Crime

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Mooks minvan tragically stolen Northern Iowan 118:45, p.7	03/31/2022	Written by Karl Karlson, What do I manage????, the satire article says that Nark Mook's minivan was stolen when he was going to Chad's Pizza. Jerry Smith, representative of the UNI Police Department (UNI PD), gives tips on vehicle safety, and says they don't want to blame mascots TC and TK, although descriptions match. The staff of the Northern Iowan is also working with WD-40 man to find the culprit; photos.
2	Cedar Falls mayor responds to shooting Northern Iowan 118:35, p.1	02/17/2022	Cedar Falls mayor Rob Green responded to the shooting on College Hill that resulted in one dead and another severely injured. He stated that it was an isolated incident and does not reflect the College Hill neighborhood; photo.
3	One person killed on the Hill, two injured Northern Iowan 118:33, p.1	02/10/2022	In an update from an article from the February 7, the identities of the men involved in the College Hill shooting were revealed after their arrest: Brandon Javon Mitchell and Daniel Martez Judon. Arthur Craig Lang was the man who died; photo.
4	Person killed on the Hill Northern Iowan 118:32, p.1	02/07/2022	Two men were arrested after a shooting occurred near 22nd and College St. One person has died and the other is in critical condition.
5	Shots fired reported Jan. 18 on Hudson Road Northern Iowan 118:28, p.1	01/24/2022	Students received alerts on January 18 which reported shots fired at 18th St. and Hudson Road. The police cleared the scene and the suspects are still at large with no updated reports by the police.
6	Car thefts and burglaries reported on campus Northern Iowan 118:24, p.1	11/18/2021	The Department of Public Safety (UNI PD) offers advice on precautionary measures in the wake of campus reports of burglarized and stolen vehicles; photo.
7	Chauvin trial ends, but legacy lives on Northern Iowan 117:53, p.1	04/26/2021	Emma'le Maas traveled to Minneapolis to cover the the end of the Derek Chauvin trial and the Justice for All Families protest; photos.
8	The breakdown on police brutality Northern Iowan 117:51, p.3	04/19/2021	In the author's opinion, a decrease in police violence is a structural impossibility until capitalism is replaced. Rawwas points to capitalism, with its associated emphasis on property and fear of the stranger, for the dehumanization that results in crime and police brutality; photo.
9	In review: Gun violence near campus Northern Iowan 117:49, p.1	04/12/2021	On April 4, one person was injured on College hill when his own firearm accidentally discharged, and investigators found several firearms and arrested two people on charges unrelated to the shooting. The article discusses aggravated assaults and gun violence on or near campus that have taken place in the past five years. Cedar Valley residents and UNI students have expressed concern and protested increases in gun violence. Many expect an increase in gun-related incidents after Governor Reynolds signed a new permitless gun carrying law into effect at the beginning of the month; photo.
10	Shots fired on College Hill, one injury reported Northern Iowan 117:47, p.1	04/05/2021	Cedar Falls police responded to a report of shots fired outside Little Bigs on College Hill early Sunday morning, April 4. KWWL reported that Cedar Falls Public Safety later discovered the gunshot victim had accidentally shot himself. The Cedar Falls police also made two unrelated arrests on the scene; photo.
11	Letter to the Editor: Stand with your APPI Panthers Northern Iowan 117:45, p.3	03/29/2021	The Panther Initiative for Environmental Equity and Resilience (PIEER) writes a letter to the editor condemning hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) populations, advocating for education and racial justice, and calling on the UNI administration and community to show support and take protective measures for the safety and well-bein of Asian and Asian American students; photo.
12	March 16 was not just a "bad day" Northern Iowan 117:44, p.3	03/25/2021	Maier writes in response to the hate crime in Atlanta, Georgia where eight people, six of them Asian women, were shot and killed. In the author's opinion, hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise and the Asian American community needs support; photos.
13	Hate crimes won't stop until we stop its source Northern Iowan 117:43, p.3	03/22/2021	In the author's opinion, hate crimes will continue to rise due to easy access to guns, lack of accountability for white men, and restrictions on diversity in education; photo.
