Author: Nick Green

Des Moines, IOWA – Police officials said that both suspects were arrested and taken into custody on Monday. Luk Dak, 19, and Augustino Mneur, 20, were reportedly arrested in connection to a series of recent bank robberies. Both suspects are now charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony. Both suspects are being held at the Polk County Jail. According to the Des Moines Police Department, three banks were robbed between Jan. 26 and Feb. 12. The banks were located on University Avenue, Ingersoll Ave and 7th Street. Police officials said that in each incident, the suspect reportedly indicated that…

Burlington, IOWA – According to the Burlington Police Department, the shooting occurred right after 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. It happened in the 500-block of South Central Avenue. Burlington Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, the found one adult male victim. Police said the 64-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said that a firearm related to the shooting incident was recovered and 30-year-old suspect has been arrested. His name is Joshua Tracey Manfredi and he is now charged with: willful injury, going armed with intent…

Buchanan County, IOWA – According to the police officials, her name is Heather Beck and she was taken into custody on Tuesday. The 36-year-old woman is now charged with attempted murder and second-degree criminal mischief. This incident occurred right before 12 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. It happened in the 100 block of 4th Avenue NW. Independence Police Department officers responded to a report of a road rage incident. The responding officers discovered that the driver of one car repeatedly struck another car in an area spanning six to seven blocks. The 36-year-old suspect is being held in the Buchanan County Jail.  This incident remains under…

Fort Dodge, IOWA – FDPD officials said this incident occurred right after 2 a.m. early Tuesday morning. It happened near 205 S. 20th St.  Fort Dodge Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. The responding officers reportedly discovered that several shots had pierced the walls. No injuries were reported, officials said. The responding officers also found evidence of shots fired in the 1900 block of 2nd Avenue South. There was no additional damage in that area, they said. This incident remains under investigation. Please call the Fort Dodge Police Department at 515-573-2323 if you have any information about this incident.…

Davenport, IOWA – According to the Davenport Police Department the shooting occurred right after 1 p.m. Friday. It happened in the 3900 block of N Eloise Avenue. Davenport Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult male victim. Police said the 34-year-old man suffered not life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The responding officers reportedly found a house damaged by gunfire. No other information is available at the moment. The shooting remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new…

Wayne County, IOWA – According to the Iowa State Patrol, the fatal accident occurred around 8:22 a.m. Friday morning. It happened on Highway 14. Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash. The responding troopers discovered that the 44-year-old man was driving northbound when his vehicle swerved in front of an oncoming tractor-trailer. According to ISP, the driver of the tractor-trailer tried to avoid the vehicle but was unable. The tractor-trailer and the vehicle collided head on. The 44-year-old driver of the vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as…

Davenport, IOWA – Davenport Fire Department officials said this incident occurred right after midnight early Friday morning. It happened at Chuck’s Tap located at 1731 W. 6th St. Davenport Fire Department crews responded to a report of a structure fire. The responding crews saw smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the structure. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire. There was smoke and fire damage to the business, and smoke damage to the apartments above. No one was injured in this incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it…

Cedar Rapids, IOWA – Cedar Rapids Police Department officials said the robbery occurred around 6:41 p.m. Saturday. It happened at a Cedar Rapids BP on Old Marion Road Northeast. Cedar Rapids Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed robbery. The responding officers discovered that the unidentified suspect entered the store and stole multiple items. The suspect was armed with a weapon, police said. No suspects have been arrested yet. This incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.