Press Release 2008

The Fayette County Sheriff’s office is announcing its intent to submit application for the BJA FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The intent and purpose of this application is for emergency vehicle equipment to outfit one-patrol vehicles with emergency lighting and radio equipment that is presently utilized by the sheriff’s office patrol units.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is announcing its intent to submit application for the BJA FY 09 Recovery Act Assistance to Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs: Facilitating Rural Justice Information Sharing. The intent and purpose of this application is for mobile data computer equipment and for surveillance equipment.

We want to refresh the citizens of the following news report sent out several months ago. These groups are calling area residents and we want to make sure you are informed. Please do not give money to these organizations, as they DO NOT support your local deputies.

Many residents have received calls from either the American Deputy Sheriff's Association or the United States Deputy Sheriff's Association. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office DOES NOT support either of these groups. They tell you the deputies need bullet-proof vests. Each deputy in Fayette County is provided with a bullet proof vest. These tactics are used to solicit money from you. Before you ever give money, please contact our office to check on the validity.

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office does support the Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies Association. The Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies Association does not solicit by phone. They only solicit by direct mail. This mailing is done with the Sheriff's signature at the bottom of the letter. We have many honorary members and don't want the public to be confused with this.

Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Marty Fisher today announced that Fayette County citizens are being invited to become Honorary Members of the Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies Association Institute.

Membership appeals go out in the mail shortly. Individuals choosing to join the voluntary program can do so for as little as $20, while businesses can show their support for a $50 contribution. The funding provides critically important technical resources, training, and legislative support on key criminal justice issues. Contributions are tax-deductible and unlike other organizations in our state,. the Membership Program does not solicit membership by telephone.. "With government funding becoming increasingly difficult to secure, the membership drive has taken on greater importance than ever before," said Sheriff Fisher. "The funding is vital to helping us carry out our mission of making our communities safer places to live, work and play."

The program is committed to its "No Telemarketing" policy and only sends invitations to citizens to become members by mail. Individuals that do not receive a membership appeal and would like more information can do so by contacting the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association Institute at PO Box 526, Atlantic, IA 50022, Phone (712) 243- 2206. Information also available online, www.issda.org Residents can also become members of the program by contacting the Sheriff's Office. The membership program was formed to provide citizens with an opportunity to lend their support to more effective law enforcement and help local law enforcement officers protect the lives and property of citizens..

"As the need for building stronger public-private law enforcement partnerships in the country continues to escalate, programs such as this continue to grow in importance," said Sheriff Fisher. "I encourage everyone receiving a membership appeal to consider joining forces with us by becoming an Honorary Member. It is a valuable investment in the future." If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sheriff Marty Fisher at (563) 422-6067 ext 231.

May 7 - On 4/20/10 at 2:13 pm the Sheriff's Office took a report of accident on East Main St in Maynard. An investigation determined that Alan Niles of Randalia was operating a 2003 Ford F250 towing a southern classic trailer westbound on East Main when the trailer came unhooked. The trailer entered the north ditch striking a utility pole and breaking the pole. The trailer was considered a total loss. The truck did not receive any damage. No one was injured and the accident remains under investigation.

May 7 - On April 22, 2010 Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a theft of a 1995 1845C CASE Skid Loader from inside a machine shed located on Rural Aurora Farm Site in Fayette County. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fayette County Sheriff's Office 563-422-6067.

May 7 - On 4-26-10 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault that had taken place at Jimmy D's Bar in Hawkeye. Upon investigation it was determined that Ronald L. Kuennen, 49 Hawkeye had assaulted a person in the bar. He was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. He is being held at the Fayette County Jail awaiting an initial appearance.

May 7 - On April 28, 2010 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested George Dripps of Fayette on a Fayette County Warrant for Violation of Parole, original charge of Sex Abuse 3rd Degree and Enticing a Minor. Dripps was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he is being held on a $1000 bond.

