So, Iowa City is turning to crap?

[FMHoosier]

A friend of mine down in IC says that he is considering a move because Iowa City is a shell of its former self. I have read the headlines about violence and access to easy social services. What I fear, is that Iowa City has lost its way as a community, something they'll never get back.

Someone help me out here.

[Bovert]

Just stay north of maybe Kirkwood Avenue and Iowa City is doing just fine.

[FMHoosier]

Well, that is not what my friend is telling me.

[imissjoeyrange]

Well, that is not what my friend is telling me.

No offense, but your friend is a fucking idiot. Iowa City has the lowest unemployment in the nation. Maybe your friend is uncomfortable with the fact that a few black people are moving into town?

[FMHoosier]

Well, that is not what my friend is telling me.

No offense, but your friend is a fucking idiot. Iowa City has the lowest unemployment in the nation. Maybe your friend is uncomfortable with the fact that a few black people are moving into town?

He is? I don't want to indicate anything about his job, but I suspect he knows 50X more than you about the path Iowa City is on, fuckface.

[imissjoeyrange]

Well, that is not what my friend is telling me.

No offense, but your friend is a fucking idiot. Iowa City has the lowest unemployment in the nation. Maybe your friend is uncomfortable with the fact that a few black people are moving into town?

He is? I don't want to indicate anything about his job, but I suspect he knows 50X more than you about the path Iowa City is on, fuckface.

I'm sure he knows more than I do, but I did grow up there and my parents still live there, so it is probably closer to 2-3X more.;)

In case you missed it the entire country is in a recession right now. Where is he going that will be so much better?

[Bovert]

Well, that is not what my friend is telling me.

No offense, but your friend is a fucking idiot. Iowa City has the lowest unemployment in the nation. Maybe your friend is uncomfortable with the fact that a few black people are moving into town?

He is? I don't want to indicate anything about his job, but I suspect he knows 50X more than you about the path Iowa City is on, fuckface.

So you didn't start this thread to get different viewpoints on the state of Iowa City, you just wanted to hear people agree with your friend? Odd.

[FMHoosier]

No offense, but your friend is a fucking idiot. Iowa City has the lowest unemployment in the nation. Maybe your friend is uncomfortable with the fact that a few black people are moving into town?

He is? I don't want to indicate anything about his job, but I suspect he knows 50X more than you about the path Iowa City is on, fuckface.

I'm sure he knows more than I do, but I did grow up there and my parents still live there, so it is probably closer to 2-3X more.;)

In case you missed it the entire country is in a recession right now. Where is he going that will be so much better?

So, in other words, you don't know shit.

Dubuque, for one area. Like I said, he is looking more than just 5 years out.

[brantshawks]

Well, that is not what my friend is telling me.

I just couldn't imagine that someone that would consider you a friend has an elitist outlook on life and his surroundings.

I'm shocked. Shocked, I tell you.

[Pinehawk]

It's slipping away. The University will always be strong. But the divide between the U of I and the rest of Iowa City will continue to grow I think.
The problems (crime and violence) are spreading out across town. The City Council continues to operate as if things were the same as they were 10 years ago. Their priorities are focused on downtown drinking, arts festivals, statues and evil corporate empires ruining their botique shops.
The Councils suggestions to save money include dropping the fireworks and getting rid of the kids rides in City Park. Meanwhile we continue the excessive services that bring the people here and drain our resources...so that we can't afford kids rides.

[imissjoeyrange]

He is? I don't want to indicate anything about his job, but I suspect he knows 50X more than you about the path Iowa City is on, fuckface.

I'm sure he knows more than I do, but I did grow up there and my parents still live there, so it is probably closer to 2-3X more.;)

In case you missed it the entire country is in a recession right now. Where is he going that will be so much better?

So, in other words, you don't know shit.

Dubuque, for one area. Like I said, he is looking more than just 5 years out.

I don't even know where to start. :rotf:

[FMHoosier]

No offense, but your friend is a fucking idiot. Iowa City has the lowest unemployment in the nation. Maybe your friend is uncomfortable with the fact that a few black people are moving into town?

He is? I don't want to indicate anything about his job, but I suspect he knows 50X more than you about the path Iowa City is on, fuckface.

So you didn't start this thread to get different viewpoints on the state of Iowa City, you just wanted to hear people agree with your friend? Odd.

Odd, but this thread has a contrarian twist to all of the goody-goody things we think of when we think IC. Selling the thread, my friend, selling the thread...

[MikeyJoe]

The City Council continues to operate as if things were the same as they were 10 years ago. Their priorities are focused on downtown drinking, arts festivals, statues and evil corporate empires ruining their botique shops.
lmao. This needs to be framed.

[FMHoosier]

I'm sure he knows more than I do, but I did grow up there and my parents still live there, so it is probably closer to 2-3X more.;)

In case you missed it the entire country is in a recession right now. Where is he going that will be so much better?

So, in other words, you don't know shit.

Dubuque, for one area. Like I said, he is looking more than just 5 years out.

I don't even know where to start. :rotf:

I know, I about shit when he said he liked what Dubuque was doing.

[Hawk24]

I think IC is fine....there are definitely issues, however. Seems to me that the biggest problem (and has been for some time) is the lack of pro-active leadership in the city. IC has rested on it's laurels and coasted on the UI coattails for quite a while and I think there is real stagnation and lack of original thought among civic and business leaders. IMHO, the prevailent 'we're special' attitude has led directly to a 'we don't need to do anything different' attitude.

[Monster]

No offense, but your friend is a fucking idiot. Iowa City has the lowest unemployment in the nation. Maybe your friend is uncomfortable with the fact that a few black people are moving into town?

He is? I don't want to indicate anything about his job, but I suspect he knows 50X more than you about the path Iowa City is on, fuckface.

So you didn't start this thread to get different viewpoints on the state of Iowa City, you just wanted to hear people agree with your friend? Odd.

Ol' Bovine just pwn3d FM, and pwn3d him good.

[Vepr]

Tell your friend to move to a big city. That will fix everything.

[Jim]

I've lived in Iowa City for around 14 years and work directly with many social service and governmental organizations. The only difference I've seen over that time is media coverage. The Press-Citizen comment section will go from 0-100 if there is a story about Shamekia getting busted smoking pot in her car and nothing if Mike gets charged sexually assaulting a 10 year old girl.

My friends who live South of Hwy 6 all agree that nothing has really changed in the years they have lived there.

I would rather walk through Broadway at 1:30 AM than the ped mall. The want of bee MMA fighters scare me more than anyone from Chicago.

[SondyRules]

I would rather walk through Broadway at 1:30 AM than the ped mall. The want of bee MMA fighters scare me more than anyone from Chicago.

You're afraid of an ass-whooping in the Ped Mall? pussy.

[AUSTXHAWK]

Meanwhile we continue the excessive services that bring the people here and drain our resources...so that we can't afford kids rides.[/QUOTE]


What exactly are these services? Honest question. I've heard a lot of families from the Chicago area have moved there, but I don't know the reason.

[mobyditch]

A friend of mine down in IC says that he is considering a move because Iowa City is a shell of its former self. I have read the headlines about violence and access to easy social services. What I fear, is that Iowa City has lost its way as a community, something they'll never get back.

Someone help me out here.

The local black population has ruined parts of IC but I suspect most of them were from out of town to begin with..

My girlfriend use to live in near what's can only be referred to as the "projects" in IC and crime was everywhere. We even had a local black gang leader living in our complex and the police didn't do anything about it. His kids would rifle through mailboxes too..

[JohnnyBootstrapsUSA#1fan]

As of the 2000 census, an intimidating 3.7% of Iowa City residents were African Americans.

[Gushawk]

As of the 2000 census, an intimidating 3.7% of Iowa City residents were African Americans.

Lick's sure not helping that stat ;)

[Pinehawk]

As of the 2000 census, an intimidating 3.7% of Iowa City residents were African Americans.

I can't wait to see the updated numbers. It's not just the area off Broadway. The area around Southeast Junior High has really deteriorated. The Town and Country apartments off Wayne street have crime reports every single day. Over by Grantwood elementary mobs of 60 people form carrying baseball bats and other weapons. The amount of crime reported has never been at this level or this dangerous.
There are problem areas in Coralville as well. I spent some time talking to a Coralville police officer about how things are trending and he felt the same way I did.

[Pinehawk]

Meanwhile we continue the excessive services that bring the people here and drain our resources...so that we can't afford kids rides.


What exactly are these services? Honest question. I've heard a lot of families from the Chicago area have moved there, but I don't know the reason.[/QUOTE]

Free rent, medical coverage and food.

[Andy Dufresne]

On the record, I think Iowa City is doing fine.

[Mo T]

Iowa City has changed a bunch since I moved away in 1990. After going back and visiting, I have lost the urge to move back one day. Coralville and North Liberty area taking over and doing things the right way, it seems.

[Jim]

The amount of crime reported has never been at this level or this dangerous.


Took me two minutes to find the facts.

CRIME IN IOWA CITY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS

2008- 3,993
2007- 4,196
2006- 3,997
2005- 3,409
2004- 4,169

[Spring Hawk]

The amount of crime reported has never been at this level or this dangerous.


Took me two minutes to find the facts.

