Shooting Investigation – 3400 block of Marshall Avenue 25SC30584

On October 25, 2025, at approximately 12:50 A.M. Sioux City Police Officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of Marshall Avenue for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located one individual suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was identified as Mario Armando Martinez Jr., 31, of Sioux City, Iowa. He was transported to Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s (Downtown) where he continues to receive treatment. His current condition is not being released at this time.

A suspect was also located at the scene and identified as Vicente Estrada Leon Jr., 35, of Sioux City, Iowa. Following the investigation, Leon was charged with:

• Willful Injury Resulting in Serious Injury

• Assault While Participating in a Felony

• Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon

• Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

• Carrying a Weapon While Intoxicated

The Sioux City Police Department is committed to the safety and well-being of our community. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Stabbing on October 11th, 2025 - 25SC29172

UPDATE October 20, 2025 at 4:10 pm

The Sioux City Police Department announces the arrest of two individuals involved in a willful injury incident that occurred October 11th, 2025.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. today, officers located and arrested 24-year-old Tariq Thomas and 34-year-old Mariah Thomas at 2651 S. Lyons Avenue. Following an ongoing investigation, Tariq Thomas was charged with Willful Injury (Class C Felony) 708.4(1) for the stabbing of 24-year-old Saville Thomas. Mariah Thomas was charged with Obstruction of Justice (Iowa code 719.3) for her involvement in the incident.

The Sioux City Police Department remains committed to thorough and impartial investigations into all violent crimes. Consistent with department policy, investigators worked to ensure that all leads were pursued and that those responsible were held accountable under the law.

The arrests underscore the department’s ongoing commitment to community safety.

Incidents involving violence can be unsettling to residents, and swift investigative action helps prevent further harm and seeks to ensure a sense of security in our neighborhoods.

The Sioux City Police Department continues to encourage community members to report

information related to violent crimes. Anyone with additional details regarding this case is urged to contact the Sioux City Police Department Investigations Division at (712) 279-6390 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (712) 258-TIPS (8477).

The department commends the coordinated efforts of patrol officers, detectives, and support personnel whose professionalism and persistence led to today’s arrests. Their teamwork reflects the department’s dedication to justice and to the safety of the citizens of Sioux City.

Originally released on 10-15-2025 - On Saturday October 11, 2025, at approximately 6:20AM, the Sioux City Police Department along with Sioux City Fire and Rescue responded to a report an individual walking in the 5900 block of Morningside Ave. covered in blood. When police arrived on scene, they located a 24-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Sioux City Police Department investigators were called to the scene and determined that this was a targeted attack, and the public is not in danger. The victim was later transported to a hospital in Omaha NE, where he was treated and released. This investigation is on-going and anyone with any additional information is asked to call the Sioux City Police Department at (712)279-6440 or Crime Stoppers at (712)258-8477.

Homicide 600 Block of 14th Street - 25SC27593

UPDATE Sept. 27, 2025 at 9:36 pm - The Sioux City Police Department arrested Ricardo D. Ramirez, 27 year-old resident of Sioux City in connection with the homicide that occurred in the 600 block of 14th Street on Friday September 26th. Ramirez has been charged with first degree murder, and is being held at the Woodbury County Jail. The name of the victim is not being released at this time.

The Sioux City Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling the SCPD non-emergency line at (712) 279-6960 or through the Crime Stoppers at 712-258-TIPS (8477).

The SCPD is committed to the safety and well-being of our community. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – On Friday, September 26, 2025, at approximately 9:36 p.m., officers from the Sioux City Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing in the 600 block of 14th Street.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a stab wound to the upper body. The victim was transported by Sioux City Fire and Rescue to Unity Point Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The Iowa State Medical Examiners Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause of death. The victim’s identity is being withheld, pending notification of next of kin.

The incident is being investigated as a homicide. No suspects are currently in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing. Detectives are reviewing available surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances.

The 600 block of 14th Street was temporarily closed for approximately two hours while the scene was processed. The area has since been reopened to traffic and pedestrian activity.

The Sioux City Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling the SCPD non-emergency line at (712) 279-6960 or through the Crime Stoppers at 712-258-TIPS (8477).

The SCPD is committed to the safety and well-being of our community. We will provide updates as more information becomes available

Accident in the 3300 block of Lewis Blvd - 25SC27396

The Sioux City Police Department responded to an accident at 7:28 am on Sept. 25, when a car was struck by a semi in the 3300 block of Lewis Blvd./Business Highway 75N.

The car was driving across Lewis Blvd from a side street and when the semi that was traveling north on Lewis Blvd hit the car on the driver’s side.  

An adult man was the only occupant of the car, and he was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The semi driver was uninjured.

The initial investigation indicated that the car failed to wait at a stop sign before entering the busy four lane road.

