Homicide 513 9th Street

UPDATE:

On Wednesday 12/6/23, at approximately 7:40PM, SCPD officers located 38 year old Faron Alan Starr inside of a vehicle that was stopped in Sioux City. Starr was placed under arrest without incident, transported to the Woodbury County Jail, and charged with First Degree Murder.

UPDATE:

SCPD Detectives are attempting to locate Faron STARR; he is WANTED as a suspect in the Homicide of Nathaniel Parker.

Detectives are also attempting to locate Nathaniel FRAZIER and Amanda HAYES as Persons of Interest in the Parker Homicide investigation.

SUBJECTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Sioux City Police Department at 712-279-6440, you can also leave a tip online at https://www.siouxcitypolice.com/crimestoppers or the anonymous tip line 712-258-TIPS (8477).

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On December 3rd, 2023, at 11:58 PM the Sioux City Police Department received a call of shots fired in the area of 513 9th Street in Sioux City. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound. Sioux City Police Officers attended to the victim, until Sioux City Fire and Rescue arrived on scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers conducted a canvas of the area, locating evidence of a shooting. This incident appears to be a targeted incident, we do not believe the general public is in any danger. The investigation is on-going.

Suspect arrested on W 19th shooting

On September 21st, 2023, at 5:14 AM the Sioux City Police Department received a call of shots fired in the area of W. 19th and Center Street. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound. Sioux City Police Officers attended to the victim, until Sioux City Fire and Rescue arrived on scene. The victim was transported to Mercy One for treatment.

Officers conducted a canvas of the area, locating evidence of a shooting. The victim of the shooting later died at the hospital. He has been identified as Michael Lee Schwebach, age 34 of Sioux City, IA. This incident appears to be a targeted incident, we do not believe the general public is in any danger. The investigation is on-going.

On September 22, 2023, the Sioux City Police Deparment obtained an arrest warrant for 1st degree Murder for Mario Alberto Corona Ruiz, age 21 of Sioux City, IA. The suspect was located in South Sioux City, NE this afternoon and taken into custody with the assistance of ATF, US Marshals and South Sioux City Police Department, without incident.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Sioux City Police Department at 712-279-6440, or the anonymous tip line 712-258-TIPS (8477).

The incident is still under investigation by the Sioux City Police Department. No other information is available at this time.

$3300 raised with Pink Patch Project

A check for $3,300 was presented to the Caps 4 Courage project on Wednesday Nov.13 at the police station by the chief and officers who helped organize the selling of pink patches during the month of October.

The program was well received, and people really loved the look of the pink badge and patches,” said Sgt. Judy Kellen who helped organize the fund raiser.

The money raised will help pay for gift bags to be presented to new patients receiving chemotherapy at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Sioux City.

“A unisex hat with an inspirational word, a painted rock, and a letter of support from a fellow survivor will be included in the bag,” said Patty Cosidine who started Caps 4 Courage and is also a cancer survivor. “Not everyone has the same support I had during my treatments and I wanted others to feel supported.”

The department sold over 350 pink versions of its patch to raise the money. Female officers of the department also were able to purchase a pink version of the badge and wear it on duty along with the patches.

“They have been great conversation pieces and a lot of people reached out to us to support the project,” added Kellen.

The money raised will pay for most of the 1,000 bags that Caps 4 Courage want to make.

For more information on Caps 4 Courage, go to their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Foundation4Courage.

Members of the Sioux City Police Department present Patty Cosidine, founder of Caps 4 Courage, with check for $3,300 at the police station on Nov. 13. The money was raised by selling pink versions of the department patch during the month of October. Picture from left to right is Officer Val Rose, Sgt. Judy Kellen, Patty Considine, Officer Heather Albrecht, and Lead Records Tech. Lisa Cote.

SCAM ALERT - Sidewalk replacement scam

If you have been notified by the city that your concrete sidewalk needs to be replace, the City of Sioux City wants you to know that you should contact a licensed and insured concrete contractor. The city does not send contractors to your door.

Recently, some home owners are being contacted by a concrete contractor at their door. The contractor is offering to repair and install their sidewalk. This contractor states that if they do not have him replace their concrete the city will automatically replace it and then access them the cost. He claims this cost is much higher than the rate he is offering.

Do not feel pressured to hire a contractor who comes to your door. Home owners should research all contractors to ensure they are appropriately licensed and insured before hiring.