Crime

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# Title Date Summary
1 Mooks minvan tragically stolen
Northern Iowan 118:45, p.7
Written by Karl Karlson, What do I manage????, the satire article says that Nark Mook's minivan was stolen when he was going to Chad's Pizza. Jerry Smith, representative of the UNI Police Department (UNI PD), gives tips on vehicle safety, and says they don't want to blame mascots TC and TK, although descriptions match. The staff of the Northern Iowan is also working with WD-40 man to find the culprit; photos.
2 Cedar Falls mayor responds to shooting
Northern Iowan 118:35, p.1
Cedar Falls mayor Rob Green responded to the shooting on College Hill that resulted in one dead and another severely injured. He stated that it was an isolated incident and does not reflect the College Hill neighborhood; photo.
3 One person killed on the Hill, two injured
Northern Iowan 118:33, p.1
In an update from an article from the February 7, the identities of the men involved in the College Hill shooting were revealed after their arrest: Brandon Javon Mitchell and Daniel Martez Judon. Arthur Craig Lang was the man who died; photo.
4 Person killed on the Hill
Northern Iowan 118:32, p.1
Two men were arrested after a shooting occurred near 22nd and College St. One person has died and the other is in critical condition.
5 Shots fired reported Jan. 18 on Hudson Road
Northern Iowan 118:28, p.1
Students received alerts on January 18 which reported shots fired at 18th St. and Hudson Road. The police cleared the scene and the suspects are still at large with no updated reports by the police.
6 Car thefts and burglaries reported on campus
Northern Iowan 118:24, p.1
The Department of Public Safety (UNI PD) offers advice on precautionary measures in the wake of campus reports of burglarized and stolen vehicles; photo.
7 Chauvin trial ends, but legacy lives on
Northern Iowan 117:53, p.1
Emma'le Maas traveled to Minneapolis to cover the the end of the Derek Chauvin trial and the Justice for All Families protest; photos.
8 The breakdown on police brutality
Northern Iowan 117:51, p.3
In the author's opinion, a decrease in police violence is a structural impossibility until capitalism is replaced. Rawwas points to capitalism, with its associated emphasis on property and fear of the stranger, for the dehumanization that results in crime and police brutality; photo.
9 In review: Gun violence near campus
Northern Iowan 117:49, p.1
On April 4, one person was injured on College hill when his own firearm accidentally discharged, and investigators found several firearms and arrested two people on charges unrelated to the shooting. The article discusses aggravated assaults and gun violence on or near campus that have taken place in the past five years. Cedar Valley residents and UNI students have expressed concern and protested increases in gun violence. Many expect an increase in gun-related incidents after Governor Reynolds signed a new permitless gun carrying law into effect at the beginning of the month; photo.
10 Shots fired on College Hill, one injury reported
Northern Iowan 117:47, p.1
Cedar Falls police responded to a report of shots fired outside Little Bigs on College Hill early Sunday morning, April 4. KWWL reported that Cedar Falls Public Safety later discovered the gunshot victim had accidentally shot himself. The Cedar Falls police also made two unrelated arrests on the scene; photo.
11 Sexual Assault reported on campus
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.2
UNI police release a report of a recent sexual assault on campus to the student body.
12 Crime Brief: Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.2
A rape was reported to the UNI police by a student on Sunday, February 23.
13 Crime brief: sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.2
On February 16, the UNI student body received an email that a rape had been reported to UNI police by a student.
14 Shooting in Cedar Falls leaves 1 dead
Northern Iowan 116:26, p.2
Grant Thomas Saul was confirmed dead after shots were fired in an apartment above Los Cabos Family Restaurant in Cedar Falls on December 4.
15 College Hill fight damages car
Northern Iowan 116:5, p.2
A fight on College Hill broke out on Saturday, September 7, 2019 around 2am outside the bar Sharky's and led to a Ford Mustang being dented. No arrests had been made as of publication.
16 UNI Crime Alert sent to campus
Northern Iowan 116:2, p.2
UNI Office of Public Safety issued a campus-wide email stating that a rape had occurred on campus.
17 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 115:36, p.2
A sexual assault was reported on campus on February 17.
18 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 115:29, p.2
A sexual assault was reported on campus on January 20.
19 Campus crime briefs
Northern Iowan 116:26, p.2
Campus safety reported two incidents of a man exposing himself on November 14. On December 1, Cedar Falls and UNI police responded to an armed robbery.
20 This Week in Crime
Northern Iowan 115:20, p.3
The UNI police pulled over a speeding car; the driver was sent to jail. A bicycle was stolen from Bender Hall. An unresponsive male student was found in Campbell Hall.
21 Professor discusses diversity in the media
Northern Iowan 115:19, p.4
Professor Gayle Rhineberger-Dunn presented "Myth vs. Reality: Race, Gender, and (In)justice in the Media" at the Rod Library on October 25. Her talk focused on how the media shapes our reality about race, gender, crime and injustices; photo.
22 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.2
A sexual assault on October 20 was reported by the Office of Public Safety. This marks the third reported incident this semester.
23 Sexual assault reported
Northern Iowan 115:14, p.2
A email sent by the Office of Public Safety reported the second sexual assault of the semester, which occurred on October 8.
24 UNI student arrested for extortion
Northern Iowan 115:4, p.2
UNI student Christian Albert Gossweiler was arrested on August 22 on an account of extortion; he attempted to extort sex from a woman via Snapchat.
25 Sexual Assault Reported
Northern Iowan 115:2, p.2
A sexual assault was reported on August 18; contact information for support is provided.
26 LTE: addressing hate crimes through unity
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.3
In his letter to the editor Professor Steve Corbin calls attention to hate crimes and puts out a challenge to Christians, Muslims and Jews to lead the way in bringing down the hate crime crusade.
27 McGregor attacks bus in New York
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.6
Sports Writer William Riepe reports on an attack of a New York bus by UFC champion Conor McGregor. McGregor was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief, photo.
28 Arrest made in Masala robbery case
Northern Iowan 114:43, p.2
Mujo Avdic, of Waterloo, was arrested on charges of felony burglary in the third degree for allegedly robbing Mirch Masala Grill. Avdic is being held at Black Hawk County Jail; photo.
29 UNI student arrested for sexual abuse
Northern Iowan 114:20, p.1
UNI student, Brandon Charles Westendorf, was arrested on charges of Third Degree Sexual Abuse for an alleged sexual assault. Westendorf was later released after posting bond; photo.
30 Former UNI football player shot and killed
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.9
Former UNI football player, Jaz Granderson, was shot and killed in St.Louis. He died on October 16, 2017; photo.
31 Clothesline Project brings awareness
Northern Iowan 114:15, p.2
UNI's Women and Gender Studies (WGS) Program hosted the Clothesline Project to raise awareness of violence against women as a part of the Relationship Violence Awareness Month. People who have been effected by violence could write anonymous messages on the t-shirts that would be hung up around the Union; photo.
32 Gunshot heard on campus
Northern Iowan 114:14, p.2
The Office of University Relations has reported there was a gunshot heard on campus. The investigation is ongoing.
33 After nine years... The Juice is loose again
Northern Iowan 114:12, p.6
O.J. "The Juice" Simpson was released from jail after serving 9 years in prison; photo.
34 UNI student arrested for burglary, possession
Northern Iowan 114:10, p.1
UNI student, Shane Michael Ferrari, allegedly broke into two vehicles near 2301 Franklin Street and stole property. Ferrari was arrested and later released; photo.
35 Former UNI student arrested for sexual assault
Northern Iowan 114:2, p.2
Former UNI student Donghyuk Kim was arrested for sexual abuse in the 3rd degree.
36 My cousin is a murderer, and he's a person, too
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3

