Cedar Rapids man faces terrorism charge after hostage ordeal
James E. Thompson, 22, of Cedar Rapids, threatened to kill his two children and himself during a Friday night siege at his ex-wife Ann’s apartment. After two hours of negotiation, officers freed infant Elizabeth and then son David before taking Thompson into custody on terrorism and assault charges.
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Cedar Rapids
34Th St. SE
James E. Thompson
Third St. NW
Thompson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ann
Jeff Heising
Heising
35Th St. SE
Ann Thompson
Elizabeth
David
Daddy
Never-Never Land
Eight arrested in Linn County drunk driving sweep
Eight individuals were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Friday into Saturday. Names include Larry J. Thomes, Bruce G. Swick, Eric H. Nielson, Gary L. Harkness, Christopher R. Holub, Gary H. Russell, William P. Cox II, and James C. Madden, with additional related charges for several.
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Linn County
Larry J. Thomes
Palo
22Nd Avenue
Bruce G. Swick
Luzerne
Fairfax
Eric H. Nielson
Walker
Gary L. Harkness
Wilson Ave
Sixth Street
Christopher R. Holub
Prairieburg
Three Arrests Tied to String of Armed Robberies
Police linked arrests of Rob Heslop 18, a 17 year old youth and Babette Beck 20 to Thursday Ramada Inn and Tuesday Union 76 Station robberies in Cedar Rapids. Heslop faced fifth degree theft charges and a $20 000 bond while Beck awaited court and the youth was detained in the county youth center.
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Rob Heslop
First Ave. SE
Pizza Hut
First Ave. NE
Heslop
1607
Ramada Inn
Sixth Street
Union 76
Babette Beck
First Ave
Linn County
Drug arrest and assault reports in Linn County area
Steven D Vedepo aged 21 of 1226 N St SW was arrested Friday afternoon on warrants charging sale of drugs. Daniel Sellers, 37, was jailed after allegedly assaulting a security guard at the Country Kitchen on First Avenue East. A burglary at 316 Seventh St SW saw tools, an amplifier, and tires stolen with total value about 2 150.
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James C. Madden
Sixth St
Second Avenue
Steven D. Vedepo
N St. SW
Vedepo
Linn County
Daniel Sellers
Sellers
Country Kitchen
First Avenue East
Donald R. Williams
Second Ave
Charles Lloyd
Seventh St
Lower interest rural home loans offered in Iowa
Federal officials announced in Des Moines that lower interest loans are available to qualified Iowans through the Farmers Homes Administration. Eligible families with income under 15600 may apply by August 8 before funds revert to a federal pool. Loans carry 11.5 percent interest.
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Des Moines
Indecent exposure reported at city park pools
Police logged two exposure cases Friday night at city pools. At Jones Park pool a man in his 20s with brown hair exposed himself near the outside fence as two girls aged 10 and 11 watched. A second incident occurred at Noelridge Park pool when a 14 year old girl saw a man in light colored slacks exposing himself near the hallway outside the men's restroom.
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City Park Pools
Jones Park Pool
Noelridge Park Pool
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Holub
Sheriff's
Gary H. Russell
Ridgeside Drive
Council Street
William P. Cox II
12Th St
Marion
Sixth Avenue
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Oneida
Killians
Samsonite
Pierre Cardin
Overseas
Tall Angel
Webster-Wilcox
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