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Iowa man gets 5 years in prison after firing gun at crop dusting plane

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EMMETSBURG, IOWA – An Iowa man is guilty of a felony and was sent to prison for 5 years after he fired a gun at a crop dusting plane last summer.

Records show that a Steier AG Aviation crop dusting plane was struck by a bullet as it sprayed a field in Palo Alto county on July 31, 2015.

As a result of an ensuing investigation, 55-year-old John Dale Metgler of Whittemore, Iowa was charged with terrorism, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, stalking and going armed with intent, all felonies. After a long court proceeding lasting months, Metgler was found guilty by a jury on November 13, 2015 of felony going armed with intent. All the other charges were dropped.

At sentencing on March 15, 2016, Metzler was sentenced to 5 years in prison and he was transported to Oakdale in Coralville for processing. He must also pay $4,877.80 in fines and court fees. Metzger served notice of an appeal.

After the verdict, Steier Ag Aviation released a statement via social media, saying “very relieved it is over. Hoping for a safe and uneventful season next year.”

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Along with those low IQ Trump Anti American protesters. We are close to the NWO Globalization = 3rd world country full of illegals and H1b visa cards – about 20,000,000 – Trump and 72% of all Americans want the same – the other 28% can vacate with berny to what ever country the want. TRUMP 2016.

This Santa clause looking idiot needs to be locked away for the rest of his life

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