PARKERSBURG, Iowa (KCRG-TV) – The Parkersburg Police Chief has been charged after selling alcohol at a bar after hours. Officials say that on February 11th, 2024, a deputy conducted a bar and alcohol compliance check at Maddogs Sports Bar in Parkersburg. At approximately 2:09 am, the deputy found multiple subjects both inside and outside of the bar drinking.

David Jara, who is the Parkersburg Police Chief, was working behind the bar at the time. He was charged with Selling or Dispensing Alcohol or Beer After Hours.