MASON CITY – A Mason City man got a rude awakening Wednesday morning.
According to family members, Troy Oglesby, 44, (pictured at bottom) was asleep at his home at 1614 South Harding Ave. at about 3 AM Wednesday when his front door was kicked in by a man known by Oglesby.
Oglesby’s family said he was struck with a sledgehammer. He then reached for a pistol and fired it twice at the intruder, who fled in a car with others inside. The intruder was not harmed, they said. “My brother’s front door was smashed in with a sledge hammer and he was attacked by the intruder,” an email from a sibling stated. “Only hit once when my brother pulled his gun. Criminal dropped hammer and ran.”
The intruded dropped his sledgehammer, Oglesby’s family said today, and on it was the name of the man who had entered the home and struck Oglesby. “The owners name was on the hammer,” the sibling stated. Police have questioned that man today, they confirmed in a phone call. His name will be released later.
The intruder also used the sledgehammer to break out most of the windows on Oglesby’s van, parked in the driveway (see photos.)
Mason City police arrived sometime in the neighborhood of 3 AM. They responded with caution due to firearms being involved; they were said to have parked about a block and half away to the north and made their way to the scene.
After some investigation, Mason City police this afternoon arrested Oglesby and charged him with terrorism (708.6), a class C felony. The family stated today that he was charged because the police claim “he fired at a car full of people.” The family claims Troy fired at the intruder while he was still inside his home.
Oglesby’s family also claim that there are ties to the main perpetrator who broke into Troy Oglesby’s home and the Mason City Police Department and the Cerro Gordo County Attorney’s office.
Mason City police today said that multiple arrests are expected and that they would release more information once the investigation has developed more fully.
Front door kicked in, window broken.
MCPD investigate the scene on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
Picture the Oglesby family claims is of the handle of a sledgehammer left at Troy Oglesby’s house by a home invader.
SUBJECT IS INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.
And concerned.. I agree with you! I think they do forget who pays their salary !! They are here to serve and protect !! But seems like they are out to only serve and protect themselves and their family members..
hey im pretty sure some of them have supplemental income they dont need to worry about what us serfs think!
Does Somebody know something we don’t?? How the hell do u people know he fired at a car full of people??? That information is incorrect .. Maybe you all should get your story straight before u go running off at the mouth !!!!
I was going to say – it says no where in the article that he fired at a van & even if he did, he was shooting at his attacker.
It is in the article- The family stated today that he was charged because the police claim “he fired at a car full of people.” – That is why people are commenting on it. Since the police claim that he did and that is what they are holding him on.
Okay GQ your not Todd. But how do you say Blodgett and his friends was bullying the guy that took his money and I bet you also think Troy Ogelsby was being a bully when he tried to protect himself and his home? If somebody knows somebody is robbing them or breaking down their door and they go after the guy then how come it is bullying to your mind? Its not. It is called smart and right. You are right about one thing though. If the cops had not got there when they did Blodgett would of had his posse kick the shit out of the carney.
I never said that Todd was bullying anyone. I answered Laker Forever question or ASSUMPTION, that Todd had a gun due to the man changing his story. I don’t think that any thief would openly admit to stealing from someone when they get busted right away. I said that he was probably fearful he’d get the crap beat out of him and decided to tell the truth. I personally think he should have still gotten the crap beat out of him. As for Troy I’m upset that he missed. I think that the little punk should have gotten shot, taking out a leg or an arm, for attacking someone in their home and destroying their property.
Just so we are on the same page bullying may have not been the best word to use. Harassing, Intimidating, whatever you want to use. The man was fearful of getting the crap kicked out of him as he should have been.
Would it be possible to find out who the officers were at the scene. It should be on the report or somthing. That would be great,then im gonna go follow them around town and take pictures and record everything they are doing while there on duty. I really think somtimes these guys forget who pays there salary.
Laker, first it wasn’t a car full of kids. They are adults. Old enough to steal alcohol and get caught but again no charges. This kids record is a mile long but you’ll never see it. He has never been held responsible for his actions ever. Raised by gma and gpa who gave him anything he wanted. You’re blowing smoke talking like you know something. And why don’t you post your real name? Fred, Stevie and myself are the only ones who have the guts to. Back yourself up here
Why did he shoot at the car?
I bet Laker is right. I don’t own any guns, but there is no reason for any concealed carry permit issuant to have their permit on their person unless they also have their gun on them. Under the law, if Mr. Blodgett had been patted down by the police and his gun were discovered, he would’ve been taken to jail unless he also had his permit on his person. Then there’s the fact that he had a gun on his person in a tavern, and had been drinking. This is illegal too. The man has a long history of drug issues. No telling what the police would have discovered if they had done their job properly and he had been frisked as the cops were duty bound to do. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Good call, Laker.
