Alleged Ames Home Burglar Said Lord Told Him To Do It

An 18-year-old Ames man, who allegedly broke into a home while the residents were sleeping told police that “he only did what the Lord instructed him to do,” according to complaints.

An Edwards Elementary School neighborhood resident alerted police to the "burglar" by calling Ames police early Tuesday and saying they saw a man walking up to houses with a big stick.

When Ames police arrived just before 2 a.m. Tuesday they heard the sound of breaking glass and went to the rear of a home in the 300 block of Westwood Drive and saw the shadow of a man in the basement, complaints said. They then heard a noise like rushing up the stairs and saw Corey Ramsey walking away from the home's front door, complaints said. He tried to run from police at first, complaints said.

The occupants of the home were in bed sleeping at the time of the break-in. Ramsey broke out three of the basement's windows and set DVDs outside one of them and also knocked over a concrete statue, causing about $200 to $500 of damage, complaints said.

Ramsey was charged with interference with official acts and second-degree burglary, a Class C felony. Class C felonies are punishably by up to 10 years in prison. Ramsey was taken to Story County Jail and released after posting a bond, according to court records.

The rest of the Ames Police Blotter follows below. An arrest doesn't indicate a conviction. To see other charges search for police blotter.

Oct. 19

William Thomsen, 47, homeless, was charged with fourth-degree theft at 2:05 p.m.

Graham Weilein, 21, Yuma Ave., was charged with second-degree criminal mischief at 3 p.m.

Oct. 20

Lauren Andruss, 21, Sunset Drive, was charged with public intoxication at 3:31 a.m.

Jacob Brackey, 25, Joice, was charged with simple assault and public intoxication, third offense; at 12:55 a.m.

Andre Brisbon, 22, Lincoln Swing, was charged with public intoxication, second offense; at 5:10 a.m.

Anna Gilbertson, 38, S. Hazel, was charged with disorderly conduct at 8:35 p.m.

John Krause, 20, Mortensen Road, was charged with public intoxication, first offense at 12:02 a.m.

Jason Mangrich, 21, Sunset Drive, was charged with fourth-degree theft 11:35 p.m.

Anthony Myers, 29, Oakland, was charged with driving while barred at 10:18 p.m.

Welington Teixeira, 24, Washington Ave., was charged with public intoxication at 12:50 a.m.

Oct. 21

Derek Farrington, 23, Jewel Drive, was charged with possession of a firearm while intoxicated and operating while intoxicated, first offense; at 3:56 a.m.

David Johansen, 56, Woodland Street, was charged with serious domestic abuse at 7:05 p.m.

Justin Nordstorm, 21, Tripp Street, was charged with public intoxication at 3:30 a.m.

Tobias Rains, 19, Lynn Ave., was charged with public intoxication, first offense; at 2:22 a.m.

Davonta Royster, 21, Oklahoma Drive, was charged with public intoxication at 3:24 a.m.

Christian Simonson, 21, Tripp Street, was charged with public intoxication at 3:46 a.m.

Oct. 23

Christine Hadaway, 47, Grant Ave., was charged with operating while intoxicated, first offense at 7:05 p.m.

Maurice Lubalo, 26, Pinon Drive, was charged with domestic abuse at 11 p.m.

Corey Ramsey, 18, West Street, was charged with interference with official acts and second-degree burglary at 1:40 a.m.