Public Safety: Iowa sergeant charged with theft of drugs
Former Iowa State Patrol sergeant Michael Haugen, fired in May, faces charges in Cerro Gordo County of falsifying a public document and third degree theft after investigators say he removed prescription pills from evidence bags about 18 times from 2014 to 2016. About 150 pills valued at $800 were stolen, possibly affecting up to six northern Iowa cases. Haugen, of Forest City, resigned after admitting opioid addiction. he posted bond and was released.
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Iowa State Patrol
Cerro Gordo County
Michael Haugen
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Haugen
Forest City
Department of Public Safety
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
Division of Criminal Investigation
Iowa
Eastern Iowa court records list June arrests and charges
The log cites multiple June arrests across Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion, Iowa City and surrounding areas. Offenses include driving while suspended or barred, resisting arrest, assault on an officer, and marijuana possession. Names, ages, addresses, and incident locations are noted for each case.
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David L. Cockhren
Brandon Ave
Hiawatha
Robins Rd
Chad A. Dempster
Cedar Falls
Interstate 380
Blairs Ferry Road
Larry Kephart Jr
10Th St
Cedar Rapids
10Th Street
Avenue NW
Emily K. Davis
Martelle
Third Avenue SE
Laura L. Fausnaugh
Chapelridge Cir
Marion
First Avenue
Lynette A. Hoover
Walker
Highway 13
Heatons Valley Road
Central City
Brian K. Leclerc
E Ave
17Th Street
Megan N. Mahon
27Th St
Johnson Avenue
22Nd Street
Jeffrey E. Mohr
Atalissa
First St
John K. Schafer
Amberjack Dr
Robins Road
MckKayla Fain
Mary Dr
Valley Farm Road
Tabitha J. Nofal
12Th Ave
Mount Vernon Rd
Cody J. Larson
Lisbon
First Street
Mount Veron
Ronald A. Melchert
Oakland Rd
Apt. 1
Eighth St
Romell Simmons
Grant Ave
First Avenue E
Richard G. O'Brien
Nicole G. Powers
Williams Blvd
Eastern Iowan overdoses on new synthetic opioid
A new synthetic opioid called U-47700, reportedly eight times more potent than morphine, has reached Eastern Iowa. One person survived an overdose while officials note the drug has caused deaths elsewhere. The substance, a non FDA approved research chemical with unknown contents, is linked to lethal risks similar to fentanyl and heroin.
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Iowa
Kansas
Ed Bottei
Questions rise over synthetic opioids in Iowa
Iowa officials warn about synthetic opioids smuggled online and sold widely. Public health experts say substances can be injected or snorted and rapidly change with minor chemical tweaks, challenging regulation. poison center urges standard overdose treatment and contact for guidance.
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Jowans
Iowa Poison Control Center
Bottei
Iowa
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Chelsea
Thegazette
United States Attorney, Public Safety Agencies
Linn
Johnson
Iowa City
Willie C. Williams
Pinto Lane
Coralville
Courtney R. Finnegan
Kirkwood
Apt. I
James Avenue
120Th Street
Shueyville
Melissa E. Marks
Muscatine Ave
Bowery
Gilbert Streets
Nicole A. Keene Kelly
Cherry Ct
Apt
North Liberty
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Tyler J.H. Peyton
N. Johnson St
East Washington Street
Hannah G. van Roekel
Cottonwood Ct
Burlington
Capitol Streets
Vinai Wang
Solon
Coralville Lake
Mehaffey
Mehaffey Bridge Rd
Keenan
Langton
the Gazette
Gazette
Time
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