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Eastern Iowa man arrested after driving recklessly, barricades himself in home
Fayette County — In eastern Iowa, a man is behind bars -- and is now facing several charges -- after barricading himself in his home last week. Oelwein resident, Joshua Michael, 24, was arrested on Friday evening, April 19th, and was charged with four counts of Assault while Displaying a deadly weapon.
The Monticello Express
Nathan Russell, of East Dubuque, Ill., who is being charged with three felonies related to the death of Aaron McAtee of Monticello, plans to use an intoxication defense. On Nov. 7, 2023, a shooting took place outside of the Monticello Fareway Store, resulting in the death of McAtee. Russell faces...
Sheriff’s Report
A single-vehicle accident took place on April 16 at 3:30 p.m. on Highway 151 South. Kanzharbek Nasirov, 37, of Chicago, Ill., was driving a 2016 Freightliner semi-trailer when the high winds caused his empty trailer to blow from side to side. One of his tires dropped off the roadway onto the shoulder as Nasirov attempted to correct himself. His semi then jack-knifed. No injuries were reported. Damage to semi was estimated at $1,500.
Man accused of shooting, killing Iowa Fareway employee plans to use intoxication defense at trial
MONTICELLO, Iowa (KCRG) — Court records showthe man charged with killing a Monticello Fareway employee plans to argue that he was intoxicated when his trial begins this summer, KCRG reports. Nathan Russell is charged with first-degree murder, and going armed with intent. He pleaded not guilty back in December.
Working Iowa: Buffalo Ridge Orchard hiring seasonal workers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -If you like apples and working with your hands, a local orchard is hiring for the season. In Central City, pears are starting to bloom and apples are just budding at Buffalo Ridge Orchard. ”They planted the first apple trees in 2003 and we’ve been building...
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