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Woman Accused of Using Electrical Cord to Beat Son
WATERLOO, Iowa - A Waterloo mother has been arrested for allegedly punching her son and beating him with an extension cord. A witness told police that the mother was upset with her 11-year-old son because... Read More » 
Meth, Baby Found in Car; Parents ArrestedWATERLOO, Iowa - A couple has been arrested after police found a methamphetamine lab in the trunk of their car. 
Murder, Arson Suspect Waives Right to Jury TrialWATERLOO, Iowa - A Waterloo man accused of killing his roommate and setting fire to her home has waived his right to a jury trial. Glen Dean Jackson, 51, had been scheduled to go to trial Tuesday on arson... Read More » 
Former School Official Pleads Guilty to TheftFOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) — A former business manager accused of stealing more than $260,000 from the Lake Mills Community Schools has pleaded guilty. Christine Mathahs, 45, of Lake Mills, pleaded guilty... Read More » 
13-year-old Driver Arrested After Police ChaseANKENY, Iowa (AP) — A 13-year-old boy faces several charges connected to a car chase in Ankeny. Police say the boy stole his grandmother's car and then refused to stop during a pursuit by Ankeny officers... Read More » 
Jury Finds Waterloo Man Guilty in Shooting CaseWATERLOO, Iowa - A Waterloo man has been convicted of shooting at an acquaintance in part of a dispute over a female. 
Police Searching for Suspected Jewelry BurglarIOWA CITY, Iowa - Police are looking for a man suspected of burglarizing the Bella Joli jewelry store in Iowa City early January 28. The suspect was caught on a pedestrian mall surveillance video before... Read More »
Man Gets 35 Years for Vehicular Homicide, Theft
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 19-year-old Waterloo man has been given 35 years in prison for a deadly hit-and-run accident in central Iowa. Dajour Sawyers had entered Alford pleas to charges of vehicular... Read More » 
Police Release Image of Suspect in Adult Store Robbery
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa City police have released an image of a man suspected in an armed robbery of the Romantix Adult Dhop in January as they continue to investigate the case. The armed man, who robbed... Read More » 
Marshalltown Shooting Victim Dies, Several Arrests Made
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa - Police released new information Tuesday morning in a shooting case at an apartment in Marshalltown on Monday night. Police said they were called to 19 1/2 N. Center St. at 6:55 p.m.... Read More » 
Police: Drunk Driver Went 60 MPH, Ran Red Light in Cedar RapidsCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Police said a Marion man showed “several signs of impairment” after a chase early Sunday morning through northeast Cedar Rapids. Andrew P. Brown, 22, of 1481 40th St. Pl., was arrested... Read More » 
Arrest Made in Fayette County Anhydrous Ammonia LeakHAWKEYE, Iowa – An Arlington man has been arrested in connection with an anhydrous ammonia incident that sent a Fayette County sheriff’s deputy to the hospital. Authorities arrested Kyle D. Boleyn, 36,... Read More » 
Man Faces Charges After Breaking in to Woman's Home, Trying to Assault HerIOWA CITY, Iowa - A 26-year-old man faces first-degree burglary charges after a woman woke up to him standing over her, attempting to perform a sex act on her. The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. Sunday,... Read More » 
Family Dealt Death and Burglary
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Just two days after an elderly Cedar Rapids woman passed away, someone broke in to her home and burglarized it. On Thursday, her family received the news, just a few hours after... Read More » 
Two Men Plead Guilty in Heroin Trafficking RingCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Two Cedar Rapids men pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court for their part in a heroin trafficking ring involving 11 defendants, which is connected to a two investigation year... Read More » 
Man Suspected of Trying to Choke Cab Driver with Seat Belt
CORALVILLE, Iowa - A 24-year-old Coralville man was arrested early this morning on suspicion of attempting to strangle a cab driver by first choking him with his hands and then wrapping a seat belt around... Read More » 
Cedar Rapids Man Found Not Guilty of Child EndangermentCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A father accused of causing rib fractures and facial bruising to his 46-day-old infant was found not guilty Thursday afternoon by a Linn County jury. Timothy Shane Holderfield,... Read More » 
Man Accused of Leaving 2-year-old, 3-month-old Home AloneNORTH LIBERTY, Iowa - A 23-year-old North Liberty man was arrested Tuesday morning after witnesses reported seeing his 2-year-old daughter wandering around unsupervised, according to a criminal complaint. Jequan... Read More »
Former Nurse Suspected of Stealing Prescription MedicineIOWA CITY, Iowa - A 45-year-old former nurse at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been arrested on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining prescription medication while at work between July... Read More »
“Unreasonable amount of force” Caused Infant’s Injuries, Doctor TestifiesCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -A doctor testified Tuesday when he picked up 46-day-old Kaitlyn Holderfield he could feel a crunching of her left rib and the rib cage seemed to move separately from her body. Dr.... Read More » 
Former Hancock County Official on Probation for TheftGARNER, Iowa (AP) - A former Hancock County official has been given a year of probation for misdemeanor theft. Thomas Haan was convicted of taking property valued at between $200 and $500 between January... Read More »
Jury Selection Starts Monday in Child Endangerment TrialCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Jury selection starts 9 a.m. Monday in the child endangerment trial of a man accused of physically abusing his infant daughter in 2011. Timothy Holderfield, 25, is charged with... Read More » 
Two Charged with Making Meth in WashingtonWASHINGTON, Iowa - Two men face drug charges after search warrants were carried out Thursday in Washington. David J. Butterbaugh, Jr., 50, and Timothy W. Kukowski, 58, both of Washington, have been charged... Read More »
Occupy Demonstrators Arrested in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Occupy protesters who refused to leave the Capitol grounds in Des Moines have been arrested. About 10 protesters remained on the grounds after being warned that they were violating... Read More » 
Murder Trial Reset for Two Accused in Death of 17-month-oldCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The murder trial for a father and his ex-girlfriend charged in the death of his 17-month-old daughter is continued and a new trial date will be set. Zyriah Schlitter, 24, of Cedar... Read More » |
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