IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – An Iowa City man is facing multiple charges after police say he tried to flee a traffic stop at high speed while under the influence of alcohol early Sunday morning.

In a criminal complaint, police said an officer pulled over a man, later identified as 21-year-old Alexander White, for an equipment violation.

Another vehicle that was not involved in the traffic stop also pulled over, so the officer told White to wait while he went to speak with the driver of the second vehicle.

That’s when White allegedly fled the scene.

The officer got back in his vehicle and a chase ensued, heading northbound on Highway 218 toward the I-380/I-80 interchange. Police said White turned his vehicle’s lights off during the chase.

White reportedly took the exit to I-80 eastbound. The officer said he was traveling at more than 120 mph and was not able to catch up with White’s vehicle.

When the vehicle took exit 240 on I-80, the officer said he saw it spin out of control and come to a stop at the bottom of the ramp.

Both White and a passenger were then arrested at around 3 a.m.

The officer said there was a strong smell of alcohol on White, and two baggies of marijuana were found in the vehicle. A preliminary breath test resulted in a .164% Brac.

White is charged with eluding, operating while under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, and driving while license denied.

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – People could once again have the chance to bow hunt deer within the city limits of Iowa City.

On Tuesday, the Iowa City City Council approved an urban deer hunting plan for the next five years. The city is also hiring a nonprofit to shoot deer for one year. City leaders said they’ve seen an increase in accidents involving deer. The city said the 27 vehicle accidents caused more than $100,000 in damages.

Most of the hunting is done on private property with restrictions depending on the proximity to trails and buildings. City Manager Geoff Fruin said the city wants to get more people involved in the urban hunt over the next five years.

“Bow hunting is not suitable on every property,” said Fruin. “You have to have certain spaces and separations and stuff like that from sidewalks, trails, and things like that. It’s just finding those properties and pairing them with hunters that want those opportunities.”

The council’s actions still need to be approved by the state’s Natural Resource Commission before it can move forward.

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – An Iowa City man will have to serve to up to 12 years in prison for his role in a shooting that happened at the Clock Tower Parking Ramp at the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street back on May 13th, 2023.

Officers in the area heard multiple gunshots and responded at about 11:45 p.m. that evening. First responders said they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the sidewalk next to the parking ramp on the Iowa Avenue side. The victim was taken to the hospital.

Police arrested three individuals in relation to the case. Investigators say Alexander Voudhivoug was the one who shot the victim multiple times.

Voudhivong pled guilty to Willful Injury Resulting in Serious Injury and Reckless Use of a Firearm. He was sentenced to serve 10 years and 2 years consecutively for both charges.

He will not be eligible for parole until he has served a minimum of 5 years of his sentence.

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