CRIME IN IOWA CITY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS

2008- 3,993
2007- 4,196
2006- 3,997
2005- 3,409
2004- 4,169

Since I'm too lazy to google and you're too lazy to link ;), how are they defining "crime" for those numbers? Does that include things like parties that get broken up? If so, a more complete breakout by crime type might be needed to refute Pine's statement. If in 2004 over 50% of the recorded crimes were of the party variety, but in 2008 the majority had become violence/robbery type, then what he is saying isn't necessarily wrong. It might still be hyperbole, but just the numbers don't make it so without knowing the definitions.

[Mo T]

The amount of crime reported has never been at this level or this dangerous.


Took me two minutes to find the facts.

CRIME IN IOWA CITY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS

2008- 3,993
2007- 4,196
2006- 3,997
2005- 3,409
2004- 4,169

Maybe the police force has gotten lazier. Crime numbers by themselves mean nothing.

[Hawk24]

Iowa City has changed a bunch since I moved away in 1990. After going back and visiting, I have lost the urge to move back one day. Coralville and North Liberty area taking over and doing things the right way, it seems.

CV and NL have plenty of dodgy neighborhoods as well.

[Hawk24]

Meanwhile we continue the excessive services that bring the people here and drain our resources...so that we can't afford kids rides.


What exactly are these services? Honest question. I've heard a lot of families from the Chicago area have moved there, but I don't know the reason.

Free rent, medical coverage and food.[/QUOTE]

Are those things unique to IC or are they available anywhere in the state of Iowa?

[Mo T]

Iowa City has changed a bunch since I moved away in 1990. After going back and visiting, I have lost the urge to move back one day. Coralville and North Liberty area taking over and doing things the right way, it seems.

CV and NL have plenty of dodgy neighborhoods as well.

I'm talking more structural issues, school issues, etc. Crappy neighborhoods don't bother me. I delivered the Press Citizen to Broadway Apts and that area in 1980, it was a craphole then.

[Jim]

The amount of crime reported has never been at this level or this dangerous.


Took me two minutes to find the facts.

CRIME IN IOWA CITY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS

2008- 3,993
2007- 4,196
2006- 3,997
2005- 3,409
2004- 4,169

Since I'm too lazy to google and you're too lazy to link ;), how are they defining "crime" for those numbers? Does that include things like parties that get broken up? If so, a more complete breakout by crime type might be needed to refute Pine's statement. If in 2004 over 50% of the recorded crimes were of the party variety, but in 2008 the majority had become violence/robbery type, then what he is saying isn't necessarily wrong. It might still be hyperbole, but just the numbers don't make it so without knowing the definitions.
Sorry for the messed up text. It goes most recent (2008) to oldest (2004). So, in 2008 there were 22 cases of wire fraud which is 22 more cases than the prior 4 years. This is also referred to as the Brad Lohaus law.

Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 3 0 0 0 2
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0 0 0
Kidnapping 5 8 2 6 10
Forcible Rape 29 42 46 28 29
Forcible Sodomy 1 9 2 1 1
Sex Assault with Object 2 0 1 1 0
Forcible Fondling 27 47 39 16 24
Robbery 58 49 45 34 47
Aggravated Assault 134 145 116 105 144
Simple Assault 494 527 502 472 457
Intimidation 83 45 20 15 22
Arson 13 11 8 8 13
Extortion / Blackmail 4 6 1 0 2
Burglary / Breaking & Entering 343 274 307 290 419
Pick Pocketing 5 2 1 1 1
Purse Snatching 6 1 1 2 3
Shoplifting 191 208 182 205 223
Theft from Building 300 358 309 249 386
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine 2 4 0 2 5
Theft from Motor Vehicle 174 188 162 111 215
Theft / Motor Vehicle Parts 81 100 115 81 179
All Other Larceny 367 359 270 356 365
Motor Vehicle Theft 65 75 76 67 63
Counterfeit / Forgery 88 102 99 94 106
False Pretenses / Swindle 156 170 150 124 142
Credit Card / ATM Fraud 89 64 26 18 38
Impersonation 3 0 4 0 1
Embezzlement 19 17 29 17 22
Stolen Property Offenses 10 12 9 7 12
Vandalism of Property 709 846 808 689 870
Drug / Narcotics Violations 310 332 471 376 334
Drug Equipment Violation 178 172 173 17 16
Incest 0 0 0 0 2
Statutory Rape 3 2 2 2 3
Obscene Material 3 1 6 2 0
Operating Gambling 0 1 1 0 1
Promo Prostitution 0 1 0 1 0
Bribery 1 1 0 1 0
Weapon Law Violation 15 17 14 11 12
Wire Fraud 22 0 0 0 0

[HawkinSECCountry]

He is? I don't want to indicate anything about his job, but I suspect he knows 50X more than you about the path Iowa City is on, fuckface.

I'm sure he knows more than I do, but I did grow up there and my parents still live there, so it is probably closer to 2-3X more.;)

In case you missed it the entire country is in a recession right now. Where is he going that will be so much better?

So, in other words, you don't know shit.

Dubuque, for one area. Like I said, he is looking more than just 5 years out.

Does Amtrak go thru Iowa City?

[Andy Dufresne]

Iowa City has changed a bunch since I moved away in 1990. After going back and visiting, I have lost the urge to move back one day. Coralville and North Liberty area taking over and doing things the right way, it seems.

I think you may just be getting older.

[Pinehawk]

Jim, can you find the numbers from 10 years ago for violent offenses and compare them to the 2008 numbers? Guns/knives/assaults/robbery? The serious stuff?
That's where I think there will be a difference. I wouldn't expect huge variation between 04 and 08.

[Pinehawk]

Meanwhile we continue the excessive services that bring the people here and drain our resources...so that we can't afford kids rides.


What exactly are these services? Honest question. I've heard a lot of families from the Chicago area have moved there, but I don't know the reason.

Free rent, medical coverage and food.

Are those things unique to IC or are they available anywhere in the state of Iowa?[/QUOTE]

Iowa City entered into an agreement with the City of Chicago to accept a number of their welfare recipients in return for a bunch of money. Chicago sent them down on a one way ticket in the late 80's. That contract and money has since run out. There are a vast number of people taking advantage of Iowa City's social services that have direct Chicago ties. Many move back and forth freely.
I had always heard this one way ticket as a rumor, but I verified it with someone with knowledge of the situation earlier this year.

[newsbreaker]

What exactly are these services? Honest question. I've heard a lot of families from the Chicago area have moved there, but I don't know the reason.

Free rent, medical coverage and food.

Are those things unique to IC or are they available anywhere in the state of Iowa?

Iowa City entered into an agreement with the City of Chicago to accept a number of their welfare recipients in return for a bunch of money. Chicago sent them down on a one way ticket in the late 80's. That contract and money has since run out. There are a vast number of people taking advantage of Iowa City's social services that have direct Chicago ties. Many move back and forth freely.
I had always heard this one way ticket as a rumor, but I verified it with someone with knowledge of the situation earlier this year.

If that's true, it's not terribly far off from the program Dubuque started about twenty years ago, with disastrous results.

[Jim]

Jim, can you find the numbers from 10 years ago for violent offenses and compare them to the 2008 numbers? Guns/knives/assaults/robbery? The serious stuff?
That's where I think there will be a difference. I wouldn't expect huge variation between 04 and 08.

I'll try, but I'm guessing it will be hard to find the numbers by area or race. I don't necessarily disagree that violence hasn't increased in the past decade, I'm just not sure if it's "all the blacks" who are causing the problems as much as people would think.

I know of one middle aged white guy formally employed as a Vice President at a local bank who lived in Windsor Ridge who killed 5 people last year. There was also a nice young man from a good Christian family who beat a guy to death after a night of drinking on S. Johnson Street.

[Jim]

Iowa City entered into an agreement with the City of Chicago to accept a number of their welfare recipients in return for a bunch of money. Chicago sent them down on a one way ticket in the late 80's. That contract and money has since run out. There are a vast number of people taking advantage of Iowa City's social services that have direct Chicago ties. Many move back and forth freely.
I had always heard this one way ticket as a rumor, but I verified it with someone with knowledge of the situation earlier this year.

I've seen this "said" a million times, but never any proof. You would think that if the city did this it would be public information, but none has ever been found. Do you have a link?

[TallGrass]

The lack of properly quoted posts in this thread has Mikey very agitated.

[Andy Dufresne]

I keep on reading this as

"So, Iowa City is turning into a carp?"

[Southsidehawk]

A friend of mine down in IC says that he is considering a move because Iowa City is a shell of its former self. I have read the headlines about violence and access to easy social services. What I fear, is that Iowa City has lost its way as a community, something they'll never get back.

Someone help me out here.

I live up the hill south of hi-way 6. I hear gunshots at night on occasion. There is a bar down on Keokuk that is causing some problems regularly. Lots of fights and brandishing weapons. No one shot yet though. I think this is due to the large amount of welfare recipients moving here from Chicago. They seem to locate them around grocery stores. I just retired so I do not have the attitude to deal with it. I will eventually be selling and moving out of Johnson County. Its just too damn expensive and the social engineering is just ridiculous.

[imissjoeyrange]

I've lived in Iowa City for around 14 years and work directly with many social service and governmental organizations. The only difference I've seen over that time is media coverage. The Press-Citizen comment section will go from 0-100 if there is a story about Shamekia getting busted smoking pot in her car and nothing if Mike gets charged sexually assaulting a 10 year old girl.

My friends who live South of Hwy 6 all agree that nothing has really changed in the years they have lived there.

I would rather walk through Broadway at 1:30 AM than the ped mall. The want of bee MMA fighters scare me more than anyone from Chicago.

