Large law enforcement presence makes arrest in Bode Wednesday
David S. Dayton of Fort Dodge is now in custody after he was located in a home in Bode Wednesday. He was been wanted for questioning regarding a homicide in Fort Dodge for a period of three weeks.
The Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team and large SWAT vehicle (left) were in Bode early Wednesday afternoon after area law enforcement was informed of a man holding up in a residence on 2nd Street that was wanted for questioning in a murder in Fort Dodge late last month. The person, David S. Dayton, 37, of Fort Dodge, was arrested without incident, but not before forced entry into the home had to be made. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Hasfjord.
Law enforcement personnel exit a home at 501 2nd St. in Bode shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday after a person wanted for questioning in a Fort Dodge murder investigation was apprehended there. Pictured at left is Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger. At right is Humboldt County Chief Deputy Cory Lampe. Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Fisher (not pictured) was also on the scene. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.
By KENT THOMPSON
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, investigators received information regarding the location of 37-year-old David S. Dayton of Fort Dodge.
At approximately 1:14 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, members of the Fort Dodge Police Department with the assistance of the Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team as well as multiple other law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a residence in Bode, located at 501 2nd Street.
Law enforcement on scene made numerous attempts to make contact with Mr. Dayton inside the residence and were unsuccessful. Multiple tactics were utilized to manage the incident and safeguard the well-being of Mr. Dayton, the community, and area law enforcement involved.
“After a thorough and professional response by law enforcement on scene, Mr. Dayton exited the residence, and the situation was successfully resolved,” according to Fort Dodge Police Chief Dennis Quinn. The Fort Dodge Police was the lead agency in the apprehension.
“Dayton is now in custody for his parole violation warrant out of Pocahontas County, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety,” Quinn said in a statement to the media.
Dayton is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of Ryan R. Andrews of Fort Dodge on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 in Fort Dodge.
On Wednesday morning, hours before the arrest, Fort Dodge Police named Dayton as a person of interest and increased the reward leading to his whereabouts from $500 to $750. It was not reported if a tip was received from someone in the community of Bode.
Dayton was described as being 6-foot 5-inches tall and 235 pounds with blue eyes and short brown hair.
It was believed that gas was used to hasten Dayton’s exit from the home. Windows were observed broken out on the east side of the home. Law enforcement leaving the residence shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday were wearing gas masks.
According to the Humboldt County Assesssor’s webpage, Kenneth L. Hampe is the owner of the home, which was built in 1944.
“The Fort Dodge Police Department would like to express gratitude to the Bode community for their cooperation and understanding during this incident,” the chief said.
It is not known if any other arrests will be forthcoming, or additional charges against Dayton will be filed, in connection with the incident.
The Fort Dodge Police Department was assisted on scene by the Iowa State Patrol, the Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations, the Iowa Division of Narcotic Enforcement, the Webster County Attorney’s Office, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, and Humboldt County Emergency Services.
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