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CRIME & SAFETY
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.”
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.
Lawyer for families of 2 killed in Davenport collapse: ‘They deserve their day in court’
The City of Davenport is appealing a ruling denying its motion to dismiss the consolidated cases arising from the partial collapse of The Davenport apartment building that killed three people on May 28, 2023, according to a Wednesday statement from attorney Bruce Braley. Braley represents the families of Ryan Hitchcock...
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.
Rock Island chooses new police chief
Rock Island City Manager Todd Thompson has chosen Interim Chief of Police Tim. McCloud to lead the Rock Island Police Department as chief, pending approval by city. council on Monday, May 20. Once approved, Chief McCloud will be sworn in during the. meeting. McCloud began his law enforcement career with...
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...
Court documents: Ex-executive director of Freight House Farmers’ Market enters new plea agreement
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Back in January, the ex-executive director of the Freight House Farmers’ Market, Lorraine R. Beaman, 61, pleaded guilty to second-degree theft, a class D felony. She was facing a felony charge after police said she embezzled more than $10,000, according to court documents. In May, court documents showed that Beaman entered into a new plea agreement.
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