WATERLOO – The Waterloo Police Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT) statistics for 2012:
Weapons Seizures Total: 41 The VCAT unit is funded by a grant from the Department of Justice, COPPS program. The unit is in the 4th and final year of its grant.
3 Sawed-Off Shotguns
1 Assault Rifle
3 Shotguns (unaltered)
5 Rifles
29 Handguns
Firearm Facts:
18 firearms recovered that were reported stolen
8 used in shootings
3 used in other crimes
20 suspects charged were gang related
Suspects Charged in Gun Crimes:
17 Felons in Possession of a Firearm
12 Trafficking Stolen Weapons
7 Robbery 1st Degree
5 Burglary 1st Degree
5 Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon
20 Carrying Weapons
2 Possession of an Offensive Weapon
3 Going Armed with Intent
1 Willful Injury
Federal Gun Cases: (11 Case Adopted in 2012)
8 Indictments (3 set for Grand Jury January 2013)
5 Plead out/found guilty
3 Awaiting trial/Plea deals
Other Highlights:
Apprehended homicide suspect/gang member from Des Moines on Felony gun charges
Executed 8 firearm search warrants at residences
Apprehended 5 offenders on ten-year Oakdale Prison Mittimus/Warrants
Arrested 1 offender on a Federal gun warrant
Located 1 methamphetamine lab on traffic stop