Man jailed after sending hostages for beer

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Aug 27, 2008 at 12:38 PM EST

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2008 at 12:38 PM EST

FORT MADISON, Iowa (AP) — An Illinois man who police say held five people hostage in a motel in Fort Madison, Iowa, was arrested after he sent two of his hostages on a beer run.

Police say 33-year-old Jason Slagel of Moline is charged with five counts of false imprisonment and going armed with intent. They say Slagel pulled a knife during an argument Tuesday night with another man and told the people in the room that they wouldn't be allowed to leave.

One man was cut and Slagel had a cut on his hand, but police say the injuries weren't serious.

Police say Slagel eventually got thirsty and sent two hostages out for beer.

After they left, they called police and Slagel was arrested without incident.

Thursday, Aug 28 at 8:26 AM bob wrote ...

Maybe he forgot his ID.

Thursday, Aug 28 at 5:26 AM tob wrote ...

Hostage time = Miller time Taste great less freedom to do what you want.

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 6:56 PM MH wrote ...

Someone should send this to Jay Leno. He loves dumb criminal stories. You can't find them any dumber than this. LOL

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 6:47 PM OMG wrote ...

This guy must have been a mental case, or he had one too many allready! Best criminal of the year award doesnt begin to describe how ignorant that was! hmmmm, maybe he should have ran for the beer himself instead!

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 4:49 PM dg wrote ...

well if you're thirsty...

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 3:13 PM Tammy wrote ...

LOL This should get the stupidest criminal of the year award. I agree with Jeff!

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 2:07 PM jeff wrote ...

what a idiot

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