You obviously DON’T know the law. It is LEGAL to carry a gun to the bar, have it on you IN the bar, DRINK while AT the bar as long as you have a permit and are not legally drunk as in the same blood alcohol content as driving. Look it up, then comment when you know what you’re talking about.
No I wasn’t at the bar that night, Good Question. But if you take the time to read what I wrote here, you can see how I have a pretty good idea that Blodgett had a gun on him. Unless you are so naive to believe that the man just up and decided to change his story after Blodgett and him came back into the bar from outside, then it sure looks like to me that Blodgett let his gun do the talking. I hope this works for you, Good Question. I mean Todd.
Sorry I am not Todd. Hate to disappoint you. Just hate the fact that people add their own spin on things when they themselves were not there. I was not there either so cannot say. I only comment on what I read. As to assuming that because he had his permit in his wallet that he also had his gun, thats questionable. I carry all of my stuff in my purse so that I have it when I need it, no chance of leaving it somewhere. If I had a permit to carry that would also be in my purse with everything else. As for the man changing his story, I am sure that Todd and his friends were probably bullying him and since his friends left him there I’m sure he didn’t want to get the crap beat out of him. I’m sure you have heard the saying before about when you ASS-U-ME something.
As someone who knows insurance. You have to be kidding me if you actually believe this damage is under 1,000. The police many times will estimate damage on police reports when they have NO CLUE.
I can’t really read the name inthe photo of the sledgehammer. Could someone tell me who it is and how they are related to the MCPD and County. Names would be helpful. Thanks
The names on the handle are kaleb and
Dave Tyler. Dave is a retired police office
Ogelsby is a hero is the way I look at it. Protecting your home is a mans right and so is protecting his property. I say give Ogelsby and Blodgett medals, both of them did a good thing when they took action. If I had been in either there shoes I would of killed the scum.
I used to live in Arizona in a very bad part of town where home invasion was a common occurance and in my opinion ogelsby did make a mistake. In my opinion he should have used a mosburg 500 with a 18 3/4 ” barrel, hard to miss a fleeing target with that.
sooo, let me get this straight, a guy can chase down a black teenager and shoot him in cold blood, and get away with it…but take a man trying to defend his family and home and he’s a terrorist? something definitely does smell fishy here, and if the cops are involved, perhaps it’s time to clean house internally…
That Guy Was Charged with 2nd degree Murder of Travon Martin
I will be calling all 3 and letting them know what I think you can count on it. Maybe we should all plan to show up a the next city council meeting and demand to know how and why this punk is allowed to terrorize people yet his victim is charged with terrorism. Anyone else would be charged with Home invasion & assault at the least.
Ogelsby left his house and shot at the car load full of people. Blodget left his house with a gun in his pocket and threatened a man into confession, even tho the cops got there soon enough and would have got the same thing out of him. Ogelsby and Blodget and their kind have no business with conceal carry, and nobody is any safer just because a couple gun nuts pulled out their toys and did the job that is the police’s job to do.
It’s funny that you say that Blodgett threatened the man into confession and that he had his gun on him. Were you there that night? Because the only thing in the story that was published was that his PERMIT to carry was found in his wallet. If there is one thing that really bugs me is when people start talking as if they KNOW everything, when many times it rumor after rumor being spread. Just stick with the FACTS. As for Mr. Oglsby I would be curious to find out if he actually shot outside his home. It wouldn’t be too hard to figure out especially with casings.
I know everyone is entitled to their opinion but law is law unfortunately if you know people or are related to people it doesnt apply if anyone remembers when true got shot sitting in the cozy corner bar years ago coincidentally by a cops kid who mysteriously dissappeared from mason city for awhile.
If you possess a concealed carry permit in the US, then you are probably familiar with the Castle Doctrine by now – also referred to as the Castle Law or Defense of Habitation Law.
Castle Doctrine Definition
The Castle Doctrine is a law that provides protection or immunity to your home, car, or workplace in some states, allowing you to attack an intruder without being prosecuted in some circumstances.
The Castle Doctrine signifies that deadly force is justifiable if you fear death or serious injury to yourself or others. Although the Castle Doctrine is often referred to as a law, it is not a set law but a principle that is frequently incorporated into state concealed carry laws.
Don’t think it was the Cozy Corner. Think it was right accross the street from there.
It was the cozy and it was Mike halvorson kid.
Ok nothing. You think city hall and police, county attorney cares what we think? Look at who is using a screen name. Unless nothingface is your real name, you are too. Only people that don’t are either stupid or crazy.