May 7 - On 4/24/10 at approximately 2:30 pm, the Fayette County Sheriffs Office responded to a two vehicle accident just west of the town of Westgate. Upon investigation by the deputy, it was determined that a 2005 Pontiac G6 operated by 20 yr old Jamie Buehler of Westgate was traveling west on 95th St. when her vehicle rear-ended a 2009 Ford F150 operated by 53 yr old Dennis Olson of Tripoli. Buehler was charged with following too closely. There was an estimated $4,200 damage sustained to both vehicles and no injuries were reported.

Rechkemmer was assisted by a co-worker and removed from the wreckage. The Fayette Area Ambulance service transported Rechkemmer to Palmer Luthern Hospital were he was taken by life flight to Gunderson out of Lacrosse. Sheriff Marty Fisher stated Rechkemmer's condition was unknown at the time of the news release.

May 7 - On 4/29/2010 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Lucas Dwayne Lloyd, age 29 of Hazelton on a probation violation. Lloyd was transported to the Fayette County Jail and held on $10,000.00 dollar bond.

May 7 - On 4/29/2010 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office conducted a search of a Maynard Residence on a tip of suspected drug use around children. A search was conducted with the assistance of the Department of Human Services and some evidence was collected. On 4/30/2010 Charges were filed with the court on Jeremy Michael Fickel, age 24 of Maynard for possession of controlled substance (marijuana) and drug paraphernalia also charged was Jesse Dean Inman, age 32 and Christie Noelle Inman, age 42 both of Maynard for possession of drug paraphernalia. DHS continues with their investigation on this incident.

May 7 - On 5-1-10 at approx. 12:24 AM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of S Ave and 50th St. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle Jacob W. Jeanes 21 of Westgate driver's license was revoked. Jeanes was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office where he was charged for driving while revoked.

May 7 - A two week investigation is completed and three subjects are charged in connection with steeling scrap metal. On April 12, 2010 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was contacted by a rural Arlington Farmer, who was missing a large amount of scrap metal from one of his farms. After an investigation, it was learned that 18 year old Aaron Parker Chapman of Greeley was renting the property at the time and had 18 year old Brian Wendell Bass and 18 year old Benjamin Lee Ingles, both of Oelwein, take several loads of scrap to Clayton County Recycling in Luana. Bass and Ingles have been charged with Theft in the 2nd Degree for steeling an amount in excess of $1000 but not exceeding $10,000 worth of scrap metal, which is a Class D Felony. Chapman is being charged with Aiding and Abetting to a Theft, also a Class D Felony.

May 7 - On 5-2-10 at approx. 1:15 AM a Fayette County Deputy arrested Amadeo Zamora JR 35 of Postville on a valid warrant for his arrest. The warrant was for failure to appear, original charge was operating while intoxicated first offense and bond was set in the amount of $500.00 dollars. Zamora was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office where he was held. The Fayette County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Postville Police Dept.

May 7 - On 5-2-10 at approximately 3 AM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation upon investigation it was determined that the driver was intoxicated. Adam Stone, 32 of Raymond, IA was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense. He is being held at the Fayette County Jail awaiting an initial appearance.

May 7 - On Saturday May 1, 2010 at 8:17 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a truck in the ditch on V Ave. south of Waucoma. Upon investigation, it was learned that 24 year old Chad Fox of Sumner was driving north on V Ave. with his 2005 GMC Sierra and did not see a curve coming up and lost control. It was also determined that the accident actually happened sometime after midnight. Fox was charged with Fail to Maintain Control, and the truck is believed to be totaled.

May 7 - On 5-3-10 at approx. 6:24 PM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle north of 200th St. on Hwy 150 for a registration violation and equipment violation. Upon further investigation Luis Toj 18 of Postville drivers' license was suspended. Toj was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he was charged with interference with official acts and driving while suspended. Toj was held at the Fayette County Jail.

May 7 - On May 4, 2010 at 2:30 pm the Fayette County Sheriff's Office charged and arrested Zachary Gilbert Welsh age 27 of West Union a registered sex offender, with Violation of an Exclusion Zone first offense (aggravated misdemeanor). It was reported that Welsh had been in the West Union Library without written consent from the Library Administration. Zachary is being held in the Fayette County Jail until his appearance before a magistrate.

