Hammer, knife wielder convicted on 3 charges
Errol Decker, 44, of Cedar Rapids, was found guilty by District Judge Marsha Beckerman of attempted murder, first degree burglary, and willful injury causing serious injury to his ex girlfriend Amy McNeal. He faces a minimum 17 years and up to 60 years if sentences run consecutively. The verdict came after a five day non jury trial.
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Meth lab suspected after Cedar Rapids garage blaze
Four explosions rocked the garage at 889 Oakland Rd NE causing flames over 40 feet high. Joshua Whiting, 25, nephew of the homeowners, was arrested on meth manufacturing and second degree arson charges and later released. Cedar Rapids police found meth remnants in the burnt garage and linked the suspect to prior drug offenses.
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Police credit smart surveillance and prior knowledge of a suspect after a suspect in Tuesday’s burglary drove a baby blue police style vehicle. Officers arrested Robert Hurt on suspicion of third degree burglary after locating the vehicle and recovering jewelry. He remained in jail on bail.
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