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41 guns taken off the streets of Waterloo |
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Tuesday, 08 January 2013 11:19 |
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The Waterloo Police Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT) statistics for 2012:
Weapons Seizures Total: 41 The VCAT unit is funded by a grant from the Department of Justice, COPPS program. The unit is in the 4th and final year of its grant.
- 3 Sawed-Off Shotguns
- 1 Assault Rifle
- 3 Shotguns (unaltered)
- 5 Rifles
- 29 Handguns
Firearm Facts:
18 firearms recovered that were reported stolen
8 used in shootings
3 used in other crimes
20 suspects charged were gang related
Suspects Charged in Gun Crimes:
17 Felons in Possession of a Firearm
12 Trafficking Stolen Weapons
7 Robbery 1st Degree
5 Burglary 1st Degree
5 Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon
20 Carrying Weapons
2 Possession of an Offensive Weapon
3 Going Armed with Intent
1 Willful Injury
Federal Gun Cases: (11 Case Adopted in 2012)
- 8 Indictments (3 set for Grand Jury January 2013)
- 5 Plead out/found guilty
- 3 Awaiting trial/Plea deals
Other Highlights:
- Apprehended homicide suspect/gang member from Des Moines on Felony gun charges
- Executed 8 firearm search warrants at residences
- Apprehended 5 offenders on ten-year Oakdale Prison Mittimus/Warrants
- Arrested 1 offender on a Federal gun warrant
- Located 1 methamphetamine lab on traffic stop
Captain Tim Pillack
Waterloo Police Department
319-291-4336
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 January 2013 11:20 |