Everyone needs to direct their outrage to city hall the police department and the county attorney not to an internet blog. If you want things to change don’t do your bitching behind a screen name.
How do you know they were all accomplices to an assault,they might have had no idea what was going down. Even if a couple might have, are you saying that everyone of them were? You probably think that the carny in jail just all suddenly decided to tell the cops he felt bad about what he did, wasn’t scared shitless from having a gun in his face and wrote out a confession obtained with excessive force. Illegal. Just like Ogelsby too. You might feel different if one of your kids was in that car and had got all shot up or killed maybe.
What a laugh…..did you just hear yourself? They knew they were accomplice’s once they got in the car with him and saw the sledge hammer, even more did they know when he started smashing the van windows, and swinging at the door. WOW…. I guess it takes all kinds.
Laker you must be a parent to one of the criminals. You’re doing a lot of defending here. Time to become a real parent and kick some ass. And know what your kids are doing. And give them a curfew
Obiously when these young adults stopped at Oglesby’s home and Kaleb got out with a sledge hammer at 3 AM they HAD to know something was going down! Kaleb wasn’t the driver. They could have taken off when they saw Kaleb first breaking all the windows out of Mr. Oglesby’s van then busting his front door in, but they sat there. C’mon! They knew what was this deal was and were sitting there waiting for their friend Kaleb to do his business! They also are accomplices!!! Charge them ALL.
Van full of innocent people?? Accomplices to an assault is more like it. Wouldn’t he just be charged with discharging a fire arm in city limits? Terrorism is a bit much. Ridiculous that you can be charged with a crime when you get assaulted in your own home!!!! Then the guy who threw a dog in a burning house wasn’t even charged for animal abuse???? This town has come down to being a CRYING SHAME!!!!
I say toss Tyler in jail, along with Ogelsby and Blodget. MC and CL are a lot safer with those three out of circulation. Guess what people, gunplay is not the way to solve these problems. Have fun on the target range guys, don’t shoot yourself in your foot.
Laker, we ALL get it! You’re against using guns! However our Constitution gives us the RIGHT to bear arms! Maybe you can start a rally to change the USA’s Constiution?? Go for it. Oglesby was within his God given right to protect himself! 911? Hey Mr. intruder, before you hit me again with that sledge hammer can I make a short phone call? Thanks Buddy!
KALEB TYLER – throw his butt in jail !
MCPD – just do your damn job…. or should they now be called the “MAFIA CITY POLICE DEPT” ? The MCPD reputation is sadly looking more corrupt than ever – just like yesteryear Chicago Mafia activity 🙁
The same type comments defending this yahoo are on the story about the man who pulled a gun on the two guys that got arrested for robbing his wallet in Clear Lake the other day. This MC man opened fire on an auto loaded with people, maybe innocent people, who had nothing to do with trying to break and enter into Ogelsby’s home. Yes the man with the sledgehammer should be arrested. But since they were leaving, Ogelsby had no more right to shoot at them then Blodget did to force the carnival worker in CL to change his story by putting a loaded gun to the suspect’s head. The more I see of this kind of shoot first ask questions later, and the more comments I see that say it’s ok, the more worried I get. Hey here’s a great idea. How about this yahoo and the Clear Lake gun nut just go around and just shoot anybody they think might cause anybody any trouble?
i would’ve shot this punk in the head!!!
annonymous, why are you hiding? use your real name. a$$holes like you are what create chaos. and really i would have shot him in the head? thats pathetic even for you. watch your words or stay off the page.
If they broke down my door in my house and vandalized my vehicle they couldn’t run fast enough or far enough to get away from my gun. Different from this guy, I hit what I aim at. What is going on with the Mason City Police that they charge a man for protecting himself when attacked in his home???
Like I asked you earier Laker, tell us how you would have reacted in this EXACT senerio? Do you really know? Have you ever been attacked by an intruder in the middle of the night with a sledge hammer? Would you reach for an object to protect yourself? Would you look for your phone to dial 911 while being atttacked? Everyone reacts to crisis differently. Oglesby’s adreniline may have skyrocketed! Fearing for his life, he did react by firing at them. Tyler and his accomplices are lucky to be alive. They might not be next time if they continue on the path they’re on now. Also the charges against Tyler, criminal mischief 3rd degree is a bunch of CRAP! They shoud throw the book at him and his accomplices too.
Wondering who the officers were? There’s a couple on the force that won’t take the time to do the right thing and press charges on criminals. Must be too much paperwork.
