A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Friday in relation to the fatal shooting of Mohamed Tawfik on Jan. 8.
Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids Police Department
Crime and Courts Jan. 30, 2023 11:15 am56d ago
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.
Crime and Courts Jan. 17, 2023 4:19 pm69d ago
A Cedar Rapids man who rented properties in Cedar Rapids to distribute controlled substances was sentenced Jan. 12 to 20 years in federal prison.
Crime and Courts Jan. 13, 2023 6:15 pm72d ago
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.
Crime and Courts Jan. 12, 2023 6:51 pm73d ago
Protesters outside the Cedar Rapids Police Department sought justice for Devonna Walker, a Cedar Rapids woman who died from a stabbing on Jan. 3.
Crime and Courts Jan. 12, 2023 11:57 am74d ago
Chief concerned about theft of 58 guns from vehicles
Crime and Courts Jan. 4, 2023 2:11 pm82d ago
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.
Crime and Courts Jan. 3, 2023 4:52 pm82d ago
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.
News Dec. 31, 2022 3:40 am86d ago
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.
Crime and Courts Dec. 20, 2022 6:03 pm96d ago
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.
News Dec. 19, 2022 9:02 pm97d ago
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.
News Nov. 25, 2022 10:00 am123d ago
Porch pirates are arriving early this holiday season. Here’s what you can do to prevent package theft and avoid unhappy holidays.
Local Government Nov. 8, 2022 3:50 pm139d ago
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.
Crime and Courts Nov. 4, 2022 2:19 pm143d ago
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.
Gazette staff
K-12 Education Nov. 3, 2022 7:32 pm143d ago
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.”