There was ice cream, grilled foods and cinnamon rolls out at the Perry Hy-Vee this past Monday all in support of the Perry Police Department.

After an incident that occurred on May 10th involving Perry Police Chief Eric Vaughn receiving a single gun shot wound to the upper thigh, organizations in the community came out in support of the Perry Police Department. This past Monday had Totally Rolled Ice Cream from West Des Moines at the Perry Hy-Vee donating 25-percent of its proceeds, the Hy-Vee Grill was out making grilled goods donating 25-percent of those proceeds and St. Patrick’s Catholic School was selling their cinnamon rolls donating 100-percent of their proceeds. Store Manager Nate Brokaw says it good to see the community come together.

“It’s just great to see when the community comes together like this and how much fun it is. This is the best part of my job right here is doing this.”

Perry Police Department Sergeant Jim Archer tells Raccoon Valley Radio Chief Vaughn is recovering and doing well after the incident that occurred. Archer says people from all over have been reaching out in support of the police department.

“He has heard from so many people and the support from the community has been exceptional. We have had people from all over the community and really all over the state reaching out and helping out with giving us whatever it may be that we need so it’s been great.”

The Perry Police Appreciation Day took place on Monday as a way to show support for Chief Eric Vaughn as well as the Perry Police Department and Totally Rolled Ice Cream was able to raise $1,000 in support and the Perry Hy-Vee also raised $350 in their efforts as well.