Trish Mehaffey

An investigator testifies they were “invited” to be at the hospital because Jackson had called police to report the crime.

“I would have rather had him in jail than in a grave he now lies,” Maureen Harris said referring to her son’s issues with drugs. “My heart ache will never go away.”

Michael Dutcher’s trial remains set for Aug. 3 in Jones County

CEDAR RAPIDS — A Cedar Rapids man who possessed ammunition after being convicted of domestic violence assaults and other felonies …

The reasons for this subpoena will be explained to a judge during a hearing on Wednesday due to the “confidential nature” of the investigation, Assistant Linn County Attorney Monica Slaughter said in the motion.

Brenda Jensen, 53, of Denison, successfully concealed her crime by overstating the credit union’s general ledger balance and creating fictitious deposits to her personal accounts, according to court documents.

CEDAR RAPIDS — A Cedar Rapids man who possessed multiple handguns and shotguns while using drugs pleaded guilty this week …

Last week, Assistant Linn County Attorney Monica Slaughter filed applications to subpoena witnesses who treated Jackson for his foot injury — Area Ambulance Service and Cedar Rapids Fire Department personnel. She also subpoenaed all of Jackson’s medical records from UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital and any names of staff involved in his treatment.

The reasons for the amended prison terms for Martin Lawrence and Timothy Sprous, both of Cedar Rapids, who were convicted on separate drug charges, are in sealed court documents recently filed in U.S. District Court.

Sixth Judicial Chief District Judge Lars Anderson pointed out that the registry wasn’t intended to serve as punishment. Its purpose is to provide protection for the community.

On multiple occasions between April and October 2017, Jennifer Bacor used her login credentials to access her ex-boyfriend’s protected private health information, according to the plea. In September 2017, Bacor, in a social media chat with another person, said she wanted primary custody of her two children so she could move to Las Vegas.

Farmer isn’t asking for his record to be expunged, his lawyer, Phillip Mears pointed out. He is still a felon and a sex offender. Farmer is just asking to be required to stay on the registry the rest of his life, which was part of his sentencing, he said.

Marion investigators tracked Jason Daniels, 49, to Port St. Lucie, Fla., after he fled Iowa when 12-year-old girl reported the crimes.

Federal judge sentences Nyle Brocks, 28, previously convicted 16 times, to more than nine years for illegally possessing firearm as a domestic abuser.

Michael Dutcher will be tried Aug. 3 in Jones County, and Thomas Woodard will have his trial Sept. 21 in Linn County.