A town hall event was held Sunday to discuss concerns surrounding the fatal stabbing of Devonna Walker and how, organizers say, it plays into the larger issue of how Black people are treated in the justice system.
A Cedar Rapids man who rented properties in Cedar Rapids to distribute controlled substances was sentenced Jan. 12 to 20 years in federal prison.
The Cedar Rapids Police Department announced Friday that they had completed their investigation into the fatal stabbing of Devonna Walker and forwarded their investigation materials to the Linn County Attorney.
Protesters outside the Cedar Rapids Police Department sought justice for Devonna Walker, a Cedar Rapids woman who died from a stabbing on Jan. 3.
Chief concerned about theft of 58 guns from vehicles
The Cedar Rapids Metro Hazardous Devices Unit removed an improvised explosive device from an alley behind a residence on the 1700 block of Park Ave. SE Tuesday morning.
Devonna Walker, 29, died from her stab wound. Two individuals were detained, transported to the Cedar Rapids Police Department and interviewed, but were released pending further investigation.
After 9 months, the city of Cedar Rapids razed a homeless encampment near the Cedar River. Here’s their process for clearing homeless camps and why they say it’s necessary.
The Cedar Rapids Police Department and Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control are receiving Humane Law Enforcement awards presented by the Humane Society of the United States at a city council meeting Tuesday.
David Zahn, a Cedar Rapids police officer and former Public Safety Commissioner, died last week from complications following a recent surgery, according to his obituary.
Porch pirates are arriving early this holiday season. Here’s what you can do to prevent package theft and avoid unhappy holidays.
The Cedar Rapids City Council took a first step to drop a rule requiring that five of the nine-member Citizen Review Board identify as people of color, but said they remain committed to appointing a diverse law enforcement oversight panel.
A Mount Mercy University cross country runner was injured when he was caught in a shooting Thursday while on his way to practice. He is expected to make a full recovery, according to campus officials.
Police confirm one person was shot, and Mount Mercy University officials said a male student was injured. The shooter or shooters are not in custody, but police said there is “no active threat.”
He was found shot and injured early Saturday in northeast Cedar Rapids but police said he won’t cooperate in their investigation and didn’t want to pursue charges.
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