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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Man who drove through Coralville Scheel’s pleads guilty

A local man accused of driving into the Scheel’s store and attempting to burgle the store has pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday.

According to an Iowa City police press release, Joseph Moreno had allegedly discharged a handgun in his apartment several times in front of his roommates before the break-in at Scheel’s. 

All roommates were found unharmed. 

The 23-year-old was charged with first-degree burglary, reckless use of a firearm with property damage, carrying weapons, OWI, and first-degree criminal mischief.

Moreno’s sentencing remains set for 2:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2014.

— by Abigail Meier

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