Linn County Attorney Jerry Vander Sanden, on May 12th, released the results of an investigation into a fatal, officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on Feb. 20th. Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has said earlier, that Kyzer Moore was the officer who shot 39-year-old Arnell States, of Cedar Rapids, as States ran from a hotel where two women had been attacked. Police say States was believed to have been the attacker who killed 34-year-old Katrina Latrese Brinson and injured another woman.

Vander Sanden concluded that based on information obtained during the DCI’s investigation, Officer Moore was legally justified in using deadly force against Arnell States, and that such force was necessary to avoid injury or risk to the Officer’s live or safety. He said also, the evidence shows States was armed with a knife and had ignored clear and repeated directives to drop his weapon. He was shot when he raised the knife in a threatening manner.

No criminal charges will be filed against Officer Moore. The shooting was classified as a”Justifiable Homicide.” Moore is a 3 1/2-year veteran of the Cedar Rapids Police Department. He was on paid administrative leave pending the results of the shooting investigation.

Officials with the Audubon Community School District, Friday, said “Starting immediately – mask usage is a personal choice for all students, staff, and community members at all school events and during the school day. Students exposed to a positive case of COVID 19 will no longer be required to quarantine. Only the positive individual will be required to quarantine.

Superintendent Eric Trager said “Because of this guidance, we will no longer be encouraging mask usage at school. We will, however, continue to fully support all staff, students, and community members who choose to continue the use of face coverings. We want school to be a safe and supportive place for all people.

Police in Shenandoah report two suspects are in custody on felony sexual assault charges. Authorities says Shenandoah Police were dispatched Thursday to an undisclosed location for a possible sexual assault. Following an investigation, officers arrested 19-year-old Joseph Villegas and a 17-year-old male juvenile. Both were charged with lascivious acts with a child and third-degree sexual assault — both class C felonies. Their bonds were set at $20,000 each. Neither suspects was able to post bond. They were transported separately to the Page and Montgomery County Jails.