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UPDATE: Suspect identified after standoff

37 year-old David Harbold is now in the Polk County Jail.
Credit: Polk County Jail
37 year-old David Harbold arrested, charged with two counts of intimidation with a deadly weapon and interference with official acts with a dangerous weapon.

DES MOINES, Iowa — One person is in police custody after a standoff Saturday morning at a home in the 2700 block of Sampson St. according to Des Moines Police. Sergeant Paul Parizek said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Police identified the suspect as 37 year-old David Harbold from Des Moines. He's charged with two counts of intimidation with a deadly weapon and interference with official acts with a dangerous weapon. Police say he was armed with a handgun. He's now in the Polk County Jail.

A standoff started after Des Moines police responded to a report of gunfire around 3 a.m. Saturday morning.

Officers determined the gunfire came from a home at the 2700 block of Sampson St. The person they believe to be responsible is locked inside the home.

Local 5 will update this story as more information becomes available.

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