A Quincy man's failure to do what was asked of him while he was awaiting sentencing on a domestic battery charge led to him being sent to prison on Thursday. Judge Robert Adrian sentenced Melvin T. Crawford, 31, to 2 1/2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.More>>
A southwestern Illinois judge already under scrutiny after a colleague died of a cocaine overdose at his family's hunting lodge was charged Friday with possession of heroin and guns.More>>
Drivers from Colchester and LaHarpe were treated for non-life threatening injures after a collision on Monday afternoon. The Illinois State Police says Stephen R. Ketchum, 59, of Colchester, was driving a 1996...More>>
A Warsaw woman was arrested on a U.S. federal warrant Tuesday. Officials with the U.S. Marshals and Keokuk Police Department arrested Carol L. Swartz, 55, of Warsaw, on an outstanding federal warrant. Swartz has been...More>>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A former leader of the Adams County Drug Court program will face a federal charge after being arrested on two methamphetamine charges last month. More>>
A Quincy man who was in a standoff with officers from the Quincy Police Department earlier this year waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday. More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:48 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:48:59 GMT
A Bowling Green man was involved in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln County south of Eolia.
EOLIA, Mo. -- A Bowling Green man was involved in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln County south of Eolia. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Jo A. Bryant,...
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:26:37 GMT
Two adults and two children were injured in a one-car accident at 7:40 p.m. Monday on Marion County Road 237, one mile west of Hannibal.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Two adults and two children were injured in a one-car accident at 7:40 p.m. Monday on Marion County Road 237, one mile west of Hannibal. Injured were Richard T. Hubbard, 56, and his passengers, Raybeth M....
Monday, May 20 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:15:25 GMT
Police Chief Lyndell Davis says he's not trying to win a war. He just wants America's Hometown to be a safer place to live.
Police Chief Lyndell Davis says he's not trying to win a war. He just wants America's Hometown to be a safer place to live. "I do not cater to the phrase, ‘The War on Drugs.' Rather, this is an effort to disrupt the illegal drug flow in the community," Davis said Monday morning after announcing the arrests of 21 people on drug charges.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:14:55 GMT
WAYLAND, Mo. -- A Kahoka man was killed late Saturday night when the ATV he was riding overturned off Route B, one mile north of Wayland. Tyler B. Saxton, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene 1:13
WAYLAND, Mo. -- A Kahoka man was killed late Saturday night when the ATV he was riding overturned off Route B, one mile north of Wayland. Tyler B. Saxton, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene 1:13 a.m. Sunday by Clark...
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:28:00 GMT
PARIS, Mo. -- Three Paris teens were injured in a Friday night accident. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 1997 Honda CRV driven by Michaela W. Harrison, 16, was westbound on Monroe
PARIS, Mo. -- Three Paris teens were injured in a Friday night accident. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 1997 Honda CRV driven by Michaela W. Harrison, 16, was westbound on Monroe County Road 436 a...
Friday, May 17 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:41:17 GMT
Two Quincy residents were arrested and a 5-year-old child was taken into protective custody on Wednesday night after officers raided a room at a Quincy hotel.
Two Quincy residents were arrested and a 5-year-old child was taken into protective custody on Wednesday night after officers raided a room at a Quincy hotel.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:43:41 GMT
Four Quincy men face drug charges after the West Central Illinois Task Force and the Adams County Sheriff's Department arrested them during a search Wednesday at 518 Van Buren. Seized during the
Four Quincy men face drug charges after the West Central Illinois Task Force and the Adams County Sheriff's Department arrested them during a search Wednesday at 518 Van Buren. Seized during the search of the residence...
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:34:17 GMT
CANTON, Mo. -- A Canton, Mo., woman was injured in a Thursday night accident in Lewis County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that Dana L. McSorley, 42, was taken by Lewis County EMS to
CANTON, Mo. -- A Canton, Mo., woman was injured in a Thursday night accident in Lewis County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that Dana L. McSorley, 42, was taken by Lewis County EMS to Blessing Hospital in...
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:33:39 GMT
CAMP POINT, Ill. -- A Clayton woman was ticketed after a Thursday afternoon accident east of Camp Point. The Adams County Sheriff's Department reported that a 2003 Ford Focus driven by Kendra L.
