A central Iowa man faces numerous charges following an incident that took place last Friday, in Guthrie County. Sheriff’s officials say 39-year old Thomas E. Hathaway, of Des Moines,was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Interference with Official Acts – both Simple Misdemeanors, Three Counts of Assault on a Peace Officer – Serious Misdemeanors, and Harrassment in the 1st Degree – an Aggravated Misdemeanor. Hathaway also had warrants for his arrest out of Polk County at the time of his arrest. Additional charges are currently pending.

Authorities say at approximately 8:33-p.m. January 9th, the Guthrie County 911 Center received a call for a man needing medical assistance at 3481 280th Road rural Redfield, Guthrie County. Due to the nature of the call, a Guthrie County Sheriff’s deputy responded. Panora EMS and a Guthrie County Sheriff’s deputy arrived at the same time. Panora EMS attempted to render aid to Hathaway, but was unable to due to his behavior.

While the sheriff’ deputy and EMS were present at the residence, Hathaway became verbally and physically abusive. Hathaway made numerous threats towards the sheriff’s deputy and EMS. At one point, the sheriff’s deputy attempted to subdue Hathaway with his Taser but the Taser malfunctioned and was not effective. At that point, the sheriff’s deputy safely escorted EMS from the residence and called for additional law enforcement to respond. While waiting for back up, a physical confrontation ensued between the owners of the residence and Hathaway, who was visiting the residence. Law enforcement and EMS re-entered the residence and took Hathaway into custody with the assistance of the occupants of the residence.

Once in custody, Hathaway was placed in the rear of a Panora Police Department squad car. Soon after, he kicked the rear window out of the patrol car causing significant damage. With the assistance of numerous law enforcement officers, Hathaway was safely booked into the Guthrie County Jail without injuries to innocent bystanders or law enforcement.

During his arrest and processing, Hathaway assaulted three different law enforcement officers; Officer Ryan Harding of the Stuart Police Department, Officer Matt Stringham of the Guthrie Center Police Department and Deputy Kent Gries of the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office. None suffered injuries as a result of the assaults.

Hathaway has since posted $200 cash bond and was transferred into the custody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Panora EMS, Panora Police Department, Stuart Police Department, Guthrie Center Police Department, Adair County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol.