Paris Don’t Play

The Press-Citizen reports:

Police said an Iowa City woman threatened a group of people with a steak knife Friday morning.

The woman told police she was first threatened with a gun.

According to criminal complaints, Iowa City police officers responded at 12:51 a.m. Friday to 1237 Burns Ave. for a report of a fight in progress. The responding officer witnessed a subject, later identified as 29-year-old Paris N. Toomer, of 91 Aniston St., swinging a steak knife toward people in an aggressive manner.

Police said that when Toomer saw the officer, she dropped the knife and told him that she “had a gun to her face.” Toomer allegedly told police that when a subject — who was not identified in criminal complaints — pulled a gun on her, she left, got the steak knife and confronted the subject, who she claims threatened her with the gun.

Toomer told police she went to the residence to confront the subjects who she said assaulted the father of her child. She brought the knife because she “wasn’t scared to die” for her family, according to criminal complaints.

Iowa City Police Sgt. Denise Brotherton said officers were unable to confirm whether a gun was pulled but noted that complete reports from the responding officers were not yet submitted Friday.

“I’m not aware that they located a gun or a person in possession of a gun,” Brotherton said.

Toomer also is accused of slashing the rear tires of another person’s vehicle.

Police said Toomer provided a breath test of .107 and admitted to consuming alcohol before the incident.

Toomer was arrested and faces charges of going armed with intent, a class D felony; fourth-degree criminal mischief, a serious misdemeanor; and public intoxication, a simple misdemeanor.

Paris N. Toomer

May-December Thieves, Weed-Eating Flasher

The Press-Citizen reports:

An Iowa City man and an Arkansas woman were arrested Wednesday for purchasing gas with a stolen credit card and possession of cocaine.

According to criminal complaints, 28-year-old Leeann D. Hopson and 54-year-old Nathan L. Burgs went to the IC Pit Stop, 300 Kirkwood Ave., at 2:37 p.m., and purchased $30 worth of gas with a stolen credit card. Police said the credit card, and the wallet it was in, was stolen from Starbucks 30 minutes earlier.

Police said after forging the victim’s signature to purchase the gas, Hopson pumped another $25 worth of gas. The clerk denied the transaction because he believed Hopson and Burgs were attempting to purchase the fuel with a stolen credit card. After the suspected theft was reported to police, Hopson and Burgs fled in a Honda Accord with Arkansas license plates.

Police said a Good Samaritan followed the car to the Goodwill parking lot, where he observed Hopson trying to change her licenses plates. The Good Samaritan called the police and officers were able to stop Hopson and Burgs as they were going through the Taco Bell drive-thru.

Police said they found a crack pipe hidden in a cigarette box in Hopson’s purse. They also located a small baggie of cocaine in Burgs’ wallet. Police said they located multiple small baggies in Hopson’s vehicle with a white powder residue that tested positive for cocaine.

Police said Hopson also gave officers a fake name due to the fact that she was wanted in Arkansas for battery, aggravated robbery and burglary.

Hopson and Burgs were arrested. Hopson faces charges of forgery, unauthorized use of a credit card, third-degree theft, making a false report to police and possession of cocaine. Burgs faces charges of unauthorized use of a credit card, third-degree theft and possession of cocaine, second-offense.

Nathan L. Burgs

Leeann Deshea Hopson

The Press-Citizen reports:

An Iowa City man is accused of exposing himself in downtown Iowa City and eating a bag of marijuana after he was arrested.

Police said two women reported to them that Allen A. Bramwell, 25, exposed himself to them. According to criminal complaints, the first incident occurred at 8:45 a.m. March 23 at the Old Capitol Town Center. The victim reported to police that Bramwell exposed himself, then asked the woman for her name and phone number.

Five hours later, another woman reported that Bramwell was grinning at her as he exposed himself when she drove by him as he stood on Court Street near Gilbert Street. Police located Bramwell and the woman positively identified him. Bramwell also had the phone number of the woman he exposed himself to earlier in his phone.

Bramwell was placed under arrest for indecent exposure. While seated in the back of the arresting officer’s squad car, Bramwell allegedly attempted to eat the marijuana he had with him. The officer recovered the plastic baggie and flakes of marijuana that were on Bramwell’s shirt, seat and in the baggie.

