Davenport Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Report of Gunfire

Davenport Police say a man was arrested on drug charges following a report of gunfire Sunday night.

Police say around 10:00, gunfire was reported in the 1900 block of West 40th Street. Officers canvassed the area and located fired cartridge cases. Preliminary information indicated there was a disturbance inside an apartment that escalated into shots being fired. Damage was found in the apartment, but no injuries were reported.

According to an arrest affidavit, officers searched the apartment and found 38 ecstasy pills on a table in the back bedroom belonging to 26 year old Kein Sitton. Officers also found fresh marijuana located next to an ID belonging to Sitton on the kitchen table.

According to police, an additional search of the apartment turned up clear plastic bags with the corners ripped off, smaller plastic bags, and a scale that is consistent with the distribution of controlled substances.

Sitton was charged with Felony possession with intent to deliver, Felony failure to affix drug tax stamp and Misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Court records show Sitton was released from the Scott County Jail on his own recognizance. He will be arraigned June 18.

Police ask anyone with information to call the department at 563-326-6125, submit an anonymous tip via the “P3 Tips” mobile app or submit a tip online atqccrimestoppers.com.


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