Tag: Iowa crime news

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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