Iowa - Law Enforcement Looking for Suspect in Postville Stabbing
By admin • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: NewsDISCLAIMER - Any Charges Reported in these Press Releases are Merely Accusations and the Defendants are Presumed Innocent Unless and Until Proven Guilty.
Postville, IA-Law enforcement officials are looking for a suspect in a stabbing incident that took place early this morning in Postville. The suspect is Norberto Luna, 47, and is believed to be driving a green, early 1990s model Ford Aerostar with an Illinois license plate 9465817. If any member of the public has contact with Norberto Luna or locates the aforementioned vehicle, they should call the Allamakee County Sheriff’s office at 563-568-4521, or State Radio at 319-277-4761.
At approximately 2:50 AM, July 24th, 2008, the Allamakee County Communications Center received a 911 call requesting assistance regarding a stabbing that had recently occurred in Postville. Allamakee County law enforcement and emergency personnel were dispatched to 101 E. Tilden St. in Postville. Upon arrival, law enforcement found Irving Villarreal, 19, of Postville suffering what appeared to be a non-critical, single stab wound. Individuals around the residence of 101 E. Tilden notified law enforcement that there was another victim located in the back of the residence of 242 N. Lawler in Postville. Upon arrival at the 2nd residence, officers discovered another victim, Ricardo Salinas, 37, suffering from what appeared to be a single stab wound.
Villarreal was treated and released at an area hospital. Salinas was transported to a local hospital and then air lifted to Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Cross, Wisconsin where his current condition is not known.
Special Agents with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Deputies with the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office were contacted to assist with the investigation into the stabbing.
The investigation is still ongoing through the joint efforts of the Postville Police Department, Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa DCI.
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Eugene T. Meyer, Commissioner
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Telephone Number: (515) 725-6182
Facsimile Number: (515) 725-6195
John F. Quinn, Director
For immediate release:
Thursday, July 24, 2008 Public Information Bureau
Des Moines, Iowa (515) 725-6196
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