No charges have been filed at the time of this release and the accident remains under investigation.

 Released 9/25/25 at 11:15 am. 

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Fatal Accident at 3500 Memorial Drive - 25SC22084

On August 6th, 2025 at 02:21 AM the Sioux City Police Department received a call of a single Vehicle accident in the area of 3500 blk of Memorial Dr.

Officers arrived on scene and located a single vehicle accident with one occupant in the vehicle.

Sioux City Police Officers attended to the victim, until Sioux City Fire and Rescue arrived on scene.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers conducted an accident investigation of the initial scene.

At this time the victim is not being identified pending notification of the family.

The incident is still under investigation by the Sioux City Police Department.

No other information is available at this time.

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Barricaded Subject 900 block of 21st Street - 25SC14048

The Sioux City Police Department has taken 34-year-old Juan Manuel Segovia of Sioux City into custody after a brief standoff at 912 21st Street on May 22, 2025.

Segovia had felony warrants for his arrest and was being sought by detectives when they saw him on the near-north side of the city at around 3:15 pm. Before he could be taken into custody, the detectives lost sight of him around the 900 block of 21st Street. It was soon determined that Segovia was at 912 21st Street.

A perimeter was established as Segovia is a known violent gang member who carries firearms. Officers attempted to call Segovia out of the house, but he refused to comply with those commands and would not communicate with officers. The SWAT Team was called out due to his history of violence and the potential of him having a firearm.

Once a search warrant for the house was obtained, and efforts to negotiate his peaceful surrender were exhausted, SWAT made entry into the house. Segovia was discovered hiding in the attic and surrendered once chemical agents were.

Segovia was assessed by medics for the chemical agent exposure but was not injured in the incident. No officers were hurt resolving this situation.

Segovia was booked into the Woodbury County Jail for two felony warrants for probation violation and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to comply with batterers education. No additional charges have been filed at this time but the investigation into Segovia is ongoing.

The Sioux City Police Department is dedicated to arresting violent felons and places the public’s safety as its highest priority. Efforts were made to resolve this matter peacefully. We are thankful that no one was injured and appreciate the neighborhood’s patience while we resolved this situation.  

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2025 Sioux City Police Department Town Hall Meeting

The Sioux City Police Department will host a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, April 8 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Sioux City Public Museum, 607 4th Street.

 This public meeting is an opportunity for the Department to discuss crime statistics, strategic planning, and partnerships. Attendees will also be able to discuss issues that they are experiencing in their neighborhood.

 “The Sioux City Police Department is a successful agency because of our ability to partner with our citizens for positive results,” said Chief Rex Mueller, Chief of Police. “When the police and citizens actively communicate and engage in important dialogues, we become much more effective at making our community safer. These town hall meetings are just one way we keep our citizens informed of our progress and give their input as to how our resources are best used.”

 The Town Hall will be streamed live on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/siouxcitypolice. 

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Events

Sioux City, Iowa – The Domestic Violence Work Group will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6-12, 2025, by hosting several events. The public and media

This year’s NCVRW theme <Connecting Healing> recognizes that shared humanity drives vital connections to services, rights, and healing. KINSHIP is where victim advocacy begins.

This annual observance challenges us to build a world where every connection built through KINSHIP — between survivors, advocates, and communities — holds the potential to heal. It asks us to ensure that resources are available to all survivors and that we show up for one another with empathy and intention

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 7th – Press Conference

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Courthouse Lobby, 620 Douglas St.

There will be speakers from the law enforcement, the Woodbury County Attorney’s Office, 3rd Judicial District, Safe Place, and Great Plains Action Society.

Tuesday, April 8th – Sioux City Police Town Hall

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Sioux City Public Museum, 607 4th St.

The Sioux City Police Department will be hosting a Town Hall to discuss the status of the department, crime statistics, and a public forum for neighborhood concerns.

Thursday, April 10th – Community Resource Fair

1:00 – 3:00  PM

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC)

Representatives for Legal Aid, Safe Place, Neighborhood Services, Community Action Agency, SCPD, WITCC Recruitment, WITCC Counseling department, and many more.

OIS on February 22, 2025

Released on Feb. 22, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. - On Saturday February 22, 2023, at approximately 3:38 AM officers with the Sioux City Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near 18th and Grandview Blvd. During the stop, officers learned an occupant of the vehicle was wanted for felony criminal warrants. As officers attempted to take the wanted individual into custody, the suspect resisted arrest, and an officer discharged their firearm. Officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures to care for the injured suspect, who was later transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect’s condition is not currently available.

