(Spencer)—Spencer police say charges are pending in connection with an incident last (Saturday) evening at the AmericInn in south Spencer.
Authorities say it stems from a 911 call the communications center received shortly after 6:00 p.m. stating that a male subject was seen standing outside a storage room at the motel and appeared to be holding a gun.
Upon arriving police saw a man leaving the scene. He was detained by officers. A subsequent search by the Spencer Police Department and the department’s entry team found no weapon.
Staff and guests were evacuated during the search. They were allowed to return shortly before 9:00 p.m.
Spencer police say their investigation continues and charges are pending.
Spencer police were assisted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and K-9 unit; the Iowa State Patrol; Spencer Fire Department; Clay County Homeland Security and Spencer Hospital paramedics.
