Crime
18-year-old Jessie Small arrested following weapon incident at Walmart in Waterloo
WATERLOO, Iowa – A Waterloo man is facing multiple criminal charges following a reported weapons incident at the Walmart on Flammang Drive on Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2025.
According to the Waterloo Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot shortly after 2:15 p.m. after receiving reports of three to four individuals allegedly brandishing firearms.
Upon arrival, officers observed that most of the individuals had fled the scene.
However, one suspect was believed to have entered the store.
Officers conducted a search of the premises and located the individual, who then attempted to flee on foot.
He was apprehended after a brief pursuit.
The suspect was identified as 18-year-old Jessie Javon Small, a resident of Waterloo.
Authorities say a handgun was recovered during the arrest.
Small is now facing several charges, including:
- Person Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons
- Assault While Displaying a Weapon
- Interference with Official Acts
- Possession of Marijuana
Police confirmed that no shots were fired and no injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Waterloo Police Department.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.