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Police and Court Reports

R. I. rape victim's suicide note: 'Mama, I'm sorry' - Wed, 17 Mar 2010

Amos Swen Collins was sentenced to three years in prison this morning for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old Liberian immigrant who later hung herself in his apartment.

Mr. Collins, also of Liberian decent, pleaded guilty Jan. 8 to

East Moline police report for March 16, 2010 - Wed, 17 Mar 2010

East Moline Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/17/2010 12:38:53PM

2010-001356 On 3/16/2010 06:23 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 4300 Block of 7 ST EAST MOLINE at approximately 06:23 A.M. 3/16/2010. This report was

Rock Island police report for March 16, 2010 - Wed, 17 Mar 2010

Rock Island Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/17/2010 7:03:00AM

2010-004247 On 3/16/2010 07:36 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 2400 Block of 20 AVE. ROCK ISLAND at approximately 22:30 P.M. 3/15/2010. This report was

A mother's grief: Beaten man's family awaits his prognosis - Tue, 16 Mar 2010
Anthony McFarland's family wants the Quad-Cities to know he is a good person, even if he hasn't always been an angel.

Mr. McFarland is being treated at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City for severe injuries he

Bond not raised for Geneseo man in sex case - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

CAMBRIDGE -- Michael Miller remains free on $10,000 bond despite Henry County State's Attorney Terry Patton's request that the bond be higher.

On Friday, Mr. Patton asked Judge Ted Hamer to raise the bond, presenting evidence that Mr. Miller,

Four plead innocent to drug charges - Tue, 16 Mar 2010
Four Quad-Cities residents accused of operating a drug distribution ring in the area denied the charges today.

In brief hearings in Rock Island County Circuit Court, Mary Ramos, 65, 515 8th Ave., Silvis; Sonya C. Ramos, 41, 1010

Silvis police report for March 11-15, 2010 - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Silvis Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/16/201012:34:07PM

2010-001562 On 3/11/2010 10:34 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 1000 Block of 1 ST SILVIS at approximately 10:34 A.M. 3/11/2010. This report was filed with the

Man accused of kidnapping, sex assault ordered held for trial - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Two women allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a Woodhull man earlier this month showed signs they had been tied up with duct tape when they were found, a Rock Island County Sheriff's deputy testified today.

Speaking at the

East Moline police report for March 15, 2010 - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

East Moline Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/16/2010 10:04:57AM

2010-001342 On 3/15/2010 10:47 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 100 Block of 15 AVE. EAST MOLINE at approximately 10:47 A.M. 3/15/2010. This report was

Moline police report for March 15, 2010 - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Moline Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/16/2010 7:57:24AM

2010-003058 On 3/15/2010 08:28 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 2300 Block of 5 AVE. MO Victim - (Race: W Sex: M Age: 39) Report by

Moline police report for March 14, 2010 - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Moline Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/16/2010 7:56:07AM

2010-003012 On 3/14/2010 07:11 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 1200 Block of 24 ST PL Victim - (Race: B Sex: M Age: 33) Report by

Moline police report for March 13, 2010 - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Moline Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/16/2010 7:54:25AM

2010-002974 On 3/13/2010 10:06 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 1000 Block of 14 AVE. M Victim - (Race: W Sex: F Age: 31) Report by

Moline police report for March 12, 2010 - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Moline Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/16/2010 7:53:01AM

2010-002932 On 3/12/2010 06:50 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 2300 Block of 31 ST MOL Victim - (Race: W Sex: F Age: 57) Report by

Rock Island police report for March 15, 2010 - Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Rock Island Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/16/2010 7:03:00AM

2010-004188 On 3/15/2010 08:04 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 1600 Block of 4 ST ROCK ISLAND at approximately 07:50 A.M. 3/15/2010. This report was

Police say Davenport beating victim was tortured - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
Authorities have described the beating of a Davenport man last week as torture.

Anthony McFarland, 20, was found in a ditch last week after being beaten about the upper torso -- authorities believe with a bat -- and

Fire Marshal: Children playing with lighter starts fire, sends them to hospital - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
Authorities believe a recent fire that damaged a Davenport home and sent two young children to the hospital started because the kids were playing with a lighter.

The Davenport Fire Department was called at about 7 a.m. March 3

Judge needs clarification in DUI case - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
A Rock Island County Circuit Court judge Monday reserved a ruling on a motion to dismiss a charge of driving under the influence against a woman accused of causing her boyfriend's death in a traffic accident.

Judge Michael Meersman

New sentencing sought in 1997 Kewanee murder - Mon, 15 Mar 2010

CAMBRIDGE -- Steve Thompson will be in Henry County Circuit Court Wednesday to argue that the "single-subject" rule of law should give him a new sentencing.

Mr. Thompson, now 40, is serving life in prison after being found guilty

Victims in Thursday I-80 car-pedestrian crash identified - Mon, 15 Mar 2010
The Iowa State Patrol this afternoon released the identities of two people killed last week on Interstate 80 near LeClaire.

The victims were Cyrus Wilson, 19, and Maita Gayflorsee, 20, both of Moline, a state patrol report on the

Rock Island man gets seven years in 'funeral burglaries' - Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Though his reported partner in crime was only sentenced to probation and court costs, a Rock Island man will spend the next seven years in prison for his role in a series of burglaries last year.

Glen Squires, 41,

Rock Island police report for March 14 2010 - Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Rock Island Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/15/2010 7:03:00AM

2010-004149 On 3/14/2010 10:16 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 1600 Block of MILL ST ROCK ISLAND at approximately 16:00 P.M. 3/13/2010. This report was

Rock Island police report for March 13, 2010 - Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Rock Island Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/14/2010 7:03:00AM

2010-004098 On 3/13/2010 07:41 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 20 ST. & 4 AVE. ROCK ISLAND at approximately 07:41 A.M. 3/13/2010. This report was

Rock Island police report for March 12, 2010 - Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Rock Island Police Department Incident Report Summary for Public Printed 3/13/2010 7:03:00AM

2010-004039 On 3/12/2010 07:52 A.M. a report that the following incident occurred at/near 1400 Block of 25 AVE. ROCK ISLAND at approximately 07:52 A.M. 3/12/2010. This report was