Full Notification

Windsor Heights – February 21, 2015 Officers from the Windsor Heights Police Dept. pursued a Black Ford Bronco from the 6600 BLK of University AVE in Windsor Heights. The driver of this vehicle, Monte Stuart – 52 years of age, eluded officers while displaying a weapon towards them. This pursuit continued into the City of Des Moines where the driver stopped his vehicle in the 1700 BLK of 55th Street and the 2300 BLK of 51st Street to confront officers while displaying a handgun and rifle. An emergency response notification was activated during this situation to notify residents of the law enforcement action in their neighborhood.

Officers made attempts during each encounter to deescalate the situation and to isolate the incident. Mr. Stuart continued to elude officers until the intersection of Beaver Ave and Euclid Ave in Des Moines where he was placed into custody.
Mr. Stuart was transported to the Polk County Jail and charged with: Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon (3 counts), Eluding (3 counts), Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.