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Eastern IA man arrested following a fight Friday night, in Carroll

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January 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Carroll, Iowa) – The Carroll Police Department reports an eastern Iowa man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, following an investigation into a fight Friday evening that resulted in three people being taken to the hospital in Carroll. Those persons were treated and released.

The fight broke out at a Carroll convenience store in the 600 block of W. Highway 30, around 7:30-p.m., Friday. Authorities say a brawl between numerous individuals broke out in the parking lot. The subjects ranged in age from 16-to 47.

One of the individuals brandished a knife during the incident. 47-year-old Gene Wegg of Mechanicsville, was arrested on an outstanding Linn County warrant. He was also charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. Wegg remains in custody at the Carroll County jail. Additional charges are pending against multiple suspects following the completion of the investigation.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Carroll County Emergency Medical Services also assisted at the scene.