FD22-3809 FD22-3810 Shots Fired Investigation

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MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


December 30th, 2022

Case: FD22-3809/FD22-3810 – Shots Fired Investigation, 1500 Blk 17 th St S.W.

On Wednesday, December 28th, at approximately 11:44 P.M., the Webster County


Telecommunications Center received a call of shots fired in the area of the 1500 Blk 17 th St S.W.
The caller also gave a description of a vehicle that was seen leaving the area.

Officers responded and located the vehicle described by the caller. A felony stop was
performed on the vehicle and 2 subjects were detained. Upon further investigation by officers
on scene, it was discovered that the garage belonging to 1524 17 th St. S.W. had multiple bullet
holes in it. Officers spoke to multiple witnesses and the scene was processed for evidence.

As a result of this investigation thus far, 29‐year‐old Collin W. Towlerton, of Fort Dodge
has been arrested on the following charges:

 Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (D Felony)


 Reckless Use of Firearm (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
 O.W.I. 2nd Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor)

Mr. Towlerton was arrested and booked into the Webster County Jail. As with all cases,
Mr. Towlerton is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Fort Dodge Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident and
encourage anyone who may have information to contact law enforcement. Information may
also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers. The Fort Dodge Police Department has
been assisted in the investigation by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, and the Webster
County Attorney’s Office. There were no injuries reported in this incident.

Public Information Officer: Captain Dennis Quinn - dquinn@fortdodgeiowa.org


Anyone with information is urged to contact the Fort Dodge Police Department.
Crime Stoppers can also be contacted anonymously by calling (515) 573‐1444 (STOP), online at
www.wccrimestoppers.com or by texting “LEC” and the tip to CRIMES (274637).
Public Information Officer: Captain Dennis Quinn - dquinn@fortdodgeiowa.org
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Fort Dodge Police Department.
Crime Stoppers can also be contacted anonymously by calling (515) 573‐1444 (STOP), online at
www.wccrimestoppers.com or by texting “LEC” and the tip to CRIMES (274637).

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