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Cedar Rapids man sentenced to 50 years in prison for death of co-worker's roommate
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids man accused of killing his co-worker's roommate last year has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. On February 15, Brannon Johnson was drinking alcohol and watching TV with his co-worker at an apartment located at the 2100 block of Buckingham Drive Northwest.
Motorcyclist in the hospital after pursuit with Cedar Rapids Police ends in crash
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The driver of a motorcycle is in the hospital with serious injuries after a police pursuit ended with a crash early Wednesday morning. Cedar Rapids police tell us the driver initially crashed his motorcycle on Interstate 380 by the 29th Street exit. When police approached,...
OPERATION QUICKFIND: 77-year-old Diane Springer
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Police Dept. issued an Operation Quickfind for 77-year-old Diane Springer on Thursday. She was last seen at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at the La James located in the Lindale Mall. Springer has severe Alzheimer's. The police report said she isn't aware of much of...
Cedar Rapids fire crews put out big garage fire Wednesday night
Cedar Rapids — Cedar Rapids fire crews responded to a big garage fire Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to the scene in the 100 block of 21st St SW just before 9 p.m. to find flames coming from a detached garage, potentially threatening a nearby house. Fire crews got...
Iowa DCI completes investigation into officer-involved shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa DCI says it completed the investigation into an officer-involved shooting out of Cedar Rapids that killed a suspect. David Vanderhamm called 911 asking for an officer to respond to a home on 31st Street Northeast during the evening of April 6th. Then, a second caller asked for a welfare check on Vanderhamm at that location.
Bevans claims she never meant to kill her stepmother; lays blame on boyfriend
VINTON, Iowa — Samantha Bevans, the woman accused of killing her stepmother, took the stand in her own defense today. Bevans is facing life in prison for the murder of Jodie Bevans nearly two years ago. Bevans claims she was an unwitting participant and that her boyfriend is the...
News : Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 6-12, 2024
All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions. Five Adult Arrests the week of...
Operation Quickfind canceled: Dayley Kirkpatrick
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police have canceled the Operation Quickfind for 12-year-old Dayley Kirkpatrick. No additional details have been released. The Cedar Rapids Police Department is issuing an Operation Quickfind for 12-year-old Dayley Armani Kirkpatrick. Dayley was last seen at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, in the 300-block of...
Prosecution Rests In Trial Of Iowa Woman Accused Of Killing Step-Mother
(Vinton, IA) -- The trial of an Iowa woman accused of first-degree murder in the killing her step-mom continues in Benton County Court today. The prosecution rested their case Wednesday, showing a video of Samantha Bevins seemingly confessing to the murder in a social media video. Defense lawyers will now...
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