On September 9, 2025, the Waverly Police Department responded to an assault call at a Waverly residence. The victim of the assault was transported by ambulance to WHC for treatment of his injury. Police said the alleged offender had fled the scene on a motorcycle.
Officers contacted the suspect, 52-year-old David Michael Risse of Dysart, Iowa, at a nearby convenience store. Police arrested Risse at the scene on the following charges:
- Assault w/Intent to Inflict Serious Injury (aggravated misdemeanor)
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Possession of Marijuana (enhanced aggravated misdemeanor)
Risse was taken to the Bremer County Jail where he was released on a $4,300 bond amount a few days later. Risse awaits a pretrial conference on February 24 and a possible jury trial on March 5.
Risse (pictured at top) has a rap sheet that might stagger the average citizen, going back decades, for felonies and misdemeanors ranging from three drunk driving convictions, burglaries, harassment, drug crimes, theft, and more.