Police, Courts and Fire Beat - Friday, August 17, 2018


Ziploc Bags Fond at Illini Bluffs School and A Park In Glasford With Imflammatory Message

(Glasford, IL)  --  Authorities in Peoria County are investigating the finding of several Ziploc bags at Illini Bluffs School.  The bags contained candy and an inflammatory message.  School officials say that bags were also placed at the park in Glasford.  The Peoria County Sheriff's office was then contacted and law inforcement are continuing to investigate the matter.  If anyone has any information as to who might have placed the bags on school properety or in the Village of Glasford, contact the Peoria County Sheriff's Department by calling 1-309-697-8515.

Chicago Man Arrested In Wisconsin For Western Illinois Human Trafficking

(Appleton, WI)  --  A Chicago man is facing charges in Wisconsin for what police describe as a human trafficking operation in western Illinois.  Prosecutors in Appleton, Wisconsin this week filed charges against Glenwood Brown.  Police say he offered two women as prostitutes on Backpage.com.  Investigators say he pimped the women across western Illinois, parts of Missouri, Chicago, Milwaukee, and other parts of the Midwest.

Federal Charge Filed Against Accused Davenport Credit Union Thief

(Davenport, IA)  --  Federal authorities are now handling a Davenport credit union robbery case.  The Quad-City Times reports a bank robbery charge has been filed against Randall Williams.  The charge stems from the August 6th robbery Williams is accused of committing at the R.I.A Federal Credit Union on Harrison Street.  Williams could go to prison for up to 20 years if convicted.

Moline Police Warn Of IRS Phone Scam

(Moline, IL)  --  The real IRS doesn't call and demand payment.  Moline Police yesterday put out the warning about a new IRS scam making the rounds in the city.  Officers say the scammers call and demand payment.  Police say if you get a call, just hang up.

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(Canton, IL)  --  The Canton Community Concert Association has kicked off its 2018-2019 Membership Drive.  The Community Concert Association has brought many professional entertainers and groups to Canton since 1955.  Attendance at Community Concerts is by membership only.  The Concert Association strives to continue the quality that has been its trademark for the past 60 plus years and the upcoming season is no exception.  The line-up for the 2018-2019 season offers a variety of musical styles and performances. The season begins with an iconic vocal quartet from the 50s followed by a tribute to a couple of country music's greatest stars. Next is a program highlighting some of the greatest hits of a legendary recording artist.  Rounding out the season is an area band playing music in the big band style featuring some of the big hits of the era.  All of the local concerts will be held 7:30 p.m. at the Canton High School Auditorium unless otherwise noted.  Memberships are $50 per per
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Crop Report

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(Undated)  --  Corn and soybean progress is moving right along according to the lastet crop report.  After a week of about normal temperatures and rainfall, 95-percent of soybeans are setting pods says Illinois Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener. 94-percent of corn has reached the dough stage and 63-percent is in the dent stage.  76-percent of the corn crop is rated in good to excellent condition.  Statewide average topsoil moisture improved slight to eight-percent very short, 26-percent short, 63-percent adequate and three percent surplus.
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Police, Courts and Fire Beat - Monday, July 30, 2018

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Weekend Accident Near Fiatt Results In Injuries To A Canton Woman (Fiatt, IL)  --  An accident Sunday night left a Canton woman injured and facing charges.  Deputies from the Fulton County Sheriff's Department say a roll over accident that had taken place on Illinois Route 9 in Fiatt last night at about 11:15.  The accident had reportedly happend near the intersection of Route 9 and Bradley Road.  An investigation indicated that a vehicle driven by 39-year old Mandy K. Schmidt was eastbound on Route 9 when she drove the vehicle into the ditch on the south side of the highway. The vehicle then struck a culvert and went airborne, striking a utility pole and coming to rest on the driver side.  Schmidt suffered moderate injuries as a result of the accident and was treated at the scene by personnel from Cass-Putman Rescue Squad, Cuba Fire Department and Fulton County Emergency Medical Association before being taken by ambulance to Graham Hospital for treatment of her injuries.  A furthe
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