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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Two arrests made in connection with drive-by shooting

Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren announced today that two subjects have been arrested and a third is being sought in connection with a December 18, 2011, shooting in Muscatine.

Today detectives from the Muscatine Police Department and the Muscatine County Drug Task Force served arrest warrants charging the following two individuals:

Eugene Williams, III
DOB: 11/28/1989
1716 Stewart Road, Muscatine

Latisha Breen
a/k/a Latisha Williams
DOB: 4/16/1980
517 Main Street, Muscatine

Eugene Williams was arrested in Davenport, Iowa with the assistance of the Davenport Police Department. Latisha Breen was arrested in Muscatine by the Muscatine Police Department. Both were taken into custody without incident. Each will be held in the Muscatine County Jail until an initial appearance at 8:30 a.m. on February 1, 2012. Eugene Williams is being held on $750,000 bond. Latisha Breen is being held on $500,000 bond.

These individuals were charged with Attempt to Commit Murder, a class “B” felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 25 years; Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, a class “C” felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ten years; and Going Armed with Intent, a class “D” felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed five years.

The charges against both defendants arise from an investigation into a drive-by shooting at a residence located at 1611 Orange Street, Muscatine on December 18, 2011.

In addition, law enforcement seeks the public’s assistance in the apprehension of Andre Williams, DOB: 4/22/1983 in connection with incident. Persons with knowledge of Andre Williams’ location should contact the Muscatine County Joint Communication Center at (563) 263-9922.

The charges against the defendants are merely accusations and they are presumed to be innocent unless convicted in court.