The Iowa Court of Appeals decided on December 23, 2015, two appeals of sexual abuse convictions prosecuted in Muscatine County. The court affirmed the convictions in both cases. The cases were:
State of Iowa v. Joshua Corwin. Corwin was found guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree, willful injury, and theft in the second degree. The appeals court rejected his claim that there was insufficient evidence to convict him. Corwin was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
State of Iowa v. David Rickey. Rickey was found guilty of sexual abuse in the second degree. The appeals court rejected his claims that the trial court made errors in rulings on the admission of certain evidence and other decisions during trial. Rickey was sentenced to a prison sentence of not to exceed 25 years. He must serve 17.5 years before being eligible for parole.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Second subject arrested in connection with robbery of Muscatine hotel
Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren provided the following update to the investigation of the robbery of a hotel in Muscatine on November 22, 2015:
Muscatine Police Department detectives arrested TIFFANY MICHELLE WILLIAMS, 39, of Muscatine for the offense of Robbery in the First Degree. This is a class "B" felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 25 years.
WILLIAMS appeared before a judge this morning. Her bond was set at $250,000 cash only. Her next court date is a preliminary hearing December 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
The charge against WILLIAMS is merely an accusation. She is presumed to be innocent.
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Muscatine Police Department detectives arrested TIFFANY MICHELLE WILLIAMS, 39, of Muscatine for the offense of Robbery in the First Degree. This is a class "B" felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 25 years.
WILLIAMS appeared before a judge this morning. Her bond was set at $250,000 cash only. Her next court date is a preliminary hearing December 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
The charge against WILLIAMS is merely an accusation. She is presumed to be innocent.
WILLIAMS's mugshot:
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Arrest made in robbery of Muscatine hotel
Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren provided the following update to the investigation of the robbery of a hotel in Muscatine on Sunday, November 22, 2015:
Last night, November 23, 2015, detectives with the Muscatine Police Department arrested TIMOTHY WADDEN, 35, of Muscatine in connection with the robbery investigation. WADDEN has been charged with robbery in the first degree, a class "B" felony. The offense is punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 25 years. The criminal complaint alleges that WADDEN brandished a firearm at the hotel front desk clerk and demanded money.
"I would like to thank the many members of the public who provided information to the police," said Ostergren. "Tips came in rapidly after the Muscatine police put information on Facebook about the robbery. This is a great example of using social media in a positive way."
WADDEN appeared before a judge this morning for initial appearance. The Court set his bond at $750,000 cash only. He remains in the Muscatine County Jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
The investigation into the robbery is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time. The criminal charge against WADDEN is merely an accusation. He is presumed innocent.
WADDEN's mugshot:
Last night, November 23, 2015, detectives with the Muscatine Police Department arrested TIMOTHY WADDEN, 35, of Muscatine in connection with the robbery investigation. WADDEN has been charged with robbery in the first degree, a class "B" felony. The offense is punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 25 years. The criminal complaint alleges that WADDEN brandished a firearm at the hotel front desk clerk and demanded money.
"I would like to thank the many members of the public who provided information to the police," said Ostergren. "Tips came in rapidly after the Muscatine police put information on Facebook about the robbery. This is a great example of using social media in a positive way."
WADDEN appeared before a judge this morning for initial appearance. The Court set his bond at $750,000 cash only. He remains in the Muscatine County Jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
The investigation into the robbery is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time. The criminal charge against WADDEN is merely an accusation. He is presumed innocent.
WADDEN's mugshot:
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Prison sentence for multiple burglaries and theft
On Friday, October 9, 2015, in Muscatine County District Court:
MARTY STANBRO, 50, of Muscatine was sentenced after pleading guilty to five counts of burglary in the third degree as a habitual offender. The court imposed a total sentence of prison for a term not to exceed 30 years. In addition, STANBRO will be required to pay victim restitution for numerous other burglaries which he had also committed. The arrest and prosecution of STANBRO was the result of an investigation by the Muscatine Police Department.
STANBRO was also sentenced in a unrelated case for the offense of theft in the second degree as a habitual offender. He received a prison sentence of a term not to exceed 15 years. This sentence will be served consecutively to his burglary case for a total term of not to exceed 45 years. This case was the result of an investigation by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office.
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Also, GREGORY WAYNE MYERS, 57, of Davenport was sentenced after pleading guilty to eluding and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm - all as a habitual offender. The court imposed a prison sentence of not to exceed 15 years. The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office. MYERS faces a parole revocation proceeding and numerous warrants for burglary cases in other jurisdictions. He will be turned over to other law enforcement authorities before beginning his prison sentence.
