Extradition waiver debate grows in Linn County
Linn County prosecutors warn a pursuing trend where judges resist presigned extradition waivers for probation or parolees from other states. They argue bail decisions and governor warrants delay public safety as fugitives linger in Iowa. Defense counsel challenge waivers as unconstitutional while urging bail rights.
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Linn County
6Th Judicial District
Nick Maybanks
Iowa
Maybanks
Brian Sissel
Sissel
Extradition Waivers Discussed Across Iowa Districts
Iowa judges in Linn Johnson and Black Hawk counties weigh use of presigned waivers for extradition. Johnson County says few cases quarterly. most defendants waive or seek bail. Black Hawk notes waivers lead to hold without bail. Polk and 5th Districts accept waivers to skip governor’s extradition.
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Maybanks
Harding
Rakeem Leonard
Illinois
Kevin McKeever
Leonard
Robert Sosalla
Black Hawk County
Brian Williams
1St Judicial District
Polk County
Linda Zanders
5Th District
Patrick Grady
Jamaican national sentenced in Cedar Rapids mail fraud case
Ricardo F. Smith 39, a Jamaican national living in Cedar Rapids since 2015, received 41 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of mail fraud in a scheme that defrauded a 74 year old wife and her Navy veteran husband of 130000. The couple were deceived via false lottery winnings and demanded taxes to be sent to a Cedar Rapids post office box. Ware received 33 months for her role.
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Cedar Rapids
Ricardo F. Smith
U.S. District Court
Smith
Bushnell
Tea Ware
U.S
Linda Reade
Reade
Tim Vavricek
Ware
Evi
Vavricek
Hills Bank & Trust
Mike Lahammer
Chubby
Lahammer
Jamaica
Missing Coralville man sparks police search in North Liberty
North Liberty Police say foul play is not suspected in the disappearance of 37 year old Michael D. Graham last seen near his work at 7 Hawkeye Drive. The family has urged tips as officers trace Graham’s cell phone and follow leads while continuing the search.
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Coralville
North Liberty
Diane Venenga
Michael D. Graham
Graham
Jill
Hawkeye Drive
Iowa
Keokuk-Washington Road
Jill Graham
Two arrested after pursuit with 40 pounds of marijuana
Iowa City police report Benjamin Brewer and Nila Chounlamany were taken into custody Sunday after fleeing officers in a blue Dodge Dakota. Authorities recovered 40 pounds of marijuana in duffel bags and a meth pipe. Brewer faces multiple charges including second degree burglary and drug violations. Chounlamany faces drug violation charges.
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Iowa City
Benjamin Brewer
Cedar Rapids
Nila Chounlamany
Burnsville
Minn
Brewer
van Buren Street
South Johnson Street
South Gilbert Street
Chounlamany
Makayla
Tendall
Thegazette
Iowa Lottery Draws for Tuesday June 6
Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 0 5 6 and Evening 8 5 7. Pick 4 Midday 7 0 4 1 and Evening 9 9 1 5. All or Nothing Midday 1 3 4 8 10 11 12 14 16 19 22 24. All or Nothing Evening 3 6 7 10 11 13 15 16 19 20 22 23.
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