Multiple charges filed in shooting incident

A Fort Dodge man accused of firing a couple of gunshots during an argument Wednesday evening faces multiple criminal charges.

According to court records, Miguel A. Vazquez, 23, is charged with:

∫ Intimidation with a dangerous weapon

∫ Going armed with intent

∫ Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon

∫ Possession or carrying of a dangerous weapon while under the influence

∫ Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness

The incident happened at about 4:30 p.m. at 720 B St. According to the criminal complaints filed against him, during an argument with two or three other people, Vazquez brandished a handgun. He hit a man with the gun and pointed it at a woman before firing two rounds into the ground, according to the criminal complaints.

Fort Dodge police and Webster County sheriff’s deputies responded and took Vazquez into custody at the scene of the shooting.

He was found to have a blood alcohol content of .091, which led to the charge of possession or carrying of a dangerous weapon while under the influence. A blood alcohol content of .08 is the level at which a person is presumed to be drunk under Iowa law.

Vazquez made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Thursday morning.

Magistrate Brandy R. Lundy scheduled a preliminary hearing for Dec. 26. She set bond for Vazquez at $19,000 cash or surety.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Thursday

Violation of probation — Anthony D. Shivers, 47, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled.

Second degree burglary — Terri M. Donahe, 30, 23562 Nelson Ave., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.

Intimidation with a dangerous weapon — Miguel A. Vazquez, 23, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 26.

Going armed with intent — Miguel A. Vazquez, 23, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 26.

Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Miguel A. Vazquez, 23, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 26.

Possession or carrying of a dangerous weapon while under the influence — Miguel A. Vazquez, 23, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 26.

Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Miguel A. Vazquez, 23, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 26.

Driving while license suspended –Tyrine M. Paterson, 29, Dayton, $250 plus surcharge, court costs.

Failure to appear for sentencing — Scott D. Ayala, 32, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — Korey B. Kuhlmann, 29, Ute, preliminary hearing waived.

Assault — Merlin L. Platt Jr., 51, Manson, trial set for Jan. 21, no contact order issued.

Fifth degree theft — Sean D. Powers, 36, 319 N. 11th St., continued until Monday. Ryan A. Rodgers, 40, Webster City, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued.

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Wednesday

A vehicle accident was reported in the 2500 block of Sixth Avenue North.

A disabled vehicle was reported at A Street and Second Avenue South.

A suspicious person was reported in the 800 block of Central Avenue.

A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1700 block of Second Avenue North.

A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of South 18th Street.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road.

Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 700 block of Crest Avenue.

A burglary was reported in the 700 block of South 29th Street.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 700 block of Miller Drive.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 400 block of Avenue F.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue North.

A fraud was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

A theft was reported in the 10 block of North 25th Street.

A suspicious person was reported in the 500 block of South 12th Street.

A hit and run accident was reported at 10th Avenue South and 31st Street.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South.

An assault was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North.

A disabled vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Second Street Northwest.