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MARTY STANBRO, 50, of Muscatine was sentenced after pleading guilty to five counts of burglary in the third degree as a habitual offender. The court imposed a total sentence of prison for a term not to exceed 30 years. In addition, STANBRO will be required to pay victim restitution for numerous other burglaries which he had also committed. The arrest and prosecution of STANBRO was the result of an investigation by the Muscatine Police Department.
STANBRO was also sentenced in a unrelated case for the offense of theft in the second degree as a habitual offender. He received a prison sentence of a term not to exceed 15 years. This sentence will be served consecutively to his burglary case for a total term of not to exceed 45 years. This case was the result of an investigation by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office.
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Also, GREGORY WAYNE MYERS, 57, of Davenport was sentenced after pleading guilty to eluding and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm - all as a habitual offender. The court imposed a prison sentence of not to exceed 15 years. The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office. MYERS faces a parole revocation proceeding and numerous warrants for burglary cases in other jurisdictions. He will be turned over to other law enforcement authorities before beginning his prison sentence.
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Monday, October 5, 2015
Guilty plea to sexual abuse of mentally incapacitated adult
Today, October 5, 2015, in Muscatine County District Court:
RUSSELL PURVIANCE, JR., 46, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse in the third degree. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that PURVIANCE had sexual intercourse with an adult female who was mentally incapable of giving consent due to her intellectual disability.
PURVIANCE faces a mandatory sentence of incarceration for a term not to exceed 10 years when he is sentenced November 13, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. In addition, when his sentence is served he will be on supervised release as if on parole for the remainder of his life. He will be required to register as a sex offender. The court revoked the defendant's bond pending sentencing. He is being held in the Muscatine County Jail.
"I am very pleased with the outcome of this case," said Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren. "The offender is going to prison and the victim can look forward to getting on with her life without having to testify in court. I would like to especially thank Muscatine Police Department detective Joe Roseman for his work on this case. He got me the evidence I needed for a successful prosecution," he added.
PURVIANCE's mugshot:
RUSSELL PURVIANCE, JR., 46, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse in the third degree. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that PURVIANCE had sexual intercourse with an adult female who was mentally incapable of giving consent due to her intellectual disability.
PURVIANCE faces a mandatory sentence of incarceration for a term not to exceed 10 years when he is sentenced November 13, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. In addition, when his sentence is served he will be on supervised release as if on parole for the remainder of his life. He will be required to register as a sex offender. The court revoked the defendant's bond pending sentencing. He is being held in the Muscatine County Jail.
"I am very pleased with the outcome of this case," said Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren. "The offender is going to prison and the victim can look forward to getting on with her life without having to testify in court. I would like to especially thank Muscatine Police Department detective Joe Roseman for his work on this case. He got me the evidence I needed for a successful prosecution," he added.
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Friday, September 25, 2015
Guilty plea to lascivious acts
Today, September 25, 2015, in Muscatine County District Court:
JORDAN ROBERT WINSLOW, 33, of Wapello, pleaded guilty to two counts of lascivious acts with a child. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that WINSLOW had hand-to-gential contact with two separate children approximately two years ago. He will be sentenced November 6, 2015, at 9:15 a.m.
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JORDAN ROBERT WINSLOW, 33, of Wapello, pleaded guilty to two counts of lascivious acts with a child. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that WINSLOW had hand-to-gential contact with two separate children approximately two years ago. He will be sentenced November 6, 2015, at 9:15 a.m.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Muscatine County Attorney announces results of investigation into officer-involved shooting.
PRESS RELEASE – June
24, 2015
Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren released the
following statement regarding an investigation into the use of deadly force by
a law enforcement officer:
On June 9, 2015, Louisa County Sheriff’s Deputy David Perley
was involved in a pursuit of a motor vehicle being operated by Richard
Spurling. The pursuit ended near the intersection of Fruitland Road and Crimson
Avenue in Muscatine County. Deputy Perley approached Spurling’s motor vehicle.
Spurling drove his vehicle in the direction of Deputy Perley. Deputy Perley
fired his service weapon in the direction of the operator of the vehicle.
