BLOTTER: Ames Man Accused of Stealing Knives; Slashing Tires

Ames man faces multiple charges for breaking into apartment

A 23-year-old Ames man faces a string of charges after he allegedly broke into his girlfriend's apartment on Dec. 17, vandalized her belongings and then slashed her car tires using a set of her knives.

Jadd Dithmart was charged with second-degree criminal mischief, third-offense public intoxication, third-degree burglary, interference with official acts, possession of a controlled substance and theft by deception.

An Ames police officer saw Dithmart vandalizing a vehicle in a parking lot at 232 Welch Ave. just before 2 a.m., according to a criminal complaint. When the officer talked to Dithmart he smelled alcohol on the suspect's breath and saw that he had watery, bloodshot eyes. The officer told Dithmart to sit on the ground several times, the complaint said, but he refused.

During a search of Dithmart officers said they found a small quantity of marijuana in his front pocket. Officers also discovered that Dithmart had allegedly broken into his girlfriend's apartment, splintering the door frame and damaging a television and other items while she was not at home.

A set of knives taken from the woman's apartment was found in a Dumpster next to the woman's car, the complaint said. It's believed Dithmart used the knives to slash two of the woman's tires.

Dithmart admitted to entering the apartment and damaging items, according to the complaint.

Man who allegedly spit on officers charged with assault

Ames police also charged Deng Akuar, 20, Des Moines, after he argued with a bar employee and spit on officers.

According to a complain on file at the police department, Akuar was charged Dec. 18 with interference with official acts, public consumption and harassment of a public officer and assault on a peace officer after he argued with a doorman at Headliners.

Police said Akuar lied about his identity and spit on police officers as he was handcuffed and booked.

A list of other charges from both the Ames Police Department and the Story County Sheriff's Office follow below:

Dec. 16

Jared Andersen, 20, Ames, was charged with public intoxication.

Dec. 17

Brian Paul Ansel, 32, Ames was charged with operating while intoxicated, second offense.

Carleigh Berry, 22, Ames, was charged with trespassing.

Jake Eldridge, 20, Ames, was charged with interference with official acts.

Arnold Tiegen, 54, homeless, was charged with public intoxication third offense.

Dec. 18

Martin Morales, 30, Ames, was charged with driving under suspension, operation of a non-registered vehicle, third-offense operating while intoxicated, and driving while barred.

Denise Petty, 43, Nevada, was charged with public consumption.

Alexander Renner, 20, Cedar Falls, was charged with public intoxication.

Megan Van De Boe, 20, Ames, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Dec. 19

Deividas Guinan, 20, Ames, was charged with aggravated assault.

Dec. 20

Anthony Barrett, 46, Ames, was charged with driving under revocation, second-offense operating while intoxicated and serious domestic abuse.

Joann Clemenson, 63, Ames, was charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Johnathan Van Loh, 28, Story City, was charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated.

Dec. 21

Luke Stonewall, 19, Marshalltown, was charged with public intoxication, first offense.