Marion Duo Charged in Cedar Rapids Apartment Burglary, Stabbing

A woman and teen face charges after allegedly breaking into an apartment and one of them stabbing an occupant.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 24-year-old Marion woman and a Marion teen were arrested this week on charges that they broke into a Cedar Rapids apartment, and the teen allegedly stabbed an occupant in the chest.

Why it matters

Burglaries and violent crimes like stabbings are serious concerns for residents in the Cedar Rapids area, which has seen an uptick in property crimes and some violent incidents in recent years.

The details

According to authorities, Makaylee Dwyer and the 17-year-old juvenile suspect allegedly broke into the Cedar Rapids apartment and the teen then stabbed one of the occupants in the chest. The victim was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Makaylee Dwyer

A 24-year-old woman from Marion, Ohio who was arrested and charged in connection with the apartment burglary and stabbing incident.

17-year-old juvenile

A teen from Marion, Ohio who was also arrested and charged in connection with the apartment burglary and stabbing incident.

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What’s next

The suspects are being held in the Linn County Jail and will appear in court in the coming days to face charges related to the incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing property crimes and violent incidents in the Cedar Rapids area, and the need for continued community efforts to improve public safety.