Edited release
03/31/26
Cedar Rapids police officers responded to a large bar fight in the 400 block of 2nd Ave SE around 1:30am Sunday. As officers attempted to break up the fight inside, many patrons continued fighting outside. Additional officers were called to the scene along with Linn County Sheriff’s deputies. One officer received minor injuries.
After the fight, officers reviewed evidence and made multiple arrests – with more possible as the incident is reviewed and investigated.
-Amber Pearson – Public Intoxication and IWOA (Interference with Official Acts)
-Jeremiah Taylor – Public Intoxication and IWOA
-Alexus Smith – Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication
-Shmaur Banks -Disorderly Conduct and IWOA
-Aria Boyd – Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations and IWOA
-Censere Lemon – Disorderly Conduct
-Deshawn Rowell – Disorderly Conduct
-Jaylan Bentley – Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations, Disorderly Conduct, Harassment of Public Officers, and IWOA
-Chelsea Blinks – Harassment of Public Officers and Public Intoxication
The investigation is ongoing.