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Police: Man who shot at Cedar Rapids officers had stolen injured dog
A Grimes man who arrested Thursday in Cedar Rapids after an 11-hour standoff whot at Cedar Rapids police at least three times during the altercation, a criminal complaint filed Friday shows.
Man arrested following standoff in Cedar Rapids allegedly stole a dog from animal shelter
Des Moines police said the stolen dog was safely rescued in Cedar Rapids, and has been returned to the care of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Staff with the ARL gave the dog the name Dionysus. The dog was limping but in good spirits. Staff say the dog will be undergoing further medical treatment.
Man arrested for Cedar Rapids standoff stole dog before shooting at officers, police say
New court filings say the man who started a standoff with Cedar Rapids police that lasted 11 hours starting Wednesday night had shot at officers three seperate
Grimes man arrested with 17 charges in Cedar Rapids following stolen dog investigation
Christopher Kern of Grimes was arrested Thursday on 17 charges following an investigation into the shooting and later theft of a dog.
Police identify suspect arrested in Cedar Rapids standoff
Two men have been arrested and are facing charges after a standoff in Cedar Rapids that lasted nearly 11 hours.
Two facing charges following 11-hour standoff with Cedar Rapids Police
After an 11 hour standoff and an exchange of gunfire between Cedar Rapids Police and a wanted man, the suspect was peacefully arrested.
Des Moines police: Injured dog stolen from ARL rescued in Cedar Rapids
Police say Christopher Kern faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a dog from the ARL and firing at officers during an attempted arrest.
Cedar Rapids Police: suspect fired at officers leading to long standoff
Cedar Rapids police say no officers were injured during the incident. Two officers have been placed on Critical Incident Leave. The Cedar Rapids Police Department is working with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations and the Linn County Attorney’s Office. The incident is under investigation.
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Defense rests, jury begins deliberation in Cedar Rapids murder trial
A jury will continue deliberating on Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids murder trial. Denzel Wilson is on trial for first degree ...
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Linn County supervisor vacancy will be filled by appointment
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