There was a single-vehicle crash on Friday, July 21st in the early evening hours. Preliminary reports suggest a motorcycle driver lost control of his bike on Highway 16 on the Lee County/Henry County Line. He was subsequently air-lifted, and we do know that he was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. KILJ will continue to provide updates to this case as they are published.

The Burlington Police Department is accepting applications from Certified Police Officers until Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certified peace officers are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus up to $8,000.00 and out of state certified peace officers are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus up to $5,500.00 as well as beginning pay up to $64,000 based on training and experience. Current negotiated salary range is $25.50 – $37.36 per hour. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Certified Officers in good standing may waive taking the POST and Physical Agility Test.

For more information or to apply, visit https://policeapp.com/Certified-Burlington-IA…/2492/

Iowa State Patrol troopers, and officers from multiple law enforcement agencies in Des Moines County, spotted a vehicle in western Des Moines County and a pursuit began after an “attempt to locate” was put out.

“DMPD is actively searching for 31-yr-old Joshua Paul Thompson in connection with a violent domestic incident this morning near downtown.

Joshua stands 6’3”, and weighs approximately 168 lbs. He is believed to be driving a maroon-colored 2015 Hyundai Tucson, Iowa license HOS 303.

Evidence indicates that of the victims from today’s incident, a 31-yr-old Black female, is unwillingly traveling with Joshua at this time.

Evidence suggests that Joshua may have left the metro area. DMPD investigators are working with outside agencies with this effort to locate.

At the time of this incident, Joshua was armed with a handgun. If seen, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT APPROACH!

DMPD patrol officers, detectives, and the Metro STAR Crisis Negotiation Team are actively working this investigation. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.”

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At the conclusion of the pursuit, Joshua Paul Thompson died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot injury.

The victim in this case is in the care of law enforcement and arrangements are being made to reunite her with her family.

Thank you to all who assisted in this search.

A man has been arrested after firing shots into a crowd early Sunday morning. Just before 2:00am on July 23^rd, gunshots were fired at Doc’s Tavern, 1622 Aetna. Officers arrived on scene and were told by tavern patrons that Tyler Underwood had been at the tavern and fired shots into the crowd upon leaving. Officers were told Underwood then left the area on foot.

Officers located Underwood a few blocks away from the tavern. He was not in possession of a gun and was arrested for public intoxication.

Officers were then alerted that a male arrived at the hospital in Fort Madison with a gunshot wound to his shin, saying it happened at Doc’s.

Underwood, 33, was then additionally charged with willful injury, possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated assault, reckless use of a firearm, and intimidation with a firearm.

The newest business in town is throwing another yard sale. All God’s Creatures is still accepting items for donation through July 28^th, and you can message them on Facebook to arrange drop off. The last yard sale was so successful, they have decided to do it again. The business, which plans to take care of animals in need and help give them new homes, plans to open soon and is throwing an indoor garage sale at the All God’s Creatures building at 2205 E Washington St, Mt. Pleasant. They will also be giving prerenovation tours, providing info and updates, and raising funds for the future animal shelter in Henry County. This sale will take place on Saturday, July 29th from 8am-noon at the All God’s Creatures building.