The Sioux City Police Department contacted the Iowa DCI to investigate the incident. The Iowa State Patrol also assisted in the investigation. Per department policy, involved officers were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. Further information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

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Fatality Accident on Feb. 7, 2025 - 25SC03446

Released Feb. 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. - On Feb. 7, 2025 at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Sioux City Police Department and Sioux City Fire & Rescue respond to the 3200 block of Transit Ave. for a report of a vehicle striking a utility police and catching fire.

Based on the preliminary investigation, a 1999 Chevy Blazer was traveling east bound on Transit Ave. at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control and struck a utility pole in the 3200 block. On impact, the vehicle caught fire and was fully engulfed when first responders arrived.

The vehicle was being operated by an adult male from Sioux City. He was the only occupant and was deceased on scene.

The name of the victim is not being released at this time and the incident remains under investigation.

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident January 11, 2025

Released January 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm - On Jan. 11, the Sioux City Police Department and several area law enforcement agencies responded to a rollover accident on Highway 20 eastbound near mile marker 1.

Based on the preliminary investigation, a 2004 Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on Hwy 20 when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway and rolled over several times down the embankment.

The driver was a 19-year-old man from South Sioux City, Neb. and was critically injured in the accident.

He was transported to a local hospital and later died of his injures.

The name of the deceased is not being released at this time pending notification of his family.

This incident remains under investigation.

Homicide 513 9th Street

UPDATE:

On Wednesday 12/6/23, at approximately 7:40PM, SCPD officers located 38 year old Faron Alan Starr inside of a vehicle that was stopped in Sioux City. Starr was placed under arrest without incident, transported to the Woodbury County Jail, and charged with First Degree Murder.

UPDATE:

SCPD Detectives are attempting to locate Faron STARR; he is WANTED as a suspect in the Homicide of Nathaniel Parker.

Detectives are also attempting to locate Nathaniel FRAZIER and Amanda HAYES as Persons of Interest in the Parker Homicide investigation.

SUBJECTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Sioux City Police Department at 712-279-6440, you can also leave a tip online at https://www.siouxcitypolice.com/crimestoppers or the anonymous tip line 712-258-TIPS (8477).

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On December 3rd, 2023, at 11:58 PM the Sioux City Police Department received a call of shots fired in the area of 513 9th Street in Sioux City. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound. Sioux City Police Officers attended to the victim, until Sioux City Fire and Rescue arrived on scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers conducted a canvas of the area, locating evidence of a shooting. This incident appears to be a targeted incident, we do not believe the general public is in any danger. The investigation is on-going.

Suspect arrested on W 19th shooting

On September 21st, 2023, at 5:14 AM the Sioux City Police Department received a call of shots fired in the area of W. 19th and Center Street. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound. Sioux City Police Officers attended to the victim, until Sioux City Fire and Rescue arrived on scene. The victim was transported to Mercy One for treatment.

Officers conducted a canvas of the area, locating evidence of a shooting. The victim of the shooting later died at the hospital. He has been identified as Michael Lee Schwebach, age 34 of Sioux City, IA. This incident appears to be a targeted incident, we do not believe the general public is in any danger. The investigation is on-going.

On September 22, 2023, the Sioux City Police Deparment obtained an arrest warrant for 1st degree Murder for Mario Alberto Corona Ruiz, age 21 of Sioux City, IA. The suspect was located in South Sioux City, NE this afternoon and taken into custody with the assistance of ATF, US Marshals and South Sioux City Police Department, without incident.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Sioux City Police Department at 712-279-6440, or the anonymous tip line 712-258-TIPS (8477).

The incident is still under investigation by the Sioux City Police Department. No other information is available at this time.

Early morning shooting on W 19th St #23SC27457

On September 21st, 2023, at 5:14 AM the Sioux City Police Department received a call of shots fired in the area of W. 19th and Center Street. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound. Sioux City Police Officers attended to the victim, until Sioux City Fire and Rescue arrived on scene. The victim was transported to Mercy One for treatment.

Officers conducted a canvas of the area, locating evidence of a shooting. The investigation is on-going. The name and condition of the victim are not being released at this point in the investigation. This incident appears to be a targeted incident, we do not believe the general public is in any danger.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Sioux City Police Department at 712-279-6440, or the anonymous tip line 712-258-TIPS (8477).

The incident is still under investigation by the Sioux City Police Department. No other information is available at this time.

Public help needed in locating missing woman - 22SC27903

The Sioux City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Brenda Payer of Sioux City.

Her family reported that they last had contact with her on Thursday September 29 when she parked her van in the McDonalds parking lot in the 700 block of Hamilton Blvd. Since then, her friends and family have been unable to contact her.

Payer is a native American woman with black hair and brown eyes, she is 5 foot 8 inches tall, and weighs 170 pounds.

We do not suspect foul play but are concerned for her mental health as she may be in crisis. We would like to locate her to ensure she is safe.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the department at 279-6960. We are also encouraging Brenda to contact us to let us know if she needs assistance.

