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CRIME & SAFETY
Two Vehicle Accident In South Wayne
A deputy with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to East Center Street in South Wayne Thursday just after 2pm for a two vehicle accident. 19 year old Jenaka Stietz of South Wayne was at the stop sign on South Wyota Street in her vehicle. 60 year old Susan Basye of Gratiot was traveling east on East Center Street in her vehicle. Stietz was unable to see Basye due to construction equipment and pulled out into the intersection where she was struck by Basye. Both persons along with a juvenile passenger were uninjured. Basye’s vehicle was towed from the scene with disabling damage and Stietz’s vehicle was driven from the scene with moderate damage.
Name Released of Motorcycle Driver Killed in Dubuque Crash
A motorcycle driver was tragically killed in a crash on Tuesday night, August 13th, 2024, in Dubuque County. According to the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred near Elmwood Drive, close to the SW Arterial, shortly before 9:00 PM. Emergency responders from the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, and Key West Fire Department were dispatched to the scene following reports of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash.
Dubuque Arrest Reports For August 14th, 2024
Berg, Dana Andrew (W /M/63) Arrest on charge of Criminal Mischief 5th Degree (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 8/14/2024 04:53. Small, Jessica Jan (W /F/32) Arrest on charge of Previously Arrested (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 8/14/2024 10:23. Officer: Patterson, K D. AR 2024002435.
Woman sentenced for northeast Iowa drug conspiracy that led to a fatal overdose
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A northeast Iowa woman is going to federal prison for her part in a drug conspiracy that ended up killing a young woman. Whitaker Jo Ingles, 30 of Dyersville, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Prosecutors say Ingles was part of an illegal organization that sold cocaine in the Dubuque area between 2019 and early 2021. Ingles admitted to helping get the cocaine from the individual who brought it from Chicago, and then worked with others to distribute the drug near Madison Park in Dubuque.
Man Sentenced To Probation For Locking Child in Rooms For Extended Period Of Time
A Dubuque man has been sentenced to two years of probation after police said he repeatedly locked his child in a room with unsanitary conditions. 29 year old Shawn Davis received the sentence in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after pleading guilty to four counts of child endangerment. Davis also must serve 40 days in jail and faces the possibility of up to four years in jail if he violates his probation. A report says that police responded to Davis’ Dubuque home in October after receiving a report from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. During a prior visit, a social worker had been dispatched to the home and noticed several bedroom doors with exterior locks. Davis and his wife, Marie Davis used the rooms to lock their 5-year-old child away for extended periods of time, and in rooms covered in filth.
Dubuque County Treasurer warns that not turning in old license plates could lead to fraud
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - From decor to mementos, people choose to keep their old license plates for a variety of reasons. Or, some just throw them away without a second thought. But the Dubuque County Treasurer, Michael Clasen, is warning that this could lead to more problems down the line.
Woman Gets Probation For Her Role In Disturbance
A Dubuque woman has been sentenced to 18 months probation for her role in a disturbance that took place in Dubuque. 32 year old Brittany Herber received the deferred judgment in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after pleading guilty to a charge of unlawful assembly. With a deferred judgment, the record of the case will be expunged if all probation obligations are met. Reports say that Herber was one of several people involved in an April 29th disturbance in the area of 18th and Jackson streets where officers responded to a report of shots fired. A review of traffic camera footage showed two groups of people attempting to fight and at least seven people were involved including Herber. Police later met with Herber, who said an unknown person fired a gun at her. Four juveniles also were arrested in connection with the incident.
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