Sergeant Klemas, Steve
Sergeant Lillquist, Mike
Officer Buck, Dustin
Officer Studer, David
Officer Onder, Aaron
Officer Eernisse, Josh
Officer Friese, Noah
(Primary) Investigator Kemna, Duane
Officer McChesney, Seth
Officer Heuer, Matthew
I just want to say thank you Matt and everyone else for the support you have shown. It means alot.
Although the story is not clear, someone alluded to location where the shots were actually fired. Honestly, I cannot see MC PD charging someone who defended themselves within the confines of their own home, unless there are other circumstances we are not privy to.
And that’s just it, there is more to investigate in this incident, and I suppose we should not jump to conclusions.
You are right. An investigation needs to be done. But not by the Mason City police. And the DA should not be involved either. How can this little maggot break into a home, assult someone, and vandalize property and not be charged for it all. Criminal mischief? Are you kidding me? How about home invasion, assult with intent, and vandalism with the amount way over $1000. And yes someone should call the Cheif and tell him how it should be done. He sure in the hell doesn’t know what he’s doing. You don’t let shit like this go on and not have people question it.
Peter L. please run for Mayor. No joke, city council or something, anything to swing the balance even a little. I hope Max Weaver is being like yoda and training the next generation of Max Weavers in his strong hold. Max, we need you!
Dori: I can’t name a single person who would not have acted exactly the way Troy did. And if he had not woken up, we’d probably be reading his obituary right now. J
Not like any of the MCPD have a sack! The only one that has a sack is Sue..lol! Bunch of little sissies that must have been picked on in school…lol!
Bill it sounds like you have an agenda. And I bet you think you can do the job better than they (MC PD) can. Why not call up Chief Lashbrook and explain how the job should be done.
Let the victim go with out any charges! Since when is it wrong to protect your house and family? Whether he shot at the guy in the house or while he was in the car! This is bullshit!!!
So the black guy that fired at a car full of people is walking free and missing court dates, presumably back in detroit, hopefully, but a person with ties to the community and family members here is sitting his ass in jail? After he was attacked first? Something is very wrong with this picture. Guess if he was black he’d be walking the streets already.
Anonymous nobody cares what you have to say. You seem to know something about every story Matt writes. And then have nothing good to say. You are the biggest downer piece of shit. Either that or you are part of the piece of rat shit family.
Which anamyous are you directing your diatribe at?
a-non-y-mous or anonymous. I am anonymous and the questions I posed were meant in total seriousness.
Something is happening in MC that isn’t good and has got to be addressed. J
I’m sorry. There are too many on here. I am talking to the one who said Troy deserves everything that happens to him
How is 4 busted van windows under $1000? Some punk vandals busted out my windshield & driver’s side window yrs ago & the windshield cost me $450 to replace. Thankfully a friend had a parts car same model as mine and replaced the window for free.
This guy needs to be released & charges dropped. I dare anyone to take a hit from a sledgehammer during a home invasion & have the ability to think rationally.
Two questions:
first: (and I do know the answer) What’s happening to Mason City? (answer) Crime seems to be taking over.
second: (and I don’t know the answer to this) What can we do about it/How can we stop it?
And please, I am serious about this. We need ideas and options.
That is the MCPD for you. So much corruption and they are a bunch of little sissies. Not like any one of them have any balls to stand up and do THE RIGHT THING.
Sad but true.
That is the MCPD for you. It deffinately shows the corruption and god forbid anyone one of them with a set of balls to do the right thing.
You got that one right.
It’s nice to know that I could break into someone’s house assault them with a deadly weapon and they get arrested for trying to protect themselves . Thank you MCPD
adolf hitler has been reborn!
I for one am tired of all these criminal jerks getting away with thier crimes because of who they are related to. The guy that gets bashed in the head with a sledgehammer gets arested for defending his life and home? I guess it truely is who you know in this POS town. Good luck to this guy and his family in bringing down the whole corrupt bunch of these a-holes. I truely hope you guys get this punk and ALL his family involved in covering this up.
should take up some target practice so he can hit him next time…
The kid with the sledge hammer?
should take up some target practice so he can actually hit him next time…
He took his two shots as he was falling from being hit with a sledgehammer
so im confused how he was hitting him with a sledge hammer and driving at the same time? while he was being shot at??
Thank you Citizen X. And miss sugar you need to read the story. His home was invaded by scum while he was asleep. He grabbed his gun, got hit with a sledgehammer by said scum. Took two shots as he was falling. Missed said scum as scum was running out the door and dropping weapon. Scum got into a car with other scum and fled. Cops found scum and let them all get their untrue stories straight and let them all go home. County attorney makes up a charge so scum can turn himself in and get out to do more damage to the city tonight. Make sense now?
