WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A Forest City man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly broke a deputy’s body camera and later threatened to kill two deputies. KIMT-TV reports Michael Schenker, 24, had a warrant for his arrest out of Cerro Gordo County and allegedly lied about his identity when approached by deputies. When attempting to put Schenker under arrest, he resisted and was Tased. Schenker allegedly broke the deputy’s body camera and injured his knee. Once at the Winnebago County Jail, Schenker allegedly threatened to kill two deputies.
IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – A woman was arrested in Iowa City Saturday in connection to a 4-year-old found alone outside of a residence, according to KCRG-TV. The boy was found on a front porch not wearing shoes, and his backpack was in the middle of the street. An 8- and a 9-year-old girl were found inside the home sleeping. Mom was allegedly found drunk at a nearby Casey’s with a 1-year-old.
IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Police in Iowa City are searching for a student who went missing after allegedly jumping into the Iowa river. A backpack that belongs to David Le contained a note suggesting that he wanted to end his life.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A man accused of attempting to shoot and kill two Des Moines police officers in a weekend standoff claimed to be Jesus Monday during his court appearance. KCCI-TV reports 25-year-old Troy Ruggles spent exactly one minute in court, where he was arraigned. A Polk County judge asked, “You’re Mr. Ruggles, is that correct?” Ruggles replied, “I am not, I am Jesus.” His unusual answer did not faze the judge, who quickly sent him back to jail.
WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The unexpected passing of Iowa Chief Justice Mark Cady means the process to fill his vacancy will soon begin. There are 17 people on the State Judicial Nominating Commission. Eight of them are lawyers appointed to their position by their peers. The other nine are appointed by the governor. That number used to be eight, but was recently changed by Reynolds earlier this year. It’s a change that has some worried about a political imbalance on the commission.