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Crime & Safety

The latest Crime & Safety coverage for Cedar Rapids and Linn County.

Breaking ·3h ago1 minBy Jordan Beck

Linn County sheriff's office searching for man after chase, crash in rural area

Dustin Lacey, 42, of Anamosa, is wanted for burglary and eluding after a pursuit Tuesday night ended with a crash; authorities say no active threat to the public.

Illustration: Cedar Rapids native arrested in 1983 Linn County cold case murder

Crime & Safety

1d ago3 minBy Jordan Beck

Cedar Rapids native arrested in 1983 Linn County cold case murder

Michael Schappert, 64, of Oregon, was arrested in May for the beating and shooting death of 24-year-old Ronald Novak at his rural Walker home 41 years ago, authorities said.