Author: Nick Green

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – According to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department officials, this incident occurred around 12:17 a.m. early Sunday morning. It happened in the 300 block of 5th Avenue Southeast. Cedar Rapids Fire Department crews responded to a report of a residential structure fire.  The responding crews saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the 9th floor that quickly spread to the 10th.  Firefighters reportedly used a combination of external firefighting apparatus including high-rise ladders, and suppression systems in the building to attack the fire. A total building evacuation was required, officials said. An unknown number of residents were taken…

Ames, IOWA – Ames Police Department officials said the fatal stabbing occurred around 2:51 a.m. early Saturday morning.  It happened on 7th Street. Ames Police Department officers responded to a report of a stabbing. The responding officers found one adult male victim. Police said the 39-year-old victim suffered severe stab wounds and was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he later died. He was later identified as Maccarone Declements. Police officials said the 39-year-old suspect was inside the house when officers arrived on scene. His name is Robert Lyon and he is now charged with first degree murder. Please call the Ames…

Bettendorf, IOWA – According to the city officials, there is no change to collection services. Officials have announced that the City of Bettendorf will provide garbage, bulky waste and recycling collection services on February 21. All items should be placed at collection sites no later than 6:00 a.m.   Transit will operate on its normal schedule, officials said. The library will be open 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and the Life Fitness Center will be open 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. More information here. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

The rising social media star and her family said that the alleged stalker reportedly arrived at their family home, armed with shotgun, and demanded to meet his idol in person. The girl’s father then fatally shot the stalker. The girl’s father initially thought that the 18-year-old stalker is ‘one of these keyboard cowboys.’ But, unfortunately, he was wrong. The stalker barged onto the family property and shot through their front door. The girl from Florida, Ava Majury, created a TikTok account in 2020 when she was 13-year-old. She became popular and gained more than 1 million followers by sharing videos of herself dancing and lip-synching…

The mother claims her young daughter is traumatized after she was locked alone inside a dark daycare center. When the mom went to pick up her daughter Wednesday, the daycare was closed for the day and there were no cars in the parking lot. So, the mother from Florida, Stephanie Martinez, called her friend Samantha, who is her daughter’s emergency contact. Her friend told her that the 2-year-old girl is not with her and she should call the police. The terrified mother then started banging on all the windows. Her daughter pushed a chair next to the door and started calling for her.…

Davenport, IOWA – The 24-year-old defendant was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison on drug and weapon charges. His name is Aaron Wadden and he was sentenced on Thursday. Prosecutors said the 24-year-old defendant will also serve four years of supervised release once he completes his sentence.  Wadden pleaded guilty in October to gun and drug charges. He was sentenced to prison for trafficking methamphetamine and possessing a firearm related to his drug trafficking. Authorities reportedly found a loaded rifle and methamphetamine inside the defendant’s vehicle. The 24-year-old defendant was under supervision for a State of Iowa felony drug offense at…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department, the 31-year-old suspect was charged on Thursday. His name is Leonard Fisher Jr. and he is now charged with one count each of intimidation with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon. The charges stem from Jan. 29 incident. This incident occurred in the 1300 block of Washington Street. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers discovered that the suspect reportedly fired at another person. The gun (stolen from a home in Whiteside County) was reportedly found at the scene and the suspect was captured…

Sioux City, IOWA – Sioux City Police Department officials said the shooting occurred on Monday. It happened at the intersection of Riverside Blvd. and W. 19th Street. Sioux City Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers reportedly found shell casings and security camera video of the vehicles involved. Everyone involved had fled the area, police said. Investigators believe that an unidentified suspect in a Nissan Versa fired several shots at another unidentified person in Ford Escape. When the Ford Escape stopped, the unidentified suspect got out of the vehicle and fired shots at the Nissan Versa. No injuries…