Crime Down In Linn County

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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Violent and serious crime rates in Linn County are down.

A Linn County Attorney's Office report says homicides, firearm-related crimes, robbery, and burglaries have been on a downward trend over the past three years.

Robbery saw the biggest decline with a 40% decrease.

Felonies were down 9% last year. However, sexual abuse cases increased slightly.

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