Bill would curb DNR anti poaching power in Iowa
A bill by Senator Brad Zaun would require a search warrant to seize wildlife suspected of illegal killing, aiming to curb DNR officers from taking firearms and trophy antlers without court approval after the Joe Franz case in Marion County. Critics say warrants may hamper investigations though proponents stress protecting innocent rights.
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Man used condiment bottle in North Liberty bar assault
North Liberty police say Coralville man Tyler J. Ratzlaff, 26, threw a glass condiment bottle at a bar patron during a J A Tap fight. The victim had a forehead wound from skull to scalp. Ratzlaff admitted throwing the bottle and refused a breath test. He faces willful injury causing serious injury, assault causing serious injury, and public intoxication charges with potential 20 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
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Williamsburg man charged after drunken crash at Iowa landfill
Justin L. Banks 26 drove drunk to the Iowa City Landfill, hit a fence, and was found asleep behind the wheel with a 0.121 to 0.132 BAC. Police recovered a loaded pistol and magazine. he lacks a permit and is on probation for a drug tax stamp conviction.
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