A 23-year-old driver, Jordan Ford, was arrested by Cedar Falls Police after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase and crashing into two parked cars. Ford and a passenger were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The specific charges against Ford have not been disclosed.
Six people, including two children, were injured in a two-car crash at the intersection of Highway 57 and Union Road in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The collision occurred when a vehicle heading east struck another vehicle traveling south, causing both vehicles to veer off the road. Emergency responders used specialized tools to extract the occupants from the vehicles, and all six individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
Two garages and a pickup truck were destroyed in an overnight fire in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Firefighters arrived to find the structures fully engulfed, with heat from the fire damaging two other vehicles and melting siding on a nearby home. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Three people were injured in a car crash in Cedar Falls, Iowa, when a driver failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with another car. An off-duty public safety officer and a paramedic provided first aid before emergency services arrived. Two people were taken to the hospital in ambulances, while another was transported in a private vehicle.
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a home invasion and assault that occurred near the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls. The man potentially has connections in Des Moines and was caught on video footage matching the victim's description. A $10,000 cash reward is available for information leading to his identification and arrest. Citizens may call CrimeStoppers or contact the Cedar Falls police Investigative Unit with any information.