Cobb discusses her cousin's recent conviction for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and the impact on the families of the victim and the perpetrator; photos.

37 Beware of telephone scam
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.2

Students have reported telephone scam callers posing as the IRS or FBI.

38 From law enforcement to incarceration
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.2

The first Iowa Criminal Justice Summit was held on October 1 in the Maucker Union Ballroom; Bernie Kerik spoke about his experience on both sides of the system.

39 Burglary
Northern Iowan 11:46, p.2
Two UNI students were arrested for burglary.
40 Public Safety crime log
Northern Iowan 111:43, p.2
A collection of crimes that happened on campus
41 Amber Alert cancelled
Northern Iowan 111:42, p.2
Johnston County sheriff's office cancelled alert after victim had been found
42 Missing funds revealed
Northern Iowan 111:30, p.2
A now former UNI student dance group instructor was found to be improperly disbursing university funds to himself.
43 A call for public action, Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 111:29, p.1
Student Corey Cooling talks about his feelings on the Cedar Falls City Councils decision to not decriminalize marijuana and how it takes focus off real crime.
44 Public Safety crime log
Northern Iowan 111:27, p.3
A collection of crimes that occurred on campus
45 So-called "sexual misconduct"
Northern Iowan 111:18, p.3
Christopher Daniel shares his opinion on the recent acts of sexual misconduct on campus and expresses how they should be punished more; photo.
46 Assult reported on campus
Northern Iowan 111:18, p.2
A sexual assault was reported in Campbell hall.
47 Treat Waterloo as a neighbor, not a criminal
Northern Iowan 111:11, p.3
Columnist Davidson asks the students to alter their negative views on Waterloo to more positive views.
48 Unlocked cars lead to thefts
Northern Iowan 111:8, p.1
Nineteen car owners reported thefts from their unlocked cars on one night; photo.
49 The lesson and warning of the Ferguson uprising
Northern Iowan 111:6, p.3
Student Christopher Daniel shares his opinion on the Ferguson riots and what he thinks police should do in the future to prevent protests from becoming violent.
50 Bike thefts on the upswing
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.1
Warm weather brings out bicyclers on campus. There have been many reports of bike thefts recently. Public safety recommends registering bikes and keeping track of their serial numbers; photo.