Man jailed after sending hostages for beer!!

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Moline man jailed after sending hostages for beer!!

UPDATED: Just a few hours after an unrelated court appearance Tuesday in Rock Island, a Moline man took five people hostage in a Fort Madison, Iowa, motel and was arrested after he sent two hostages on a beer run, police say.

Police said 33-year-old Jason Slagel, is charged with five counts of false imprisonment and going armed with intent in Lee County. Slagel allegedly 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.

According to police, Slagel got thirsty and sent two of his hostages out for beer. After the hostages left, they called police, and Slagel was arrested without incident.

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

Before going to Fort Madison, Slagel attended a preliminary hearing in Rock Island County Circuit Court on Tuesday for a felony possession of a controlled substance charge and pleaded innocent. He had his trial set for Oct. 27.

Moline police Lt. Jerome Patrick said Slagel was arrested at 11 p.m. Aug. 6 after officers were called to a disturbance at Rascals, 1414 15th St., allegedly involving Slagel.

As Slagel was leaving, officers performed a traffic stop and cited him for failing to signal, illegal transportation of alcohol and driving while revoked. He also was allegedly found with less than 15 grams of cocaine, court records state.

Way to go, Ohio!!! This guy takes the cake!!