Tag: Law enforcement
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...
Woman on Trial for Attempted Murder After Shooting Man in Northern Iowa
A woman in Northern Iowa is currently on trial for attempted murder after shooting a man during an argument. The incident took place on September 26, 2024, in rural Webster County, Iowa, sparking a...
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...
Supreme Court Upholds Convictions in Tractor Attack Case
The Iowa Supreme Court has recently made a significant decision regarding the case of a Decatur County man, Gerry Greenland, who was convicted of attempted murder and assault on a peace officer for a...
Student’s Report Leads to Neo-Nazi Charges in ISUPD Case
A groundbreaking investigation led by the Iowa State University Police Department (ISUPD) has uncovered a disturbing case involving an online neo-Nazi group and allegations of child exploitation. Four individuals connected to this group have...
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 Attorney General Seeks Budget Boost for More Attorneys
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, seeking to enhance her office's capacity, addressed the House Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee on February 10, 2025. In her plea, she requested a substantial budget increase of over $1.6...
Fleeing Driver in Mason City Auto Crash – Police En Route
Mason City Driver Flees the Scene, Ends Up in County JailOn the evening of February 10, 2025, a routine auto crash in Mason City took a surprising turn when one of the drivers, identified...
Sex offender battles Nebraska police, returns to Northern Iowa for justice
A young boy, victimized by a callous sex offender, found solace in the pursuit of justice as the offender's escapades led him across state lines, only to be apprehended in a dramatic showdown with...