According to arrest records, Cedar Rapids police took Wright into custody at 9:44 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Valley Townhomes at 3000 J St. SW.
John McGlothlen Crime & Courts Nov. 6, 2022 3:00 pm1133d ago
According to arrest records, Cedar Rapids police took Wright into custody at 9:44 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Valley Townhomes at 3000 J St. SW.
Trish Mehaffey Crime & Courts Nov. 4, 2022 4:03 pm1135d ago
A judge granted a motion for a Marion man charged with fatally assaulting his infant son to undergo a mental evaluation.
Crime & Courts Nov. 4, 2022 2:19 pm1136d 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.
By Jared Strong - Iowa Capital Dispatch
State Government Nov. 4, 2022 6:00 am1136d ago
State law allows the land surveys — without the threat of a trespassing charge — after hazardous liquid pipeline companies hold informational meetings about the projects and send notice to landowners, ahead of the project being permitted by the Iowa Utilities Board.
Gazette staff
K-12 Education Nov. 3, 2022 7:32 pm1136d 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.”
Crime & Courts Nov. 3, 2022 3:49 pm1136d ago
Additional charges were filed Wednesday against a Cedar Rapids man accused of causing a crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another.
Crime & Courts Nov. 3, 2022 2:30 pm1137d ago
A Des Moines man was arrested Wednesday in North Liberty after he reportedly tried to shoot out the tires of a semi-truck, led police on a 14-mile chase and then attempted to break into a squad car.
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2022 7:36 pm1137d ago
During a suppression hearing, the mother of one of the teens accused of killing their Fairfield High Spanish teacher last year said her son received lower grades in her class compared to his other classes. Prosecutors said that’s a possible motive for murder.
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2022 3:39 pm1137d ago
A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the first degree murder charge against Dimione Walker — one of two men accused in April’s fatal shooting inside the Taboo Nightclub & Lounge in Cedar Rapids.
State Government Nov. 3, 2022 9:24 am1137d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she will appeal the ruling, which says schools must consider requests for required mask wearing near medically vulnerable students
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2022 2:19 pm1138d ago
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation into a shots fired incident that happened Monday, Oct. 24.
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2022 12:36 pm1138d ago
Kendel Thompson, 20, was booked in the Johnson County Jail on Tuesday just before noon. He is is facing charges of willful injury and participating in a riot after a fight started inside Iowa City’s H-Bar last month and continued outside.
Crime & Courts Nov. 2, 2022 10:47 am1138d ago
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Tuesday after Cedar Rapids police responded to a shots fired call in the 300 block of Jacolyn Drive SW.
Crime & Courts Nov. 1, 2022 9:14 pm1138d ago
Two Iowa teenagers killed their high school Spanish teacher last year because of frustration over a bad grade, prosecutors said Tuesday in court documents that for the first time reveal a possible motive.
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