Sperry, IA Man Arrested After Domestic Abuse Incident

On October 20, 2024, at approximately 8:30a.m. Des Moines County Deputies responded to 20624 115th Ave. for a domestic disturbance. Deputies spoke with the victim who advised she was struck in the face by her boyfriend. The victim had a black eye from the assault. The victim also advised her boyfriend threatened to kill her and choked her making it difficult for her to breathe. The suspect was identified as Timothy Wayne Patton, age 39, of Sperry, IA.
Deputies were informed that Patton was intoxicated and had firearms in his bedroom. Deputies had the victim exit the residence and attempted to get Patton to exit his bedroom, but he would not comply. Deputies then backed away from the residence and obtained a search warrant. Deputies made several announcements for Patton to exit the residence. Patton refused to comply. Deputies spoke with Patton by telephone and asked him to exit the residence several times, but he refused to comply each time. Eventually, entry into the residence was made and Patton was placed under arrest for domestic abuse assault impeding airflow and causing injury, a D felony, and interference with official acts. Patton was transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Center.
The Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Burlington Police Department and the Iowa State Patrol.
A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.
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