September 25, 2007 - Montgomery County, Iowa - Recovered Safe
An AMBER Alert was issued on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, when the mother of 1 year-old Brandon A. Austin reported to Mongomery County Officials that the non-custodial father, Ricky Jason Ewart, 27 year-old white male, removed the child by force from the mother's residence in Red Oak, Iowa. An AMBER Alert was issued at 2:18 a.m.
Brandon A. Austin - 1 year-old was recovered by Law Enforcement Officials and the suspect Ricky Jason Ewart is in the custody of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. The AMBER Alert was cancelled at 2:36 a.m.
August 13, 2007 - Pottawattamie County, Iowa - Recovered Unharmed
An AMBER Alert was issued on Monday, August 13, 2007, when the father of 8 year-old Rae Ann Meyer and 10 year-old Cameron A. Meyer reported to Pottawattamie County Officials that his children had reportedly been abducted by their non-custodial, biological mother and her boyfriend. An AMBER Alert was issued at 11:53 p.m., as the mother's boyfriend has physically assaulted Cameron A. Meyer in the past.
Rae Ann Meyer - 8 years old and Cameron Meyer - 10 years old were recovered unharmed by Law Enforcement Officials in the State of Maine earlier this evening (August 14, 2007). The suspects Brandi Harris and Vincent Hatch are in custody.
June 18, 2006 - Le Mars, IA - Recovered Safe
An AMBER Alert was issued on Sunday, June 18, 2006, when two girls from Le Mars, IA left their home in what appeared to be a runaway situation. It was determined the girls were in the company of a man who had just been released on bond for a sexual abuse and had 3 Felony warrants for his arrest. An alert Sheriff's Deputy spotted the car near Sioux City, IA where the suspect was taken into custody. Both girls were in the vehicle and appeared to be unharmed.
October 9, 2005 Davenport, IA - Recovered Safe
The Davenport, IA Police Department requested an AMBER Alert be issued when 1 year old Arisbeth Alexandra Tapia Martinez was abducted from 412 N. Myrtle Street, Davenport, IA by Juan Tapia. Tapia is known to be armed and dangerous. The child was located.
October 7, 2005 - Ottumwa, IA - Recovered Safe
The Ottumwa, IA, Police Department requested an AMBER Alert be issued when 9 year old Gloria Bonilla Lopez was abducted between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. from the Ottumwa Elementary School located at 209 West 6th Street, Ottumwa, IA, by a non-relative. Child and suspect were located on 10/07/2005 in Van Buren County, IA.
April 22, 2005 Iowa City , IA
The Iowa City, IA Police Department requested an AMBER Alert be issued when 3 year old Colin Flynn was reported missing from his mothers' home. Colin had gone to Coral Ridge Mall with Joshua Moore, the boyfriend of his mother, the previous day. It was determined the boy was in danger and the County Attorney issued an Arrest Warrant for 3rd Degree Kidnapping. Less than one hour after the AMBER Alert was issued, a citizen heard the alert and called into Iowa City PD. The child was found unharmed and was returned to his mother.
March 24, 2005 Cedar Rapids, IA
Jetseta Gage, age 10, was abducted from her mothers’ home in Cedar Rapids by a family acquaintance. Subsequent investigation by the Cedar Rapids Police Department determined Jetseta Gage was in danger, resulting in an AMBER Alert being issued. As a result of the AMBER Alert, a citizen contacted the Johnson County Sheriff with information that lead police to the abductor who was located at an abandoned mobile home in rural Johnson County. A subsequent search of the trailer resulted in the discovery of Jetseta Gages' body. Roger Bentley is currently serving a life sentence for the kidnapping and murder of Jetsetta.
March 19, 2005 Bettendorf, IA
Bettendorf Police Department requested an AMBER Alert issued at 11:20 PM. on 03/19/2005. Child: Arnold, Nicholas Austin, DOB/1999-0106, was abducted by a non-relative. Child and suspect were located at 12:30 AM. on 03/20/2005 in Rock Island, IL.
July 18, 2004 Ottumwa, Iowa
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office requested an AMBER Alert be issued when 2 year old Wyatt Michael Peters was abducted from the mother's residence by his non-custodial father, Scott David Peters. Scott Peters assaulted the child's mother before he, and his mother, Donna Peters, took the child from the mother's residence and left. The child was believed to be in danger. The AMBER Alert was cancelled when the suspect and child were located in Ottumwa, Iowa.
December 10, 2003 Spencer, Iowa
Spencer Police Department requested an AMBER Alert be issued when Keith and Samantha Pardue abducted their three children, Starla, age 12, Ryan, age 10, and Skyla, age 6, from their grandparent's home (a court order stating that the children were in imminent danger was on file). Temperatures were below freezing and the children were taken with no coats, shoes or socks. The parents and children were located in Georgia - the children were returned to the custodial grandparents.
September 22, 2003 Glenwood, Iowa
Tucker Franklin Hecht was reported to be abducted from Glenwood, Iowa by his mother. An AMBER Alert was requested due to circumstances which led the law enforcement agency to believe that the child was in danger. The child and his mother were found in Bloomington, Minnesota, safe and well.
September 21, 2003 Northwood, Iowa
Steven L. Pennington was in the custody of his grandparents when he was abducted by his non-custodial parents from Fallgatters Grocery Store in Northwood, Iowa. The child was believed to be in danger. The child was located in Mason City, Iowa and returned to the custody of the grandparents.
August 5, 2003 Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa's first AMBER Alert was issued August 5, 2003 from Des Moines, Iowa. The mother of six month old Hessona Bolen reported that he was abducted from 1606 Washington Street, Des Moines, Iowa at 1:50 pm. by Hesson Mock. The mother stated that the child was in danger. The child was safely located at a relative's home.
12/11/2002 8:16 AM NE AMBER Alert - Recovered Safe
On December 11, 2002 at 8:16 am the state of Nebraska issued their first AMBER Alert regarding 9 month old Brodjinique Dunn. A white Jeep Cherokee with Nebraska plates was stolen from a gas station in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The theft occurred when the driver, Brodjinique's grandmother, went to pay for gas. In the back seat of the vehicle was the victim, a 9 month old baby in a car seat. The state of Nebraska issued their first AMBER Alert since the mother, an Omaha resident, had driven across the state line to buy gas at a Council Bluffs gas station.
Since Iowa's AMBER Alert was not yet in place, members of the Iowa Department of Pubic Safety partnered with authorities in Nebraska to notify Iowa Broadcasters of the Nebraska Amber Alert .
Word was received that the vehicle had been abandoned in an alley in Omaha, Nebraska. The child was found unhurt in the back of the vehicle just before 11 am. It was unknown whether the individual who stole the vehicle was influenced by the AMBER Alert, but authorities said it helped.
Commissioner Techau of the Iowa Department of Public Safety states "The fact that authorities in both Nebraska and Iowa worked together shows when citizens and law enforcement join forces we produce positive results.”
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