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19-year-old charged in police chase where speeds reached nearly 130 mph
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On July 19th, 2024, at approximately 8:50 pm, Cedar Rapids Police attempted to stop a motorcycle in the 300 block of 1st Ave W. The driver of the motorcycle refused to stop and a chase ensued. Officials say the pursuit made its way to I-380...
Police identify suspect in weekend standoff incident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have identified the man charged in relation to a standoff incident that occurred Saturday evening. Police say officers had attempted to make a traffic stop around 6:12 pm, when the driver refused to stop and instead eluded officials, driving in excess of 100 mph in a 30 mph zone. The suspect eventually ran into a home on Rogers Rd NW and barricaded himself inside. The standoff ended at approximately 10:05 pm.
Marion changes hiring practice to try and fill police department
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Police Chief says hiring new officers just got a lot faster. Marion’s City Council recommended pausing the Civil Service Commission’s involvement in hiring officers. They oversee the process for hiring and firing certain city employees- like police- to ensure it’s fair.
Home damaged in Cedar Rapids fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A home was damaged by a fire Sunday evening in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says crews were called to the 600-block of Weaver Road NW just before 5:30 p.m. At the scene, firefighters found a fire in the back of the home....
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