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As a breaking news reporter, I primarily cover crime and courts in southeastern Connecticut, but I also report on politics, health care and social justice issues. In addition to my beat, I am the cohost of the investigative true crime podcast Looking for the Todt Family. I am passionate about in-depth crime coverage and believe in the power of investigative journalism. I am a Connecticut native who returned to my home state to join the team at The Day.
Taylor Hartz
As a breaking news reporter, I primarily cover crime and courts in southeastern Connecticut, but I also report on politics, health care and social justice issues. In addition to my beat, I am the cohost of the investigative true crime podcast Looking for the Todt Family. I am passionate about in-depth crime coverage and believe in the power of investigative journalism. I am a Connecticut native who returned to my home state to join the team at The Day.
May 6, 2021
Fort Madison, Ia- The Lee County Narcotics Task Force has reported the arrest of a Fort Madison man on Felony and Misdemeanor drug charges.
34-year-old Mitchell Helmick of Fort Madison was arrested Wednesday, May 5th, 2021, in the 1600 block of 20th st. in Fort Madison.
Helmick was placed under arrest for warrants for Voluntary Absence from Custody and a Judgment Entry/Mittimus. Helmick was also charged with Possession with Intent to deliver more than 5grams of Methamphetamine 2 nd or subsequent offense, a Class B Felony; Possession of Controlled Substance 3 rd or Subsequent Offense- Marijuana, a Class D Felony; Drug Tax Stamp Violation, a Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor.
About 200 volunteers from local churches came together on Saturday, May 1, for the annual spring I Love My City event.
The program, started in 2016, provides days of free service to the community. The latest event included multiple service projects. Volunteers gave free car washes at Smittyâs ACE Hardware, worked on the landscaping along Highway 395 and picked up garbage in the downtown area and along the railroad tracks.
The event, organized by the churches, was open to anyone who wanted to show up Saturday morning and be put to work. The participating churches also held a joint worship service on Sunday, May 2, outdoors in Butte Park and live streamed online.