Ames Police Blotter: Intoxicated Man Allegedly Pulls Alarm, Damages Squad Car

A 20-year-old Ames man was charged with public intoxication, criminal mischief and harassment of public officials and employees after allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a Mortensen Road apartment building and then asking to speak with police. The man later ripped off a squad car's door handle following his arrest, according to criminal complaints.

Austin Bishop allegedly pulled a fire alarm in an apartment building after 12 a.m., and when firefighters arrived told them that he would like to speak with police, complaints said.

The officer who spoke to Bishop said Bishop had watery blood shot eyes, spoke with slurred speech and had trouble focusing on the officer's questions, complaints said. Bishop also gave a fake name to officers when they asked for some identification and later admitted his name was Austin after a neighbor told police the man's real name, complaints said. Bishop was charged with public intoxication and harassment of officials.

But Bishop's antics continued after his arrest when he wriggled around in the back of the squad car, and ripped off the interior door-handle and then lied down on the floor of the car, complaints said. Estimated damages were about $200, complaints said. Bishop was also charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief for the unruly ride.

The below information was provided by the Ames Police Department. An arrest doesn't indicate a conviction. To see other charges search for police blotter.

Jan. 23

Justin Nelson, 34, South Dayton Ave., was charged with first and second-degree theft at 3 p.m.

Jan. 24

Nicholas Burke, 28, Delaware Ave., was charged with public intoxication at 2:17 a.m.

Jardian Holder, 23, S. Grand Ave., was charged with operation without registration, failure to prove security against liability and driving while revoked at 11:21 p.m.

Ryan Schall, 26, Sheldon Ave., was charged with public intoxication at 2:17 a.m.

Carl Schmidt, 23, Marshall Ave., was charged with public intoxication at 2:11 a.m.

Jan. 25

Austin Bishop, 20, Mortensen Road, was charged with public intoxication, fifth-degree criminal mischief and harassment of public officials and employees at 12:50 a.m.

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