If you have any information about the following crimes or wanted suspects, submit your tip to Crime Stoppers at 309-762-9500 or by using their Mobile App.
BIKE STOLEN FROM UTHS STUDENT: A 14-year old student from UTHS rode his Green DK Legend BMX bicycle with black rims to McDonald’s in East Moline on Friday, October 19. The bike was stolen while he was inside. The bike has a black seat with a tear in it. Witnesses have stated that they have seen the bike on a few occasions after school or early evening hours near Burger King, Deerfield Woods and Crown Forest apartments in East Moline. The bike has a $700 value.
FAMILY STILL WANTS ANSWERS IN COLD CASE FATAL HIT AND RUN: On August 3, 2003 at about 1:45 a.m. 29-year old Shannon Williams was walking in the westbound lanes of Illinois Route 5 in East Moline when he was struck by an unknown passenger car, described as a white, early 90`s model sedan; possibly an Impala, Celebrity, LeSabre, Dynasty or Electra that has a square, boxy body style. The car then fled the scene westbound on Route 5. Bystanders came from Two River`s Tavern and rendered first aid to Williams, who was found lying on the north side of the westbound lanes. Another bystander attempted to follow the suspect vehicle, but lost it in traffic somewhere near Barstow Road. Williams was transported to Illini Hospital by ambulance, and was later transferred to Trinity West Medical Center, where he died. The public’s help is needed to solve this 15 year old cold case. The family wants to know who hit Shannon and left the scene.
WANTED SUSPECT JEFFERY WILLIAM NEAL: Neal is wanted by the Moline Police Department for Possession of Methamphetamine.
WANTED SUSPECT KPANGBALA BENYAN BLAMAH: Blamah is wanted by Rock Island Police and by the Scott County Sheriff's Office for Aggravated Fleeing/Eluding Police, Parole Violation for Delivery of Controlled Substance, and Failure to Appear for Possession of Controlled Substance. Blamah is considered armed and dangerous and has violent tendencies.
Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities Detective Jon Leach joins AM Quad Cities every Friday at 6:40.