I shot the sheriff

It's been the talk of the town - shots were fired last weekend at two police officers in Eagle Grove. And yes, one of them was Adam. Everyone in the community has been very supportive and asks how Adam is doing - which means a lot of us. The situation could have turned out a lot worse, but luckily Adam was working with another skilled and professional police officer. I think we often forget that being a police officer is a dangerous and risky job that requires a lot bravery, confidence and faith. The chances of something dangerous happening to a police officer in rural Iowa are slim to none, but there is always that chance that you'll be in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong person. Which is what happened to Adam last weekend. So instead of criticizing your local police officers, thank them for their dedication to protect and serve YOU! I am very proud of Adam - I think he's a GREAT police officer and everyone around here agrees. People have been asking me if I was scared about the situation, and like Adam and I have been saying - Iraq prepared both of us for situations like these! Below is a short summary from the Globe Gazette - it just gives the basics - doesn't get into details about what exactly happened.

EAGLE GROVE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say two men have been arrested after they allegedly fired on two law enforcement officers in Eagle Grove in north central Iowa. Wright County Sheriff Paul Schultz says neither officer was injured in the shooting Saturday morning. Schultz says Deputy Adam Nerlien and Eagle Grove Police Officer Travis Tokheim were investigating a possible drunk driving incident. Jeremy Dayton and Brian Bromley, both of Eagle Grove, were arrested. Dayton is charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, assault on a police officer, interference with official acts and discharging a weapon within city limits. Bromley is charged with four counts of conspiracy. The men were being held in the Wright County jail on $50,000 bond each.