14	Sexual Assault reported on campus Northern Iowan 117:29, p.2	02/01/2021	UNI police release a report of a recent sexual assault on campus to the student body.
15	Crime Brief: Sexual assault reported Northern Iowan 116:39, p.2	02/27/2020	A rape was reported to the UNI police by a student on Sunday, February 23.
16	Crime brief: sexual assault reported Northern Iowan 116:38, p.2	02/24/2020	On February 16, the UNI student body received an email that a rape had been reported to UNI police by a student.
17	Shooting in Cedar Falls leaves 1 dead Northern Iowan 116:26, p.2	12/09/2019	Grant Thomas Saul was confirmed dead after shots were fired in an apartment above Los Cabos Family Restaurant in Cedar Falls on December 4.
18	College Hill fight damages car Northern Iowan 116:5, p.2	09/16/2019	A fight on College Hill broke out on Saturday, September 7, 2019 around 2am outside the bar Sharky's and led to a Ford Mustang being dented. No arrests had been made as of publication.
19	UNI Crime Alert sent to campus Northern Iowan 116:2, p.2	09/05/2019	UNI Office of Public Safety issued a campus-wide email stating that a rape had occurred on campus.
20	Sexual assault reported Northern Iowan 115:36, p.2	02/18/2019	A sexual assault was reported on campus on February 17.
21	Sexual assault reported Northern Iowan 115:29, p.2	01/24/2019	A sexual assault was reported on campus on January 20.
22	Campus crime briefs Northern Iowan 116:26, p.2	12/03/2018	Campus safety reported two incidents of a man exposing himself on November 14. On December 1, Cedar Falls and UNI police responded to an armed robbery.
23	This Week in Crime Northern Iowan 115:20, p.3	11/01/2018	The UNI police pulled over a speeding car; the driver was sent to jail. A bicycle was stolen from Bender Hall. An unresponsive male student was found in Campbell Hall.
24	Professor discusses diversity in the media Northern Iowan 115:19, p.4	10/29/2018	Professor Gayle Rhineberger-Dunn presented "Myth vs. Reality: Race, Gender, and (In)justice in the Media" at the Rod Library on October 25. Her talk focused on how the media shapes our reality about race, gender, crime and injustices; photo.
25	Sexual assault reported Northern Iowan 115:18, p.2	10/25/2018	A sexual assault on October 20 was reported by the Office of Public Safety. This marks the third reported incident this semester.
26	Sexual assault reported Northern Iowan 115:14, p.2	10/11/2018	A email sent by the Office of Public Safety reported the second sexual assault of the semester, which occurred on October 8.
27	UNI student arrested for extortion Northern Iowan 115:4, p.2	09/06/2018	UNI student Christian Albert Gossweiler was arrested on August 22 on an account of extortion; he attempted to extort sex from a woman via Snapchat.
28	Sexual Assault Reported Northern Iowan 115:2, p.2	08/27/2018	A sexual assault was reported on August 18; contact information for support is provided.
29	LTE: addressing hate crimes through unity Northern Iowan 114:50, p.3	04/12/2018	In his letter to the editor Professor Steve Corbin calls attention to hate crimes and puts out a challenge to Christians, Muslims and Jews to lead the way in bringing down the hate crime crusade.
30	McGregor attacks bus in New York Northern Iowan 114:50, p.6	04/12/2018	Sports Writer William Riepe reports on an attack of a New York bus by UFC champion Conor McGregor. McGregor was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief, photo.
31	Arrest made in Masala robbery case Northern Iowan 114:43, p.2	03/08/2018	Mujo Avdic, of Waterloo, was arrested on charges of felony burglary in the third degree for allegedly robbing Mirch Masala Grill. Avdic is being held at Black Hawk County Jail; photo.
32	UNI student arrested for sexual abuse Northern Iowan 114:20, p.1	11/02/2017	UNI student, Brandon Charles Westendorf, was arrested on charges of Third Degree Sexual Abuse for an alleged sexual assault. Westendorf was later released after posting bond; photo.
33	Former UNI football player shot and killed Northern Iowan 114:16, p.9	10/19/2017	Former UNI football player, Jaz Granderson, was shot and killed in St.Louis. He died on October 16, 2017; photo.
34	Clothesline Project brings awareness Northern Iowan 114:15, p.2	10/16/2017	UNI's Women and Gender Studies (WGS) Program hosted the Clothesline Project to raise awareness of violence against women as a part of the Relationship Violence Awareness Month. People who have been effected by violence could write anonymous messages on the t-shirts that would be hung up around the Union; photo.
35	Gunshot heard on campus Northern Iowan 114:14, p.2	10/12/2017	The Office of University Relations has reported there was a gunshot heard on campus. The investigation is ongoing.
36	After nine years... The Juice is loose again Northern Iowan 114:12, p.6	10/05/2017	O.J. "The Juice" Simpson was released from jail after serving 9 years in prison; photo.
37	UNI student arrested for burglary, possession Northern Iowan 114:10, p.1	09/28/2017	UNI student, Shane Michael Ferrari, allegedly broke into two vehicles near 2301 Franklin Street and stole property. Ferrari was arrested and later released; photo.
38	Former UNI student arrested for sexual assault Northern Iowan 114:2, p.2	08/28/2017	Former UNI student Donghyuk Kim was arrested for sexual abuse in the 3rd degree.
39	Chalk controversy on College St. Northern Iowan 112:53, p.1	04/25/2016	Businesses on College Hill and Main Street were chalked with anti-sexual assault messages on April 8; photo.
40	CV arrests teach COE students lesson Northern Iowan 112:42, p.2	03/07/2016	Students and faculty of the College of Education reflect on the recent arrests of Cedar Falls High School teacher Douglas Wilkinson and Kingsley Elementary School principal Amber Dietz; photo.
41	My cousin is a murderer, and he's a person, too Northern Iowan 112:22, p.3	11/12/2015	Cobb discusses her cousin's recent conviction for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and the impact on the families of the victim and the perpetrator; photos.
42	Beware of telephone scam Northern Iowan 112:15, p.2	10/19/2015	Students have reported telephone scam callers posing as the IRS or FBI.
43	From law enforcement to incarceration Northern Iowan 112:15, p.2	10/19/2015	The first Iowa Criminal Justice Summit was held on October 1 in the Maucker Union Ballroom; Bernie Kerik spoke about his experience on both sides of the system.
44	Burglary Northern Iowan 11:46, p.2	04/02/2015	Two UNI students were arrested for burglary.
45	Public Safety crime log Northern Iowan 111:43, p.2	03/12/2015	A collection of crimes that happened on campus
46	Amber Alert cancelled Northern Iowan 111:42, p.2	03/09/2015	Johnston County sheriff's office cancelled alert after victim had been found
47	Missing funds revealed Northern Iowan 111:30, p.2	01/26/2015	A now former UNI student dance group instructor was found to be improperly disbursing university funds to himself.
48	A call for public action, Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 111:29, p.1	01/22/2015	Student Corey Cooling talks about his feelings on the Cedar Falls City Councils decision to not decriminalize marijuana and how it takes focus off real crime.
49	Public Safety crime log Northern Iowan 111:27, p.3	12/11/2014	A collection of crimes that occurred on campus
50	Assult reported on campus Northern Iowan 111:18, p.2	10/30/2014	A sexual assault was reported in Campbell hall.
51	So-called "sexual misconduct" Northern Iowan 111:18, p.3	10/30/2014	Christopher Daniel shares his opinion on the recent acts of sexual misconduct on campus and expresses how they should be punished more; photo.
52	Treat Waterloo as a neighbor, not a criminal Northern Iowan 111:11, p.3	10/06/2014	Columnist Davidson asks the students to alter their negative views on Waterloo to more positive views.
