Rock Island County State's Attorney's Office

Come and support our Rock Island County Children's Advocacy Center!!

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Let’s help out our caring crew over at the Rock Island County Children's Advocacy Center!
Donations can be brought to the Advocacy Center or dropped off at our office in the Justice Center.

The Children's Advocacy Center needs your help. We are in need of donations for our center. Some items we are in need of...
- Hand soap
- Paper towels
- Lysol/Clorox wipes
- Bottled water
- Individually wrapped snacks - no fruit snacks
- Soda (Pepsi, diet Pepsi, mountain dew, diet dew, root beer, starry, orange crush)
- Juice boxes
These are items that we use on a daily basis at our center for the children and families we see here.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!

What our buddies at Moline Police Department are trying to say: knock it off with the amateur fireworks!!!

Rock Island County State’s Attorney files Motion to Dismiss all Charges in East Moline Homicide Case due to Additional Evidence discovered by Detectives from the East Moline Police Department:

Rock Island County: these pups need you!! 🐾🐾🐾

🌟DUNCAN THE DOXIE WAS ADOPTED 🌟

🐾🦴🥺THE SHELTER IS FULL🥺🦴🐾

We currently have 7 dogs in crates! We need committed adopters!

TOP ROW LEFT TO RIGHT-
🐾LUNA- 1yo, female, Alaskan husky mix, stray
🐾RAEY- 1yo, female, pitbull, owner surrendered
🐾SINATRA- 3yo, male, Alaskan husky mix

BOTTOM ROW LEFT TO RIGHT-
🐾BLOSSOM- 18mo, female, pomsky mix, recently had a litter of puppies (the shelter does not have them)
🐾CARLOS- 1yo, male, puggle mix
🐾DUNCAN- 4yo, male, dachshund long haired, stray
🐾TUCKER- 2yo, male, terrier mix, stray

All information listed in this post is all that is known at this time. Adoptions and holds must be done in person at the shelter. Please come visit! :)Elisha

ADOPTION HOURS:
Monday 12-5
Tuesday 12-5
CLOSED WEDNESDAY
Thursday 12-5
Friday 12-5
Saturday & Sunday 12-4
*Meet & Greets with existing dogs are not done in last hour of the day.*

QCPAWS
4001 78th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

Rock Island County State’s Attorney releases opinion that East Moline officers were justified in using deadly force on May 17, 2024:

Wishing all a safe and happy Memorial Day!

Congratulations to Rock Island Police Department newly sworn Chief Tim McCloud!!

May is Mental Health Awareness and our local NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is presenting a free seminar to better learn and support your loved ones living with mental health illness. Registration is below:



https://facebook.com/events/s/nami-family-friends-seminar/746099357630732/

Suspect charged in East Moline homicide has been arrested in Huntsville, Alabama:

May 5, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

On May 5, 2024 at approximately 4:35am, the Moline Police Department responded to a 911 call of an unknown problem at a residence in the 1800 block 31st Street, Moline. Officers arrived and made entry to the residence. Inside the basement, police located two males, one 20 years old and one 17 years old, both of Moline, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.

Police secured the scene and have been working a criminal investigation which is still ongoing.

Police had also responded to this location earlier in the night. At around 2:30am, the police responded to a noise complaint after a caller reported a large house party and unruly behavior. Numerous individuals left the area prior to police arrival and the noise had ended. Police do believe this call is related to the homicides that occurred a while later.

The incident is under investigation by the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.

This is not a random incident and witnesses or those with knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the incident will be critical to a swift resolution to this case. The police department has numerous detectives working on this
case, including interviewing witnesses and canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and video.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500, use the P3 Tips smartphone app, or the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 309-797-0401.

Additionally, Moline Police are asking anyone with video or photo evidence to submit directly to our online Community Portal. A QR code is attached to this release and a camera phone will take you directly to the site.

“The tragic events that have unfolded in our community this past weekend are a sobering reminder that we have work to do in helping our young people to turn away from violence. As a parent, my heart grieves for the losses multiple families and friends feel at this time. As mayor, I stand with our police who are working to deliver justice, and who consistently walk in partnership with community institutions to help our children make the best decisions they can. I call on all of us to reinvest in the work of building up the lives of our youth and our community so we can all live full and productive lives,
together, “ said Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati.

