On July 2nd, the stretch of Volunteer Drive from Lincoln to Hawthorne will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians starting at 8 a.m. This closure will remain in place until around 1:00 a.m. on July 4. Additionally, A.Y. McDonald Park and the boat ramp will also close at 10 p.m. on July 2 and will reopen at 1:00 a.m. on July 4. On July 3rd, expect closures beginning at 8 a.m. in Hawthorne…
The recently enacted Iowa legislation that escalates penalties for attacks on law enforcement personnel and first responders takes effect today, July 1, 2025. This law was a key legislative focus for Attorney General Brenna Bird during the last session. “Starting Monday, Iowa’s law will more effectively safeguard our law enforcement heroes who bravely wear their badges and face risks every day…”
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Savanna, IL – A chase involving multiple jurisdictions that kicked off in Freeport late Wednesday evening culminated in Savanna early Thursday morning, resulting in injuries to several law enforcement officers and the apprehension of a suspect. Around 10:19 p.m. on June 25, Freeport Police were dispatched following a report of a potentially stolen vehicle. As officers identified the vehicle and tried to…
The City of Dubuque urges residents and visitors who are attending the annual air show and fireworks on July 3 at A.Y. McDonald Park to anticipate considerable traffic and delays in the surrounding area, particularly following the event. Various construction projects nearby will necessitate new detour routes and are anticipated to lead to extended…
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…
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,…
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…
On July 1st, 2025, in Iowa, all drivers must utilize a hands-free device while behind the wheel. This regulation allows the use of cellphones, provided they are not held in hand. You may employ Bluetooth, voice commands, or a phone mount for making calls, sending texts, or navigating, all while maintaining…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 1, 2025 Contact: Lt. Luke Bock, 563-589-4473, [email protected] DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Dubuque Police Department (DPD) encourages residents to provide their input via the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Public Portal, highlighting its dedication to openness and community trust. First accredited by CALEA in July 1993, DPD…