53	Unlocked cars lead to thefts Northern Iowan 111:8, p.1	09/25/2014	Nineteen car owners reported thefts from their unlocked cars on one night; photo.
54	The lesson and warning of the Ferguson uprising Northern Iowan 111:6, p.3	09/18/2014	Student Christopher Daniel shares his opinion on the Ferguson riots and what he thinks police should do in the future to prevent protests from becoming violent.
55	Bike thefts on the upswing Northern Iowan 110:55, p.1	05/01/2014	Warm weather brings out bicyclers on campus. There have been many reports of bike thefts recently. Public safety recommends registering bikes and keeping track of their serial numbers; photo.
56	Panther portraits: Take Back the Night Northern Iowan 110:55, p.5	05/01/2014	Shows a group of students holding posters in a campus walk as a part of Take Back the Night.
57	Alleged sexual assault on the hill Northern Iowan 110:54, p.2	04/28/2014	The UNI Police Department investigated an alleged sexual assault. Anyone with information regarding the alleged assault is encouraged to call the UNI Police Department.
58	Decriminalization of weed affects racial justice Northern Iowan 110:52, p.3	04/24/2014	Says that people of minorities or lower class status are the targets of marijuana enforcement laws.
59	It's time to break the silence Northern Iowan 110:52, p.3	04/21/2014	The author encourages people to break down the taboo in our society surrounding sexual violence and trauma. Many survivors are afraid to tell anyone because of the stigma attached to it. Survivors need to open up and seek help instead of staying silent.
60	Student voices: Given the recent shooting at Fort Hood, what is your stance on gun control? Northern Iowan 110:48, p.4	04/07/2014	Several students responded to the question, "Given the recent shooting at Fort Hood, what is your stance on gun control?"; photo.
61	Prevention programs help reduce assaults on campus Northern Iowan 110:47, p.3	04/03/2014	According to the report generated by the Clery Act, there were five forcible sex offenses and one non-forcible sex offense on campus in 2013. The Center for Violence Prevention helps infuse bystander-based prevention education.
62	CF man arrested after gun complaint Northern Iowan 110:46, p.2	03/31/2014	Zachary Palmer was arrested after a shooting incident at Hidden Valley Apartments. Palmer fired a handgun into the air while standing on his apartment balcony, and then displayed the weapon in a threatening manner to bystanders.
63	That word doesn't mean what you think it does Northern Iowan 110:40, p.3	02/27/2014	Says that students make negative assumptions about Waterloo. People often call Waterloo a "ghetto" and associate it with crime. Says that Waterloo does not have the highest crime rate in Iowa. People need to educate themselves on Waterloo.
64	UNI employees victims of tax fraud: at least 53 reports of fraud have been filed by UNI Police Northern Iowan 110:40, p.1	02/27/2014	Fifty-three UNI employees have been victims of tax fraud this year. When they went to file their taxes, they received an error code that told them their social security number had already been used to file taxes.
65	Cedar Falls crime rate drops in 2013 Northern Iowan 110:35, p.1	02/10/2014	Crime rates in Cedar Falls have dropped 12.1 percent since 2012. Captain Jeff Sitzmann of the Cedar Falls Police Department attributes the decrease both to Cedar Falls citizens and to the nature of crime.
66	UNI student arrested for alleged extortion Northern Iowan 110:34, p.1	02/06/2014	Bradley Williams was arrested on February 4 on charges of extortion. Williams filmed a sex tape and took nude photos of a woman. He later blackmailed the woman into giving him money and sexual acts. Bond is set at $10,000.
67	Shot UNI professor will return Monday Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1	12/13/2013	Professor Julie Husband was shot in the jaw over Thanksgiving break. She and her family were in Ohio visiting family when the incident occurred. Husband will be returning to campus on Monday, December 16.
68	Man arrested for child endangerment Northern Iowan 110:26, p.1	12/06/2013	Conar Reed was arrested for child endangerment and obstruction of emergency communication on campus. Reed was caring for an infant for several days at Hillside Courts. When the mother returned she noticed bruising on the infants buttocks.