You don't know shit about Iowa City. FM's friend is an expert - you should should start looking for houses in Dubuque before everyone else from Iowa City snaps them all up.

[The Tin Man]

Speak of the devil.

Iowa City Police are searching for a man who robbed American Bank & Trust at gunpoint this morning.

Officers are currently on scene, picking up wads of cash outside the bank that the robber apparently lost while fleeing. The bank is at 551 Westbury Drive in Iowa City, near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Rochester Avenue in east Iowa City.

Meanwhile, other officers are following a lead on the suspect and searching a residential area on the west side of Scott Boulevard.

Iowa City Police Sgt. Troy Kelsay said police received a report of a suspicious person lingering near the bank at 9:05 a.m., and at 9:07 a.m., a bank employee called 911 to report that the bank had been robbed.

Kelsay said the robber entered the bank, displayed a handgun and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. He described the robber as a black man in his early 20s, dressed in black, including a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black pair of Nike tennis shoes. The robber could possibly be wearing a baby blue T-shirt underneath the hoodie.

The suspect fled westbound from the bank toward residential side streets off of Scott Boulevard. From there, he was seen getting into a gold-colored car, possibly a Toyota Camry. There were a total of three black men in the car, including the robber.

The car exited onto Rochester Avenue, but it isn't clear if the car headed west back toward Iowa City or east to Interstate 80.

No shots were fired during the robbery, and no one was injured. No surveillance photo is available at this time. Iowa City Police remain on the scene. The FBI has also been notified and is responding.

Anyone with information about this robbery, the bank robber, his accomplices, or the suspect vehicle is asked to contact the Iowa City Police. The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.

American Bank & Trust robbed at gunpoint (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090720/NEWS01/90720005/1079)

[FMHoosier]

I've lived in Iowa City for around 14 years and work directly with many social service and governmental organizations. The only difference I've seen over that time is media coverage. The Press-Citizen comment section will go from 0-100 if there is a story about Shamekia getting busted smoking pot in her car and nothing if Mike gets charged sexually assaulting a 10 year old girl.

My friends who live South of Hwy 6 all agree that nothing has really changed in the years they have lived there.

I would rather walk through Broadway at 1:30 AM than the ped mall. The want of bee MMA fighters scare me more than anyone from Chicago.

You don't know shit about Iowa City. FM's friend is an expert - you should should start looking for houses in Dubuque before everyone else from Iowa City snaps them all up.

You want to know how I know I got your goat?

[Pinehawk]

Iowa City entered into an agreement with the City of Chicago to accept a number of their welfare recipients in return for a bunch of money. Chicago sent them down on a one way ticket in the late 80's. That contract and money has since run out. There are a vast number of people taking advantage of Iowa City's social services that have direct Chicago ties. Many move back and forth freely.
I had always heard this one way ticket as a rumor, but I verified it with someone with knowledge of the situation earlier this year.

I've seen this "said" a million times, but never any proof. You would think that if the city did this it would be public information, but none has ever been found. Do you have a link?

No link. Not sure if the paperwork would be available online. I spoke with a local politician about it. They might be misinformed, but I doubt it. And, I'm not saying it's a race problem. It's a 'poor people from Chicago' problem.

Go have a drink at Los Cocos on a Saturday night and let us know how it was. BTW, someone got stabbed in the stomach there a few weeks ago.

[Karl Hungus]

"Forcible Sodomy 1 9 2 1 1"

9 cases?

[Jim]

American Bank & Trust robbed at gunpoint (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090720/NEWS01/90720005/1079)

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090711/NEWS01/907110337/1079

[MikeyJoe]

Wigged? I didn't know that "wigged" was an adjective like "masked".

[lilzaphod]

"Forcible Sodomy 1 9 2 1 1"

9 cases?

That's 3 bar stools. upside down, of course.

[PdJohnson]

Don't worry guys this is my last year the U. Iowa City will be back to normal in no time.

[Jim]

Wigged? I didn't know that "wigged" was an adjective like "masked".

You should have seen his hair.

[Pinehawk]

Is there a relationship between the per capita number of check cashing businesses in a town, and the overall quality of that town?

[The Tin Man]

SE IC, why am I not surprised?

An early morning call to police about a man with a gun touched off a bizarre series of events that ended with several shots being fired in a southeast Iowa City neighborhood.

A lengthy police statement released this afternoon detailed the two-hour chain of events that ended with the shooting:

It all started at 1:58 a.m., when police received a call from a woman saying that a man had just pulled a gun on her at the Los Cocos bar at 1921 Keokuk St. She said the man left Los Cocos in a tan Buick LeSabre and gave police the license plate number.

Police found the vehicle at the Suburban Amoco at 1905 Keokuk St. with two people inside it. The two people were cooperative, police said, and no gun was found. Police tried to get in touch with the woman who lodged the complaint, but said she never presented herself to officers and she didn't answer calls to her cell phone. Los Cocos staff wasn't able to help, and police ended up releasing the two people in the car.

While police were dealing with the car, a third person, who appears to be unconnected with the original incident, fled from officers at the Suburban Amoco. Police pursued him and caught up with him in the 1400 block of Plum Street where he had fallen and broken an ankle.

It appears the man, 30-year-old Dorrell Anthony Lyle of 203 Myrtle Ave. No. 118, had a warrant out for his arrest. Police found three bags of marijuana on him, weighing a total of 74 grams. Lyle was treated for his broken ankle at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and was then taken to the Johnson County Jail. He faces charges of marijuana possession, interference with official acts and public intoxication.

At 2:51 a.m., police received a report from a woman at Town & Campus Apartments at 1100 Arthur St. She said she had just been slapped by a man she knew and that he had just left in a gray car. She described the man as a 29-year-old black man, short, with medium build and wearing a blue and white baseball cap with a white T-shirt and jeans. She said she didn't need an ambulance and would wait for officers near the driveway.

The woman wasn't there when police arrived, and police say they were told that she had left. Police couldn't locate anyone who could provide any more information.

Finally, at 3:58 a.m., police responded to a report of shots fired at 2650 Whispering Prairie Ave. A caller said two suspects had approached from Nevada Avenue on foot and started shooting. Afterward, the suspects ran back toward Nevada Avenue. The caller described them as black men, one with a goatee and a second wearing a black shirt and shorts.

Police say officers spoke to four people at the scene and gleaned the following:

The 33-year-old female resident of the home was the same wona from the prior call at 1100 Arthur St. She reported she had been assaulted and threatened outside of Town & Campus Apartments by one of the two men who had been stopped by police earlier in the night. The men were upset about being stopped. Rather than speak with police who were responding to Arthur Street, she had returned to her home on Whispering Prairie. She had been sitting outside in the driveway with friends when the same two men approached on foot. At least one of the men began firing a handgun toward the complainant and her guests. The woman and her friends scrambled for safety and no one was injured. The suspects ran toward Nevada Avenue and were picked up by a female waiting for them in a car.

Officers recovered shell casings and bullet fragments and found four bullet strikes: Two on a vehicle parked in the driveway and two on the house.

This is an active investigation and police are pursuing leads. Any witnesses to any part of the incident, or any persons with any information they believe may be useful to the investigation, are asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department.

Iowa City Area CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of either of these suspects. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 358-TIPS (8477). All calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information do not have to reveal their identity to collect a reward.


Shots fired in southeast Iowa City neighborhood

[Aloha Mr. Hand]

Can't be. The main problems are the MMA wannabes around downtown.

[RiotFan]

Suppose Jim was walking or biking through the neighborhood about this time of night?

[The Tin Man]

This is starting to become a weekly occurrence, boyz.

Police responded to reports of gunshots in a southeast Iowa City neighborhood Wednesday night.

Around 11:12 p.m., the Iowa City Police Department received approximately 15 emergency phone calls reporting four to five gunshots in the area of Lakeside Drive and Regal Lane. Callers also reported a “kid” had been shot near the intersection.

Officers arrived on the scene and encountered lots of people walking and driving around the scene. Many of them confirmed that at least one shooting incident had occurred, but officers didn’t find any injured persons. After examining the scene and interviewing dozens of people, officers determined the following events occurred:

A group of 25 to 30 teenagers, both male and female, some as young as 12, were walking on Lakeside Drive near Regal Lane. The group was agitated and some of the males were taking off their shirts, jumping up and down and yelling obscenities. The group continued west on Lakeside Drive toward Fairmeadows Park.

Shortly after, a number of witnesses heard four to five gunshots come from the area. The same group was then seen running east on Lakeside Drive. One member of the group reportedly had a gunshot wound to one of his arms.

The group then reformed near the intersection of Lakeside Drive and Regal Lane. Two vehicles were then seen headed west on Lakeside Drive. One of the group members pulled out a handgun and fired several rounds at the vehicles as they left the area.

The shooter was described as a tall, skinny black male wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. The vehicles were described as a white car and a silver pickup truck, possibly a Dodge Dakota.

No suspects or injured persons were located by police, and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 358-TIPS (8477).

Shooting reported on Lakeside Drive (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090806/NEWS01/90806001/1079)

[Pinehawk]

So do get credit for laying all that out two weeks ago?
Some scary stuff going on. I'm glad to see the police chief finally say he'd redirect some downtown cops to where the real trouble is.

[Pinehawk]

[QUOTE=Jim;719570][QUOTE=Pinehawk;719558]


Go have a drink at Los Cocos on a Saturday night and let us know how it was. BTW, someone got stabbed in the stomach there a few weeks ago.

Shooting at Los Cocos last night:
"Police have charged a Cedar Rapids man with attempted murder after an early morning shooting Sunday in the parking lot of a troubled Iowa City nightspot.

Iowa City Police say Bernard James Butler, 18, shot Cortez Parker of Iowa City in the abdomen during a fight outside of Los Cocos Bar, at 1921 Keokuk St."

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090809/NEWS01/90809006/1079

And, a robbery right on Broadway:
"Police are searching for a masked gunman who is accused of robbing a cigarette store Saturday night in Iowa City.

Officers responded to a hold-up alarm at 10:37 p.m. at the Cigarette Outlet, 1901 Broadway St., where they learned that a lone man entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money. Police said witnesses described the suspect as a black male in his 20s, 5-foot-10, 200 pounds and wearing a T-shirt, jeans and blue and gray knit face mask."

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090809/NEWS01/90809007/1079

And, from a couple of days ago:
"Police are turning to area agencies for help in addressing the latest report of guns being fired in Iowa City’s southeast side.

Iowa City police received about 15 emergency phone calls reporting four to five gun shots in the area of Lakeside Drive and Regal Lane about 11:12 p.m. Wednesday. While officers were responding, callers said a “kid” had been shot near the intersection.

Police learned a group of 25 to 30 teenagers, some as young as 12, were walking on Lakeside Drive near Regal Lane. Police said the group was agitated and some of the men were taking off their shirts, jumping up and down and yelling obscenities. The group continued west to the area of Fairmeadows Park, police said. Witnesses told police that a short time later they heard gunshots coming from the area. The same group was then seen running east on Lakeside Drive away from the park."

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090806/NEWS01/90806009/0/NEWS01/Second-report-of-shots-fired-investigated-on-city-s-S.E.-side



But, dang it, those downtown bars had better keep 20 year olds from having a beer. The City Council continues to fiddle while Rome burns...

[The Tin Man]

I am afraid of what will happen when the City Council revokes the liquor license for Los Cocos and the patrons from the south side are encouraged to go downtown for their fun. We got a little taste of just that earlier this year when Los Cocos license was suspended and we had college kids getting assaulted at random downtown.

I think it is time to build a new police station near the corner of Broadway and Hwy. 6.

[Natty Bumppo]

I am afraid of what will happen when the City Council revokes the liquor license for Los Cocos and the patrons from the south side are encouraged to go downtown for their fun. We got a little taste of just that earlier this year when Los Cocos license was suspended and we had college kids getting assaulted at random downtown.

I think it is time to build a new police station near the corner of Broadway and Hwy. 6.

Why, do a lot of athletes hang out around there? Are there a lot of underaged drinkers?

[Pseudonym]

IC has been known in a 5 state area only as a place for underaged kids to get drunk and make bad decisions. I don't know why anybody ever thought it was a "nice place", other than those that have unreasonable opinions of the place due to their association with the university in town.

[MikeyJoe]

IC has been known in a 5 state area only as a place for underaged kids to get drunk and make bad decisions. I don't know why anybody ever thought it was a "nice place", other than those that have unreasonable opinions of the place due to their association with the university in town.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/snapshots/PL1938595.html

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090728/NEWS01/907280329/-1/archive

http://www.dailyiowan.com/2009/05/05/Metro/11371.html

Denied.

[Rolo Tomassi]

It's slipping away. The University will always be strong. But the divide between the U of I and the rest of Iowa City will continue to grow I think.
The problems (crime and violence) are spreading out across town. The City Council continues to operate as if things were the same as they were 10 years ago. Their priorities are focused on downtown drinking, arts festivals, statues and evil corporate empires ruining their botique shops.
The Councils suggestions to save money include dropping the fireworks and getting rid of the kids rides in City Park. Meanwhile we continue the excessive services that bring the people here and drain our resources...so that we can't afford kids rides.

Funny, this sounds a lot like Athens, GA - home of the University of Georgia - where I'm living. I think all college towns are alike - at least major university towns. Crime is on the rise here, with a rash of residential break-ins happening within the last couple of months, although none of that crap has hit the part of town where I live. People complain, myself included, about the high property taxes. Yep, I think all college towns are alike.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

[QUOTE=Pinehawk;719643][QUOTE=Jim;719570]

Shooting at Los Cocos last night:
"Police have charged a Cedar Rapids man with attempted murder after an early morning shooting Sunday in the parking lot of a troubled Iowa City nightspot.

Iowa City Police say Bernard James Butler, 18, shot Cortez Parker of Iowa City in the abdomen during a fight outside of Los Cocos Bar, at 1921 Keokuk St."

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090809/NEWS01/90809006/1079

And, a robbery right on Broadway:
"Police are searching for a masked gunman who is accused of robbing a cigarette store Saturday night in Iowa City.

Officers responded to a hold-up alarm at 10:37 p.m. at the Cigarette Outlet, 1901 Broadway St., where they learned that a lone man entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money. Police said witnesses described the suspect as a black male in his 20s, 5-foot-10, 200 pounds and wearing a T-shirt, jeans and blue and gray knit face mask."

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090809/NEWS01/90809007/1079

And, from a couple of days ago:
"Police are turning to area agencies for help in addressing the latest report of guns being fired in Iowa City’s southeast side.

Iowa City police received about 15 emergency phone calls reporting four to five gun shots in the area of Lakeside Drive and Regal Lane about 11:12 p.m. Wednesday. While officers were responding, callers said a “kid” had been shot near the intersection.

Police learned a group of 25 to 30 teenagers, some as young as 12, were walking on Lakeside Drive near Regal Lane. Police said the group was agitated and some of the men were taking off their shirts, jumping up and down and yelling obscenities. The group continued west to the area of Fairmeadows Park, police said. Witnesses told police that a short time later they heard gunshots coming from the area. The same group was then seen running east on Lakeside Drive away from the park."

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090806/NEWS01/90806009/0/NEWS01/Second-report-of-shots-fired-investigated-on-city-s-S.E.-side



But, dang it, those downtown bars had better keep 20 year olds from having a beer. The City Council continues to fiddle while Rome burns...


Had a buddy that lived on Lakeside. Nice 'Condos' right next to the projects. Dear god it was rough.

[imissjoeyrange]

It's slipping away. The University will always be strong. But the divide between the U of I and the rest of Iowa City will continue to grow I think.
The problems (crime and violence) are spreading out across town. The City Council continues to operate as if things were the same as they were 10 years ago. Their priorities are focused on downtown drinking, arts festivals, statues and evil corporate empires ruining their botique shops.
The Councils suggestions to save money include dropping the fireworks and getting rid of the kids rides in City Park. Meanwhile we continue the excessive services that bring the people here and drain our resources...so that we can't afford kids rides.

Funny, this sounds a lot like Athens, GA - home of the University of Georgia - where I'm living. I think all college towns are alike - at least major university towns. Crime is on the rise here, with a rash of residential break-ins happening within the last couple of months, although none of that crap has hit the part of town where I live. People complain, myself included, about the high property taxes. Yep, I think all college towns are alike.

I think crime - robberies at least - are going up in a lot of places (makes sense - unemployed people are more likely to steal shit). There have been a bunch of muggings lately in one of the most expensive areas in Chicago (Lincoln Park) as well as home break ins in the ritzy north suburbs.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

It's slipping away. The University will always be strong. But the divide between the U of I and the rest of Iowa City will continue to grow I think.
The problems (crime and violence) are spreading out across town. The City Council continues to operate as if things were the same as they were 10 years ago. Their priorities are focused on downtown drinking, arts festivals, statues and evil corporate empires ruining their botique shops.
The Councils suggestions to save money include dropping the fireworks and getting rid of the kids rides in City Park. Meanwhile we continue the excessive services that bring the people here and drain our resources...so that we can't afford kids rides.

Funny, this sounds a lot like Athens, GA - home of the University of Georgia - where I'm living. I think all college towns are alike - at least major university towns. Crime is on the rise here, with a rash of residential break-ins happening within the last couple of months, although none of that crap has hit the part of town where I live. People complain, myself included, about the high property taxes. Yep, I think all college towns are alike.

as well as home break ins in the ritzy north suburbs.

maybe the cops should look at these guys:

http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/movies/homealone2/4.jpg

[imissjoeyrange]

The Wet Bandits!

[Mrs. G]

Had a buddy that lived on Lakeside. Nice 'Condos' right next to the projects. Dear god it was rough.

We lived over there (just off Hwy 6 on Lakeside). Granted it was over 10 years ago, but we never, ever once had a problem, and I would jog down Lakeside right past Regal just about 5 nights a week when weather permitted. Much can change in 10 years, but I question whether residents are being overly reactive (I also entirely agree that IC police spend way too much time trying to bust college kids for alcohol violations at the expense of address other crimes).

[nolookpass]

Had a buddy that lived on Lakeside. Nice 'Condos' right next to the projects. Dear god it was rough.

We lived over there (just off Hwy 6 on Lakeside). Granted it was over 10 years ago, but we never, ever once had a problem, and I would jog down Lakeside right past Regal just about 5 nights a week when weather permitted. Much can change in 10 years, but I question whether residents are being overly reactive (I also entirely agree that IC police spend way too much time trying to bust college kids for alcohol violations at the expense of address other crimes).


I dont think "overly reactive" and "shots fired" fit.

