Crime at 1500 BLOCK OF SPRUCE ST on 12/30/2025 10:52 PM
Type: Other
Date: 12/30/2025 10:52 PM
Description: SUSPICIOUS/ACT/PERS/VEH. CFS#: 25221676. Agency: IOWA CITY PD. Disclaimer: This is from the Johnson County calls for service log. Information is subject to change.
Address: 1500 BLOCK OF SPRUCE ST, IOWA CITY, IA
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90Cause of Death
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