Woman Refused Service, Damages Property at Store

A Dubuque woman faces a felony charge for allegedly pushing a scanner and computer off a store counter after she was refused service. 21 year old Romanda Neeley was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging second-degree criminal mischief, as well as a warrant charging fourth-degree criminal mischief in a separate case. In relation to the first charge, reports say that Neeley was refused service by an employee at the drive-up window at the convenience store on July 18th. The employee, 26 year old Rafay Tariq told police that he recognized Neeley and told her he would not sell items to her as she has caused problems at the store and damaged property in the past. Surveillance video captured Tariq closing the drive-up window. Neeley then got out of her vehicle, opened the window and shoved a computer and scanner off the counter, breaking the equipment valued at $2,200. Police reported that Neeley admitted to doing so after being refused service. In the second case, Neeley was captured on city traffic cameras slashing four tires on two vehicles on Rhomberg Avenue at about 3 a.m. on July 5th.