On Wednesday February 24, 2021, at approximately 10:20 a.m., the Clinton Police Department was called to the Gateway Apartments, located in the 800 block of Gateway Avenue regarding suspicious activity. Upon arrival, they discovered evidence leading them to believe a violent crime had occurred in building 847, apartment #12.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) was called to assist with the investigation. Additionally, a DCI Crime Scene Team from the Iowa Criminalistics Laboratory was called to process the scene. From the onset of the investigation, law enforcement has conducted several interviews and has collected numerous items believed to be of evidentiary value. Law enforcement officials continue to maintain the scene and interviews are ongoing.
As part of the investigation, two individuals have been identified as persons of interest. The Clinton Police Department and the DCI is requesting the public’s assistance with locating Ja’Kwane O’Brian Polidore and Khalil S. Pugh.
Photo: Ja’Kwane O’Brian Polidore
Photo: Khalil S. Pugh
ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. It includes six divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state and federal government agencies and the private sector, to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service and protection. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, and Administrative Services Division. The Department of Public Safety is led by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor.
