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Body identified in July 20th train bridge incident

Jeremy McClure

On July 20 at 12:04 p.m., an individual was seen walking across the train bridge connecting Sioux City to South Sioux City. The person was witnessed falling into the river near the Iowa side. It is unclear as to whether the person fell, or intentionally jumped off the bridge.

Sioux City Fire Rescue and the South Sioux City Fire Department scrambled search and rescue boats to locate the person, to no avail.

On July 23 at 9:30 a.m., a boater discovered a body floating in the river about one mile north of Dakota City, Nebraska. Sioux City Fire Rescue recovered a body that matched the description from the incident on the train bridge on the July 20.

The body has been identified as 32-year-old Timmy Nawanna of Sioux City. We want to express our condolences to the Nawanna family.

Early morning shooting reported at after hours club - SCPD #21-19532

Jeremy McClure

Updated July 6 at 12:00 p.m. - On July 4 at 3:25 a.m., the Sioux City Police Department responded to MercyOne for two subjects seeking treatment for injuries from a shooting. One person was suffering a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and the other had minor lacerations.

A short time after receiving that report, reports of shots being fired at the after-hours club After Set (also known as Esquire) in the 400 block of W. 7th St. were received.

Responding officers located evidence of a shooting and indications of someone being injured in the incident.

The subjects seeking treatment at MercyOne are believed to have been the victims of the shooting but they refused to cooperate with the investigation.

Detectives are pursuing leads developed based on witness statements and other evidence collected at the shooting.

Anyone with information on this matter is encouraged to call the Sioux City Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 258-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.siouxcitypolice.com/crimestoppers.

Original Release July 4 at 5:30 a.m. - On 7-4-2021 at approximately 0325, Sioux City Police responded to Mercy One for two subjects who entered the hospital with apparent gunshot wounds. A short time after, Sioux City Police were dispatched to 414 w. 7th St, the Esquire Club, for a “shots fired” call. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate evidence a shooting had occurred, and likely persons were injured from the incident. At this time, the Sioux City Police Department is conducting an investigation and anyone with information on this incident should call 258-TIPS (8477).

Suspect in shots call apprehended in South Dakota – SCPD# 21-18782

Jeremy McClure

On June 27 at 2:38 p.m., the Sioux City Police Department received a report of shots being fired in the 1800 block of Grandview Blvd.

Responding officers found an unoccupied van had been shot multiple times. No one was injured in the shooting.

The owner of the van stated her estranged common-law-husband had been there looking for the van and had contacted her looking for the keys, which she refused to give to him.

Witnesses provided a description of the suspect and the vehicle he fled in.

A short time later, law enforcement officers in South Dakota located the suspect car which had been described a white Ford Explorer and pursued it after it ran from a traffic stop.

After a pursuit involving North Sioux City Police, Elk Point Police, Union County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota State Patrol, the suspect and the female driver were apprehended after tire deflation devices were used on the fleeing car.

Taken into custody were 41-year-old Anwar Maxwell and 30-year-old Tiana J. Maxey, both of Milwaukee, Wisc.

Maxey was charged in South Dakota on traffic charges related to the pursuit and booked into the Union County Jail. 

Maxwell was brought to MercyOne in Sioux City for medical treatment after South Dakota State Patrol Trooper used less lethal rounds to subdue him and for an unknown medical complaint.

Once at MercyOne, the Sioux City Police Department assumed custody of Maxwell. He was booked into the Woodbury Count Jail for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver cocaine, drug tax stamp violation, reckless use of a firearm, criminal mischief, and a warrant from Wisc.  

Please contact the South Dakota State Patrol for further details on the pursuit in South Dakota.

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

Sioux City Police to participate in traffic safety initiatives this summer

Jeremy McClure

The Sioux City Police Department is partnering with the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and will be participating in several traffic safety initiatives this summer to help make Sioux City roads safer.

One of the initiatives will focus on impaired drivers. The Sioux City Police Department will be teaming up with the Iowa State Patrol and Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office on June 10 to look for impaired drivers. This is part of a week-long effort in the state to get impaired drivers off the road.

