Restaurant owners tied to illegal workers face federal charges
In 1996 Ibarra-Castaneda and Varela-Arteaga built four Cedar Rapids Waterloo area Mexican restaurants employing illegal workers. They were indicted in 2004 on multiple federal counts after an immigration worksite enforcement found nine illegals. The case involved marriage fraud and tax issues. sentences included prison terms and fines, with assets and debts disclosed.
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Ibarra-Castaneda
Missouri
Mike Lahammer
Cedar Rapids
Varela-Arteaga
Waterloo
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Beatriz Varela
Mexico
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Dyersville faces state over restrictive sex offender ordinance
City officials in Dyersville defends a sweeping new ordinance defining sex offenders and restricting residency. Police Chief Botts and City Attorney Casey foresee legal challenges, while at large Council member-elect Molly Evers questions constitutionality and potential spillover to nearby towns. Local residents worry restrictions may move beyond Dyersville.
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Martin Botts
Marc Casey
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Convicted Women Say Threats Were Not Intentional
Jurors in June convicted four women over mailed threats tied to a long running legal dispute. Judge Linda Reade sentenced Pippert to 36 months plus a 7400 dollar fine for obstruction and perjury, Floyd to 33 months. notes warned judges, while relatives vow to appeal claiming no intent to threaten.
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Public Safety Notes Gathered by The Gazette in Iowa
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Assault charges filed against six individuals in separate incidents
Kenneth Reichle, 39, of 2207 Wiley Blvd SW, faces assault causing bodily injury for an incident at his residence on December 3. Brian Overly, 22, of 605 Fourth St NW, is charged with assaulting Cedar Rapids police Sgt. Mike Wallerstedt at 3:50 a.m. Sunday. Ronald Brecht, 44, of Norway, accused of assault causing bodily injury after allegedly assaulting Brent Rickels at 4001 Center Point Rd NE. Jarold Miller, 43, of 301 Eighth St SW, charged with felony domestic assault against his wife Tracy Miller. Miller has two prior domestic abuse convictions. Casma Torres, 28, of 4016 21st Ave SW, faces charges for attempting to elude after failing to stop for officers at Glass and Red Bud roads.
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Brian Overly
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Cedar Rapids
Mike Wallerstedt
Ronald Brecht
Norway
Brent Rickels
Center Point Rd
Jarold Miller
Eighth St. SW
Casma Torres
21St Ave
Glass
Red Bud
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