Police said Bramwell admitted to eating the marijuana.

Police also said Bramwell had a $1,000 worth of stolen property with him at the time of the arrest. The property was stolen in a burglary that had occurred just hours earlier, the police said. Police said they tried to obtain a search warrant for Bramwell’s residence. However, Bramwell provided officers with an address that did not belong to him.

Bramwell’s son provided officers with his correct address, police said.

Bramwell faces two counts of indecent exposure, one count of preventing prosecution, one count of possession of marijuana and one count of interference with official acts.

Allen Adonis Bramwell

57-year-old Burglar Has Yet to Master His Craft

The ICPD reports:

On March 23, 2012 at approximately 12:08 a.m., Iowa City Police Officers responded to 212 E Bloomington Street for a female reporting she had just found an unknown male coming from her residence with items from her house. The female victim stated she confronted the male and attempted to get the items back. The male dropped her laptop computer and ran into the alley. The victim described the suspect as an older black male wearing a red sweatshirt and a black hat on backwards.

Officers flooded the area and began canvassing the neighborhood. A witness reported seeing a suspect matching that description walking to the northeast just minutes prior and Patrol and Street Crimes Unit Officers began checking the area on foot. At approximately 12:30 a.m., those officers located a suspect matching that description hiding on a rear porch at 326 N Linn St. The victim responded to the scene and positively identified the suspect as the person who had been inside her residence. In addition, officers located items belonging to the victim on the defendant.

The suspect was identified as Michael Phillip Howard, DOB: 08-22-54 of Iowa City. He was subsequently charged with Burglary in the Third Degree. 3rd Degree Burglary is a class “D” Felony which is punishable with imprisonment up to five years.

Michael Phillip Howard

Local Drunks Annoy Cabbie, EMTs

The Press-Citizen reports:

 

Police said an Iowa City woman had a blood-alcohol content five times more than the legal limit to operate a vehicle when she was arrested Wednesday night.

Iowa City police were called at 11:23 p.m. to 2401 Highway 6 E. for a report from a cab driver of a woman refusing to pay the fare for her cab. Police said the woman, 40-year-old Diedra Hondras, had no cash or credit cards to pay for the cab ride.

Police said they immediately noticed Hondras’ bloodshot, watery eyes and other signs of intoxication, as well as a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. She had a mostly consumed bottle of vodka with her, police said.

A preliminary breath test indicated Hondras’ blood-alcohol content was more than .200 percent. Subsequent testing at the hospital showed her blood-alcohol content to be more than .400 percent.

Wednesday was not the first time Hondras was found to have a highly elevated blood-alcohol content. In September 2011, Hondras was found to be drunk in front of the Fieldhouse Bar. Police said a bar patron found Hondras in the restroom, struggling to pull up her pants. The patron helped Hondras out of the bar.

Police said they found a water bottle containing vodka — which Hondras admitted to drinking throughout the night — in her purse. Hondras provided a preliminary breath test of .375 percent and was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for treatment, according to police records.

Police said Hondras has previous public intoxication convictions from May 2011, June 2010 and April 2009.

Hondras faces two counts of public intoxication – third or subsequent offense, fifth-degree theft and possession of an open container of alcohol in public. She remains in the Johnson County Jail on a $10,500 cash-only bond.

Diedra Hondras

 

The Press-Citizen reports:

An Iowa City man was arrested for drunken driving when he passed out at a red light in the middle of downtown Iowa City.

According to an Iowa City police criminal complaint, a “full complement” of emergency response vehicles were dispatched to the intersection of College and Gilbert streets at 6:19 p.m. Thursday for a man that was passed out in the driver’s seat of a running car. An Iowa City police officer was the first to arrive on the scene and observed a man, later identified as 31-year-old Kelvin O. Robinson, passed out in the driver’s seat.

The officer entered the car through the backseat and could hear Robinson sleeping, police said. Robinson appeared to be snoring, police said.

Police said the officer put the car in park and opened the driver’s door for firefighters and paramedics on the scene. The paramedics were able to wake up Robinson and determined there was nothing medically wrong with him.

Police said Robinson smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage and admitted to drinking earlier in the day. He allegedly told the officer he thought he “slept it off.” Police said Robinson stopped for a red light and fell asleep.

Robinson failed field sobriety tests and submitted to breath tests, which indicated a blood-alcohol content between .112 and .114 percent. He was arrested and charged with drunken driving.

Kelvin Oneal Robinson

 

Diversity Tax Collector Visits Walgreens

The Press-Citizen reports:

The Walgreens in Iowa City was robbed at knife point early Saturday morning.

Iowa City police officers responded at 1:42 a.m. to Walgreens, 2214 Muscatine Ave., for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. The cashier told officers that a man entered the store and approached the register. After pretending to make a small purchase, the man brandished a large knife when the register opened. He then reached over the counter and grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.

The suspect ran out of the store and was last seen running westbound, police said. He was described as a black man, 40 to 45 years old and 6’4” with a slender build. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black coat, fuzzy hat and had a thin mustache.

Queen of Abyssinia, Lil Wayne Have Got That Fast Money

The Press-Citizen reports:

Iowa City Police arrested two suspects Saturday after several downtown businesses reported receiving counterfeit bills.

Chicago resident Christopher J. Carter, 20, and Coralville resident Fatima O. Amin, 19, allegedly requested change for the counterfeit money. They were charged with fourth-degree theft, a serious misdemeanor, and forgery, a class D felony. An employee from one of the businesses identified the two suspects, who had about $2,000 in counterfeit bills.

The businesses involved lost more than $200, according to police reports, and Carter told police the actual amount lost was about $400.

Christopher Jovaughn Carter

Fatima Omer Amin

Early Morning Hijinx Featuring Coralville Police, Area Drug Dealer

The Press-Citizen reports:

Two Coralville police officers were injured in a struggle with a Cedar Rapids man early Saturday morning.

Officers stopped a car about 1:58 a.m. Saturday in the 500 block of First Avenue in Coralville. According to the police report, officers found 19 individually wrapped bags of marijuana and a loaded handgun under Charlie Dwayne Pitchford’s seat.

As officers attempted to arrest Pitchford, 31, he attempted to flee before being caught and subdued with a Taser, the report said.

The 500 block of 1st Ave is basically the River Power parking lot. I wonder if he was trying to take the footbridge over the river.

Both officers were treated and released from the hospital, according to a news release from the police department.

Pitchford has been charged with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, a class D felony; carrying weapons, an aggravated misdemeanor; possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, a class D felony; and two counts of interference with official acts causing injury, an aggravated misdemeanor.

The other two occupants in the car, Caniya C. Barron, 27, and Crystal Shavon Turner, 29, both of Cedar Rapids, were charged with interference with official acts, a serious misdemeanor.

Charlie Dwayne Pitchford

Two Arrested in February Creekside Robbery, Third Lams to Chicago

The ICPD reports:

On 02-22-12, at approximately 11:02 PM, Iowa City Police Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy #6 East. According to the victim, a male entered the store, jumped over the counter and grabbed the victim from behind in a choke hold. The suspect then held a knife against the victim’s neck and made demands to empty the money out of the cash register. After the victim complied with the demands, the suspect fled in an unknown direction. These events were captured on video surveillance.

Upon viewing the surveillance video, two late night patrol Officers recognized the suspect who jumped the counter from a previous interaction. This information was then relayed to the Iowa City Police Department’s Street Crimes Action Team who conducted the follow up investigation and then determined that Jackie J. Lane, Daveon Curry, and Dantreil L. Ware were responsible for committing the robbery.

-Jackie J. Lane DOB 10-06-93, transient- was charged with Robbery in the 1st Degree, Going Armed with Intent, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. The investigation revealed that Lane was the suspect who jumped over the counter and brandished the knife. According to the victim, Lane stated “you have five seconds to get the money or I am going to slit your throat wide open”. Lane is currently being held on a $100,000 cash only bond at the Johnson County Jail.