The department will also be participating in an effort to increase pedestrian safety. Officers will look for violations of the law relating to cross walks. The goal is to increase driver awareness of pedestrians and crosswalk safety. Officers will also be addressing pedestrians that cross streets in unsafe manners. This project will be conducted for several weeks this summer.

These initiatives are being funded by grants provided by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau. The Sioux City Police Department is also working with the Iowa Traffic Fatality Reduction Task Force.

Iowa’s multi-discipline Traffic Fatality Reduction Task Force was created in 2021 to implement educational, enforcement and legislative initiatives to help Iowa achieve the target of less than 300 traffic fatalities annually, with the ultimate goal of zero fatalities. Enforcement is one key element to reduce fatalities. The task force is led by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau, the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa State Patrol. For more information on the task force and its work, contact Pat Hoye, Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau at 515-725-6120 or hoye@dps.state.ia.us.

Suspect sought in shooting on W. 19th

Jeremy McClure

UPDATE July 2 at 5:11 p.m - The U.S. Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force apprehended Corey D. Smith you in a vehicle outside of Dakota City, Neb. on July 2 around 4:30 p.m.

June 6 at 2:45 a.m. - (updated to include suspect description) On 6/5/2021 at approximately 10:22 hours, officers of the Sioux City Police Department were dispatched to the Hearthstone Apartments, 2300 block of W. 19th Street, Sioux City, IA for a shooting.

Officers arrived on scene and observed an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his lower part of his body. Officers rendered aid to the male victim and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released a short time later.

The shooter has been identified as 22-year-old Corey Deonte Smith of Sioux City, IA. Smith is considered armed and dangerous. Smith is 5 foot 11 inches, weighs 160 lbs, and has tattoos on his arms, chest, and neck.

The victim's name will not release until after 24 hours.

The investigation is still ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.

*Information contained in this release is considered an accusation and any one listed is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Corey D. Smith

Corey D. Smith

Fatal motorcycle on May 11 at 3290 N. Martha - SCPD #21-13654

Jeremy McClure

Update May 13 at 8:00 a.m. - Investigators with the Sioux City Police Department identified 28-year-old Danny J. Sams of Sioux City as the victim of the single vehicle accident on May 11 at 3290 N. Martha St.

We wish to express our sympathies to his family for their loss.

A 33-year-old female was also injured in the accident and taken to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries. Her name is not being released at this time.

Traffic accident investigators are continuing their investigation into the accident.

Original Release on May 12 at 2:30 a.m. - Investigation into fatal accident at 3290 North Martha St. is on going - SCPD #21-13654

The Sioux City Police Department responded to a accident involving injuries on May 11 at 10:33 p.m. at 3290 North Martha St. involving a motorcycle and a mobile home.

Responding officers found that a 1988 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by a 28-year-old man had been driving eastbound at the Tallview Trailer Court and struck a new mobile home that was parked on the side of the road awaiting to be placed in a lot. After the collision there was a fire that burned the motorcycle and the rear portion of the mobile home. SCFD extinguished the fire and the male driver was transported to the hospital.

The male driver died due to the injuries sustained from the accident.

Traffic Investigators with the department are investigating contributing circumstances of the accident.

At this time, no charges have been filed as the investigation into the accident is ongoing.

The names of the parties involved are not being released at this time.

May 1st homicide investigation - #21-12511

Jeremy McClure

Updated May 3, 2021 at 9:55 a.m. - The Sioux City Police Department has identified 22-year-old Martez L. Harrison of Sioux City as the victim in this weekend’s murder.

We wish to express our sympathies to his family for their loss.

Arrested was 17-year-old Dwight C. Evans of Sioux City who was charged with 1st degree murder, going armed with intent, possession of a controlled substance – marijuana, failure to affix a tax stamp, and assault while participating in a felony. He has been charged as an adult.

Also arrested was 20-year-old Lawrence G. Canady of Sioux City who was charged with willful injury, assault while participating in a felony, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, and using a juvenile to commit an indictable offense.

The investigation found that Harrison was outside of a bar in the 1400 block of W. 3rd St. waiting for a ride when a verbal altercation started between himself and Canady.

When Harrison’s girlfriend arrived to pick him up, Canady assaulted her and Harrison attempted to intervene.