May 7 -
On 5/6/10 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a 911 call of a one vehicle accident just west of Neon on 240th St. three miles west of West Union. Once deputies arrived they discovered that Cody Thomas Bouska, age 18 of Hawkeye was driving a 1994 Pontiac when he crested the hill and swerved to miss a deer in the road. Bouska then lost control and struck a bridge. Cody was ejected from the vehicle and his passenger Allison N. Bouska, age 15 (Sister) was left inside when the vehicle came to rest. Both were transported to Palmer Hospital in West Union by North East Iowa Transport. later Cody was air lifted to Lacrosse Hospital by Medlink Air and Allison was being treated at Palmer. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the West Union Fire Department. This accident remains under investigation.

May 7 - On May 7, 2010 at 11:30 am Fayette County Sheriff's Office was notified of a two vehicle accident in the 200 block of Pearl ST. in Hawkeye. Upon further investigation by Sheriff's Deputy it was determined that Kristi Jean Martin age 53 of Fredericksburg was driving a white 2005 Chevy Trailblazer. Kristi was backing out of a private drive onto Pearl ST. when she struck a parked vehicle described as a Blue 1991 Ford Taurus owned by David William Alley age 51 of Hawkeye. No injuries were reported. Both vehicle's sustained approx. $1000.00 damage each. Charges are pending and the accident remains under investigation.

May 7 -
Front Row: L to R: Deputy Darrol Mohlis, Deputy Shad Roys, Deputy Shawn Alber, Deputy Joe Miller, Deputy Mike Everding, Deputy Kenneth Aeschliman, K-9 Imo, Deputy Ben McCready. Back Row: L to R: Sheriff Marty Fisher, Chief Deputy James Davis, and SGT AL Hendershott.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. The Law was amended by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 103-322, signed by President Bill Clinton, directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15 each year. While the actual dates change from year to year, National Police Week is always the calendar week, beginning on Sunday, which includes May 15.

Whereas it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their Law Enforcement agency, and that members of our Law Enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and

Now, therefore, I, Sheriff Marty Fisher call upon the citizens of Fayette County and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the week of May 10-16, 2010 as Police Week with appropriate Ceremonies and observances in which all of our people may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in doing so, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.

I further call upon all citizens of Fayette County to observe May 15 as Peace Officer's Memorial Day in honor of those law Enforcement Officer's who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respects to the survivors of our fallen heroes.

May 27 -

On 5/9/10 at approximately 4:20 pm, a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Hwy 18 west of Postville. Upon investigation, the driver, 27 yr old Fernando Mayorga of Postville, it was determined that he was intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that Mayorga provided the deputy a false name and was operating under a suspended driver's license. Mayorga was placed under arrest and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with OWI 1st offense, Driving While License Suspended, Failing to have SR-22 Insurance, Interference with Official Acts, and speeding.

May 27 - On 5/9/10 at 11:16 am the Sheriff's Office took a report of a two vehicle accident on Union St on the east side of Clermont. An investigation determined that Rodney Dean Olson from West Des Moines, IA was operating a 1994 Ford Ranger when he was rear ended by a 2001 Ford Ranger operated by Jorris Aloysius Martin from Clermont. The Olson vehicle was considered a total loss while the Martin vehicle had an estimated $2500 damage. Jorris was issued a citation for following to closely.

Law enforcement agencies from around the state will join other agencies across the country to participate in the National "Click It or Ticket" campaign. Officers will be out in force beginning May 24th and through June 4th enforcing traffic laws and making sure you are buckled up and driving sober. During Memorial Day weekend last year 12 fatalities occurred on Iowa roadways.

Randy Hunefeld, sTEP Coordinator with the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau advises that, "Iowa's law enforcement community is serious about saving lives." Iowa currently has a 93% statewide seat belt daytime average which ranks in the top 10 in the nation, however our night-time seat belt average is only 39%. This year we are asking our law enforcement partners to continue their efforts in daytime enforcement but to take the fight to the night. Fifty percent of our fatalities occur in the daytime with 88% of the motoring public, while the other 50% occur in the nighttime hours with only 12% of the motoring public.

