Fort Madison
CRIME & SAFETY
Burlington man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor
A Burlington man was sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor. According to court documents, Corey Ritz, 48, engaged in a Facebook conversation with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl. Ritz graphically described sex acts he would like to perform on the 15-year-old if they met in person. Ritz made plans to meet with her and suggested she bring another underage girl to their planned meeting. Ritz began communicating with a second undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl. Ritz arranged to meet with the two minors in person in Burlington. Records show Ritz arrived at the in-person meeting and was arrested by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office. Ritz admitted to law enforcement that he was meeting a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl for the purpose of sex.
Police investigating Old Settlers assault
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Police are investigating an assault that took place at Old Settlers Park Thursday evening. According to information from the Fort Madison Police Department, a fight occurred at about 5 p.m. in the park among approximately eight people, one who brandished a pistol. Fort Madison...
For the Record - Sunday, July 21, 2024
07/18/24 – 3:40 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of vandalism in the 2600 block of Avenue L. 07/18/24 – 4:13 a.m. - Fort Madison police responded to a report of vandalism in the 3100 block of Avenue M. 07/18/24 – 5:53 a.m. -...
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