As Harrison and Canady engaged in a physical altercation, Evans began firing a handgun at Harrison and shot him at close range. Canady continued striking Harrison after he had been shot and was lying on the ground.

Canady and Evens fled the scene and were located later in the morning by officers.

A gun was seized during Evans’ arrest.

During a search of Evans residence, 100g of marijuana was also seized.

The investigation into the murder of Harrison is ongoing.

Original on May 1, 2021 at 6:10 a.m. - On 5/1/21 at approximately 1 :02 AM, officers of the Sioux City Police Department were dispatched to Uncle Dave's Bar for shots fired.

Officers arrived on scene and observed a male lying in the street suffering from a single gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid to the male and he was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

At 4:33 AM, officers received information of a male matching the description of the shooter in the 1100 block of W. 21st street. Officers located a male and a handgun.

A 17-year-oldjuvenile male was taken into custody and booked for Murder 1st, Willful Injury, Assault while participating in a felony, and Going armed with intent.

The investigation into this incident is on-going and the name of the deceased is not being released until 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin.

SCPD unveils Mental Health Awareness themed car

Jeremy McClure

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month which is observed during the month of May, the Sioux City Police Department has adorned one of its cars with a green ribbon which is the symbol of mental health awareness and the slogan “arresting the stigma”.

“As an agency that frequently encounters people suffering from mental illness, we felt it was important to show our understanding and support,” said Chief Rex Mueller.

The department has been a leader in changing how it approaches situations involving subjects with mental health issues. Not only has it changed the training officers are provided in recognizing and understanding mental health issues, but it has also partnered with other agencies that specialize in responding to and working with people with mental health issues.

“Our partnership with the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team has been in valuable in diverting people in crisis or severe mental health issues from the jail or emergency departments to appropriate care facilities,” explained Mueller.

Someone that is in crisis can call 855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398.

For more information on the department’s partnership with the Mobile Crisis Unit, visit http://www.siouxcitypolice.com/news/2020/6/19/scpd-teams-up-with-mental-health-professionals-to-serve-those-in-crisis

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SCPD investigating murder on S. Mulberry St. – SCPD #21-12283

Jeremy McClure

April 30, 10:00 a.m. - Names released from murder investigation on S. Mulberry St.

The Sioux City Police Department has identified the subjects found deceased at 2512 S. Mulberry as 52-year-old Kelli L. Socknat and 60-year-old Nicholas R. Socknat both of Sioux City. We wish to express our sympathies to the family of the Socknats for their loss. Socknats were married and lived at the residence together.

Detectives are awaiting a determination by the State Medical Examiner, but evidence collected at the scene indicated that Nicholas may be responsible for Kelli’s death and that he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

April 29 at 1:45 p.m. - On April 29 at 9:24 a.m., the Sioux City Police Department responded to a report of a deceased person in a residence in the 2500 block of S. Mulberry.

Responding officers located an adult male and adult female that were deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.

The incident is being investigated as a homicide.

Detectives investigating the scene believe that they have identified all the parties involved and are not seeking any other persons or suspects in connection to this and the public is not in any danger.  

The investigation into this incident is on-going and the names of the deceased are not being released until 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin.

Wearing a helmet could earn kids free ice cream

Jeremy McClure

This summer, officers and volunteers with the Sioux City Police Department will be on the lookout for kids wearing helmets while biking so that they can give them a ticket….that is good for a free ice cream cone from Dairy Queen.

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The Sioux City Police Department has partnered with Opportunities Unlimited and Dairy Queen for the 7th year of the “You’ve Been Ticketed” program which promotes brain injury awareness and prevention with kids.

The “You’ve Been Ticketed” effort is an extension of the Opportunities Unlimited Gotta Brain, Get a Helmet program which further support their mission and spread awareness.

Last summer, 250 “tickets” were handed out to kids for wearing helmets by officers and members of the department’s Trailblazers.

The Trailblazers are a volunteer group coordinated through the Sioux City Police Department to ride bikes on the trails and report any issues or graffiti.

“We are looking for additional volunteers to help provide a friendly presence on the bike trails and hand out “tickets””, said Rita Donnelly, volunteer coordinator for the department.

Trailblazer volunteers are provided helmets, shirts, and bikes if needed.

