COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA (IRN) – A Council Bluffs man was accused of attempted murder after a reported attack Monday evening. KETV reports police were told that Joey Stalbosky, 41 was attacking a woman with a knife, or knives. Police located him and he was detained after a brief struggle during which he was shocked with a Taser. Further investigation showed that Stabolsky had also threatened to kill the victim, who was his girlfriend. Police did not release if the woman was injured.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – An African-American campaign worker canvassing in West Des Moines for U.S. Rep. David Young was arrested last month after he refused to answer questions from officers who had received a complaint about door-to-door soliciting. The group Citizens for Community Improvement released video Monday of the arrest of the Louisiana man, and cited the incident as another example of racial profiling by metro-area police. Police say the officer acted appropriately.
NORTHWOOD, IA (IRN) – Nearly 170 dogs showing signs of neglect in filthy kennels have been seized from an overcrowded puppy mill in the northern Iowa town of Northwood. KCRG-TV reports the dogs are now being treated and sheltered by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It described the dogs — all Samoyeds — as “fearful and undersocialized.” Charges are pending.
STORM LAKE, IA (IRN) – A man was arrested in Storm Lake after he allegedly strangled a woman Sunday. KCAU-TV reports Roberto Gonzalez was charged with domestic assault while impeding the flow of air or blood. The victim told police that Gonzalez got home from work and they got into an argument. Gonzalez is then said to have choked the victim until she was unconscious. After regaining consciousness, she called for help. He’s in jail.
JANESVILLE, IA (IRN) – A deer jumped through a window at Janesville Consolidated School District Monday. KCRG-TV reports the deer tried to enter via a doorway, before heading to an office window. After a few attempts at jumping into the window, it broke through and entered the Superintendent’s office. The deer caused chaos in the office and mailroom before a parent was able to escort the deer outside with the help of a chair. No one, including the deer, was injured.