During 2009, Iowa had 372 fatalities, in which 172 occurred between 6:00 PM and 5:59 AM. Added enforcement efforts around the State like nighttime seat belt projects, safety checkpoints and added patrols appears to have been effective. Iowa law enforcement is committed to saving lives and they will enforce our seat belt law to do it.

Last year during the "Click it or Ticket" campaign, there were 245 agencies and 1823 officers that participated recording 43,906 traffic violations ranging from operating while intoxicated to minor equipment violations and everything in between. Officers investigated 1492 crashes and reported 2064 motorist assists.

"Local motorists should be prepared for stepped up Click It or Ticket activities that will take place around the clock. If law enforcement finds you on the road unbuckled anytime or anywhere, you could receive a $93.75 ticket. If you buckle up, you'll save the cost of a ticket and may even save a life. For additional information contact:

May 27 - On May 8, 2010 Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of the theft of prescription medication. Upon further investigation by Sheriff's Deputy May 10, 2010 Kimberly Ann Sawyer age 42 of Oelwein was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs. (serious misdemeanor) She is being held in the Fayette County Jail where she will appear before a magistrate.

May 27 - On 5-11-10 at approx. 5:40 PM a Fayette County Deputy arrested Daniel R. Guyer 51 of Arlington in the city of Arlington for driving while license revoked. Guyer was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held.

After a two month long investigation the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office filed charges and issued a warrant for Steven R. Morrow, age 46 of Eagle Lake Minnesota for Sexual exploitation of a minor (Class “C” Felony), Dissemination and exhibition of obscene materials to a minor (Aggravated Misdemeanor) and Enticing away a minor. The Fayette County Computer Crimes Investigator had been working the case were they posed as a 15 year-old female on the Internet and was contacted by Morrows. Over the last two months Morrow’s has sexually caused exploitation of a minor, disseminated obscene materials to a minor and attempted to entice away a minor to engage in a sex act.

On 5/12/2010 The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Earth MN Sheriff Department and Eagle Lake MN Police executed a search warrant of Morrow’s home in Eagle Lake. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took into evidence several computers, hard drives and computer storage devices to be sent to the state crime lab for examination.

Morrow’s was taken into custody by the Minnesota authorities on a $22,500.00 warrant and is currently in custody in Blue Earth County Jail.

May 27 - On April 20^th through the 24^th Chief Deputy James A Davis attended a Advanced Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault investigation Training in Las Vegas, Nevada. Put on by the National Institute of Crime Prevention. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has written a grant for eight years now and been awarded thousands of dollars from Violence Against Women (VAW) funds. The training Davis received was part of that grant and funds awarded to the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has used the funds for investigative equipment, computers and overtime used in the investigations of Domestic and sexual crimes and funds the Domestic And Sexual Assault Response Team (DASART) the County has. This year the Sheriff’s Office was awarded $11,500.00 for the 2010-2011 year. Sheriff Marty Fisher states that the Fayette County Sheriff's Office currently has Deputies trained in computer evidence recovery, Arson investigation, Drug Recognition Experts, Clandestine Lab Clean up, and crime scene investigation are to name a few.

May 27 - On 5-16-10 at 3:00 AM a Fayette County Deputy arrested Graham C. Otto, 22 Fairbank for Public Intoxication. he is being held at the Fayette County Jail awaiting an initial appearance.

On 5/16/10 at 8:43 am the Sheriff's Office took a report of a vehicle rollover on 50th St east of C Ave. An investigation determined that Richard Albert Otdoerfer from Strawberry Point was operating a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix westbound on 50th St. The vehicle left the roadway entering the south ditch, striking a culvert and overturning. The vehicle was considered a total loss. Richard was not injured and was cited for fail to maintain control.

On 5/13/2010 at 12:16 P.M. the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle accident at the intersection of 78th street and V-68 in downing park. Once deputies arrived they found that Elisha Ann Mabb, age 35 of Sumner had lost control and hit a tree in Downing Park. Blaine Mabb age17, son of the driver was also injured and both were taken to Sumner Hospital by SEMs ambulance service. Westgate and Sumner Fire assisted at the scene.

