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Ankeny Man Accused of Making Threats, Shooting Car

(Ankeny, IA) -- An Ankeny man's facing charges after police say he threatened people and shot a car last (Sunday) night. Police say 29-year-old Max Kragel s also accused of possessing a stolen car and threatening a bar employee last night.

Ankeny Police were called to 1602 W. 1st Street at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, because of a report of a shooting.

Police say the caller said their car had been shot at, and they identified the shooter as Max Kragel. The victims told police they had been at Kragel's apartment visiting a friend when Kragel threatened to shoot them with a handgun. The victims say Kragel shot one round from a handgun, hitting their vehicle.

Police say Kragel was also in possession of a car reported stolen in Ankeny a few days earlier and had threatened an employee at Good Times (1912 SW 3rd St. - local bar) earlier in the evening.

Officers took Kragel into custody without incident and took him to the Polk County Jail.

He faces the following charges:

Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon (2 counts) – IA Code 708.6 – C Felony

Domestic Assault while displaying a Weapon – IA Code 708.2A (2)(c) – Aggravated Misdemeanor

Theft 2nd – IA Code 714.2 (2) – D Felony

Felon in Possession of a Weapon – IA Code 724.26 (1) – D Felony

Harassment 1st degree (2 counts) – IA Code 708.7 (2) – Aggravated Misdemeanor

Assault while Displaying a Dangerous Weapon – IA Code 708.2 (3)

Going Armed with Intent – IA Code 708.8 – D Felony

Photo: Polk County Iowa Jail


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