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41 guns taken off the streets of Waterloo

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

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