May 27 - On 5/19/2010 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrestyed George T. Drips, 30 of Fayette for a parole violation warrant. Drips was taken to the Fayette County Jail and will be transported to prison at a later date.

June 16 - On 5-30-10 around 2:00 am a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle for a broken tail light. Upon investigation Kristofer Miller, 18, Cedar Rapids was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he is awaiting his initial appearance.

June 16 - On 6-1-10 at approx. 8:45 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident on Hwy 150 1/2 mile south of 210th St. Upon further investigation the driver of the 2010 Toyota Matrix, James A. Gryga 50 of West Bend WI was traveling south when a deer enter the roadway striking the front end of the vehicle causing approx. 3000.00 dollars damage. No one was injured in the accident.

June 16 - On 6-1-10 around 4:30 am the Fayette County Sheriff's Office recovered a report of an two vehicle accident in the city of Fayette. Upon investigation it was determined that Sarah Cohenour, 23 of Fayette was driving her 98 Chevy Van when she backed into a parked car owned by Heather Marmann, 18 of Fayette. Both vehicles sustained damage. This accident remains under investigation.

June 16 - On 6/4/2010 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office filed criminal charges on six former student of Starmont School. Tony J Berry, age 18 of Arlington, Dustin J Boardman, age 18 of Arlington, Jacob J Fedler, age 18 of Arlington, Mary K Pickart, age 18 of strawberry Point, Duncan D Coleman, age 18 of Strawberry Point and Clint M. Keppler, age 17 of Strawberry Point we all charged with Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree. Criminal complaints were filed today with the clerk of court on the adults and Juvenile Court services on the one juvenile. This is a serious Misdemeanor.

June 16 - On 6/4/2010 at approximately 10:10 pm, the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a motor vehicle accident on Amission Road east of Arlington involving two motorcycles. Upon investigation, it was determined that a 2005 Honda operated by David Faust 25 of Strawberry Point and a 2006 Buell operated by Greg Fedeler 23 of Fayette were both traveling east on Amission Rd. Both drivers indicated that a deer ran in front of them causing both motorcycles to tip over. Faust and Fedeler were transported to Mercy Hospital in Oelwein by private vehicle for non-life threatening injuries. Both were cited for fail to maintain control. The Fayette County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol and Strawberry Point Ambulance.

June 16 - On 6-6-10 at approx. 8:14 PM the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a vehicle that hit a male box along Echo Valley road. The vehicle was later located and the driver of the vehicle Jeremy A Snell 27 of Monona was found to be intoxicated. Snell was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he was charged with operating while intoxicated second offense, reckless driving, and no insurance accident related. The Fayette County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the West Union Police Dept.

June 16 - On June 12, 2010 at 02:30 hours the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a call of a vehicle in the ditch on 210th Street just east of the Neon Road intersection. After an investigation conducted by Fayette County Deputies it was determined that Marcus Baumler age 18 of Hawkeye lost control of his vehicle and drove it into the south ditch. Baumler was arrested and charged with first offense Operating While Intoxicated and Failure to maintain Control. Christian Stewart 18 of West Union was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication.

June 29 - On 6-16-10 at approx. 9:55 PM the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a motor vehicle accident on Hwy 150 south of 80th St. Upon further investigation the driver of the 1996 Chevy Lumina Jessica L. Lamphere 16 of Maynard was traveling north on when a deer entered the roadway and she swerved to miss the deer and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then went through the fence and across the creek and came to rest. Lamphere was uninjured. The passenger in the vehicle Jacob M. Lamphere 17 of Maynard had minor injuries but refused medical treatment. Lamphere was charged with failure to maintain control.The vehicle sustained approx. 3000.00 dollars damage. The Fayette County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Maynard first responders, Maynard Fire Department, and the Oelwein Ambulance service.

June 29 - On 6-17-10 at approximately 1:30 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle parked in the middle of the road on D ave just north of 30th street. Upon investigation Travis Smith, 39 of Arlington, was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense, Open container, and failure to have a valid drivers license. He is being held at the Fayette County Jail awaiting an initial appearance.

