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Tap 22 Grill and Bar victim of break-in attempt
According to police reports, Tap 22 Bar and Grill in Silvis was targeted by multiple thieves in a break-in around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14. Workers say the suspects were seen on multiple security cameras in the business. Tap 22 opened hours after the break-in attempt. “It’s shocking. This is not going to stop us from opening,” Bree Schultz, a manager at Tap 22, said. “This actually will make us stronger.”
Fatal Rock Island shooting victim identified
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Rock Island County coroner has identified the man killed in a Rock Island shooting Saturday afternoon. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Omari Braxton, of Rock Island. 29-year-old Derrick B. Nephew Jr. has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to Braxton's...
Car crashes into Moline business
MOLINE, Ill. — Shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, May 10, a 911 caller reported that a car crashed into a building located at the 3000 block of the Avenue of the Cities in Moline, according to Moline police officials. Police said the truck was last seen southbound on...
Milan police investigate armed robbery at Walgreens
MILAN, Ill — Editor's note: A previous version of this article said a handgun was shown during the robbery. Police did not specify what kind of gun was used. Milan police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at Walgreens Sunday night. According to Milan Police Chief Christopher...
Hauberg Estate hit by graffiti for 2nd time in 2024
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — A historic Rock Island location was hit by graffiti for a second time in 2024. The Hauberg Estate was vandalized with spray paint on its park bridge, sign post, and even on trees and tree limbs. "It's kind of foreign to me why someone would...
Sentencing rescheduled for Granite City man convicted in Illinois deputy’s death
Sentencing for a 24-year-old Granite City man convicted in the death of a Knox County deputy has been rescheduled, court records show. Daylon Richardson now is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 9, according to Henry County Court records. Court records say Richardson appeared May 6 in court after his objection to mandatory natural life in […]
Rock Island County Sheriff's Office steps up seatbelt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office is reminding Quad Citizens to buckle up for the summer. According to a press release sent on Monday, May 13, the office will be increasing enforcement on seat belt checks through Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Sheriff's Office, Illinois had 300 fatalities involving passengers who weren't wearing their seat belt in 2022.
Overnight fire damages home in Davenport
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at approximately 12:34 a.m., the Davenport Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3000 block of 49th Street. The DFD responded with five apparatus and one Incident Command vehicle to the incident for an initial response of 16 personnel, according to a Monday release. Scott County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call from a neighbor of the involved structure advising the front porch was on fire.
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