Spurling was struck once in the upper torso. He received medical attention and
was transported to the hospital. He has subsequently been released from the
hospital.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has conducted an
investigation of the incident and shared the results of that investigation with
the Muscatine County Attorney. After a review the Muscatine County Attorney has
determined that the use of deadly force by Deputy Perley was lawful. This
decision has been communicated to the Iowa DCI, the Louisa County Sheriff and
to Deputy Perley.
Criminal charges related to the pursuit are currently
pending in Louisa County against Spurling. No further information will be
released at this time.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Guilty plea in burglary, robbery case
Today, May 13, 2015 in Muscatine County District Court:
DOMINIC CLESTER, DOB: 5/4/1992, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Robbery in the Second Degree and Burglary in the First Degree. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that on February 21, 2015, CLESTER was in an apartment in downtown Muscatine and refused to leave when told to by the resident. CLESTER assaulted the victim and stole property from her. In the course of the incident the victim was injured. CLESTER will be sentenced July 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. He will be held without bond in the Muscatine County Jail until that date.
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In other recent court matters:
JOSE ANTHONY TAPIA, DOB: 10/15/1996, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance, cocaine. Investigation by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force showed that TAPIA sold approximately 3/4th of an ounce of cocaine to an informant. TAPIA will be sentenced June 19, 2015, at 9:45 a.m.
TAPIA'S mugshot:
JOVANY JACQUES, DOB: 112/21/1985, of West Liberty, pleaded guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance, cocaine. Investigation by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force showed that JACQUES sold approximately 1/8th of an ounce of cocaine to an informant. JACQUES will be sentenced June 19, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
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EDUARDO MANUEL GONZALEZ, DOB: 5/4/1991, of Muscatine, was sentenced after having pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree. Investigation by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office showed that GONZALEZ sexually abused an adult female at a rural Muscatine County residence. GONZALEZ was sentenced to serve an indeterminate prison sentence of not to exceed 10 years. In addition he will be on lifetime supervised release as if on parole and will be required to register as a sex offender.
GONZALEZ'S mugshot:
DOMINIC CLESTER, DOB: 5/4/1992, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Robbery in the Second Degree and Burglary in the First Degree. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that on February 21, 2015, CLESTER was in an apartment in downtown Muscatine and refused to leave when told to by the resident. CLESTER assaulted the victim and stole property from her. In the course of the incident the victim was injured. CLESTER will be sentenced July 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. He will be held without bond in the Muscatine County Jail until that date.
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In other recent court matters:
JOSE ANTHONY TAPIA, DOB: 10/15/1996, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance, cocaine. Investigation by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force showed that TAPIA sold approximately 3/4th of an ounce of cocaine to an informant. TAPIA will be sentenced June 19, 2015, at 9:45 a.m.
TAPIA'S mugshot:
JOVANY JACQUES, DOB: 112/21/1985, of West Liberty, pleaded guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance, cocaine. Investigation by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force showed that JACQUES sold approximately 1/8th of an ounce of cocaine to an informant. JACQUES will be sentenced June 19, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
JACQUES'S mugshot:
EDUARDO MANUEL GONZALEZ, DOB: 5/4/1991, of Muscatine, was sentenced after having pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree. Investigation by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office showed that GONZALEZ sexually abused an adult female at a rural Muscatine County residence. GONZALEZ was sentenced to serve an indeterminate prison sentence of not to exceed 10 years. In addition he will be on lifetime supervised release as if on parole and will be required to register as a sex offender.
GONZALEZ'S mugshot:
Friday, February 20, 2015
Prison sentence for meth lab fire, other felony dispositions
Today, February 20, 2015, in Muscatine County District Court:
DAVID REINIER, DOB: 6/28/1984, of Muscatine, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Arson in the First Degree, a class "B" felony. The Court imposed a prison sentence of not to exceed 25 years. The charge was the result of an investigation into a fire caused by a methamphetamine lab in a building being used as a residence by REINIER and his co-defendant. Two minor children were present in the structure when the fire broke out. The case was investigated by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force and the Iowa State Fire Marshall.
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REINIER's co-defendant, AMY LORETTA LYNN HARMON, DOB: 6/4/1990, of Muscatine, was also sentenced today for her role in the fire. She received a suspended ten year prison sentence for Manufacture of a Controlled Substance. She was placed on supervised probation for a period of four years.
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In three other cases (click the link to read more):
DAVID REINIER, DOB: 6/28/1984, of Muscatine, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Arson in the First Degree, a class "B" felony. The Court imposed a prison sentence of not to exceed 25 years. The charge was the result of an investigation into a fire caused by a methamphetamine lab in a building being used as a residence by REINIER and his co-defendant. Two minor children were present in the structure when the fire broke out. The case was investigated by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force and the Iowa State Fire Marshall.