June 29 - On 06-18-2010 at approx 20:51 hrs the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a one vehicle accident on Hwy 187 & 90th St. Upon further investigation, Tory A. Gibson, 17, of West Union, was northbound on Hwy 187 near 90th St when the driver advised that a deer entered the roadway. Gibson attempted to avoid striking the deer & lost control of his 1991 Buick Lesabre rolling it. The vehicle came to rest on it's wheels. Excessive speed played a factor in the accident. Gibson was charged with failure to maintain control. No injuries where reported.

June 29 - On June 19, 2010 at 12:15 am, on 2nd Street South in the City of Hawkeye, a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy charged Tanner Mathew Wheeler, age 19, of Sumner with possession of alcohol under the legal age. He was cited and released.

June 29 - On 6-22-10 at approx. 5:36 AM, a Fayette County Deputy arrested Michael E. Sandahagen, age 28 of Arlington, on a valid Buchanan County arrest warrant for Simple Assault. Bond was set in the amount of $750.00 dollars. Sandahagen was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he later posted bond.

June 29 - On Tuesday, June 22, 2010 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office ended a 2 week long investigation, in conjunction with University of Iowa Police and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. On June 15, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was contacted by University of Iowa Police that a Jonathan Russell Steinbronn, age 28, of Westgate had illegally accessed an email account belonging to a student at University of Iowa College, and used the account to send explicit photos to the students parents. Upon investigation, a search warrant was executed at Steinbronn's residence at 8437 W Ave, near Westgate and computer evidence was recovered in the case. Steinbronn was arrested and charged with Harassment (3rd Degree) a Simple Misdemeanor, Theft by Unauthorized Computer Access a Simple Misdemeanor, and Unauthorized Computer Access a Serious Misdemeanor. Steinbronn was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for an initial appearance. Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.

June 29 - On June 22, 2010, a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy arrested and charged Jason Scott Reynolds, age 39, of West Union with Violation of a No Contact Order. He was taken to the Fayette County Jail where he will appear before a magistrate.

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to damage caused by this mornings storm. The majority of the damage was caused by a tornado that touched down north of Aurora in Fayette County and traveled approx. 4 miles between E and H Avenue, south of 20th Street. No injuries were reported from the storm, however several trees were reported down, damage to buildings was reported, power lines were down and a roof on a hog confinement building collapsed. Other damage reported was caused by high straight winds east of Sumner in Fayette County.

June 29 - On June 23, 2010, a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy arrested Jason Scott Reynolds, age 39, of West Union. He was arrested on a Fayette County Warrant for Probation Violation. He is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail on $5000.00 bond.

June 29 - On 6/23/10 at 5:35 pm, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Dekota John Villa, age 19, of Hawkeye, at a residence in Hawkeye on a Fayette County Mittimus for failure to serve 4 days in jail as ordered by the court. Dekota was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he will be held to serve the remainder of his sentence. The original charge was OWI 1st Offense and possession of a controlled substance - marijuana.

June 29 - On 6/23/10 the Fayette County Sheriffs Office arrested Teegan Black, 32 of Oelwein on a warrant for failure to appear for a debtors exam. Black posted bond at the Fayette County Jail and was released on a promise to appear in court.

June 29 - On June 23, 2010, a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy arrested Jade Marie McAllister, age 25, of Oelwein on a Fayette County Warrant for Assaulting a Police Officer and Interference with official acts. She is being held in the Fayette County Jail on $5,000.00 bond.

June 29 - On 6-24-10 at approx. 11:42 PM a Fayette County Deputy located a group of subjects at Twin Bridges Park, near Maynard. Upon further investigation the under age kids were consuming alcohol. Alivia R. Passet 18 of Jesup, Dakota D. Benhart of Oelwein 19, Bridget A. Nicolay 18 of Oelwein, Brooke E. Parmely 18 of Hazleton were all issued citations for possession of alcohol under the legal age and Tiffany N. Pingree 17 of Oelwein was referred to the juvenile court services for possession of alcohol under the legal age.