Anyone interested in volunteering for Trailblazers or any of the volunteer opportunities with the department can contact Rita Donnelly at 712-279-6424 or email her at rdonnelly@sioux-city.org.

 

Ashley Phelps with Dairy Queen presents Officer Jeff Demetri and Trailblazers volunteer Daniel Ford with “Tickets” for free ice cream at a press conference on April 16, 2021.

Ashley Phelps with Dairy Queen presents Officer Jeff Demetri and Trailblazers volunteer Daniel Ford with “Tickets” for free ice cream at a press conference on April 16, 2021.

Sioux City Police Department to participate in DEA 20th Drug Take Back Day

Jeremy McClure

The Sioux City Police Department will be collecting unused medication for proper disposal on April 24 starting at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at six locations, Drilling Pharmacy – 4010 Morningside Ave., Fareway – 4040 War Eagle Dr., Hy-Vee – 2827 Hamilton Blvd., Hy-Vee – 3301 Gordon Dr., Walgreens – 101 Pierce St., and Walmart – 3101 Floyd Blvd.

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SCPD selling Autism Awareness shoulder patch during April

Jeremy McClure

The month of April is Autism Awareness Month and in support of that, the Sioux City Police Department is selling an Autism Awareness version of its shoulder patch for $10 a piece.

All proceeds from the patch raised will be donated to the Pier Center for Autism which is the only clinic of its kind in the area that provide compassionate care for individuals with autism.

The patch is the same shape, size, and colors of our current patch by features a puzzle piece motif background that represents autism and also includes banners to support awareness of autism.

The Autism Society recognizes that the prevalence of autism in the United States has risen from 1 in 125 children in 2010 to 1 in 59 in 2020.

The design and sale of the patch is done in partnership with The Friends of the Sioux City Police Department who are made up of citizens that seek ways to support the department.

The Autism Awareness Patch can be purchased at the following two locations.

Sioux City Police Department Mid-Step Services/Pier Center 601 Douglas St 4303 Stone Ave Sioux City, IA 51101 Sioux City, IA 51106

You can also have one mailed to by sending a check or money order made out to The Friends of the Sioux City Police Department in the amount of $10. Include your return address and that it is for the Autism Awareness Patch:

Sioux City Police Department Attn: Chief’s Office/ Autism Patch Sioux City, IA 51101

For more information on the Pier Center for Autism, visit their website at http://www.piercenter.org/.

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Two men arrested in connection to Sioux Falls robbery and Sioux City burglary – SCPD #21-9026

Jeremy McClure

On April 9 at 12:10 p.m. a Woodbury County Deputy located a stolen 2010 Chrysler Town and Country minivan in the 4300 block of Stone Ave.  

The minivan was stolen during a robbery on March 25 in Sioux Falls, S.D. by a man armed with a handgun.

When the deputy approached the vehicle, a subject exited and ran. He was apprehended a short distance later.

The subject apprehended was identified as 18-year-old Chase B. Van Hofwegen of Sioux City.

Detectives with the Sioux City Police Department had been investigating Chase Van Hofwegen and his twin brother 18-year-old Chance Van Hofwegen of Sioux City in connection to the burglary of Select Mart, 4103 Floyd Blvd, on March 29.

Detectives located Chance in a residence 5309 Hwy 75n. lot 320 when they served a search warrant in connection to the Sioux Falls robbery and the Sioux City burglary.

During the search of the Van Hofwegen residence, detectives recovered $17,000 worth of stolen merchandise from Select Mart.

Chase Van Hofwegen was charged with Eluding a 1st degree Theft, 2nd degree Theft, and Eluding a Peace Officer.

Chance Van Hof Wegen was charged with 1st degree theft and 2nd degree Theft.

Both men were booked into Woodbury County Jail.

The investigations into the robbery and burglary are on-going.

SCPD provides snapshot of 2020 city crime stats

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Comparing 2019 to 2020; our overall violent crime for 2020 is up 26%, with overall property crimes down by 15%. Unfortunately, violent crime generally cannot be predicted, and police patrol tactics and strategies only have a limited impact on crime rates. Factors such as economic conditions, age and demographics of the population, geography and climate, population density, citizen education, and cultural factors provide variables that more significantly affect crime.

