Cedar Rapids Bank heist suspect gets 20 year sentence
Denise Takes recalls the robber's voice haunting her after the Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust incident on January 3, 2024. Andrew Derr, 22, received 10 year terms for two second degree robberies, to run consecutively, with at least 10 years before parole. He faces federal charges for additional robberies and money laundering.
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Mark Fisher
Derr
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Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
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Cedar Rapids
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Interstate 380
Iowa City
Maryland
Chicago O’hare
United Airlines
New Orleans
Linn County
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Robins
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Four Oaks Drive
Andrew Derr
Iowa City man charged with first degree murder in mom’s death
Joshua Perry 34 remains jailed on a $1 million cash bond after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Victoria Skarda 33 the mother of his child. Police say he called 911 Jan 6 reporting a girl passed out and cold at their Iowa City residence. Autopsy attributed death to cardio respiratory arrest with allegations of assault earlier that morning. Perry had prior domestic abuse and child endangerment charges and faces life in prison if convicted. Skarda was born in Iowa City and described as warm and engaging with a love of family and travel.
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Skarda
Johnson County
Rachel Zimmermann Smith
West High
University of Iowa Health Care
Cedar Rapids mother describes infant abuse as atrocities
Maddy Duffy told the Cedar Rapids courtroom that her seven week old son suffered “atrocities and unspeakable” abuse at the hands of Noah Debettignies, who was sentenced to up to 35 years. She described 29 fractures including 16 ribs, with bones in the legs and ankles as well as other injuries inflicted as the two faced a plea and sentencing. The judge extended no contact orders and terminated parental rights. The child faces ongoing physical therapy and developmental challenges.
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Cedar Rapids
Maddy Duffy
Noah Debettignies
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Debettignies
Doug Davis
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Sixth Judicial District
Mark Fisher
Debertignies
Fisher
University of Iowa Health Care
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Ron Maxa
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