Hunter
07/4/25
A Solon man has been taken into custody after allegedly threatening to kill employees at the Iowa Department of Revenue.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department was informed by a State Trooper on May 19th that a staff member at the Department of Revenue received a phone call with a voicemail from a person who identified himself as David Sebastian Farmer. In the voicemail, the 67-year-old Farmer, allegedly stated, “You guys took all my money. I worked for the State Department and I worked for the federal government, and 11 years with the military. And you guys came in an wiped out my account. Now, I’m going to tell y ou guys what’s going to happen. I’m going to find out who you are and then we’re done. I’m going to kill you. Goodbye.”
The employee was able to provide Farmer’s contact information through their records system. The system was able to provide the phone number that had left the voicemail. A search of phone records to calls to the employee’s phone reportedly showed Farmer called them 11 times on May 20th. Farmer allegedly left two additional voicemails. One said in part, “You guys took all my money and you effers are screwing with me and I’m going to kill everybody. Goodbye.”
The employee expressed concern for their and their family’s safety and worried that Farmer would find out who they are and where they live. The victim requested a no-contact order against Farmer for protection.
Other employees at the Department of Revenue who were interviewed said they were concerned about the safety of the staff.
A review of Farmer’s criminal history showed a history of violent offenses including domestic assault. Considering that Farmer had a valid driver’s license, several vehicles registered in his name, and prior military experience, it was believed that he had motive and access to drive to Des Moines to carry out his threat.
A warrant was issued on May 27th; Farmer was served on Wednesday and faces a charge of 1st degree Harassment. If convicted on the charge, he could spend up to two years in jail. A no contact order was issued by Judge Brandon Schrock.