Man Charged In Threat Against West Des Moines Parade

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August 4th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – West Des Moines Police have arrested a man who they say made a threat against the city’s Independence Day Parade. Police say a man called the department around 7 p-m on July 3rd while the parade was going on and was upset about the traffic.

Police say he threatened to “plow into” the parade and officers helping with traffic control with his motorcycle. The investigation led to 23-year-old Ascher Urquhart-McDonald, who police say was arrested without any problems, and is charged with making a threat of terrorism.