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Cedar Rapids shooting leaves two men with leg injuries, suspects still at large - Eastern Iowa News Now
“He was belly flopping all the way across the street for all he was worth, like a Carp out of water,” said one neighbor, who declined to give his name. At least one bullet hit the house at 2146 C St. SW, but no one else was injured.
March 30, 2012


Police car crashes in Cedar Rapids - Eastern Iowa News Now
The passenger in the car, who declined to give his name, said the officer may not have seen their car coming, due to a car in the opposite turn lane. Collisions automatically activate dash cameras in the Cedar Rapids police squad cars, and footage can ...
January 3, 2012


Family says Marion death was natural, but police continue to investigate - Eastern Iowa News Now
One neighbor, who declined to give his name, said he cleaned up blood leading to Morris' apartment door during the week. Police said there is no known threat to public safety. Elam said no suspects are currently being sought at this time. ...
October 24, 2011


Police Continue to Investigate “Suspicious Death” in Marion - Eastern Iowa News Now
Neighbors who lived inside the same building as Morris said at least eight people were taken to the police station for interviews on Friday afternoon. One neighbor, who declined to give his name, said he cleaned up blood leading to Morris' apartment ...
October 22, 2011


HazMat crew called to Cargill plant after acid leak - Eastern Iowa News Now
A company employee, who declined to be identified, confirmed the leak, which was reported around 7:20 am at the plant at 1710 16th St. SE. He said a valve on a trailer failed and caused the acid to leak in vapor form. A HazMat team from the Cedar ...
August 9, 2011


Two arrested after police chase through southeast Cedar Rapids - Eastern Iowa News Now
The husband of the car owner, who declined to give his name, said he was thankful to get it back. The car had a broken side mirror and a cracked windshield that it didn't have before, he said. “I was pretty amazed (when police called to say they had ...
August 5, 2011


Two sent to hospital after pit bull attacks in Cedar Rapids - Eastern Iowa News Now
The boy's father, who did not want to be identified, told SourceMedia Group his son was taken to Mercy Medical Center, where he underwent surgery for his injuries. He said the most severe injuries were to the boy's legs. Marquise Hubbard, 10, was still ...
June 29, 2011


Witness: Police officer drove patrol car to bar, was drunk - Eastern Iowa News Now
The bartender, who declined to give her name, said the three took a table in the back corner. When customers told her it was a police officer, she went outside and saw the patrol car parked on the street. She said the officer, who was not in uniform, ...
May 27, 2011


Cedar Rapids cop admits to sleeping on duty, is disciplined - Eastern Iowa News Now
The man who took the photo was identified and interviewed but asked to remain anonymous, police said. Hamblin said the officer was in the wrong, but she downplayed the idea that it could seen as an embarrassment to the department. ...
May 19, 2011


“We Want To Be Safe”, Longtime Wellington Heights Homeowner Goes Public on Safety - Eastern Iowa News Now
Everyone else said they did not want to be identified as they worried about retaliation against their families. “We want to be safe,” said Prat. “You look at everybody walking by and wonder if it an undercover officer, a nice guy walking to a store or ...
March 4, 2011


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