Matthew Meisheid, 41, of Kalona, Iowa, was found guilty by jury of two counts of Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations by Using or Displaying a Firearm. The case was prosecuted by Assistant County Attorney Shane McChurch. Following a two-day jury trial, Meisheid was found guilty as charged on both counts. On July 9, 2022, Washington County Communications received a call about fireworks being fired from Mesheid’s residence in Kalona, Iowa. Two deputies responded to warn Meisheid about the Kalona ordinance on fireworks. In response, Meisheid removed a handgun and raised it in the air, causing alarm with the deputies. Meisheid was later arrested and charged with two counts of Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations by Using or Displaying a Firearm, each a Class D Felony. On July 12, 2022, deputies executed a search warrant at Meisheid’s residence, and law enforcement seized numerous firearms and a large amount of ammunition. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Communications, and Washington County Attorney’s Office investigated the case, leading to Meisheid’s arrest. Meisheid faces five years in prison on each count.