United Group Insurance

Arrest warrants issued for two men suspected in a Fort Dodge shots-fired incident

News

August 10th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Webster County, Iowa) – Police in Fort Dodge have issued Felony arrest warrants for two men suspected of being involved in shots-fired incident. Authorities say a warrant for Attempt to Commit Murder, was issued for 29-year-old Austin S. Ferguson. And, 47-year-old Jason H. Ferguson is wanted for Aiding and Abetting Attempt to Commit Murder. The charges are Class – B Felonies, and were issued Wednesday in association with an incident whereby shots were fired at a car near North 14th Street and 1st Avenue North in Fort Dodge, on July 30th. No injuries were reported.

Austin S. Ferguson is described as being 6-feet tall and weighing 256-pounds. Jason H. Ferguson is 5-feet 9-inches tall. He weighs 220-pounds. Both men should be considered armed and dangerous.

If you have any information on their location, do not attempt to approach the men. Instead, contact Fort Dodge police at 515-573-1424, or Webster County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 515-573-1444, wccrimestoppers.com or by texting “LEC” and the tip to 274637. You can also call 9-1-1 or your local law enforcement agency.