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Bluffs Police respond to murder threat, make an arrest

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July 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs were dispatched late Saturday night to 178 Crestmont Drive, where a man had allegedly threatened to kill his boss and displayed a weapon.  Officers set up a perimeter around the address and eventually made contact with the subject, who was identified as David Vanderpool.  Police were able to take the man into custody without any injuries to the offender, public or officers.

Vanderpool was charged with Reckless use of a Firearm, Harassment in the 1st degree, Aggravated Assault and Interference with Official Acts.