[Pinehawk]

Los Cocos closing, temporarily for now.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090811/NEWS01/908110313/1079

It's pretty ironic that the police are so helpful to keep Los Cocos open, but drop the hammer on downtown bars like Etc., and The Fieldhouse. And, the kid that shot someone the other day at Los Cocos was 18. No mention of that issue though.

""I think it was a reasonable attempt to work with the establishment to tighten up their operation and try to work with them to be successful," Brotherton said. "Some of the things that happened, to some degree, are a little bit beyond the bar's control. However, I think they realize the seriousness of the situation. They may be making plans to make corrections, or simply decide what the future holds."

Check out this BS...
So, you've got a troubled bar, with easy access to weapons and a violent history, but the Council and police downplay the problems.

"Brotherton said that unlike the bars in the pedestrian mall, Los Cocos' parking lot presents problems for workers because people have quick access to vehicles and the possibility of retrieving a weapon from their car. He added that while police regularly respond to assaults in the pedestrian mall, it's often unclear which bar those involved in the fight came from, whereas Los Cocos' isolation makes it easier to associate the crimes with the bar.

"There's some issues and some problems (at Los Cocos); they're not any more significant than other bars in the downtown," Brotherton said."

Not anymore significant?!?!

"But trouble broke out early Sunday when bar workers were told someone in the establishment had a gun on them. Workers emptied the building, then were preparing to readmit people after patting them down and searching them with a metal-detecting wand when the shooting occurred in the parking lot.

Other recent incidents at the bar include July 31, when police responded to a report of a handgun being displayed, and June 21, when police arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing another woman in the stomach at the bar."

I have NEVER heard of a gun or stabbing at a downtown Iowa City bar.
Unbelievable.

[Jim]

I have NEVER heard of a gun or stabbing at a downtown Iowa City bar.
Unbelievable.

Short term memory ;)

Just a few months ago:

Attacks surge in downtown Iowa City

Associated Press
April 11, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa -

Recent attacks in Iowa City have police officials, city councilors, bar owners and University of Iowa students concerned about downtown safety.

Iowa City Police say they’ve investigated eight reported serious assaults, including one stabbing, in or around downtown Iowa City since March 27.

Authorities say the victims have been jumped by groups of men, assaulted after an argument in a bar spilled into the street, been knocked out or sustained serious injuries.

Iowa City Police Chief Sam Hargadine says there appears to be a disturbing trend toward more unprovoked attacks. He says the injuries that are coming from those attacks appear to be worse as a result.

[The Tin Man]

I have NEVER heard of a gun or stabbing at a downtown Iowa City bar.
Unbelievable.

Short term memory ;)

Just a few months ago:

Attacks surge in downtown Iowa City

Associated Press
April 11, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa -

Recent attacks in Iowa City have police officials, city councilors, bar owners and University of Iowa students concerned about downtown safety.

Iowa City Police say they’ve investigated eight reported serious assaults, including one stabbing, in or around downtown Iowa City since March 27.

Authorities say the victims have been jumped by groups of men, assaulted after an argument in a bar spilled into the street, been knocked out or sustained serious injuries.

Iowa City Police Chief Sam Hargadine says there appears to be a disturbing trend toward more unprovoked attacks. He says the injuries that are coming from those attacks appear to be worse as a result.

Funny that these attacks occurred during the same time that Los Cocos had it's liquor license suspended earlier this year and now have stopped as it was back in business. There seems to be more than mere coincidence here. I would guess we will see an uptick in downtown assaults shortly with this bar once again closing.

[Pinehawk]

I have NEVER heard of a gun or stabbing at a downtown Iowa City bar.
Unbelievable.

Short term memory ;)

Just a few months ago:

Attacks surge in downtown Iowa City

Associated Press
April 11, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa -

Recent attacks in Iowa City have police officials, city councilors, bar owners and University of Iowa students concerned about downtown safety.

Iowa City Police say they’ve investigated eight reported serious assaults, including one stabbing, in or around downtown Iowa City since March 27.

Authorities say the victims have been jumped by groups of men, assaulted after an argument in a bar spilled into the street, been knocked out or sustained serious injuries.

Iowa City Police Chief Sam Hargadine says there appears to be a disturbing trend toward more unprovoked attacks. He says the injuries that are coming from those attacks appear to be worse as a result.

Wasn't that a homeless guy that stabbed someone and not a student? So why are they 'concerned about downtown safety', but then downplay gun incidents tied to a specific bar?

[Debit One]

I have NEVER heard of a gun or stabbing at a downtown Iowa City bar.
Unbelievable.

Short term memory ;)



This made me think of Daniel Treiber, U of I football player who was accused of stabbing someone in a downtown bar (Maxwell's I believe) in 1979 or 1980.

[imissjoeyrange]

I have NEVER heard of a gun or stabbing at a downtown Iowa City bar.
Unbelievable.

Short term memory ;)

Just a few months ago:

Attacks surge in downtown Iowa City

Associated Press
April 11, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa -

Recent attacks in Iowa City have police officials, city councilors, bar owners and University of Iowa students concerned about downtown safety.

Iowa City Police say they’ve investigated eight reported serious assaults, including one stabbing, in or around downtown Iowa City since March 27.

Authorities say the victims have been jumped by groups of men, assaulted after an argument in a bar spilled into the street, been knocked out or sustained serious injuries.

Iowa City Police Chief Sam Hargadine says there appears to be a disturbing trend toward more unprovoked attacks. He says the injuries that are coming from those attacks appear to be worse as a result.

Wasn't that a homeless guy that stabbed someone and not a student? So why are they 'concerned about downtown safety', but then downplay gun incidents tied to a specific bar?

Correct - homeless guy stabbed a dude behind an apartment complex.

[Jim]

Short term memory ;)

Just a few months ago:



Wasn't that a homeless guy that stabbed someone and not a student? So why are they 'concerned about downtown safety', but then downplay gun incidents tied to a specific bar?

Correct - homeless guy stabbed a dude behind an apartment complex.

It's because there is a billboard in Sudan :)

[Jim]

http://press-citizen.com/article/20090812/NEWS01/90812001/1079

[newsbreaker]

Let me tell you about having your eye socket broken. That is a bad, bad deal.

My brother had 90% of his broken several years ago. He will forever have huge eye problems. Ugh.

[roseboundhawk]

shit, i know that guy.


shit.

[Aloha Mr. Hand]

Class move by Dhooge.

[Pinehawk]

BTW, update...
Los Cocos closed for good voluntarily yesterday. The owner said she feared for the safety of herself and her staff too much to reopen.

[The Tin Man]

More shenanigans coming from the SE side.

Iowa City police are investigating yet another report of shots being fired on Iowa City's southeast side.

According to police, dispatchers took multiple reports of at least nine shots being fired along the 1900 block of Broadway Street at 11:53 p.m. Tuesday. Police said callers reported that two or three men were running through the neighborhood toward Hollywood Boulevard and Taylor Drive.

The reported shooting is the fourth report of gun-related violence since July 31.

Seven officers flooded the area and immediately detained two men -- a 16-year-old Iowa City resident and his 21-year-old companion -- matching the descriptions of the suspects. However, police determined that the two were not involved in the shooting and released them. The men told police they came down to Broadway Street because they had nothing better to do.

"What I find telling in this case is that a 16-year-old and his companion are only in the area, apparently, because they think it's a happening place," Kelsay said. "That, in and of itself, is not good."

Police spoke with numerous witnesses but were unable to determine what exactly transpired. Police said some witnesses reported the shooter was firing the handgun "just for fun." Others told police the shooting resulted from an argument between as many as three people and that two were shooting at each other. A majority of callers and witnesses said the shots were fired on a grassy area north of 1946 Broadway St.

Police thinks shots were fired and a second shooter might have returned fire. Police said two suspects ran from the grassy area and were chased by a third suspect carrying a handgun.

Police have vague descriptions of the three, all of whom were black. One was described wearing dark-colored clothing; the second was wearing a gray shirt and "saggy" white and blue striped shorts and was possibly armed with a handgun; the third was described as wearing a large, oversized white shirt and carrying a handgun.

More shots reported on S.E. side (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/908200324/1079)

[ISUFan98]

Eh, these are just isolated incidents of minor gunplay.

The ICPD must concentrate more on the real scourge threatening Iowa City residents: underage drinkers.

[The Full Monte]

Iowa City and surrounding area police are in way over their heads right now. They are totally unprepared, and ill-equipped to handle what is happening in the area right now.

[Jim]

Iowa City and surrounding area police are in way over their heads right now. They are totally unprepared, and ill-equipped to handle what is happening in the area right now.

There are three kids who disagree- http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820005/1079

Another night, another guy punched downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820004/1079

Another night, another person assaulted around downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820002/1079

[The Full Monte]

Iowa City and surrounding area police are in way over their heads right now. They are totally unprepared, and ill-equipped to handle what is happening in the area right now.

There are three kids who disagree- http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820005/1079

Another night, another guy punched downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820004/1079

Another night, another person assaulted around downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820002/1079


I seriously hope that you aren't trying to cite those articles as proof that the PD somehow has a good grasp/handle on this situation.

That said....I found this funny:
In total, Gilchrist has been charged 16 different times by Iowa City Police since 2006, with offenses ranging from fifth-degree theft and criminal mischief to conspiracy, credit card fraud and a toy gun violation.

[hawkchick79]

Iowa City and surrounding area police are in way over their heads right now. They are totally unprepared, and ill-equipped to handle what is happening in the area right now.