Thank you to the Rock Island County Bar Association and the Scott County Bar Association for hosting a beautiful Law Day Luncheon today!! ⚖️

Congratulations to Chief Landi on his well-earned retirement from the Rock Island Police Department!! We thank you for your many years of commitment and service to our community. 💙🎉💙

April is Prevent Child Abuse Month. We would like to thank our Law Enforcement Partners for all of the work they do to protect children. THANK YOU Moline Police Department City of East Moline Police Department Rock Island Police Department Rock Island County Sheriff's Office Village of Milan Police Department Village of Coal Valley Police Dept

We want to thank our Rock Island County Children's Advocacy Center for a fantastic event at their Annual Breakfast of the Brave. Dirctor Marcy O’Brien brought in their biggest crowd yet, and speaker Kevin Mulcahy gave a deeply moving personal account about the importance of having a Child Advocacy Center available in our community. Great job to everyone!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible staff!! We are so grateful for having you all! 🎉🎉🎉

Our office is hiring for the position of Legal Assistant II. Check out the link below to apply!

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DRIVER INVOLVED IN DEATH OF DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTY RELEASED FROM JAIL WITH PRETRIAL RELEASE CONDITIONS.
Nathan P. Sweeney of DeKalb, IL who was arrested last week for Reckless Homicide and DUI in connection with the Line of Duty Death of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Deputy Christina Musil was released from custody this afternoon after the Court set pretrial release conditions.
Obviously, we are very disappointed that Sweeney was released despite the Dekalb County States’ Attorney request to detain. This evaluation was made under the Pretrial Fairness Act, which went into effect 9/18/23, that was a part of the SAFE T Act passed in January 2021.

Five men arrested in Anti-Human Trafficking Operation led by the Illinois State Police, the Metropolitan Enforcement Group and the Moline Police Department:

April is Child Abuse Prevention month. Today some of our staff along with Every Child and the Sheriff’s Office made pinwheel gardens at the Justice Center and Juvenile Center. The pinwheels symbolize childhood and a reminder that child abuse is preventable. 💙

Great job RIPD!!

ARREST MADE IN ARSON INVESTIGATION

On 02/24/24 at approximately 5:30pm the Rock Island Fire Department, along multiple area fire departments, responded to the Rock Island Livestock Auction Barn, 534 34th Avenue, for a large structure fire which resulted in the complete destruction of the buildings, and the death of one of the cattle on the property. An arson investigation into the fire by the Rock Island Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division and the Rock Island Fire Marshal’s Office resulted in three suspects being identified.

On 03/04/24, arrest warrants were issued for 21-year old Matthew E. Wooddell, 22-year old William T. Kosgard IV, and 18-year old Kadon J. Svec for the charges of Arson, Felony Criminal Damage to Property, and Animal Torture.

On 03/05/24, at approximately 1:53am, Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended Matthew Wooddell in the 500 block of 15th Avenue in East Moline on his arrest warrant. He was transported to the Rock Island County Jail pending a first court appearance.

William Kosgard and Kadon Svec currently remain at large. Kosgard is described as a white male, 5’ 08” in height, weighing 190 lbs. Svec is described as a white male, 6’ 04” in height, weighing 194 lbs.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kosgard or Svec are encouraged to contact the Rock Island Police Department at 309-732-COPS(2677), or submit a tip through Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500/P3tips.com.

*Job Opportunity - Police Officer*
The East Moline Department has 38 sworn positions and 5 civilian positions that provide protection and community services to it's residents and visitors. With a current population of approximately 21,000 residents in a growing city, there are many opportunities within the Police Department such as patrol duties, investigations, K-9, school resource officers, community oriented policing, special operations unit, task force officers, and much more! Don't miss the opportunity to join a great department who prides itself on maintaining the highest level of training and equipment for its Officers to perform their jobs with the upmost professionalism for our community. Physical agility and written test are set for March 23rd. Apply Now at this link: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/eastmoline/jobs/

Come join our team! We are currently hiring for Assistant State's Attorney's in our Criminal and Juvenile Divisions!

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Happy Holidays from the Rock Island County SAO!

Our offices are closed until Monday to celebrate the holiday with our family and friends. Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and safe Thanksgiving 🦃

Xavier Camper sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder of Moline man: