Palo Alto County, IA — On February 26, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18-year-old Mitchell Roy Myers of Dickens on four valid arrest warrants. Myers faces a range of charges, including Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury, a Class D felony; Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness, a serious misdemeanor; Two counts of Possession of Alcohol Under Legal Age, and Person Under 21 Using Tobacco/Vapor Product, both simple misdemeanors.

Myers was taken into custody but was unable to post the $7,500 cash-only bond. He was subsequently placed in jail, where he will await an appearance in front of a magistrate.

The arrest was made with the assistance of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. As with all criminal charges, it is important to note that the charges are merely allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation is ongoing.