.
Future of policing unclear as local departments face significant drop in applicants
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The future of policing may be uncertain as local police departments say the number of applicants to join the force has plummeted in recent years. While current staffing remains relatively intact, police departments say they are facing a significant drop in those wanting to join.
Moline Breakfast Optimist Club names its 2024 Top Cop
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — The Moline Breakfast Optimist Club is celebrating National Police Week by honoring local law enforcement. The club gave out its annual "Top Cop" award at a ceremony at the Fresh Kitchen in East Moline on Wednesday, May 15. After receiving nominations from the Moline Police Department, East Moline Police Department and the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, club members whittled the list down to three contenders before finally naming the winner. The recognition ultimately went to Mike Mendoza, deputy sheriff at the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office.
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