Dubuque Man Injures Deputy And Damages Squad Car

Authorities say a Dubuque man caused over $5,000 in damage to a sheriff’s department vehicle and injured a deputy who was attempting to transport him to a hospital. 34 year old Jeffrey Gotto was arrested Wednesday in New Vienna on a warrant charging interference with official acts- aggravated assault and second -degree criminal mischief. Deputies were attempting to place Gotto in a squad car after a mental health crisis call to take him to MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center when a struggle ensued, causing deputies and Gotto to go to the ground. Reports say Deputy Erich Schaul received abrasions to his left arm and right hand during the struggle. Once he was placed in a squad car, Gotto began to kick both rear doors, causing approximately $5,000 in damage. Gotto continued to kick the doors and windows of the patrol car on the way to the hospital.