69	Graffiti smears campus after Halloween Northern Iowan 110:21, p.1	11/08/2013	Several graffiti reports were filed with police after Halloween. The Honors Cottage, Center for Multicultural Education, and a house off Seerley Boulevard are some of the locations vandalized. Police are looking for the culprit; photo.
70	Police discover missing 'Phi' sign Northern Iowan 110:21, p.1	11/08/2013	The "Phi" sign on Alpha Phi's house has been stolen twice this semester. Police have found the "Phi" sign in a student's dorm room along with drugs and equipment to make fake id's. The case is still under investigation; photo.
71	Sexual assault sparks controversy Northern Iowan 110:21, p.1	11/08/2013	Sexual assault is becoming increasingly prevalent on college campuses. Many of these crimes are happening in social places, so there is a possibility for intervention. It is estimated that one in four college women will be sexually assaulted; photo.
72	Mental health education is a must Northern Iowan 110:18, p.3	10/29/2013	The topic for discussion was the school shooting in Sparks, Nevada. Children are not taught how to cope with emotions. Instead, children act out, sometimes in terrible ways. Mental health care is a taboo tobic in modern society.
73	Student who reported sexual assault faces false filing charges Northern Iowan 110:17, p.1	10/25/2013	A sexual assault was reported in ROTH residence hall on September 15. Since then, the police have uncovered that the sexual activity was consensual. Elizabeth Richmann, the woman that reported the assault, is facing false filing charges.
74	Crime Log Northern Iowan 110:15, p.5	10/18/2013	A compilation of criminal cases by the UNI Police Department.
75	Public intox popular crime during Homecoming Northern Iowan 110:13, p.1	10/11/2013	Alcohol is often an issue during Homecoming week. Last year at the football game, seven students were arrested for public intoxication; photo.
76	Report shows UNI has fewer crimes than ISU and U of I Northern Iowan 110:8, p.1	09/24/2013	The University of Northern Iowa's campus is safer than both Iowa State University's and the University of Iowa's. Under the Cleary Act, the university must disclose all campus crime reports to the Iowa Department of Education each year.
77	Re-evaluating values, guns, and the U.S. Constitution Northern Iowan 110:7, p.3	09/20/2013	Tells about gun control legislation and the arguments regarding it. The Constitution gives Americans certain rights, but those rights do have limitations.
78	Silver-Where? Missing utensils cost dining centers $9 thousand Northern Iowan 110:5, p.1	09/13/2013	Eating utensils in both the Rialto and Piazza Dining Centers are slowly diminishing. Each year about nine thousand dollars is spent on replacements. This is directly paid for by the students through price increases; photo.
79	Empathy is just what the doctor ordered Northern Iowan 109:54, p.4	05/03/2013	Says with all of the recent violence in the world, people need to focus on being empathetic and compassionate. We are responsible for ending the violence. Without change, fears the world left for future generation.
80	Bonnie Campbell speaks on Violence Against Women Act Northern Iowan 109:52, p.1	04/26/2013	Bonnie Campbell, the Iowa Attorney General, came to UNI to speak about domestic violence, sexual abuse, and the Violence Against Women Act; photo.
81	Pipe bomb found in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 109:50, p.1	04/19/2013	One day after the Boston Marathon attack, employees of the city of Cedar Falls found a pipe bomb in a storm drain in a residential area in Cedar Falls. The Cedar Falls police department, along with the Waterloo bomb squad, secured the scene.
82	UNI may need to return PFG athletic donation Northern Iowan 109:8, p.1	09/21/2012	Russell Wasendorf's gift of two million dollars to the athletic department is in question due to Wasendorf's guilty plea to mail fraud and embezzlement. Money already donated has been frozen, in case it needs to be returned.
83	UNI to host war crimes lecture Public Relations News Release 2011:227, p.1	03/20/2012	UNI will host U.S. Ambassador Stephen Rapp for a lecture on the war crimes issue.