Before the MCPD tries to say Troy is a bad person I ran his record he has two convictions at 44 years old. Littering ans public intox. This is a police protecting police members family all the way,
Right on Joey b!!! Little piece of shit gets a 200$ bond and Troy is still in jail with 1000$ bond and he is the victim here!!
He just has gotten caught!
Yeah grandma did it again. He didn’t turn himself in. They caught him right after it happened. He should have been arrested then. Nice how they try to make him sound like the good one. The whole family’s true colors will come out one day. 200.00 bond? This little peice of rat shit should be charged with home invasion and assult
All they charged him with was misdemeanor criminal mischief claiming the damage is less then 1,000.
Seems they forget the trespass, 1st degree burglary, assault, and the others in the car aiding and abetting in a felony.
Its not about someone’s parenting abilities or someone’s reputation here!! The fact of the matter is that the victim is in jail and the idiots who assaulted him are out walking the streets!! Where is the justice in that ?
Yeah the story is told by family members. Who’s going to tell it? Troy? No he’s in jail on a bogus charge. Thank you Matt for the great story. You’re the best!
And what do you mean by what comes around goes around? You don’t make sense.
I mean Troy deserves every bit of what has happened to him!
If it wasnt for the family members getting their story out there for their relative who is sitting in jail, nobody would know what was really going on, and this would have just got swept under the carpet like everything else with this kid. Good for you family members for getting your story out there. Thank you NIT…
What comes around goes around..
I blame NIACC.
You can not blame NIACC there are no drug dealing charges here.
Anonymous you seem to know all there is to know about Troy so you should know who it is. If not then you will have to wait until he is arrested. If he ever is. Funny how the victim gets arrested before the home invader does.
That’s because the guy stayed and protected his home and whoever else might have been in the home with him. The jerk who left the sledgehammer is long gone and MCPD will take their sweet time capturing him. I am tired of the victims getting the short end of the stick, while the perps get their Miranda Rights and the police look the other way. I imagine the DA will make a sweetheart deal, and everyone will be happy except Mr. Oglesby.
Maybe we should let mcpd finish the investagation before we jump to any conclusions. Please note all comments came from his family. Troy doesn’t have the best reputation as a great perfect guy or father of the year on his resume. I am not sticking up for mcpd nor the other involves but to get the charges he did one would assume there is a lot more to it then what’s stated here. Nice lead work into the story NIT can’t waut to hear the rest of it.
Please note the burglars have family members in the DA’s office, and family of former PD members. This fits Iowa Code 713.3(b) 1st Degree Burglary a Class B felony the damage extents way beyond $1,000 but you all act like it is less again to have Kaleb skirt the Class D felony criminal mischief charge.
This criminal is very protected by the county and the city. He has committed numerous crimes and most have been taken care of outside of the law. This is not the first time he has vandalized Troys property. But Grandpa (a Mason City police officer) and Grandma (secretary of the county attorney) took care of it once again. He needs to do some serious jail time but I am afraid he will get off again. Mr. County attorney you need to open your eyes.
whats the kids name that did this?
Kaleb Merle Tyler 12-10-1993 22246 315 St , Plymouth, IA 50467. Grandson of Dave Tyler who’s name appears on the hammer turned himself in on warrant for vandalism after 4pm today and posted 200 bond.
I guess when your grandma works for the DA’s office 713.3 BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
1. A person commits burglary in the first degree if, while perpetrating a burglary in or upon an occupied structure in which one or more persons are present, any of the following circumstances apply:
b. The person has possession of a dangerous weapon.
c. The person intentionally or recklessly inflicts bodily injury on any person.
Do you jobs and uphold the law regardless of who he is related to.
But crime is down in this city. Seems the only people to constantly get away breaking major, serious crimes around here are the people related to the higher ups, and of course all the black dudes shooting at people, beating and sexually assaulting women, and selling their drugs. Everyone, clean record OR felon, needs to get a gun and keep it by their bed.
i bet drugs are involved……….. meth city
No drugs involved. Just a stupid kid who by marriage was once a family member
Troy, he fired into a car full of ppl. Self defense is over when the offender left the residence. I highly doubt the “victim” is a legit victim, this runs deeper than we know probably.
if someone hits you with a sledgehammer they have intent to kill you, would we be hearing of a murder arrest if the guy got killed by mr oglesby, the first arrest made should not have ever been the resident hear get the perp first, if he did shoot into a “car full of people” grab him later but i suspect that car carried the guy who left the hammer there for they all carry the same guilt they knew what he was doing/planing
leave it to MCPD to charged the victim a sledgehammer is most deffinatally a deadly weapon come on MCPD quit protecting criminals!!!!!!!!!