(Cedar Rapids, Iowa) – Cedar Rapids Police today (Wednesday) announced they have arrested a woman for making false claims associated with a shooting. 39-year-old Amber Snider, of Cedar Rapids,was found with a gunshot wound to her leg, after officers were called to the 1200 block of 34th St. Northeast at around 7:40-p.m., on Oct. 16th. Snider claimed to have been shot in the leg by an unknown, masked assailant outside her home. Investigators later learned Snider’s claims were false and that her injury was self-induced.

During the investigation, Snider’s residence was found to contain illegal substances and firearms. Snider was arrested by CRPD officers on October 31, 2023 and booked at the Linn County Correctional Center. She faces several charges related to this incident including:

* Intent To Manufacture/Deliver Meth Over 5g Under 5kg

*Failure To Affix Drug Tax Stamp – 7 Or More Grams

*Possession of a Firearm Or Offensive Weapon By Felon

*False Reports — Crime Aggravated or Serious Misdemeanor or Felony Classification

*Possession Of A Controlled Substance – Marijuana

*Possession of Drug Paraphernalia