CAMP POINT, Ill. -- A Clayton woman was ticketed after a Thursday afternoon accident east of Camp Point. The Adams County Sheriff's Department reported that a 2003 Ford Focus driven by Kendra L. Davis, 19, ran into the...
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:13:46 GMT
A Quincy woman was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital Wednesday afternoon after she was ejected from her van during an accident at 28th and College.According to the Quincy Police Department, Natalie M.
A Quincy woman was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital Wednesday afternoon after she was ejected from her van during an accident at the intersection of 28th and College. According to the Quincy Police Department, Natalie M....
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:08:49 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer An Adams County Drug Court graduate will be heading back to prison after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine charge on Tuesday. Rodney C. Ward, 46, will be
An Adams County Drug Court graduate will be heading back to prison after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine charge on Tuesday. Rodney C. Ward, 46, will be sentenced to at least four years in the Illinois Department of...
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:58:32 GMT
A Canton man who sent police officers with several different departments on a manhunt in October was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday.
MONTICELLO, Mo. -- A Canton man who sent police officers with several different departments on a manhunt in October was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday. Kevin L. Young, 33, received the prison sentence after...
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:00:42 GMT
A Quincy couple will to go trial in July on charges that they manufactured methamphetamine near a church after probable cause was found during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday.
A Quincy couple will to go on trial in July on charges that they manufactured methamphetamine near a church after probable cause was found during a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Diane M. Beers, 23, and Joshua D. Lovelace,...
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:44:52 GMT
Investigators are still looking into what caused a fire late Tuesday in Melrose Township near the Mississippi River. Members of the Tri-Township Fire Department responded to a call at 524 Turtle
Investigators are still looking into what caused a fire late Tuesday in Melrose Township near the Mississippi River. Members of the Tri-Township Fire Department responded to a call at 524 Turtle Lake Trail just after 10...
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:58:10 GMT
Five Springfield, Ill., residents accused of stealing electronics from the Best Buy store in Quincy last month will stand trial in July after probable cause was found during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday.
Five Springfield, Ill., residents accused of stealing electronics from the Best Buy store in Quincy last month will stand trial in July after probable cause was found during a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Only three of the...
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:36:58 GMT
Traffic accidents on Quincy streets were down during April. There were 89 traffic accidents during the month, down from 111 in March. There were 14 injury accidents, resulting in 23 total injuries.
Traffic accidents on Quincy streets were down during April. There were 89 traffic accidents during the month, down from 111 in March. There were 14 injury accidents, resulting in 23 total injuries. There was one...
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:58:02 GMT
Three Keokuk, Iowa, and two Kahoka residents were injured in a head-on collision of two cars at 6:05 p.m. Monday on U.S. 61, 1.5 miles north of Alexandria.
Three Keokuk, Iowa, and two Kahoka residents were injured in a head-on collision of two cars at 6:05 p.m. Monday on U.S. 61, 1.5 miles north of Alexandria.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:54:09 GMT
A Quincy motorcyclist was found injured in a field west of Ursa at 4:47 p.m. Saturday.
URSA, Ill. -- A Quincy motorcyclist was found injured in a field west of Ursa at 4:47 p.m. Saturday. John J. Cosgrove II, 51, was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy for treatment. The Adams County Sheriff's...
Sunday, May 12 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-12 04:56:34 GMT
PALMYRA, MO. -- A 37-year-old Ewing, Mo., man sustained minor injuries Saturday afternoon from a one-car accident three miles south of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 1998
PALMYRA, MO. -- A 37-year-old Ewing, Mo., man sustained minor injuries Saturday afternoon from a one-car accident three miles south of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 1998 Ford Explorer driven by...
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:55 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:55:38 GMT
SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. -- A 71-year-old Memphis, Mo., man was taken by Scotland County Ambulance to Scotland County Hospital after his truck ran off the road as he suffered from a medical condition
A 71-year-old Memphis, Mo., man was taken by Scotland County Ambulance to Scotland County Hospital after his truck ran off the road as he suffered from a medical condition Friday afternoon.
