An Iowa man wanted in connection with a murder in Mason City last week was taken into custody Monday afternoon in Algona.
According to a release from the Mason City Police Department, an arrest warrant for 37-year-old Benjamin Gonzalez of Mason City was issued on March 31st after law enforcement began investigating the death of 36-year-old Michael Creviston. Creviston was found after a shooting was reported just west of the downtown area.
Gonzalez was taken into custody around 4 P.M. Monday after law enforcement blocked off an area on the northwest side of Algona.
Gonzalez was transported back to Cerro Gordo County where he is currently being held on $1 million cash bond.