Anthony Watt

Staff Writer at Dispatch Argus

Reporter for the Quad-City Times, Moline Dispatch, Rock Island Argus.

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Associate judge announces campaign for circuit judge seat that covers Rock Island County

1 week ago | qconline.com | Anthony Watt

Tionn Fambro Carter announced Monday that she plans to run for circuit judge in Illinois’ 14th Judicial Circuit, which covers the Illinois Quad-Cities. Carter, already serving as an associate judge in the circuit, is seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat expected to be open in 2026 because Judge Linnea Thompson has announced that she won’t seek retention. Thompson made the announcement earlier this month. The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Thompson to fill a vacancy in 2013.
Officials release cause of death of 19-year-old found in Rock Island motel

2 weeks ago | qctimes.com | Anthony Watt

Autopsy results indicate a woman who was found dead Saturday at the American Motor Inn in Rock Island died from head injuries. Rock Island police officers responded at 11:11 a.m. Saturday to the motel, 4300 11th St., to conduct a welfare check. They found 19-year-old Alexis J. Roelandt dead inside the room. Investigators consider her death a homicide. Coroner Brian Gustafson said Wednesday afternoon that preliminary autopsy results indicate Roelandt died from traumatic head injuries.
Johnell Smith found guilty on two counts in 2023 Milan fatal shooting

2 weeks ago | qctimes.com | Anthony Watt

A Rock Island County jury found Johnell Smith III guilty on one count of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion in the 2023 fatal shooting of Danny Taylor. The jury did not reach a unanimous decision in a second count of first-degree murder. Danny Taylor, 17, died early on April 14, 2023, after being shot at his home in rural Milan. Investigators think his assailants intended a robbery.
Johnell Smith found guilty on two counts in 2023 Milan fatal shooting

2 weeks ago | qconline.com | Anthony Watt

A Rock Island County jury found Johnell Smith III guilty on one count of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion in the 2023 fatal shooting of Danny Taylor. The jury did not reach a unanimous decision in a second count of first-degree murder. Danny Taylor, 17, died early on April 14, 2023, after being shot at his home in rural Milan. Investigators think his assailants intended a robbery.
Man arrested after woman injured in stabbing Tuesday in East Moline

3 weeks ago | qctimes.com | Anthony Watt

Authorities allege a 21-year-old man stabbed a woman on Tuesday in East Moline, seriously injuring her. Investigators do not think the woman’s injuries are life threatening, the East Moline Police Department said in a release issued Friday. She was hospitalized but later released. Mustafa Gumaa Hamad, address unavailable, faces a single count of aggravated domestic battery and two counts of aggravated battery, according to authorities.
Trial set to start Monday for defendant in Taylor murder case

3 weeks ago | qctimes.com | Anthony Watt

The trial of a teenager accused of killing a 17-year-old during a 2023 home invasion is expected to begin Monday. Danny Taylor was shot on April 14, 2023, at his home in rural Milan, authorities have said. Investigators think his assailants intended a robbery. Johnell Smith III, now 17, address unavailable, faces two counts of first-degree murder and a count of home invasion as an adult, court records show. Officials have scheduled jury selection for his trial to begin Monday.
Moline parts ways with Second Alarmers over liabilities

1 month ago | qconline.com | Anthony Watt

The city of Moline announced Tuesday that the Moline Second Alarmers will no longer operate from city facilities or use city equipment. The long-time organization supports firefighters on calls. Its services include providing refills on the air bottles firefighters carry on their backs and drinks to keep firefighters hydrated. Both the city and Second Alarmers said it was not the end of the group.
Moline parts ways with Second Alarmers over liabilities

1 month ago | qctimes.com | Anthony Watt

The city of Moline announced Tuesday that the Moline Second Alarmers will no longer operate from city facilities or use city equipment. The long-time organization supports firefighters on calls. Its services include providing refills on the air bottles firefighters carry on their backs and drinks to keep firefighters hydrated. Both the city and Second Alarmers said it was not the end of the group.
Pumpkins go splat

1 month ago | qconline.com | Anthony Watt

The pumpkin's name was "Unicorn" and Evie had clearly put a lot of effort into it. It was painted white and the stem had been converted into a golden, spiral horn. Unicorn's hand-drawn, pink-smiled face was also topped by paper ears and rainbow colored strands of hair that looked like they were made from clay.
Firefighters on scene of fire in Moline's Old Towne neighborhood

2 months ago | qctimes.com | Anthony Watt |Thomas Geyer

A fire destroyed two businesses in Moline's Old Towne neighborhood on Friday. The blaze, which started at 10:14 a.m. and was still burning late Friday afternoon, is under investigation by the Moline Fire Department's Bureau of Investigations. According to a news release issued by the department, firefighters were sent to 1604 Seventh St., the home of Get Pro Tech, a mobile phone repair shop. Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the business, which is located in a block of storefronts.