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Cedar Rapids woman reportedly found at Lake MacBride State Park with drug paraphernalia, stolen weapon in her car
A Cedar Rapids woman was reportedly found with drug paraphernalia and a stolen weapon in her car while at a park near Solon. A DNR officer reports seeing an open container and a marijuana grinder inside a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe parked at Lake MacBride State Park just after 7:00 Saturday night. A search of the vehicle reportedly turned up more open containers, drug paraphernalia, a scale with white powder on it, and a gun that was later determined to be stolen.
Duval Walker sentenced to life in prison for murder
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Duval Walker, the man who shot and killed Cameron Barnes, 32, at a bar in Marion has been sentenced to life in prison. Walker shot Barnes in the back of his neck on St. Patrick’s Day in 2023. Federal Marshals arrested Walker, in Waterloo about two weeks later on charges of First Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm or Offensive Weapon by a Felon, and Going Armed with Intent.
Hiawatha woman arrested for drunk driving crash at Lake Macbride beach
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Hiawatha woman was arrested Sunday after police said she was drinking and driving when she crashed into a tree at Lake Macbride beach. In a criminal complaint, police said Miranda Loehr, 31, crashed into a tree head-on, but when officers arrived they found an empty vehicle.
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