An interesting question that the numbers will likely not tell us, is how the worldwide pandemic influenced crime rates. While the pandemic likely did impact local crime numbers, we cannot currently specify exactly how. Any theories would be speculation without more supportive data to provide context.

Clearly the rise in violent crime is something that we have given special focus to. Many of these violent crimes are gun related, and current departmental initiatives are doing a very good job of identifying and prosecuting our most dangerous local offenders. This “major offender” approach continues to utilize evidence based techniques and area law enforcement partnerships to share vital data and intelligence. Finally, work with local and federal prosecutors assists in ensuring violent offenders receive appropriate sentences for their crimes.

Looking at our historical property crime statistics, there is nothing overly concerning. Local property crime trends tend to have ebbs and flows over the years. With property crime down 15% we can simply view this as a reasonably steady crime rate. While any downward trends in crime rates are positive, changes of this rate are likely beyond the ability of our department to impact. As always, our department will work to deploy the latest crime reduction strategies to make positive progress in this area. We will also continue to utilize the resources and personnel to provide efficient and effective police services.

Chief Rex Mueller

Banks arrested in Alabama for Blackbird murder warrant

Jeremy McClure

Prichard, Ala. - Members of the Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force took into custody 36-year-old Roderick D. Banks on Feb. 8 in Prichard, Ala. without incident.

Banks had a warrant for his arrest charging him with the Nov. 1 murder of Solomon Blackbird in Sioux City, Iowa.

Blackbird was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the 2600 block of Douglas St. on Nov. 1 at 6:46 p.m. He was transported to MercyOne where he succumbed to his wound. The motive is possibly related to a drug deal between the two men. 

Detectives with the Sioux City Police Department notified the Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force of Bank’s warrant and sought their assistance in apprehending him.

Based on their investigation and tips received, the Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force developed information that Banks had fled to Alabama in order to avoid prosecution and notified the Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force in order to locate and apprehend Banks.

Banks is awaiting extradition back to Sioux City.

The Fugitive Task Force is under the control of the U.S. Marshal Service and the local task force includes a member of the Sioux City Police Department.

The purpose of the regional fugitive task forces is to combine the efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend the most dangerous fugitives and assist in high profile investigations.

The department’s partnership with the U.S. Marshal Service helps ensure that fugitives that commit violent acts in Sioux City are held accountable for their actions no matter where they try to flee and hide.  

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

 

Updates on the murder of Mia Kritis and the shooting on Walker St.

Jeremy McClure

Last updated Jan. 26, 2021

Woman who was the driver in Walker St. shooting taken into custody

The woman who acted as the driver for the three men who fired weapons into a house in the 2600 block of Walker St. that took one person’s life and injured three others, surrendered today at 2:29 p.m. and was booked into the Woodbury County Jail.

The County Attorney’s office has charged 20-year-old Liliana O. Gutierrez with three counts of reckless use of a firearm and one count of intimidation of a dangerous weapon for her part in the Jan. 1 murder of Mia Kritis.

There is no evidence showing that Gutierrez fired any of the weapons involved and appears to only have acted as the driver.

Detectives with the department continue to seek additional evidence involved in the shooting and charges will be filed against anyone who has or is taking part in concealing that evidence. 

Anyone with additional information on this investigation is encouraged to call the Sioux City Police Department.

Jan 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. - Additional suspects taken into custody for Walker St. Shooting

On Jan. 13 the Sioux City Police Department arrested two additional men for the murder of Mia Kritis.

Detectives are charging 18-year-old Carlos Morales of Sioux City and 18-year-old Anthony S. Bauer aka Tony Diaz with 1st Degree Murder, Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, Going Armed with Intent, and three counts Reckless Use of Firearm.

Carlos Morales and Bauer were taken into custody after officers located them at 4:25 p.m. in a car in the 3100 block of Floyd Blvd.

Detectives are not seeking any additional suspects but still are looking for people that were at the party at the time of shooting and anyone else with information.

Two other subjects in the car were detained as part of the investigation and released without charges.

