On 12-11-15 the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault on a 17 year old male at 4854 English Road, a location southeast of Emmetsburg.
On 12-16-15 a search warrant was executed at a residence at 404 Grand Ave., Emmetsburg, IA., to locate evidence in this incident.
On 12-21-15 after further investigation, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alex W. Bell (17) of Emmetsburg, on charges of Going Armed With Intent; a class D Felony, Aggravated Assault and False Imprisonment; a serious misdemeanor. Angel A. Perez (17), of Emmetsburg, was charged with Aiding and Abetting Going Armed With Intent; class D Felony, Aggravated Assault and False imprisonment; a serious misdemeanor. Bell and Perez were transported to the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora.
On 12-22-15 the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alexander J. DeFord (18) and Taylor A. Gile (18) both of Emmetsburg, on arrest warrants in connection with this incident. DeFord and Gile were charged with Aiding and Abetting an Aggravated Assault and False Imprisonment; a serious misdemeanor. DeFord and Gile were both placed in the Palo Alto County Jail as they were not able to post the $7,500.00 cash only bond.