Man arrested for Cedar Rapids standoff stole dog before shooting at officers, police say
The man who started a standoff with Cedar Rapids police that lasted 11 hours Wednesday night into Thursday morning had shot at officers three separate times and was wanted for stealing his dog back from a shelter,
Man arrested following standoff in Cedar Rapids allegedly stole a dog from animal shelter
Des Moines police said the stolen dog was safely rescued in Cedar Rapids, and has been returned to the care of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Staff with the ARL gave the dog the name Dionysus. The dog was limping but in good spirits. Staff say the dog will be undergoing further medical treatment.
Grimes man arrested with 17 charges in Cedar Rapids following stolen dog investigation
Christopher Kern of Grimes was arrested Thursday on 17 charges following an investigation into the shooting and later theft of a dog.
Police: Man who shot at Cedar Rapids officers had stolen injured dog
A Grimes man who arrested Thursday in Cedar Rapids after an 11-hour standoff whot at Cedar Rapids police at least three times during the altercation, a criminal complaint filed Friday shows.
Two men charged following Cedar Rapids standoff that lasted 11 hours
Two men have been charged in a standoff that lasted roughly 11 hours at the Chelsea Apartments near McGrath Amphitheatre Wednesday night into Thursday morning.C
Man charged in Cedar Rapids standoff accused of stealing dog from Des Moines animal shelter
More details have been revealed on why police were searching for the man who they say was involved in a shooting and standoff in Cedar
Des Moines police: Injured dog stolen from ARL rescued in Cedar Rapids
Police say Christopher Kern faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a dog from the ARL and firing at officers during an attempted arrest.
Cedar Rapids Police: suspect fired at officers leading to long standoff
Cedar Rapids police say no officers were injured during the incident. Two officers have been placed on Critical Incident Leave. The Cedar Rapids Police Department is working with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations and the Linn County Attorney’s Office. The incident is under investigation.
Two facing charges following 11-hour standoff with Cedar Rapids Police
After an 11 hour standoff and an exchange of gunfire between Cedar Rapids Police and a wanted man, the suspect was peacefully arrested.
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