CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A man from Cedar Rapids has been charged with abuse of a corpse following an incident on I-80 Tuesday. Deputies with the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to the westbound 187-mile market on I-80 for a call for assistance. DOT cameras showed police vehicles lined up on the westbound side of the interstate, just east of the Grinnell exit. Investigators say that at approximately 8:10 a.m., Troopers with the Iowa State Patrol observed a male subject standing outside a silver 2010 Chevy Malibu parked on the shoulder of I-80 directly under the 80th St overpass. He was later identified as 23-year-old Jihad Gasaway. Gasaway advised troopers that his vehicle stalled and that he was in need of a jump start. Troopers at this time discovered that a different male subject was in the passenger seat and was deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators say that Gasaway did not notify troopers of the deceased individual and instead had attempted to cover him up with miscellaneous clothing in an attempt to conceal the body. The deceased individual’s name has not yet been released. Gasaway was charged with Abuse of a Corpse – Hide or Bury.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has identified the person killed in a collision in the county on Tuesday. In a press release Wednesday morning, officials said 48-year-old Chad Craig, of Cedar Rapids, died in the crash. He was driving a motorcycle when he was hit head-on by a vehicle attempting to pass in a no-passing zone, according to officials. The crash happened near the intersection of Cottage Grove Avenue SE and Highlands Court SE. Police said the driver of the vehicle that hit the motorcycle was 60-year-old Debra Trimble. Officials on scene noticed Trimble had bloodshot eyes, slurred and mumbled speech, and a strong odor of alcohol on her breath. She reportedly refused on-site testing. She was transported to the Linn County Correctional Center where she provided a .109 blood alcohol concentration. Trimble was been charged with OWI, Vehicular Homicide, and Unsafe Passing.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) – Officials are seeking the public’s help in relation to a drive-by shooting that took place Sunday evening. On October 1st, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to several 911 reports of gunfire in the area of Vandello Circle and Sadler Lane. Investigators located shell casings at the scene and damage to several residences and cars. There are no reported injuries at this time. Anyone with information or video surveillance is encouraged to contact North Liberty Police
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Cedar Rapids police arrested a 25-year-old woman for alleged child abuse after the child had to be taken to the hospital for severe injuries earlier this week. Police said first responders were called to a hotel in the 3300 block of Southgate Court SW in Cedar Rapids just before 8 a.m. on Monday. Police said the child had multiple facial and chest injuries. The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but was later transferred to another hospital due to the severity of the injuries. After a medical evaluation, officials said the injuries were found to be consistent with child abuse. Jjuanna Williams, 25, has been charged with multiple acts of Child Endangerment, which is a Class “B” felony punishable up to 50 years in prison.
