The City of Iowa City released its August 2014 bar check report earlier this month, breaking down where police in Iowa City are stopping, and how often. The report incorporates stops by both the Iowa City police department and University of Iowa police, with sections delineating the number of times officers st
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ICPD arrest video makes rounds online, officers respond
A video involving the Iowa City Police Department has caused an uproar among community members after making rounds on Facebook over the weekend. The video, shared publicly on Facebook by Robert Smith on Sept. 6, shows ICPD standing in the threshold of a rental unit and questioning whether or not a specific occupant (seen in […]
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By the numbers: Why and when the Iowa City Police Department deploys its SWAT team
The Iowa City Police Department used its special response team just a handful of times over the course of a year, usually in situations where a weapon was thought…
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Study shows IC police stop minority drivers at disproportionate rates
Iowa City cops tend to pull over more black and Hispanic drivers than white and Asian drivers, according to a third-party analysis, but city leaders aren’t chalking…
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IC resident gives impeccable lesson on how to get arrested
When you’re driving past a police officer shortly after midnight in Iowa City, what goes through your mind? Chances are you’ll double-check that speedometer, glance in your rear view mirror and continue driving peacefully, right? One thing that you definitely don’t want to do is yell, “Fuck the police!” At around 12:44 a.m. this morning, […]
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Area man can’t stop, won’t stop getting drunk in public
Following an arrest Sunday evening, an Iowa City transient has managed to snag four public intoxication charges in the span of about six months, according to Iowa City police. Officers responded Sunday to reports of a man acting “loud” and “obnoxious” outside of the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center shortly after 5 p.m. Recreation […]
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Illinois man busted for pot posession at Hotel Vetro is a stone cold badass
Shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, Iowa City Police responded to the report of marijuana smells coming from room 401 of Hotel Vetro. You know what that means…
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Printing flyers for your party? Don’t be surprised if the ICPD pays you a visit before the guests arrive
Those who publicly advertise their parties, whether it be on Facebook or a kiosk (read: telephone pole), are probably aware that these ads attract the attention of both…
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Is this the best police blotter entry of 2013?
At around 9 a.m. on September 7, Iowa City police were called to 529 East Washington St. after receiving a noise complaint from a very angry, sleep-deprived individual. While voicing his/her complaint, said individual may have inadvertently (or perhaps intentionally?) created one of the best ICPD log entries of 2013. The entry starts off simple […]
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Ped Mall politics: Is anecdotal evidence enough to warrant an ordinance?
Something on the Ped Mall stinks. And no, it’s not hapless Iowa City residents sweating away in the oppressive heat. It’s the proposed ordinance championed by…
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Business leaders laud increased police presence downtown
In January, the Iowa City Police Department, in cooperation with the Downtown District, chose Officer David Schwindt for the position of full-time beat cop…
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Security video of Hookah Cove burglary released
Iowa City Police have released security video showing an April 15 burglary at Hookah Cove (357 East College Street) in the hopes of identifying the suspect. CrimeStoppers is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to this suspect’s arrest. Full press release and video below. On Monday, April 15th, at approximately 9:00am, Iowa City Police […]
