Rowley

A Marshalltown man who had recently been featured in a T-R story about his new thrift store was arrested early Thursday over allegations that he kicked down a door at a local residence and threatened to kill the individuals inside of it.

According to court reports, Jacob Lee Rowley, 32, allegedly kicked open the back door of a residence on North 1st Avenue and took one step inside before it was slammed shut by a witness. From there, the defendant was allegedly observed by multiple witnesses and the victim saying that he “was going to kill everyone in the house” if they did not bring his wife to him.

“The victim was visibly scared. The defendant admitted to having made comments about wanting to fight everyone in the house,” the report said.

Rowley has been charged with second degree burglary, a Class C felony, and first degree harassment — fourth or subsequent offense, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was booked into the Marshall County Jail on a $15,000 bond.