Davenport man faces felony sexual-abuse charges with child

A 52-year-old Davenport man was in custody Saturday after he was arrested on a warrant in connection with reports of sexual abuse of a minor that happened from 2012-2018, according to court documents.

James Hill (Scott County Jail)

James Hill faces three felony charges of second-degree sexual abuse and three felony charges of third-degree sexual abuse – child victim, court records show.

On Jan. 30, 2023, Davenport Police took a report about prior instances of sexual abuse.

The victim was about 9 or 10 when the abuse began. The incidents continued through the victim’s teens, documents show.

Hill, who was being held Saturday on a total $200,000 cash-only bond in Scott County Jail, is set for a preliminary hearing Sept. 17 in Scott County Court.

Three of the charges are Class B felonies, punishable upon conviction by a sentence of up to 25 years in prison.