Iowa Supreme Court frees Davenport man in murder case
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed Darryl McCoy’s first degree murder conviction, ruling his videotaped police statement was obtained after illegal detention. Prosecutors say they will dismiss the case, leaving McCoy to go free with no remaining evidence for a retrial. Lawrence McCoy and Chance Barnes also received life terms.
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Gazette staff dominates 2005 Iowa Newspaper Awards
The Gazette of Des Moines earned top honors for overall business and front-page coverage while three staffers won first place in news features, sports photography and personality story. Additional medals reflect strong education and crime reporting. other papers also placed.
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Regional roundup notes sheriff's office buys patrol cars
Waterloo regional briefing reports the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office will replace three patrol cars using salary savings from deputies on military leave and homeland security funds for vests. Capt Meyers says $70,000 of unused Iraqi and Afghan duties funds plus $16,000 slated for vests will finance the $28,700 per car fleet totaling $86,100. A restraining order against a suspect and his initial $24,175 bond are mentioned.
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Hiawatha man pleads guilty to causing Benton crash
Hiawatha resident Eric Jason Horner 33 of 119 Ninth Ave. faces sentencing March 10 in Benton County District Court after pleading guilty to second degree criminal mischief and assault while displaying dangerous weapons. He admitted to using his vehicle to strike a car driven by Tamara Johnson on June 12 at 32nd Avenue and 66th Street. Johnson, who had lived with Horner for six years before their April 2003 separation, was not injured though the other vehicle sustained about 3,000 dollars in damages. Charges also included driving while barred and driving
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Trial delayed in Clayton County fatal crash case
The trial of 20 year old Lisa Hallock for two counts of homicide by vehicle was postponed about four months to June 2 in Clayton County District Court. Hallock, of Volga, allegedly drove while intoxicated on June 11 2003 causing a crash that killed Rebecca Bennington 31 and Chyanne Smith 4. State patrol tests indicated methamphetamine use before the crash. Homicide by vehicle carries up to 25 years in prison.
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Gazette reporter wins Outstanding Young Iowa Journalist award
Gazette staff reporter Nicole Riehl, 24, is named one of three winners of the Genevieve Mauck Stoufer Outstanding Young Iowa Journalists Award by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Recipients include Bill Reiter and Abigail McWilliam. Riehl began with The Gazette in 2000 as a correspondent and has since held multiple roles.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Results February Fourth
Friday drawings show Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers for mid and evening sessions, plus Little Lotto and 6-of-48 results. Mega Millions numbers 3 12 14 30 52 with Mega Ball 34 produced a $32 million jackpot. Cash Game prizes include $100,000.
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