Jan. 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. - Murder charge filed in Walker St. Shooting

The Woodbury County Attorney has charged 19-year-old Christopher I. Morales of Sioux City with 1st Degree Murder for the death of Mia Kritis after he fired a gun into a house on Jan. 1 in the 2600 block of Walker St.

Three other people were struck by the gun fire and are recovering from the wounds they received during the shooting.

Additional charges of Going Armed with Intent and three counts of Reckless Use of a Firearm were also filed against Morales.

Detectives are still working on identifying other subjects involved and no other people have been charged in connection with the shooting at the time of this release.

Update on Jan. 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. - Arrest made in connection with Walker St. Homicide

Detectives with the Sioux City Police Department have charged 19-year-old Christopher I. Morales with Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon and Going Armed with Intent in connection to the Jan. 1 shooting in the 2600 block of Walker St that left one woman dead and three other people injured.

Morales was arrested on Jan. 3 at 3:46 p.m. in the 1900 block of Douglas St. when he attempted to flee officers after they approached him. Once in custody, they found him to be in possession of a firearm. He was charged with Felon in Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Carry of Weapons, and Interference with Official Acts.

Based on that arrest and seizure of the firearm, detectives were able to connect Morales and the firearm to the shooting on Walker St where a subject was forced to walk into the residence by Morales and additional suspects before they fired into the house with 9 mm caliber handguns and an assault style rifle.

Additional charges are pending based on the results of forensic examinations of evidence collected at the scene.

Detectives are still searching for information on additional suspects that were involved in the shooting and are asking anyone with information to please contact the Sioux City Police Department.

Update on Jan. 3, 2021 at 3:15 p.m. Name of Walker St homicide victim

The Sioux City Police Department identified 18-year-old Mia Alexis-Marie Kritis of Sioux City as the victim of the homicide that occurred on Jan. 1 in the 2600 block of Walker St.

We wish to express our deepest sympathies to her family and friends for their loss.

The names of other victims injured in this incident are not being released at this time as they are juveniles but all are recovering from their injuries.

Detectives are continuing to follow up on several leads and ask that anyone that was at the residence at the time of the shooting to please contact the Sioux City Police Department.

We want to reassure any witnesses that they face no charges for attending an underage party and our priority is the investigation of the senseless murder of Ms. Kritis. 

Jan. 1, 2021 5:15 a.m. Original Release

On 12:49 am Friday, January 1st, 2021 the Sioux City Police Department received reports of a shots fired in the 2600 block of South Walker Street in Sioux City. Upon arrival, officers were able to determine that multiple shots had been fired into the residence at 2637 South Walker Street. Upon entering the property, officers located victims inside the residence, including an 18-year-old female who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

There were several other victims that were also struck by gunfire, and are being treated at Sioux City hospitals. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Police are asking for assistance from the public. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Sioux City Police Department.

City of Sioux City and Sioux City Police Department's COVID-19 response - Nov. 19

Jeremy McClure

Governor Kim Reynold’s latest proclamation has outlined new guidance to help slow the spread of COVID-19 after a dramatic spike in the State of Iowa and our local community.  The City of Sioux City supports these measures and will do what is necessary to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Sioux City.

Outlined in the proclamation are provisions that are meant to help stop the spread of the virus such as increased social distancing, mask wearing recommendations, and guidance for bars and restaurants. The Governor has also implored public safety to help enforce the proclamation.

The City of Sioux City is asking each resident to adhere to the provisions in the proclamation.  All of us are facing an unprecedented time in our history and we ask we all cooperate to lessen the impact of the pandemic.  We also ask the patrons to be respectful of the bars and restaurants and to not violate the provisions placed on them. Failure to do so may impact their continued ability to operate.

By working together and supporting each other during this crisis, we can free up law enforcement to respond to other community emergencies, support our local businesses, and more importantly, help protect the health of everyone in our community.

The goal of the City of Sioux City and the Sioux City Police Department is work with our residents and businesses to insure compliance with the proclamation through education.  Complaints of violations of the proclamation will be investigated but our end goal is to educate residents and businesses on the proclamation in order to maintain voluntarily compliance with current guidelines.

In cases where we cannot obtain voluntary compliance, the Sioux City Police Department will work with the Woodbury County Attorney, Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division, and Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals to enforce all aspects the proclamation.