REINIER's mugshot:
REINIER's co-defendant, AMY LORETTA LYNN HARMON, DOB: 6/4/1990, of Muscatine, was also sentenced today for her role in the fire. She received a suspended ten year prison sentence for Manufacture of a Controlled Substance. She was placed on supervised probation for a period of four years.
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In three other cases (click the link to read more):
Friday, January 23, 2015
Prison sentence for burglary and weapons charges
Today, January 23, 2015, in Muscatine County District Court ZACKARY MARVIN JONES, DOB: 4/30/1993, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty and was sentenced for the offenses of burglary in the third degree and carrying weapons. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that JONES had participated in the burglary of a residence in which property, including a firearm, was taken. The Court imposed concurrent prison sentences for a total term of not to exceed five years.
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In other dispositions:
CURTIS CHARLES FARRAR, DOB: 7/19/1988, of Wapello, admitted to a probation violation in a prior drug case as well as a new operating while intoxicated, second offense charge. The Court imposed concurrent prison sentences for a total term of not to exceed five years.
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VERONICA NUNEZ-GARCIA, DOB: 10/27/1972, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to delivery of a controlled substance, to wit: cocaine. Investigation by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force revealed that NUNEZ-GARCIA delivered approximately one gram of cocaine to an informant in August, 2014. NUNEZ-GARCIA has a criminal history of prior felony drug trafficking and money laundering convictions. She will be sentenced January 29, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
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JONES' mugshot:
In other dispositions:
CURTIS CHARLES FARRAR, DOB: 7/19/1988, of Wapello, admitted to a probation violation in a prior drug case as well as a new operating while intoxicated, second offense charge. The Court imposed concurrent prison sentences for a total term of not to exceed five years.
FARRAR's mugshot:
VERONICA NUNEZ-GARCIA, DOB: 10/27/1972, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to delivery of a controlled substance, to wit: cocaine. Investigation by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force revealed that NUNEZ-GARCIA delivered approximately one gram of cocaine to an informant in August, 2014. NUNEZ-GARCIA has a criminal history of prior felony drug trafficking and money laundering convictions. She will be sentenced January 29, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
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Friday, January 9, 2015
Guilty pleas in meth lab related structure fire
Today, January 9, 2015, in Muscatine County District Court:
DAVID REINIER, SR., DOB: 6/28/1984, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Arson in the First Degree, a class "B" felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 25 years. On January 8, 2015, his codefendant, AMY LORETTA LYNN HARMON, DOB: 6/4/1990, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, a class "C" felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ten years.
Investigation by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force and the Iowa State Fire Marshall showed that REINIER and HARMON had been involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine when they caused an accidental fire which destroyed the structure they had been using as a residence.
Both will be sentenced February 20, 2015, starting at 9:00 a.m.
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HARMON's mugshot:
Also occurring today, January 9, 2015:
ANGEL GONZALEZ, DOB: 10/21/1993, of Muscatine, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Lascivious Acts with a Child and Indecent Contact with a Child. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that GONZALEZ had sexually related contact with a minor on two occasions. GONZALEZ was sentenced to a total term of not to exceed 12 years imprisonment. Following completion of his term of incarceration he will be on the sex offender registry and lifetime parole.
GONZALEZ's mugshot:
DAVID REINIER, SR., DOB: 6/28/1984, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Arson in the First Degree, a class "B" felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 25 years. On January 8, 2015, his codefendant, AMY LORETTA LYNN HARMON, DOB: 6/4/1990, of Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, a class "C" felony punishable by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ten years.
Investigation by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force and the Iowa State Fire Marshall showed that REINIER and HARMON had been involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine when they caused an accidental fire which destroyed the structure they had been using as a residence.
Both will be sentenced February 20, 2015, starting at 9:00 a.m.
REINIER's mugshot:
HARMON's mugshot:
Also occurring today, January 9, 2015:
ANGEL GONZALEZ, DOB: 10/21/1993, of Muscatine, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Lascivious Acts with a Child and Indecent Contact with a Child. Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that GONZALEZ had sexually related contact with a minor on two occasions. GONZALEZ was sentenced to a total term of not to exceed 12 years imprisonment. Following completion of his term of incarceration he will be on the sex offender registry and lifetime parole.
GONZALEZ's mugshot:
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