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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

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Iowa City man charged with breaking into and setting fires in an unoccupied home

Iowa City man charged with breaking into and setting fires in an unoccupied home

Rin Swann, News Reporter May 3, 2020

An Iowa City Man has been charged with lighting a fire in an unoccupied residence he broke into and disabling all the smoke detectors.  Alexander Torres, 30, was charged April 29 with second-degree...

Second assault reported on College Street this week

Second assault reported on College Street this week

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor May 1, 2020

An assault was reported on East College Street Friday morning, making this the second assault in the area this week. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, the assault occurred at 8:15...

Iowa City man charged for not registering as a sex offender

Iowa City man charged for not registering as a sex offender

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 29, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of not registering with the sex offender registry after his move to Iowa City.  Kennthony Jackson, 43, 124 S. Lucas St., was charged April 27 with three second-degree...

Iowa City police asking for public’s help in assault investigation

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 29, 2020

Iowa City police are asking anyone with any information about a Wednesday morning assault to contact the department as the incident is being investigated. According to a release from the City of...

Iowa City woman accused of falsifying a bomb threat

Iowa City woman accused of falsifying a bomb threat

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 26, 2020

An Iowa City woman has been accused of giving a false report to authorities about a bomb. Rose Yeager, 20, 942 Iowa Avenue, was charged April 25 with false reports and two counts of carrying weapons.  According...

Iowa City police asking public for help locating person of interest in Iowa City homicide

Iowa City police asking public for help locating person of interest in Iowa City homicide

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 26, 2020

Iowa City police are asking the public's help in locating a person of interest in the Iowa City homicide that occurred April 20. Reginald "Reggie" Demorrow Little is wanted for questioning about...

Iowa City police respond to shots fired Saturday evening

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 25, 2020

Iowa City police responded to multiple reports of shots fired at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday near the 1900 block of Taylor Drive. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, officers that arrived...

Father of Iowa City homicide victim one of two men charged with attempted murder in Coralville shooting

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 23, 2020

An Iowa City man and a Peoria, Illinois, man have been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Coralville Monday. The two men were identified as Tony Watkins, 39, and Tyris Winters,...

David Weltman stands as the jury enters the courtroom during his trial at the Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Weltman is accused of sexually abusing a then 9-year-old boy during a Hebrew lesson at Iowa Hillel, where Weltman was the director of the student Jewish organization. (Pool Photo, Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Attorneys for former Iowa Hillel director request new trial on sexual abuse charges

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 22, 2020

Attorneys for David Weltman — the former Iowa Hillel director who a jury found guilty of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy during Hebrew lessons in 2019 — are requesting a new trial, arguing that...

Iowa City man accused of disarming a police officer and trying to jump on a plane

Iowa City man accused of disarming a police officer and trying to jump on a plane

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 22, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of trespassing on airport property and attacking and attempting to disarm a police officer. James Drain, 39, 429 Southgate Ave., was charged April 20 with disarming...

Iowa City man charged with possession of methamphetamine, stole packages

Iowa City man charged with possession of methamphetamine, stole packages

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 22, 2020

An Iowa city man has been accused of possessing methamphetamines after hiding in a hotel bathroom. Tony Frazier, 32, 429 Southgate Ave., was charged April 20 with third-degree or subsequent possession...

Iowa City police investigating Monday morning homicide

Iowa City police investigating Monday morning homicide

Kayli Reese, Cops & Courts Editor April 20, 2020

A homicide investigation is underway by Iowa City police after an Iowa City man died Monday morning. Kejuan Winters, 21, died from gunshot wound injuries. According to a release from the City...

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