A friend lives by the section 8 housing in NL, so she gets to see some action sometimes. She thinks one of the NL cops is dealing based on what she's seen.

[The Full Monte]

Iowa City and surrounding area police are in way over their heads right now. They are totally unprepared, and ill-equipped to handle what is happening in the area right now.

A friend lives by the section 8 housing in NL, so she gets to see some action sometimes. She thinks one of the NL cops is dealing based on what she's seen.


well that's nice

[hawkchick79]

Iowa City and surrounding area police are in way over their heads right now. They are totally unprepared, and ill-equipped to handle what is happening in the area right now.

A friend lives by the section 8 housing in NL, so she gets to see some action sometimes. She thinks one of the NL cops is dealing based on what she's seen.


well that's nice

Yep.

A couple weeks ago there was some huge bust...SWAT team type stuff going on. She figured it was for drugs. Nope...shoes. There were a bunch of Nikes in the back of one of the trucks.

[Jim]

Iowa City and surrounding area police are in way over their heads right now. They are totally unprepared, and ill-equipped to handle what is happening in the area right now.

There are three kids who disagree- http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820005/1079

Another night, another guy punched downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820004/1079

Another night, another person assaulted around downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820002/1079


I seriously hope that you aren't trying to cite those articles as proof that the PD somehow has a good grasp/handle on this situation.



The first article, yes.

The other two are examples of how the whole city is going under, not just one part :)

[The Full Monte]

There are three kids who disagree- http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820005/1079

Another night, another guy punched downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820004/1079

Another night, another person assaulted around downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820002/1079


I seriously hope that you aren't trying to cite those articles as proof that the PD somehow has a good grasp/handle on this situation.



The first article, yes.

The other two are examples of how the whole city is going under, not just one part :)

/facepalm

[Pinehawk]

There are three kids who disagree- http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820005/1079

Another night, another guy punched downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820004/1079

Another night, another person assaulted around downtown

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820002/1079


I seriously hope that you aren't trying to cite those articles as proof that the PD somehow has a good grasp/handle on this situation.



The first article, yes.

The other two are examples of how the whole city is going under, not just one part :)

Did you leave this one out from last night? Again from the South side, again with a gun.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820003/1079

At 4:07 a.m. today, police responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at IAC, 2500 Highway 6 East. The victim reported that she had been sitting in her car on the south side of the building when she was approached by a male who asked her what time it was. After she gave him the time, the male walked away but then came back, put a gun to her head and demanded her purse.

[Pinehawk]

How is this kid still walking around Iowa City? Don't they put you in juvenile lockup at some point?

Police arrested Damien Deonte Gilchrist, 15, of 1960 Broadway, on charges of rioting, an aggravated misdemeanor, and criminal gang participation, which is a class D felony. The other two juveniles, 16 and 13 years old, were both charged with riot. The Press-Citizen does not identify juveniles accused of crimes unless they are accused of a felony.

Gilchrist also faces charges from a neighborhood feud that started on Mother's Day and continued on the following Tuesday. Police said in May that Gilchrist forced his way into a residence at 2304 Hollywood Blvd. while wielding a baseball bat with the intention of assaulting someone in the home. He faces charges of assault causing injury, rioting and second-degree burglary from that incident.

In total, Gilchrist has been charged 16 different times by Iowa City Police since 2006, with offenses ranging from fifth-degree theft and criminal mischief to conspiracy, credit card fraud and a toy gun violation.

The 16-year-old boy arrested has been charged with trespassing and interference with official acts a total of three times by police, and the 13-year-old has a littany of 10 charges including toy gun violations, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief.

[Tripper Harrison]

How is this kid still walking around Iowa City? Don't they put you in juvenile lockup at some point?

There is no such thing as a bad boy - Father Flannigan

http://www.teachwithmovies.org/guides/Boystown-DVDcover.jpg

[Jim]

I seriously hope that you aren't trying to cite those articles as proof that the PD somehow has a good grasp/handle on this situation.



The first article, yes.

The other two are examples of how the whole city is going under, not just one part :)

Did you leave this one out from last night? Again from the South side, again with a gun.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820003/1079

At 4:07 a.m. today, police responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at IAC, 2500 Highway 6 East. The victim reported that she had been sitting in her car on the south side of the building when she was approached by a male who asked her what time it was. After she gave him the time, the male walked away but then came back, put a gun to her head and demanded her purse.

What is IAC?

[Tripper Harrison]

The first article, yes.

The other two are examples of how the whole city is going under, not just one part :)

Did you leave this one out from last night? Again from the South side, again with a gun.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820003/1079

At 4:07 a.m. today, police responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at IAC, 2500 Highway 6 East. The victim reported that she had been sitting in her car on the south side of the building when she was approached by a male who asked her what time it was. After she gave him the time, the male walked away but then came back, put a gun to her head and demanded her purse.

What is IAC?
Just a guess, Iowa Arts Council

[The Tin Man]

Did you leave this one out from last night? Again from the South side, again with a gun.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820003/1079

At 4:07 a.m. today, police responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at IAC, 2500 Highway 6 East. The victim reported that she had been sitting in her car on the south side of the building when she was approached by a male who asked her what time it was. After she gave him the time, the male walked away but then came back, put a gun to her head and demanded her purse.

What is IAC?
Just a guess, Iowa Arts Council

Google search turns up Iowa Auto Parts/Lear Corporation at that address.

[Jim]

Did you leave this one out from last night? Again from the South side, again with a gun.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090820/NEWS01/90820003/1079

At 4:07 a.m. today, police responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at IAC, 2500 Highway 6 East. The victim reported that she had been sitting in her car on the south side of the building when she was approached by a male who asked her what time it was. After she gave him the time, the male walked away but then came back, put a gun to her head and demanded her purse.

What is IAC?
Just a guess, Iowa Arts Council

That would be funny if it was located on the SE side of Iowa City.

I looked on Google maps and it's Lear Corporation which makes auto parts?

Must have been waiting to pick someone up from work.

[Jim]

I seriously hope that you aren't trying to cite those articles as proof that the PD somehow has a good grasp/handle on this situation.



The first article, yes.

The other two are examples of how the whole city is going under, not just one part :)

/facepalm

5 more arrested. Thumbs in butts.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821001/1079

[Pinehawk]

And they actually took them away, that's great.

"All five were taken to the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, and additional charges are expected, police said."

[Jim]

Downtown bitches.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821002/1079

[FMHoosier]

A friend of mine down in IC says that he is considering a move because Iowa City is a shell of its former self. I have read the headlines about violence and access to easy social services. What I fear, is that Iowa City has lost its way as a community, something they'll never get back.

Someone help me out here.

:neutral:

[Pinehawk]

Downtown bitches.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821002/1079

What's funny is that when I heard that on the radio this morning I thought, 'Oh, Jim is going to mention that'.
I need to get a life.

[Jim]

Downtown bitches.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821002/1079

What's funny is that when I heard that on the radio this morning I thought, 'Oh, Jim is going to mention that'.
I need to get a life.

You are not the only one :)

KCJJ?

[danish_hawkeye]

nothing good happens after midnight........

[Jim]

nothing good happens after midnight........

How long do you have to wait until something good happens? 5:00 AM? 6:00 AM? Tailgating o' clock?

[Pinehawk]

Downtown bitches.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821002/1079

What's funny is that when I heard that on the radio this morning I thought, 'Oh, Jim is going to mention that'.
I need to get a life.

You are not the only one :)

KCJJ?

Yep.

[The Full Monte]

The first article, yes.

The other two are examples of how the whole city is going under, not just one part :)

/facepalm

5 more arrested. Thumbs in butts.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821001/1079


yeah...I'm pretty sure that you missed what I was saying Jimmy

[Jim]

/facepalm

5 more arrested. Thumbs in butts.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821001/1079


yeah...I'm pretty sure that you missed what I was saying Jimmy

Please explain Monte boy.

[Jim]

What's funny is that when I heard that on the radio this morning I thought, 'Oh, Jim is going to mention that'.
I need to get a life.

You are not the only one :)

KCJJ?

Yep.

I typically don't drive to work from April to October and that's the one thing I miss.

[The Full Monte]

5 more arrested. Thumbs in butts.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821001/1079


yeah...I'm pretty sure that you missed what I was saying Jimmy

Please explain Monte boy.


I think the city has done a poor job of providing the departments with the resources necessary to deal with the influx of people...and the types of people that are moving into IC.

FWIW...the original quote...was verbatim from an area police officer.

[Jim]

yeah...I'm pretty sure that you missed what I was saying Jimmy

Please explain Monte boy.


I think the city has done a poor job of providing the departments with the resources necessary to deal with the influx of people...and the types of people that are moving into IC.

FWIW...the original quote...was verbatim from an area police officer.

I think some things have changed. They needed bullets flying to get their (and mine BTW) attention, but it seems like more resources have been granted to the SE side of town. Unfortunately, more assaults will happen downtown because of it.

[ivan_drago]

Please explain Monte boy.


I think the city has done a poor job of providing the departments with the resources necessary to deal with the influx of people...and the types of people that are moving into IC.

FWIW...the original quote...was verbatim from an area police officer.

I think some things have changed. They needed bullets flying to get their (and mine BTW) attention, but it seems like more resources have been granted to the SE side of town. Unfortunately, more assaults will happen downtown because of it.

