CHICAGO â A 63-year-old man made his intentions known before burning down a Chicago home and killing a sleeping 10-year-old girl and her mother, Cook County prosecutors said Thursday.
Reginald Brown is accused of setting a fire on Feb. 28 because he believed a woman he had been dating stole his wallet. Killed were Ieashia Ford, 34, and her daughter, Porche Stinson Ford.
Shortly before the fire, Brown grabbed the woman and argued with her after accusing her of theft, Cook County Assistant State s Attorney James Murphy told Judge Charles Beach. At least two people overheard the argument and Brown threatening to burn the house down if his wallet was not returned.
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By Julia Bertino
Feb 19, 2021
(Moline, IL) A Moline man is behind bars, facing charges Child Pornography and Criminal Sexual Assault.
The Moline Police Department’s Juvenile Investigation Division arrested 22 year old Bachman Schmidt after police say they received information that a 12 year old girl had been a victim of a predatory criminal sexual assault. Police say the incident occurred between February 3rd, 2021, and February 18th, 2021.
Police say through a combination of evidence from a social media platform and interviews conducted by police, the investigators were able to substantiate the allegations and make an arrest. Moline PD were assisted by the Rock Island County States Attorney’s Office, Center for Youth and Family Services, and the Rock Island County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Police seek tips from public in sexual assault investigation
A 22-year-old man from Moline is facing criminal charges related to sexual assault and possession of child pornography.
Clinton County Jail bars and cell key photo provided by Clinton County Justice Coordinating Commission Author: Katrina Lamansky Updated: 3:28 PM CST February 19, 2021
MOLINE, Ill. A 22-year-old man from Moline is facing criminal charges related to sexual assault of a child.
Moline Police Detective Jon Leach said the charges were brought down after investigators got word that a child younger than 13 had been the victim of predatory criminal sexual assault in February of 2021.
Investigators combed through evidence on social media and conducted interviews that led to the arrest of Bachman Schmidt, according to Detective Leach.