TIFFIN, IA (IRN) – A Tiffin man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly drove with a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit while his child was in the front seat. KGAN-TV reports 36-year-old Craig Vorba was driving all over the roadway on I-380 when he was pulled over.As he slowed to stop, an officer observed Vorba’s three-year-old child climbing into the back seat. Police say Vorba smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, and had unsteady balance.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A man accused of robbing and kidnapping a man at gunpoint earlier this month in Des Moines has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Johnston. KCCI-TV reports police arrested 17-year-old James Henderson on Thursday, and his mother was arrested Friday for allegedly helping her son hide from authorities. Henderson and others robbed the victim at gunpoint and forced him into his truck, making him withdraw money at an ATM, and then buy alcohol at a liquor store. The victim escaped, and the police are looking for other suspects.
CLIVE, IA (IRN) – A woman wanted in a theft investigation in Clive has been found in Minnesota, according to WHO-TV. Last month, authorities asked for help finding a woman they say was using credit cards stolen from a parked car. This week, Melonie Mahfouz was arrested in Minnesota on other warrants. Clive police say she is a member of the “felony lane gang.” Mahfouz is facing charges in South Carolina, as well.
DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – A 45-year-old man was taken to the hospital after his plane crashed into the Mississippi River near Dubuque Thursday. WQAD-TV reports first responders found the plane upside down in shallow water. The pilot was not seriously hurt.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Cedar Rapids is working with different groups to make alleys in the city useable and more interesting. KCRG-TV reports the city unveiled a renovated alley Friday. The pop-up alley upgrade features wall murals, seating areas, games, moveable landscaping, and more. The city manager says it’s a trend in cities across the country.