June 29 - On 6-26-10, at approximately 12:56 AM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of several cars parked on the roadway just north of Fairbank. Deputies located the vehicles in front of 1105 Willow Road. Upon investigation it was determined that an underage alcohol party was taking place. The following subjects were charged with Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age: Tyler Matthias 19 Readlyn, Cameron Brandt 19 Fairbank, Corianna Villa 19 Oelwein, Tracy McGrane 20 Fairbank, Connor Woods 18 Fairbank, Brock Buzynski 19 Fairbank, Michael Corcoran 19 Fairbank.

June 29 - On 6-27-10 at approx.12:07 AM the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of an assault that had occurred at 10672 Willow Rd. Upon further investigation Marla M. Warnke 44 of Westgate was arrested and charged with simple assault. Warnke was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where she held awaiting her initial appearance.

June 29 - On 6/26/10 an off duty Deputy observed Nathan Alan Kuennen from Westgate operating a motor vehicle. The Deputy had prior knowledge that Nathan did not have a valid driver's license. Nathan was arrested on 6/27/10 at his residence and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with Driving while license suspended and held awaiting an appearance with a magistrate.

July 15 - On 6-30-10 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a 2 vehicle accident in the 13000 Block of 230th Street. Upon investigation it was determined that a 2003 Dodge Caravan operated by Thomas Elliott, 27 of Hudson crossed the center line and stuck a 2006 International Semi driven by Jerry McCabe 61 Waukon. There were no injuries and the vehicles sustained a total of around $1800 dollars worth of damage. Mr. Elliott was charged with driving on the wrong side of a two way highway.

July 15 - Holly Jill Reisner age 43 of Oelwein was arrested by a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy on a Fayette County Warrant for Parole Violation. She was taken to the Fayette County Jail where she is being held on $25,000.00 bond.

July 15 - On 7/8/10 at 12:20 pm the Sheriff's Office arrested Caitlin Nicole Trumbauer at her rural Westgate residence on a Fayette County Warrant for Fail to appear/contempt of court. She was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held on a $50.00 bond.

July 15 - On 7/8/10 at 4:27 pm a Deputy on patrol in Maynard observed Garret Alan Meisgeier operating a motor vehicle. Garret was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with Driving while barred, fail to prove security against liability and operating a non registered vehicle. Garret was held without bond in the Fayette County Jail awaiting an appearance with a Magistrate.

On the morning 7/8/2010 around 4:30 A.M. the Hawkeye Fun Factory Grill on Main street in Hawkeye was broken into. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has obtained video of two people of interest and are asking for the community help to identify them. It also appears that the two persons of interest were driving a dark blue jimmy Blazer with a gray bumper. Sheriff Marty Fisher is asking anyone who can identify these two persons in the video or have any information on this incident call the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 563-422-6067.

July 15 - On 7/10/2010 The Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a fight on 282 Street just north of Auburn. Once deputies arrived they arrested Michael Duane Johnson, age 51 of Castalia, IA for serious assault. Johnson was transported to the Fayette County Jail and charged with serious assault. The victim was treated at the scene and did not require an ambulance.

July 15 - On 7/12/2010 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office filed with the clerk of court four counts of charges of Failure to dispose of dead animals on John Jacob Spies, age 33 and Jennifer Lyn Spies, age 32 both of West Union. These charges steam from a investigation on a report of neglected animals. All four counts are each a Simple Misdemeanor.

July 15 - Trenton Dean Boleyn, age 29, of Cedar Rapids was arrested June 19, 2010 by Cabarrus County North Carolina authorities on 2 Fayette County Warrants. One warrant was for Sexual abuse in the 2nd degree (Class B Felony) Bond $50,000 and the 2nd warrant was for Probation/Parole violation (original charge Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Domestic Abuse Assault w/out causing Injury, Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree) Bond $5000.00. He was being held in North Carolina on $100,000.00 bond pending extradition back to the State of Iowa and Fayette County. As of today, July 11, 2010, Boleyn is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail on $55,000.00 bond.

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