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Police: Burglary Report Leads to Forgery, Assault and Criminal Mischief Charges for Waukee Man

Benjamin Lee Husted, 31, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after he allegedly stole a checkbook from a vehicle parked on Northeast Darmoor Drive.

A September evening turned ugly for one Waukee man.

On Sept. 10, Waukee police arrested and charged Benjamin Lee Husted, 31, of Waukee with third-degree burglary to a vehicle.

Husted allegedly took a checkbook from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Northeast Dartmoor Drive. Later that evening, Husted was apprehended in the 200 block of Southeast Laurel Drive as he was attempting to write checks on the account, according to police reports.

As he was being arrested, police say Husted began throwing things and hitting bystanders. Officers determined that he was intoxicated.

In addition to burglary, Husted was charged with public intoxication, forgery, assault with injury and criminal mischief. He was taken to an area hospital for evaluation before being transported to Dallas County Jail, where he is being held without bond.

The arrest inquiry on the Dallas County Jail's website also lists Husted in violation of probation for the theft charge.

nunya business September 19, 2012 at 10:20 am
Haha! I've known this kid for YEARS! always has been a Scum bag. From the things he has put me through in the time I've known him, I hope he sits in jail for a long, LONG time.
Anra Toenail September 19, 2012 at 06:49 pm
Ew. I grew up with this nasty f**ker. Along with being a criminal and crazy.. He's a child molester. He's where he needs to be!!
John Bemming September 20, 2012 at 04:47 pm
Wow, he looks like an old man. Time to grow up and get some help..otherwise do the right thing and put yourself out to pasture.

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