Shots fired call leads to pursuit - SCPD 22SC27393 & 22SC27394

On September 27 at 3:58 am, the Sioux City Police Department received a report of several shots being fired in the area of the 5000 block of Lorraine Ave.

Officers responding to the incident located a vehicle believed to have been involved in the shooting. When officers attempted to stop the car, the driver failed to yield and tried to elude officers.

Officers pursued the car and during the chase, a passenger got out and fled on foot in Sgt. Bluff. He was not apprehended and is described as a Hispanic male in his late teens or early twenties wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black shorts.

The pursuit ended in Sgt. Bluff and the driver was taken into custody. Ammunition for a handgun was located in the vehicle.

Officers charged 19-year-old Jordan J. Hills of Sioux City with serious eluding. Hills also had warrants for his arrest on charges of probation violation pcs with intent to deliver, simple assault, and 3rd degree harassment.

The investigation into the shooting located a house that was struck by gunfire in the area. The occupant of the house that was struck provided limited cooperation with officers. It is believed that the occupant and the person suspected of firing at the house are known to each other. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.

This is an on-going investigation and anyone with information on who the subject was that ran from officers on foot are encouraged to call the department at 279-6960.

The Sioux City Police Department was assisted by the Sgt. Bluff Police Department and the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office. 

Any arrest/charge noted in this report should be considered merely an accusation. Any defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Teen stabbed by unknown man during altercation - 22SC27238

On Saturday September 24 at about 6:18 pm, the Sioux City Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1300 block of Jackson St.

Responding officers located a 17-year-old male suffering from a severe laceration to his neck. He was transported to MercyOne for treatment of his life-threatening injury.

Witnesses stated that the victim and a friend had been in front of a residence in the 1300 block of Jackson St. when a person not known to them, approached them, and started a confrontation. The unknown person pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim after the exchange became physical. It is not known why the man provoked a fight with the teens.

The suspect then fled the area and has not been located or identified.

Detectives are looking for a white male that is in his late 20’s or early 30’s. He is 5 foot 5 inches tall and has a slight build with his weight estimated to be about 120 pounds. He has light brown or dirty blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a flat billed baseball hat, baggy khaki shorts, and a “jersey” style t-shirt that was light blue and the sleeves were a different color that button or zipped up the front.

Anyone with information who this subject is or video footage of the area that may help identify the man is asked to call the Sioux City Police Department at 279-6440. 

Man suffers stab wound during robbery attempt - SCPD 22SC27238

On September 25 at about 1:56 pm, Sioux City Police Officers were sent to the area of 7th & Courts St in Sioux City for a report of a man bleeding.

Officers located an adult-male that was suffering from a severe but non-life-threatening laceration to his head. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The investigation determined that the victim had gone to a residence in the 1100 block of 7th St. to speak with someone that lived there. When the victim left the house, Hamilton Veliz-Cantor who been staying at the residence, began following him.

Veliz-Cantor, who was armed with a kitchen knife, confronted the victim, demanded money, and then cut the victim with the knife after he said he did not have any money.

Officers located Veliz-Cantor at his residence and took him into custody.

Detectives have charged 24-year-old Hamilton Veliz-Cantor with going armed with intent, 1st degree robbery, and willful injury.

They are also working with the Department of Homeland Security as Veliz-Cantor has previously been deported at least once and illegally returned to the country.

Any arrest/charge noted in this report should be considered merely an accusation. Any defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

SCPD investigates post on social media that caused school lock-outs

On September 23 at around 8:30 am, students at West High School in Sioux City notified school administration and the Sioux City Police Department of a concerning post on social media showing ammunition and a message that seemed like a veiled threat.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Sioux City Community School District implemented security measures to ensure the safety of students.

Officers worked closely with the school to keep students safe and fully investigate the matter.

The student who made the post was identified and located. The juvenile-male is being questioned on the matter.

As the post was not a direct threat, the department is referring this incident to the County Attorney’s Office for consideration for charges.

Students that reported the post are to be commended for reporting a concerning post that indicated a possible threat to safety.

We also encourage parents to speak to their children about posting messages and images to social media that may cause alarm.

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Teenager struck while skateboarding in roadway - SCPD #22-24759

On September 1 at 4:48 a.m., the Sioux City Police Department responded to a report of a skateboarder being struck by a vehicle in the Northbound lane at 2400 S. Lewis Blvd.

A teenaged-male was struck and was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since passed away due to his injuries.

Initial information gathered was that the juvenile was riding a skateboard in the middle of the road and the driver was unable to avoid a collision due to the lack of time from observation of seeing the juvenile combined with the darkness of the roadway at that time of day.

SCPD Traffic Investigators were called out to the scene. This investigation is still on-going.

Original release Sept. 1 with an update on Sept. 6.