-Daveon Curry, DOB# 05-28-93, transient- was charged with Robbery 1st degree joint criminal conduct, Assault with a dangerous weapon-joint criminal conduct, and going armed with intent- joint criminal conduct. The investigation revealed that Curry’s role in the robbery was to act as a lookout in exchange money, in this case approximately $40.00. Curry is currently being held on a $70,000 cash only bond at the Johnson County Jail.

-Dantreil L. Ware, DOB# 05-12-93, transient, was charged was charged with Robbery 1st degree joint criminal conduct, Assault with a dangerous weapon-joint criminal conduct, and going armed with intent- joint criminal conduct. The investigation revealed that Ware entered the store to distract the clerk so Lane could sneak up on her and commit the robbery. There are arrest warrants issued for Ware and Officers have information that Ware has fled the area and is in the Chicago, Illinois area.

1st Degree Robbery is a class B Felony which is punishable with imprisonment up to 25 years. Going armed with intent and Assault with a dangerous weapon are both class D felonies which is punishable with imprisonment of no more than five years with a fine of at least seven hundred fifty dollars but not more than seven thousand five hundred dollars.

Daveon Curry

Lube Thief Pounds Kmart Loss Prevention

The Press-Citizen reports:

A Cedar Rapids man is accused of stealing personal lubricant, baby clothes and other items from Kmart and punching a Kmart employee in the face.

According to an Iowa City Police criminal complaint, 42-year-old Willie Albert Morris Jr. and 23-year-old Aziza Ashta ‘Ya Lataire Brown were observed entering the store and picking out items together at 12:18 p.m. Feb. 13. Police said Brown stood at the end of the aisle while Morris stuffed merchandise into his coat and down his pants. Brown was observed on security camera video pointing out what items to take, police said.

Police said the duo proceeded to the checkout lane and, while the clerk was not looking, Morris concealed more items under his coat.

As Morris was exiting the store, he was stopped by loss prevention staff and asked to come back inside, police said. Police said Morris was uncooperative and didn’t want to return. Instead, he allegedly punched one of the employees in the face and fled.

Police said Morris was later identified by his female accomplice.

Morris is accused of taking two packages of His & Hers KY jelly, infant clothing and blankets, a Braun shaver and DVDs. The total value of the stolen items was $321.32, police said.

Morris was arrested Wednesday and charged with second-degree robbery, a class C felony. Brown was previously arrested and charged with fourth-degree theft – joint criminal conduct, a serious misdemeanor.

Willie Albert Morris Jr.

Aziza Ashta 'Ya Lataire Brown

Guests From Burlington Shoot Up Caliente Nightclub

Los Cocos 2.0?

The ICPD reports:

On Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 1:49 a.m., Iowa City Police officers were in the area of Caliente Night Club and Bar, 171 Hwy 1 West, investigating a shots fired incident when they initiated a traffic stop on a silver Lincoln Navigator, which was similar in description to the vehicle described in the shooting incident. They identified the five occupants and seized three handguns. At least one of the handguns had previously been reported as stolen from Washington County, IA.

Officers have filed charges on:
• Dominque Marcellus Clegg, age 22 of Burlington, IA was charged with Possession of a Firearm as a Felon (Class D Felony), Carrying Weapons (Aggravated Misdemeanor), Keeping or Permitting use of Drugs in a Vehicle (Aggravated Misdemeanor), Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Serious Misdemeanor), Possession of Stolen Property (Serious Misdemeanor)
• Elijah James Pickens, age 21 of Burlington, IA was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Serious Misdemeanor) and Possession of Alcohol under the Legal Age
• Dewayne Lenoir Jr., age 22 of Burlington, IA was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Serious Misdemeanor), Carrying Weapons (Aggravated Misdemeanor), and Possession of Stolen Property (Serious Misdemeanor)
• Giovani Denario Timmons, age 21 of Burlington, IA was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Serious Misdemeanor)
• Timothy Leture Chew, age 21 of Burlington, IA was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Serious Misdemeanor), Carrying Weapons (Aggravated Misdemeanor), and Possession of Stolen Property (Serious Misdemeanor)

Timothy Leture Chew

Dominique Marcellus Clegg

Dewayne Lenoir Jr.