Tag: Iowa crime news
Man Charged in Cold Case Murder Returns to Iowa
In a chilling turn of events, Thomas Duane Popp, now 62, has been brought back to Iowa to face charges in connection with the cold case murder of Teri McCaulley, a young woman from...
Man from Fort Dodge sentenced to 12 years in prison for evading police
A Fort Dodge resident, Lennox Vanvacter, 32, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for evading police and being found in possession of a loaded 9mm pistol. Vanvacter's conviction came after a...
Tragic death of Western Iowa woman leads to suspect shooting
Tragic Incident Unfolds in Western Iowa: Woman Found Dead, Suspect Shot by AuthoritiesIn a heart-wrenching turn of events, a welfare check on a woman in western Iowa took a devastating turn earlier today. The...
Northern Iowa Man Arrested After Children Injured in Standoff
A tense situation unfolded in rural Northern Iowa, resulting in the arrest of a man after children were injured in a standoff. On the night of February 28, 2025, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office...
Man jailed for threatening woman with sword in Northern Iowa
In a quiet rural area of Northern Iowa, a woman found herself facing a terrifying threat on a seemingly ordinary day. The incident unfolded on October 1, 2024, at 12:01 PM, on 50th Street...
Clear Lake Man Facing Multiple Charges After Dual Arrests
Isaiah Christopher Snow, an 18-year-old from Clear Lake, finds himself in a legal predicament after being arrested by both Clear Lake police and the Iowa State Patrol on a multitude of charges. His journey...
Man Faces Federal Prison for Bringing Meth to Jail
A Mason City man with a troubling past involving drug crimes is now facing the harsh reality of spending a significant amount of time behind bars after he was caught bringing meth into the...
Manhunt for Fort Dodge armed robber on parole – Latest Updates
Summary: Davaris Jamel Shivers, a 21-year-old convicted armed robber from Fort Dodge, has evaded authorities after leaving prison and is now wanted for multiple charges including Violation of Parole, Absence from Custody, Criminal Mischief...
Iowa Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse
In a shocking turn of events, a local man from Galva, Iowa, found himself facing the consequences of his disturbing actions. Ethan Lamonte Otto was convicted on January 31, 2025, for committing lascivious acts...
Northern Iowa Man Imprisoned for Meth and Gun Offenses
A Northern Iowa Man Sentenced to Prison for Meth and Gun OffensesIn a recent case that sent shockwaves through the Northern Iowa community, Oscar Navarro-Zepeda, a 43-year-old man from Spencer, Iowa, was convicted and...