Individual Receives 9-Year Prison Sentence for Distributing Child Pornography

A 34-year-old individual from Asbury, Iowa, has received a sentence of 108 months in federal prison for the distribution of child pornography. Christopher Charles Smith entered a guilty plea on January 3, 2025, after acknowledging his involvement in trading child pornography via a messaging platform. Court documents reveal that Smith transmitted three videos of child pornography to an undercover law enforcement officer…

Savanna, IL – A cross-jurisdictional chase that initiated in Freeport late Wednesday night concluded in Savanna early Thursday morning, resulting in multiple law enforcement personnel injured and a suspect apprehended.

On July 2, 2025, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 has initiated an inquiry into a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred in Savanna, following a request from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Reports indicate that 59-year-old Mark Feltmeyer from Freeport, IL, was apprehended today. He is facing several charges, including Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle,…

Dispute Results in Arrest of Illinois Man

A confrontation outside a well-known bar in the Village of Bagley resulted in the apprehension of a 34-year-old man from Illinois on June 29, 2025. Around 12:43 a.m., officers from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, along with Bagley First Responders and West Grant EMS, were dispatched to the scene following reports of a person requiring medical assistance behind…

Dubuque County Sheriff’s Deputy Wounded During High-Stakes Traffic Stop

Dubuque, IA – July 1, 2025. An early Tuesday morning traffic stop deemed high-risk on Hwy. 151 ended tragically, leaving a Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) deputy injured and the suspect deceased. The event unfolded around 4:25 a.m. as law enforcement personnel from Dubuque County, the Dubuque Police Department, and the Iowa State…

Closure of St. Ambrose St. Roadway between Asbury Rd. and Clarke Dr.

Saint Ambrose St. will be closed for asphalt milling between Asbury Rd. and Clarke Dr. from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2. Drivers are advised to adhere to the posted detour signs or take an alternative route during this period. You can view a map of ongoing closures and detours. If you have any inquiries…

Massey Marina Ln Railroad Crossing to Be Shut Down for Repairs on July 7

Dubuque, IA – The railroad crossing located on Massey Marina Ln will undergo repairs on Monday, July 7, 2025, commencing at 4:00 a.m. The closure is expected to persist for about 7-9 hours, subject to weather conditions, impacting the stretch of road from Massey Station Rd across the railroad tracks. During this period, the road will be…

Local Resident Taken into Custody on Domestic Violence Allegation

Dubuque, IA – On June 30, 2025, around 5:38 a.m., law enforcement apprehended Jake Lee Hingtgen, a 31-year-old man, at 1768 Central Ave in Dubuque. Hingtgen has been charged with Domestic Assault as well as the Display or Use of a weapon, specifically alleging the display of an axe. Reports indicate that his bond has been established at $20,000 in cash.

Prepare for an Exciting Adventure! 🪂🇺🇸

Join the veterans parachute team at Kennedy Mall on Wednesday, July 2nd at 5:30 PM for an evening filled with unforgettable patriotic family fun! 🇺🇸 Enjoy a variety of FREE activities for everyone: Face painting for kids (and the young at heart!), showcase your shooting skills in a 3-point contest, and embark on a mall-wide scavenger hunt for exciting prizes! The Main Event: The…