Assaults downtown happen because of this.

http://www.revmma.com/store/images/affliction-3.jpg

[Jim]

I think the city has done a poor job of providing the departments with the resources necessary to deal with the influx of people...and the types of people that are moving into IC.

FWIW...the original quote...was verbatim from an area police officer.

I think some things have changed. They needed bullets flying to get their (and mine BTW) attention, but it seems like more resources have been granted to the SE side of town. Unfortunately, more assaults will happen downtown because of it.

Assaults downtown happen because of this.

http://www.revmma.com/store/images/affliction-3.jpg

Plus beer and a short man= disaster.

[Jim]

More arrests made.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821006/1079

[The Full Monte]

More arrests made.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821006/1079


no offense...but with the direction that Iowa City has gone the last 10 years...arrests should not be hard to come by.

[Jim]

More arrests made.

http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821006/1079


no offense...but with the direction that Iowa City has gone the last 10 years...arrests should not be hard to come by.

No offense taken. I'm glad they are (hopefully) getting these kids off the street and (hopefully) making some progress.

[ISUFan98]

Bump. Now apparently pizza places don't want to deliver to the SE side.

http://www.kcci.com/news/20689644/detail.html

[ISUFan98]

Bump. Now even kids are getting in on the act.

http://www.kcci.com/news/21105370/detail.html

[Mo T]

Drove by my childhood house last week. That area is pretty bad now.

[ISUFan98]

Bump.

http://www.kcci.com/news/21933001/detail.html?taf=des

Felisha Rufus??


http://www.snoopy.eternalangels.net/snoopy_doghouse.jpg

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Bump.

http://www.kcci.com/news/21933001/detail.html?taf=des

Felisha Rufus??


http://www.snoopy.eternalangels.net/snoopy_doghouse.jpg

when I read the article title, I had hoped that she had left her with Ponch and Baker

http://www.wafl.ugent.be/joomla/images/stories/chips.jpg

[ISUFan98]

Bump.

http://www.kcci.com/news/21933001/detail.html?taf=des

Felisha Rufus??


http://www.snoopy.eternalangels.net/snoopy_doghouse.jpg

when I read the article title, I had hoped that she had left her with Ponch and Baker

http://www.wafl.ugent.be/joomla/images/stories/chips.jpg

"Baby was found with a set of roller skates and told officials she was going to go hang gliding later today."

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Bump.

http://www.kcci.com/news/21933001/detail.html?taf=des

Felisha Rufus??


http://www.snoopy.eternalangels.net/snoopy_doghouse.jpg

when I read the article title, I had hoped that she had left her with Ponch and Baker

http://www.wafl.ugent.be/joomla/images/stories/chips.jpg

"Baby was found with a set of roller skates and told officials she was going to go hang gliding later today."

:rotf:

[The Tin Man]

More gunplay on the SE side.

IOWA CITY, Iowa - An Iowa City man faces attempted murder charges this morning following a weekend shooting.

Investigators say 22-year-old Kevin Perry fired a gun at two people he'd been arguing with early Saturday morning. The shooting happened at the Broadway Condominiums in the 1900 block of Broadway Street.

Police say an officer was in the line of fire, but no one was hurt.

Officers say they were able to arrest Perry after someone called in a tip to CrimeStoppers.

Police are still looking for the gun in the shooting.

Perry faces two counts of attempted murder, and two weapons charges.

Shooting Leads To Attempted Murder Charges For Iowa City Man (http://www.kcrg.com/news/crime/Shooting-Leads-To-Attempted-Murder-Charges-For-Iowa-City-Man-122144034.html)

[Perham1]

Lemme guess. Blacks? Mexicans? Both?

[The Tin Man]

Lemme guess. Blacks? Mexicans? Both?

http://cmsimg.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=D5&Date=20110518&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=110518001&Ref=V1&MaxW=300&Border=0

Lt. Doug Hart, commander of the investigations unit, said the officer who witnessed the shooting recognized the suspect from prior contacts, but couldn’t recall his name. A CrimeStoppers tip indicated the shooter was Kevin Lorenzo Perry, a.k.a. Chuck, 22, of 2109 Taylor Drive.

Man arrested for attempted murder (http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20110518/NEWS01/110518001/Man-arrested-attempted-murder)

[jabberja]

Why do black people have such a mustache obsession? It's to the point where a black guy doesn't look right if he has no stache.

[brantshawks]

Lt. Doug Hart, commander of the investigations unit, said the officer who witnessed the shooting recognized the suspect from prior contacts, but couldn’t recall his name. A CrimeStoppers tip indicated the shooter was Kevin Lorenzo Perry, a.k.a. Chuck, 22, of 2109 Taylor Drive.


<csb>

I've talked to Officer Hart before. He called me to inquire how I obtained a certain video of a certain football player being chestbumped by an F150. Seemed like a pretty good dude.

</csb>

[Santa Anna's Leg]

As of the 2000 census, an intimidating 3.7% of Iowa City residents were African Americans.

I can't wait to see the updated numbers. It's not just the area off Broadway. The area around Southeast Junior High has really deteriorated. The Town and Country apartments off Wayne street have crime reports every single day. Over by Grantwood elementary mobs of 60 people form carrying baseball bats and other weapons. The amount of crime reported has never been at this level or this dangerous.
There are problem areas in Coralville as well. I spent some time talking to a Coralville police officer about how things are trending and he felt the same way I did.

This post, following the one it quoted, is.....I can't even think of the word. Speechless.


***Edit: I didn't realize I was quoting a post 2 years after the fact. It's still just as strong.***

[jabberja]

As of the 2000 census, an intimidating 3.7% of Iowa City residents were African Americans.

I can't wait to see the updated numbers. It's not just the area off Broadway. The area around Southeast Junior High has really deteriorated. The Town and Country apartments off Wayne street have crime reports every single day. Over by Grantwood elementary mobs of 60 people form carrying baseball bats and other weapons. The amount of crime reported has never been at this level or this dangerous.
There are problem areas in Coralville as well. I spent some time talking to a Coralville police officer about how things are trending and he felt the same way I did.

This post, following the one it quoted, is.....I can't even think of the word. Speechless.


***Edit: I didn't realize I was quoting a post 2 years after the fact. It's still just as strong.***

Glad to hear it.

[brantshawks]

As of the 2000 census, an intimidating 3.7% of Iowa City residents were African Americans.

I can't wait to see the updated numbers. It's not just the area off Broadway. The area around Southeast Junior High has really deteriorated. The Town and Country apartments off Wayne street have crime reports every single day. Over by Grantwood elementary mobs of 60 people form carrying baseball bats and other weapons. The amount of crime reported has never been at this level or this dangerous.
There are problem areas in Coralville as well. I spent some time talking to a Coralville police officer about how things are trending and he felt the same way I did.

This post, following the one it quoted, is.....I can't even think of the word. Speechless.


***Edit: I didn't realize I was quoting a post 2 years after the fact. It's still just as strong.***

Fight the good fight.

[Pinehawk]

The Broadway Crime Report:

http://broadwaycrimereport.wordpress.com/

[Fair and Balanced]

Took me two minutes to find the facts.

CRIME IN IOWA CITY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS

2008- 3,993
2007- 4,196
2006- 3,997
2005- 3,409
2004- 4,169

Since I'm too lazy to google and you're too lazy to link ;), how are they defining "crime" for those numbers? Does that include things like parties that get broken up? If so, a more complete breakout by crime type might be needed to refute Pine's statement. If in 2004 over 50% of the recorded crimes were of the party variety, but in 2008 the majority had become violence/robbery type, then what he is saying isn't necessarily wrong. It might still be hyperbole, but just the numbers don't make it so without knowing the definitions.
Sorry for the messed up text. It goes most recent (2008) to oldest (2004). So, in 2008 there were 22 cases of wire fraud which is 22 more cases than the prior 4 years. This is also referred to as the Brad Lohaus law.

Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 3 0 0 0 2
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0 0 0
Kidnapping 5 8 2 6 10
Forcible Rape 29 42 46 28 29
Forcible Sodomy 1 9 2 1 1
Sex Assault with Object 2 0 1 1 0
Forcible Fondling 27 47 39 16 24
Robbery 58 49 45 34 47
Aggravated Assault 134 145 116 105 144
Simple Assault 494 527 502 472 457
Intimidation 83 45 20 15 22
Arson 13 11 8 8 13
Extortion / Blackmail 4 6 1 0 2
Burglary / Breaking & Entering 343 274 307 290 419
Pick Pocketing 5 2 1 1 1
Purse Snatching 6 1 1 2 3
Shoplifting 191 208 182 205 223
Theft from Building 300 358 309 249 386
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine 2 4 0 2 5
Theft from Motor Vehicle 174 188 162 111 215
Theft / Motor Vehicle Parts 81 100 115 81 179
All Other Larceny 367 359 270 356 365
Motor Vehicle Theft 65 75 76 67 63
Counterfeit / Forgery 88 102 99 94 106
False Pretenses / Swindle 156 170 150 124 142
Credit Card / ATM Fraud 89 64 26 18 38
Impersonation 3 0 4 0 1
Embezzlement 19 17 29 17 22
Stolen Property Offenses 10 12 9 7 12
Vandalism of Property 709 846 808 689 870
Drug / Narcotics Violations 310 332 471 376 334
Drug Equipment Violation 178 172 173 17 16
Incest 0 0 0 0 2
Statutory Rape 3 2 2 2 3
Obscene Material 3 1 6 2 0
Operating Gambling 0 1 1 0 1
Promo Prostitution 0 1 0 1 0
Bribery 1 1 0 1 0
Weapon Law Violation 15 17 14 11 12
Wire Fraud 22 0 0 0 0

These stats mean nothing. I saw a non athlete Negro in Iowa City, therefore we're all going to die.

