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Cedar Rapids police arrest man after high-speed chase ends in ditch crash
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The man who was arrested by the Cedar Rapids Police Department early Tuesday morning has been identified as Antonio McLaurin, 38. The department said officers observed a speeding vehicle on Johnson Ave NW early on July 2, 2024. The vehicle temporarily evaded officers but was...
Cedar Rapids woman charged with assault after spitting incident
A Cedar Rapids woman was arrested after an alleged reckless driving incident that ended with her spitting on a person who confronted her. The incident occurred at the Casey’s on Broadway Street on the afternoon of June 13th. 22-year-old Shalia Lewis of 12th Street NE was reportedly identified as the driver of a Chevy Tahoe with dealer plates, driving recklessly. Police say she moved in and out of traffic, passed vehicles on the shoulder and followed another vehicle to the convenience store.
Police make arrest in Marion robbery
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - At 9:04 am, the Marion Police Department responded to the 4400 block of Pepperwood HL for a report of a robbery. Officials say the suspect displayed a handgun at victims and demanded their money. He then knocked one of the victims to the ground and took their purse before leaving the scene in a white SUV.
Jury convicts Marion Man of attempting to entice a minor
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A 30-year-old man has been found guilty in federal court following a day-and-a-half-long trial. Court records show that Cory Gall in Marion exchanged text messages with a person who stated that she was 13 years old back in December 2023. The person was actually an undercover law enforcement officer. Gall reportedly sent explicit sexual messages and traveled to meet with her.
Jeep falls into sinkhole after Cedar Rapids water main break
Part of 34th Street NE in Cedar Rapids closed after a water main break on Monday. A Jeep parked on the road fell into a sinkhole that developed during the break. Iowa's News Now crews captured the front end of the vehicle in a pool of water. Harrison McDonald said...
Jury Awards $35.7 Million To Iowa Crash Victim
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A jury has awarded what may be a state-record $35.7-million in damages to a woman injured in a crash with a semi. A tractor-trailer owned by Cedar Rapids-based Westside Transport, turned in front of 18 year-old Margaret McQuillen's car in the fog on Highway 151 outside Anamosa in 2020.
Cedar Rapids women charged after alleged Iowa City burglary
Two Cedar Rapids women were taken into custody Sunday afternoon after allegedly attempting to burglarize a residence. The incident reportedly took place on 500th Street SE, north of Hills. According to the arrest report, 51—year-old Josephine Mello and 70-year-old Wendy Wilkinson-Senneff entered the unoccupied structure after gaining access through a chained-off fence gate inside the property and then securing the gate behind them.
Operation Quickfind Canceled: Jasean Byrd
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hiawatha Police Department has issued an Operation Quickfind for a 13-year-old male. Jasean Byrd was last seen around 3:30 pm on June 29th in the 200 block of B Avenue in Hiawatha. He is 5′7″ and weighs 150 pounds, with Hazel eyes and brown hair....
Tampa men charged in $8 million return-fraud scheme
TAMPA, Florida — Two men have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a scheme that caused over $8 million in losses for retailers, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Brock David Fischer, a 27-year-old from Robins, Iowa, also known as “iFruit,” and Miguel...
New Iowa law increases penalties for swatting, hoax callers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — One of the manylaws going into effect Monday adds harsher penalties to swatting call charges, KCRG reports. Swatting is when somebody makes a hoax call to law enforcement to get a response. We’ve seen this happen at several schools and businesses here in Eastern Iowa over the last year, often resulting in dozens of police officers flocking to a scene when there is actually no danger.
Marion Fire Division Chief shares tips on firework safety for the 4th of July
MARION, Iowa — Division Chief Shawn Fluharty with the Marion Fire Department joined Iowa's News Now to talk about firework safety and what can and can't be used ahead of the 4th of July holiday. For more information on firework laws in Marion, click here.
KXEL Morning News for Mon. Jul 01, 2024
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) – Two police officers were shot while responding to a report of a man with a gun Sunday just before 8:30 a.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of Manson Street. Officials say the investigation ended with two officers being shot in the 1200 block of East 4th Street, and the suspect dead. The Waterloo police officers who were shot were taken to a local hospital. Officials say they are in stable condition and undergoing into surgery. The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.
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