712 Digital Group - top

Woman accused of setting a fire at Davenport convenience store

News

October 6th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly setting a fire at a Davenport convenience store. The Davenport Fire Department reports they were called out to a fire burning near the storage cage for propane tanks outside a Kwik Star. A witness had used a fire extinguisher to put out most of the fire by the time firefighters arrived. Davenport police say it looked as though the fire was intentionally set, and a woman who fit the description of a suspect had returned to the scene.

Police say 57-year-old Deanne Chanee threatened officers with a knife and tried to set gas pumps on fire before they arrested her. Chanee is charged with first-degree arson, assault on a police officer, criminal mischief, interference with a weapon, and interference with official acts.