[Hawkeye_Pierce]

Since I'm too lazy to google and you're too lazy to link ;), how are they defining "crime" for those numbers? Does that include things like parties that get broken up? If so, a more complete breakout by crime type might be needed to refute Pine's statement. If in 2004 over 50% of the recorded crimes were of the party variety, but in 2008 the majority had become violence/robbery type, then what he is saying isn't necessarily wrong. It might still be hyperbole, but just the numbers don't make it so without knowing the definitions.
Sorry for the messed up text. It goes most recent (2008) to oldest (2004). So, in 2008 there were 22 cases of wire fraud which is 22 more cases than the prior 4 years. This is also referred to as the Brad Lohaus law.

Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 3 0 0 0 2
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 0 0 0
Kidnapping 5 8 2 6 10
Forcible Rape 29 42 46 28 29
Forcible Sodomy 1 9 2 1 1
Sex Assault with Object 2 0 1 1 0
Forcible Fondling 27 47 39 16 24
Robbery 58 49 45 34 47
Aggravated Assault 134 145 116 105 144
Simple Assault 494 527 502 472 457
Intimidation 83 45 20 15 22
Arson 13 11 8 8 13
Extortion / Blackmail 4 6 1 0 2
Burglary / Breaking & Entering 343 274 307 290 419
Pick Pocketing 5 2 1 1 1
Purse Snatching 6 1 1 2 3
Shoplifting 191 208 182 205 223
Theft from Building 300 358 309 249 386
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine 2 4 0 2 5
Theft from Motor Vehicle 174 188 162 111 215
Theft / Motor Vehicle Parts 81 100 115 81 179
All Other Larceny 367 359 270 356 365
Motor Vehicle Theft 65 75 76 67 63
Counterfeit / Forgery 88 102 99 94 106
False Pretenses / Swindle 156 170 150 124 142
Credit Card / ATM Fraud 89 64 26 18 38
Impersonation 3 0 4 0 1
Embezzlement 19 17 29 17 22
Stolen Property Offenses 10 12 9 7 12
Vandalism of Property 709 846 808 689 870
Drug / Narcotics Violations 310 332 471 376 334
Drug Equipment Violation 178 172 173 17 16
Incest 0 0 0 0 2
Statutory Rape 3 2 2 2 3
Obscene Material 3 1 6 2 0
Operating Gambling 0 1 1 0 1
Promo Prostitution 0 1 0 1 0
Bribery 1 1 0 1 0
Weapon Law Violation 15 17 14 11 12
Wire Fraud 22 0 0 0 0

These stats mean nothing. I saw a non athlete Negro in Iowa City, therefore we're all going to die.

Does anyone have the per capita data on violent crime statistics for IC? I'd like to see how they compare to a similarly sized town in say suburban Chicago or Minneapolis.

[chafedHawk]

Does anyone have the per capita data on violent crime statistics for IC? I'd like to see how they compare to a similarly sized town in say suburban Chicago or Minneapolis.

Iowa City @ cityrating (http://www.cityrating.com/citycrime.asp?city=Iowa+City&state=IA)

Bloomington, MN (http://www.cityrating.com/citycrime.asp?city=Bloomington&state=MN)

Bloomington seems like a decent comparison as the demographics and median household incomes are fairly similar. Bloomington is about 20k larger in population.

[Mo T]

Does anyone have the per capita data on violent crime statistics for IC? I'd like to see how they compare to a similarly sized town in say suburban Chicago or Minneapolis.

There would be much less crime than in Cicero, Illinois. It greatly depends on what suburb you pick???

[Hawkeye_Pierce]

Does anyone have the per capita data on violent crime statistics for IC? I'd like to see how they compare to a similarly sized town in say suburban Chicago or Minneapolis.

There would be much less crime than in Cicero, Illinois. It greatly depends on what suburb you pick???

I was going to try to find one that was comparable to IC in population, income, and ethnic makeup. I think Chafed did that for me (thanks).

[Jimmie Dimmick]

that neighborhood was shit 17 years ago, I don't know why they started building new houses in it

[chafedHawk]

Does anyone have the per capita data on violent crime statistics for IC? I'd like to see how they compare to a similarly sized town in say suburban Chicago or Minneapolis.

There would be much less crime than in Cicero, Illinois. It greatly depends on what suburb you pick???

I was going to try to find one that was comparable to IC in population, income, and ethnic makeup. I think Chafed did that for me (thanks).

Bloomington also has some similarly sketchy areas, but I was surprised by how much higher rates of certain crimes were in Iowa City.

[Pinehawk]

Another version of the recent shooting with more detail on the suspect:

ICPD Makes Arrest in Broadway Shooting Case

Lang

5-14-11



Iowa City Police have arrested a suspect in a weekend shooting on the city’s southeast side.

22-year-old Kevin Lorenzo Perry of Taylor Drive is accused of firing a gun at two other men just after 1:45 Saturday morning near 1958 Broadway Street. The shooting was witnessed by a police officer on routine patrol. According to Iowa City Police, Perry and two other men had been arguing when the officer pulled up in an unmarked squad car. Perry walked a short distance from the other two men, then turned around and fired a single shot at them. Perry then fled to the rear of 1958 Broadway. The two other males fled while the officer's attention was on Perry, who was able to escape from the scene.

The officer was in the field of fire, 15 to 25 feet away from Perry at the time he shot the weapon. The officer did not return fire as he did not have a clear target.

The two men later told police that Perry had threatened to kill them before he fired the weapon.

The ICPD took Perry into custody after receiving a tip from Iowa City Area CrimeStoppers. He was booked into the Johnson County Jail just after 8pm Tuesday.

Officers searched five local homes looking for evidence but have not yet located the weapon used in the incident.

Perry is charged with two counts of Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm as a Felon, and Intimidation with a Weapon. If convicted he faces a maximum of 65 years in prison and $17,500 in fines.
Perry made news in October of 2009 when he was arrested following a brawl in the Broadway Street Subway parking lot. He has a previous felony conviction in Illinois.

http://1630kcjj.com/Local-Article-number-1/4312256

[Mo T]

that neighborhood was shit 17 years ago, I don't know why they started building new houses in it

It was also crap 30 years ago. Just a different type of crap.

[mobyditch]

When I net my late wife back in 1994, she lived in the apartments on Broadway. Even then the area was going down hill. She once left her car doors unlocked and went into her apartment. She forgot something in her car and went back out and someone was in her car going through the glove compartment. All this is less than a minute.

There was a know gang leader who lived a couple of doors down. I would often drive through the parking lot and watch him throwing gang signs to another person in another car. His little son would walk through the buildings checking for open mailboxes.

I'm sure glad she moved out of this neighborhood.

[Southsidehawk]

I have heard that several of the landlords on the southeast side and Broadway are taking things seriously. If you are causing problems or getting in trouble a lot, they are evicting. I have seen several being put out of their housing on Broadway.

[FrodoTBaggin]

This almost sounds like the crips vs. bloods feud in L.A. back in the 90's. Scary stuff.

[FMHoosier]

There would be much less crime than in Cicero, Illinois. It greatly depends on what suburb you pick???

I was going to try to find one that was comparable to IC in population, income, and ethnic makeup. I think Chafed did that for me (thanks).

Bloomington also has some similarly sketchy areas, but I was surprised by how much higher rates of certain crimes were in Iowa City.

Pigeon Hill is nowhere near as bad as what I read about Iowa City.

[chafedHawk]

I was going to try to find one that was comparable to IC in population, income, and ethnic makeup. I think Chafed did that for me (thanks).

Bloomington also has some similarly sketchy areas, but I was surprised by how much higher rates of certain crimes were in Iowa City.

Pigeon Hill is nowhere near as bad as what I read about Iowa City.

Different Bloomington.

Although I've been assuming that about 90% of what I've read about Iowa City on message boards has been blown completely out of proportion. Which seems to be the case, given that its crime rates are pretty much identical to those of Ames.

[Mo T]

If you take out a couple of relatively small land areas in Iowa City, crime would be almost non-existent.

[Pinehawk]

I have heard that several of the landlords on the southeast side and Broadway are taking things seriously. If you are causing problems or getting in trouble a lot, they are evicting. I have seen several being put out of their housing on Broadway.

That's a gutsy move for landlords after this happened not too long ago:

IOWA CITY - The 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the October shooting death of 64-year-old landlord John Versypt in southeast Iowa City has pleaded not guilty.

Police charged Thompson last month after a nearly four month investigation. Versypt, of Cordova, Ill, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head on Oct. 8 in the hallway at the Broadway Condominiums, 1958 Broadway St.

http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/86281042.html

[ISUFan98]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120128/NEWS01/120128018/Men-arrested-defecating-floor-car-dealership?odyssey=mod|mostview

[Verbal]

But for the smell, it may have been mistaken for a Chevy Volt.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

The "IC is a cesspool" thread can't hold a candle to the "S. Side is a cesspool" thread. Unfortunately.

[Grandma]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120128/NEWS01/120128018/Men-arrested-defecating-floor-car-dealership?odyssey=mod|mostview

That's pretty close to where the Bum Village used to be. With the construction of the Lodge and surrounding businesses I think they've been forced to move on out.