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Iowa AG: Jefferson officer justified after face stabbing
1+ week, 5+ day ago (374+ words) The fatal shooting of a man by a Jefferson police officer during a July pursuit was legally justified, according to a report issued by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. The report said Officer Shaydon Thurman shot 22-year-old Keegan Dean Kennedy…...
Fugitive wanted by FBI since 2018 arrested in Ottumwa
1+ week, 5+ day ago (69+ words) KCCI Fugitive wanted by FBI since 2018 arrested in Ottumwa A fugitive wanted by the FBI since 2018 has been arrested in Ottumwa and is now in custody. Deputies said Johnathan Hartman was found outside a business and taken into custody. He…...
Stuart shooting under investigation, suspect in custody
3+ week, 4+ day ago (119+ words) Several central and western Iowa law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Stuart. The Guthrie and Adair County Emergency Management Agency coordinator confirmed to KCCI that a shooting occurred and that a suspect is in custody. Authorities…...
Court documents: Waukee football coach had BAC triple the legal limit at time of OWI arrest
2+ week, 5+ day ago (131+ words) Gabe Bakker, head football coach at Waukee High School, was arrested for OWI after police found him with a BAC nearly three times the legal limit. New court records reveal details about the arrest of Gabe Bakker, the head football…...
Stuart man charged with murder, attempted murder after Tuesday shooting
3+ week, 4+ day ago (217+ words) An Iowa man is charged with murder and attempted murder after a deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon in Stuart. Video above: Stuart shooting leaves woman dead and state trooper injured, suspect in custody According to Iowa Division of Investigation Special Agent…...
Sheriff deputy hit in crash early Sunday morning
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (89+ words) KCCI The Polk County Sheriff's Office says one of their deputies was involved in a crash early Sunday morning. Limited details were shared in a press release from the PCSO. They say no serious injuries were reported, and that the…...
Authorities identify woman killed in Stuart shooting; trooper in stable condition
3+ week, 4+ day ago (222+ words) Authorities have publicly identified the woman who was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Stuart and the state trooper who was wounded by the alleged gunman. Previous video above: Iowa DCI gives update on deadly shooting in Stuart Austin Nichols…...
Audubon police chief resigns, returns to role as officer
1+ week, 5+ day ago (116+ words) The Audubon police chief is stepping down. The city says Sean Staples is resigning to spend more time with his family. Staples has agreed to return to his previous role as a police officer. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0BwMgBqUDL4yEjsRnr31MXkJ9xPrgSENR1WbFY5RrkWWfGjbRv7cY6YmHF2ov4cZql&id=100064382724521 He became chief in February…...
Polk Co. Sheriff's Office: 1 hospitalized after possible stabbing near NE 46th Avenue
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (132+ words) Deputies were called to an area near the 2900 block of Northeast 46th Avenue around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and found one person, who was taken to a hospital. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible stabbing that sent one person to…...
2 injured in reported drive-by shooting in Des Moines
2+ week, 6+ day ago (61+ words) KCCI 2 injured in reported drive-by shooting in Des Moines Des Moines police are investigating a drive-by shooting on the city's north side. Officers responded to the scene just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday near Park Fair Mall. Two people were hurt but are…...