84	Two stabbed at Hillcrest Northern Iowan 108:39, p.1	02/24/2012	Two persons from LeMars, Iowa, were injured in an altercation west of campus. One was taken to a local hospital with multiple wounds to his leg.
85	The theft of creativity Northern Iowan 108:31, p.4	01/27/2012	The Stop Online Piracy Act is aimed at stopping the piracy of information on the Internet.
86	State Auditor: Funds stolen from UNI ticketing operation Public Relations News Release 2011:143, p.1	12/28/2011	Former UNItix employee John David Gogola stole $18, 891 from the University of Northern Iowa from ticket sales through UNItix.
87	Clery Report reveals 2010 crime statistics for UNI Northern Iowan 108:13, p.1	10/11/2011	Clery Report tracks a wide variety of crimes, including violent crimes, sex offenses, hate crimes, robberies, burglaries, and drug, liquor and weapons law violations; photo.
88	Students arrested for purchasing fake IDs Northern Iowan 108:6, p.1	09/16/2011	The Department of Homeland Security tipped off the Cedar Falls Police Department that false IDs had been discovered in a shipment from China. Two UNI students have been arrested for the purchase of false IDs.
89	Author Beth Bednar to speak at UNI on her book, 'Dean Air: The Disappearance of Jodi Husentruit' Public Relations News Release 2011:16, p.1	09/02/2011	Beth Bednar will speak about her book 'Dead Air: The Disappearance of Jodi Husentruit' in hopes to raise awareness about the case.
90	Scott Cawelti previews 'Brother's Blood: The True Story of the Mark Family Murders' Northern Iowan 107:47, p.3	04/05/2011	The Final Thursday Reading at the Hearst Center; featured Scott Cawelti. His new book on the Mark Family Murders will be released in August; photo.
91	Is hateful rhetoric to blame for political violence? Northern Iowan 107:28, p.9	01/14/2011	Believes that many things contribute to violence. There is seldom one cause for these events.
92	Don't drink your way to danger Northern Iowan 107:15, p.9	10/19/2010	Homecoming weekend is often filled with fun and alcohol. Students urged to be careful of consuming too much alcohol. Being arrested, having your stomach pumped, or being raped are not positive things to remember from the Homecoming weekend.
93	Hate crime procedures create inequality Northern Iowan 107:15, p.10	10/19/2010	Believes that the offenses covered by the term "hate crimes" are already crimes; wonders why there is a need to add more to the process.
94	Judy Shepard to speak at GBPAC Northern Iowan 107:5, p.1	09/14/2010	The mother of Matthew Shepard, a victim of a hate crime in 1998, will share her story as part of the Standing on Higher Ground educational events, workshops, and panels; photo.
95	Videotape the police Northern Iowan 107:3, p.8	09/03/2010	Posting videos or even video taping police officers during an arrest can lead to a prison sentence. Normally the videotape supports the efforts of the officers; photo.
96	Breaking the cycle by breaking the silence Northern Iowan 106:51, p.5	04/20/2010	Believes that attitudes need to change in order for there to be a decrease in sexual violence.
97	Students become victims of credit card fraud Northern Iowan 106:50, p.1	04/16/2010	Police are investigating use of student credit cards in other states. The students had used their cards at the Pita Pit during January and February.
98	Ku Klux Klan Chapter denies involvement with UNI vandalisms, assault Northern Iowan 106:43, p.1	03/12/2010	Brother Douglas, Imperial Wizard of the Fraternal White Knights, states that the Ku Klux Klan has groups of seven or more members in eleven Iowa towns. Waterloo and Cedar Falls are included; photo.
99	UNI to hold summer biotechnology camp for high school students Public Relations News Release 2009:325, p.1	03/11/2010	Students interested in crime-scene investigation can take part in a camp this summer with hands-on experience. "Students will isolate their own DNA from their cheek cells," said Kavita Dhanwada, associate professor of biology and camp director.
100	The evil that men do Northern Iowan 106:40, p.5	03/02/2010	Attempts to understand how one human can kill another; looks at insanity defense.