A Bettendorf man was sentenced to prison for shooting two police officers during a domestic disturbance in May.
Jamey Myles received a 25-year jail term on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for attempted murder of a peace officer, a Class B felony. His sentences will run concurrently.
Myles entered a plea agreement with the state in September, pleading guilty to several counts.
He was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempted murder of a peace officer (Class B felony), 10 years for intimidation with a dangerous weapon (Class C felony), five years for assault on individuals in certain occupations (Class D felony), five years for domestic abuse assault impeding air or blood flow causing bodily injury (Class D felony), and two years for child endangerment (aggravated misdemeanor). Every sentence will run at the same time.
As part of the plea agreement, other charges were dropped. These included two further counts of child endangerment, one aggravated misdemeanor offense of domestic abuse assault with a weapon, and one Class D felony count of assault on individuals in specific vocations while using or exhibiting a firearm.
The allegations resulted from a police reaction to a home in the 2600 block of Cypress Drive on May 21, following multiple 911 calls reporting a domestic disturbance involving Myles.
According to the Scott County Attorney’s Office, authorities arrived to find an active altercation inside the residence with a firearm, putting the occupants in danger of serious harm or death.
As one officer entered, he noticed numerous small children in or near the scene of the ruckus. While attempting to bring them to safety, the officer noticed Myles on the bottom floor of the home, carrying a revolver.
Officers instructed Myles to drop the weapon. Before dropping the weapon, Myles fired, hitting one officer twice. Three youngsters were just behind the officer when he was shot.
A bullet that had passed through the first officer’s body struck a second cop who was entering the house.
The cop who was shot returned fire after being attacked, injuring Myles.
Myles and both officers were eventually treated and released from the hospital.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation oversaw the independent review. After reviewing all statements and evidence, the Scott County Attorney’s Office determined that the officer’s use of force was lawful.
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