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:46:07 GMT
Two Quincy residents were lodged in the Adams County Jail Friday night after Quincy police officers found more than 50 grams of cannabis and numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia while executing a
Two Quincy residents were lodged in the Adams County Jail Friday night after Quincy police officers found more than 50 grams of cannabis and numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia while executing a search warrant at 2030 Locust.
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:18 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:18:11 GMT
Three Quincy residents were lodged in the Adams County Jail after sheriff's deputies discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia during a search of a house Friday morning. The Adams County Sheriff's
Three Quincy residents were lodged in the Adams County Jail after sheriff's deputies discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia during a search of a house Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:09:02 GMT
Quincy Police Traffic accidents Richard L. Mitchell Jr., 49, of 6031 Broadway, Aaron J. Sprinkle, 18, of Fowler, and Carol P. Reddick, 79, of 7107 Horseshoe Valley Road, were injured in a three-vehicle
Quincy Police Traffic accidents Richard L. Mitchell Jr., 49, of 6031 Broadway, Aaron J. Sprinkle, 18, of Fowler, and Carol P. Reddick, 79, of 7107 Horseshoe Valley Road, were injured in a three-vehicle accident at 9:58...
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:59:48 GMT
Quincy Police Traffic accident Stacey Samantha Sahagun Soliman, 21, of 1025 1/2 State, and Matthew W. Juilfs, 21, of 511 1/2 S. 13th, were injured in a scooter-pickup truck accident at 7:08 p.m.
Quincy Police Traffic accident Stacey Samantha Sahagun Soliman, 21, of 1025 1/2 State, and Matthew W. Juilfs, 21, of 511 1/2 S. 13th, were injured in a scooter-pickup truck accident at 7:08 p.m. May 18 on North 12th...
Quincy Police Thefts, burglaries An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from a residence on Marjan Court between December 2012 and May 1013. Circuit Court Charges filed Douglas J. Inman, 32,
Quincy Police Thefts, burglaries An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from a residence on Marjan Court between December 2012 and May 1013. Circuit Court Charges filed Douglas J. Inman, 32, of 1329 Spring, was...
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:29:05 GMT
Circuit Court Charges filed Josh A. Ahern, 25, of 506 1/2 S. Eighth, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence, driving while license was revoked, obstructing justice and leaving the
Circuit Court Charges filed Josh A. Ahern, 25, of 506 1/2 S. Eighth, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence, driving while license was revoked, obstructing justice and leaving the scene of property...
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:04:15 GMT
Quincy Police Traffic accident Albert W. Beck, 82, of 2130 Harrison, was slightly injured in a two-car accident at 3:58 p.m. May 13 at Third and State. Beck was driving a 2012 Ford Focus east on
Quincy Police Traffic accident Albert W. Beck, 82, of 2130 Harrison, was slightly injured in a two-car accident at 3:58 p.m. May 13 at Third and State. Beck was driving a 2012 Ford Focus east on State when it collided...
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:29:48 GMT
Licensed to wed Steven Roger Hyer and Mary Ann Kaufman of Quincy Billy Leon Dean and Angel Marie Elizabeth Strieker of Quincy Michael Jason Cole and Kendra Nicole Shank of Golden Bill Walter Ewaniuk
Licensed to wed Steven Roger Hyer and Mary Ann Kaufman of Quincy Billy Leon Dean and Angel Marie Elizabeth Strieker of Quincy Michael Jason Cole and Kendra Nicole Shank of Golden Bill Walter Ewaniuk and Jennifer Ann...
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:48 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:48:15 GMT
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your assistance in solving a burglary to a business. Between 1 and 3:30 a.m. May 4, PJ's Pub in the 200 block of South 10th in Quincy was forcibly entered. Surveillance
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your assistance in solving a burglary to a business. Between 1 and 3:30 a.m. May 4, PJ's Pub in the 200 block of South 10th in Quincy was forcibly entered. Surveillance equipment...
Saturday, May 4 2013 2:08 AM EDT2013-05-04 06:08:35 GMT
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your assistance in solving a burglary. Between 6 p.m. April 1 and 6 a.m. April 2, a business in the 4000 block of Gardner Expressway was entered and video recording
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
