An East Moline man who allegedly fractured a woman's ribs made an initial appearance on Tuesday in Rock Island County Circuit Court and was charged with felony counts of aggravated battery and aggravated domestic battery.
Ar Min, 38, of 1526 8th Ave., who also faces a misdemeanor count of unlawful interference with the reporting of domestic violence,remained in Rock Island County Jail on Tuesday on a $50,000 bond.
According to court records, Mr. Min allegedly beat the woman on Monday. He also is accused of stopping her from calling 911 for help.
If Mr. Min is released from jail, he has been ordered to have no contact with the woman. He is scheduled for a Jan. 22 preliminary hearing.
Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period. 1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank. 1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.