Des Moines Police Officer Hurt Taking Arson Suspect into Custody

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(Des Moines, IA) -- A Des Moines police officer is hurt after taking an arson suspect into custody.

Police say the officer tried to approach 46 year-old Tohamad Fowler in connection to an arson investigation and outstanding drug-related warrants. Fowler ran from the officer, who was able to catch him, but the officer suffered multiple non life-threatening injuries during the chase including a separated shoulder and a cut to his head.

Fowler is being held in the Polk County Jail facing multiple charges.


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