Authorities in Storm Lake have released the details of an incident from over the weekend that led to the deployment of tactical response teams to bring a suspect into custody. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, the Storm Lake Police Department responded to the 700 block of Cayuga Street following the report of an assault involving a firearm. The victim told law enforcement the suspect, identified as 31-year-old David Vang of Storm Lake, had displayed a large-caliber handgun during a dispute regarding a merchandise exchange. Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Vang’s home in the 100 block of Hudson Street. At approximately 12:40 p.m., the Storm Lake Entry Team and Buena Vista County Tactical Team executed the search warrant and took Vang into custody without incident. Authorities recovered a handgun matching the victim’s description and corresponding ammunition. Vang was booked in the Buena Vista County jail on a charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was released Monday after posting a $2,000 bond. His next court appearance is slated for July 13.
