Adam Yates
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department says a recent phone scam involves someone pretending to be Adam Yates, chief of the police department. A press release from QPD says the scam consists of a phone call from someone posing as the chief of police advising the person on the phone of a pending arrest warrant(s)…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department received numerous burglary-to-vehicle calls and several reports of stolen vehicles last weekend. Many of the stolen vehicles were recovered. A press release from the Quincy Police Department said the suspects targeted the south side of town. As in the past, most of the burglaries were to unlocked vehicles. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently was recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2023 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program tracks QPD’s performance on five metrics proven to measure success in policy management. The Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will hold an informational beat meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at the QPD sub-post by Zales in the Quincy Town Center. The purpose of this town hall meeting is to address questions and concerns in Beat 2, which includes residents and businesses north of Broadway and east of 18th…
Read Full Article PAID PROMOTION As long as he can remember, Adam Yates wanted to be a police officer. He caught the bug early in life. “It was just something I was just very interested in. Something I wanted to do when I grew up.” “I played Quinsippi Soccer when I was little, and both of my soccer…
Read Full Article QUINCY — McDonald’s, 1301 Broadway, will celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 in partnership with local law enforcement agencies. This national one-day event brings local police officers and citizens together – over coffee – to discuss community issues and build relationships in a safe environment.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Students in the criminal justice program at John Wood Community College already benefit by learning from practicing attorneys and current law enforcement professionals in the classroom. The experiences outside of the classroom, through ride-alongs and simulated policing scenarios, are where the profession truly comes to life as a career pathway for students. The need…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha said he wasn’t surprised with this week’s Illinois Supreme Court ruling that upheld a state law to virtually eliminate no cash bail. Farha said his office was told on Friday the action was coming. He said the Illinois General Assembly made amendments to the law during last…
Read Full Article I am writing to share my thoughts regarding Mayor (Mike) Troup’s recent comments to Muddy River News regarding the Police Chief search investigation. While Troup may have some valid points, I believe several key issues have been overlooked and need to be addressed. First, Troup’s comments regarding the whistleblower are concerning. While he may have…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Police Aldermanic Committee voted Monday night to send a proposal from Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, for a two-year $117,600 lease from Flock Safety for 20 cameras, hardware and software to the Quincy City Council without a recommendation. “This is going to be a City Council vote,” said Tony…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough discuss the community’s tension over last week’s murder. Then, Ashley and Beth McKenzie of the Quincy Family YMCA get you ready for the Kelly’s Fun Run on March 12.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad is looking for content and says you can help. And Bob Gough talks to newly minted Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article The City of Quincy has announced that Deputy Chief Adam Yates has been honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) by being designated as a Certified Eligible Police Chief through the Association’s Police Chief Certification Program. This designation signifies Yates has met the highest standards of competency and conduct for his profession.…
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