FEMA Inspector Arrested in Cedar Rapids

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jun 27, 2008 at 4:13 PM CST

Story Updated: Jun 27, 2008 at 4:13 PM CST

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - A Federal Emergency Management Agency housing inspector has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

Vincent Koley, of Chapin, S.C., was arrested Friday morning in Cedar Rapids.

Police say the 74-year-old was driving when he nearly hit Penford Products employee Tom Kramer in a crosswalk in front of the plant. Kramer was reportedly able to get out of the way and pushed off the side of Koley's car.

Authorities say Koley jumped out of his car and the men had a confrontation. When Kramer turned to walk away, Koley allegedly took a golf club out of his car and struck Kramer across the arm, breaking the golf club.

Police say other Penford employees surrounded the car so Koley couldn't leave.

Officials say Kramer wasn't seriously injured.

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