An 18-year-old woman from North Liberty, Iowa, was taken into custody after she falsely reported a crime to law enforcement. Sumaya Thomas had arranged a date with a man she met on a dating app, but when he arrived at her home on June 16, she decided she didn’t want to go through with it. In an attempt to avoid the date, Thomas called the police and fabricated a story about the man being a …
A 32-year-old Iowa woman, Margot Lewis, has been indicted on two counts of second-degree murder. The charges were filed in Hennepin County District Court following the discovery of Liara Tsai’s body in the back seat of a car driven by Lewis. Tsai, 35, was found wrapped in a blood-soaked blanket, with a puncture wound to her neck. The charges against Lewis include both intentional and unintentional second-degree murder. The prosecution alleges that the murder took …
An Iowa woman, aged 46, was apprehended after allegedly igniting a fire on the porch of an unfamiliar residence, claiming she was a witch and the house bore a sign stating “Witches Welcome.” The woman, identified as Michelle Young, was taken into custody on Tuesday and faces a serious misdemeanor charge for reckless use of fire or explosive or destructive device, as per court documents. The incident occurred in Burlington, Iowa, where local police responded …
Perry, Iowa – A tragic school shooting at Perry High School claimed the life of a sixth-grade student and left five others injured on Thursday morning. According to authorities, the shooter, identified as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound when they arrived at the scene. The incident occurred before school hours, resulting in fewer people being present at the school, which authorities believe limited the number of victims. Dallas County …
A tragic incident unfolded over the weekend in Iowa, as a 26-year-old Illinois man lost his life in a hunting accident. Seth Egelhoff was part of a hunting party in the Bay Branch Wildlife Area, located approximately 40 miles west of Des Moines. The unfortunate event occurred around 1 p.m. on Saturday when Egelhoff was accidentally shot in the face by a fellow hunter. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported that a 911 call …
Iowa State Patrol officers, responding to a call about a stalled vehicle on Interstate 80, made a shocking discovery on Tuesday morning. The driver, 23-year-old Jihad Abdul Malik Gasaway, had requested assistance to jump-start his Chevrolet Malibu. However, upon arrival, the troopers found a man’s body, concealed under a pile of clothing in the passenger seat. The deceased man was identified as 26-year-old Kemp Xavier Sherrod Harriel. Gasaway was subsequently arrested and is currently being …
On Thursday, a heartwrenching incident in Waterloo, Iowa, left one 9-month-old infant dead and their grandmother seriously injured after a family pet unleashed an attack. The dog was described as a neutered boxer/hound mix. Patrol officers and other emergency responders quickly responded to the call, only to declare the infant dead at the scene. The injured 49-year-old grandmother had been watching the infant and attempted to intervene when the attack occurred. She was subsequently rushed …
A jury has found Alexander Jackson, 22, guilty of murdering his parents and sister at their Iowa home. It was argued by the defense that police acted prematurely when responding to the Linn County residence on June 15, 2021. According to the prosecution, defendant Jackson’s story about being attacked by an intruder was a complete fabrication. In his opening statement, prosecutor Jordan Scheier described how Sabrina Hana Jackson, 19, was shot twice, once through her …
In Iowa, a 31-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman are being held for allegedly drowning their newborn in a bathtub moments after birth. According to authorities, Brandon D. Thoma and Taylor K. Blaha were arrested on Wednesday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Kayleen Lee Blaha. On Nov. 22, Blaha met with an employee from the Iowa Department of Human Services (IDHS) at Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center, according to a …