BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – A man who escaped custody at his trial following a guilty verdict has been taken back into custody and is facing new charges, the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. 25-year-old Quinton Thomas Avery Davis was convicted of Assault Causing Injury on August 7 from his role in a stabbing incident from October last year. Shortly after the guilty verdict was read, Davis broke a window during a struggle with police before he escaped the area. Davis turned himself in and was booked on Monday. He will face an additional charge of Escape from Custody and Criminal Mischief.
BOONE, Iowa (KCRG) – A report from the Iowa State Police says one man has died, and an infant and child were injured, in a crash Sunday night. According to the report, around 9:23 p.m. on 1500 South Story Street in Boone, a Jeep Renegade was going southbound. Then the Renegade went off the curb of the road, down into the ditch and then back up onto the road. The Renegade then went into the northbound lane of traffic, hitting an SUV head-on. The driver of the Renegade, 45-year-old Joshua Burns, of Boone, was pronounced dead at the scene. There was a 7-month-old and a three-year-old that were injured in the SUV. The three year old was transported by air ambulance to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) – Drivers in Waterloo now have a faster, more convenient way to handle minor crashes without waiting for an officer to arrive. The Waterloo Police Department and Black Hawk Consolidated Communications Center have launched a new digital Driver Exchange tool for non‑injury crashes. The system is designed to help drivers safely and accurately exchange information at the scene while freeing up officers to focus on emergency calls. Here’s how it works: If you’re involved in a minor crash with no reported injuries, the dispatch center or police department can send you a secure Driver Exchange link via text message. When you open the link, you’ll be guided through a simple, step‑by‑step process that walks you through exactly what information to provide for an insurance claim. The tool collects all the details typically needed after a crash, such as driver and vehicle information. When everyone involved has completed their part, the system automatically sends the completed exchange to each party by email or text. To retrieve your exchange after a crash, you can visit crashdocs.org at any time. You’ll just need your reference number, last name, and the date of the accident to securely access and download your documentation.
POSTIVLLE, Iowa (KCRG) – The Agri Star Meat and Poultry processing plant said it’s working to resume limited production this week after a fire destroyed most of the plant and left more than 600 workers without jobs. In a post on Facebook, the company said tremendous effort has gone into cleaning and repairing the facility. The company said it was optimistic it would resume limited production this week, contingent on the completion of required inspections. The plant said it has begun the process of calling team members back to work. The post went on to say the plant was grateful for its team members, customers, and the community for their support.
