Iowa City Police Arrest Man After Drive-by Gun Threat

Officers were able to get a description of the vehicle and located it driving in the area a short time later and they attempted to make contact with the driver. Instead of speaking with the officers, the man allegedly stopped his vehicle and fled on foot with the officers in pursuit, according to the release. The officers determined that the man had entered a residence at 2017 Taylor Drive.

Officers set up a perimeter around the house and the ICPD Special Response Team (SRT) and Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) responded to the scene about 7:30 a.m. Although a 24-year-old woman exited the house upon request about 9:30 a.m., attempts to make contact with the suspect were unsuccessful. 

Roughly three hours later, the SRT team made their entry into the residence and located the man they were looking for, Torian Topaz Cleggette, 21, hiding in the attic, according to the release. 

Cleggette was taken into custody on a previously existing warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance, Keep or Permit Use in a Structure or Vehicle, an aggravated misdemeanor, according to the release. The arrest occurred without incident and there were no injuries. 

The initial incident remains under investigation and additional charges are possible. Iowa City Area CrimeStoppers is offering up to a $1000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of this suspect. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 358-TIPS (8477). All calls are confidential and the identity of the caller does not need to be revealed to collect the reward.