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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.
Sheriff Marty
Fisher
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
December 4 -
Crime victims and the general public can access the information by calling a local toll-free number or visiting a web site given to the victim by law enforcement any time of the day or night. VINE communicates with jail and prison booking systems in near real-time, transmitting updated information to the Data Network. Victims can inquire whether an offender is held in jail, as well as the facility’s location.
Users can register to be notified immediately of a change in the offender’s status, such as release, transfer, or escape. When a notification is triggered, VINE automatically calls the number or numbers the victim has provided. Calls continue for a designated period of time, or until the victim enters a four-digit PIN.
This system is fed information from the Fayette County Jail computer system to the national VINE network. This system will be used by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office Domestic and Sexual abuse Response Team (D.A.S.A.R.T) and other law enforcement agencies in the county. Currently agencies in DASART are West Union, Oelwein and Clermont police departments, however any agency in the county will be trained by the Sheriff’s Office and can have victims use VINE. If you have any question on Iowa Vine and how the Fayette County Sheriff's Office will use it please call the Sheriff’s Office for details.
March 4 - SGT Hendershott receives award...
DNR State Game Warden Dave Elledge and SGT Al Hendershott,
Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
Fayette County Sheriff issue Appeal to Citizens in Fight Against Crime
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.
April 1 - On 3-27-08 at approx. 11:53 PM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle on 40th St just west of T Ave. for speeding. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle Brock L. Wierck, 25 of Fairbank was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana fourth offense class D felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, Simple Misdemeanor and operating while intoxicated second offense, after a DRE evaluation. Fayette County K-9 Rex assisted on this traffic stop. Brock was transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office.
April 1 - On March 28, 2008 at about 7:49 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was notified of a one vehicle rollover in a field on W Ave. north of 190th Street. When the Deputy arrived, there wasn't anyone at the scene, but after searching the area, the driver, identified as Cody Lynn Williams, 22 of Hawkeye was found walking about a mile north of the accident. Mr. Williams was taken to Palmer Hospital by Sumner EMS. After he was treated for minor injuries, Williams was taken to the Fayette County Jail and charged with Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Driving While License Suspended, and Fail to Maintain Control. Williams also had 3 active warrants for his arrest, including a Mittimus Warrant, a warrant for Failure to Appear, and a warrant for OWI. Williams is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail, awaiting his initial appearance in court. Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, and the West Union Police Department.
April 1 - On 03-28-2008 at approx. 7:04 pm the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Hwy 187 north of 60th St. Upon further investigation a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis that was driven by Paige C. Schlee, 18, of Strawberry Point was southbound when she lost control & went into the west ditch. Schlee was not injured in the accident. The vehicle was considered a total loss. Schlee was charged with failure to maintain control.
April 2 - On 04-01-2008 at approx. 7:10 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of an assault at Prairie View. Upon further investigation Jason E. Sedlacek, 20, who is a Prairie View resident, assaulted another resident. Sedlacek was arrested & transported to the Fayette County Jail, were he was charged with simple assault.
April 2 - On 4-1-08 at 9:25 PM a Fayette County Deputy arrested Melissa M. Reson, 33 of Fayette on a valid arrest warrant out of Buchanan County. The warrant was for theft in the third degree and bond was set in the amount of $1000.00 dollars. Reson was also cited for driving while suspended and was transported to the Buchanan County Jail.
April 8 -
Charlotte Carlisle
Jeanne Reed Wayne Carlisle
April 8 - On April 3, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office assisted the West Union Police Department by responding to a report of a large box blocking the roadway at the intersection of Wells Street and Elm Street. The responding Officer's determined that a 1994 Chevrolet pickup, operated by Alan Niles of Maynard was westbound on Elm Street transporting two 900 pound boxes of polyethelene powder on pallets when the rear pallet broke free and fell on the street. A forklift and skid steer were able to get the box upright on the pallet and the skid steer loaded the carton back onto the pickup. The City of West Union street sweeper cleaned up the spillage.
April 8 - On April 4, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a two vehicle collision that had occurred at the intersection of Mill Street and Union Street in the City of Clermont. The investigating Officer's determined that a 1998 Ford Ranger, operated by Lloyd Mathews, 82, of Postville pulled away from the curb on Union Street into the path of a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, operated by Whitney Olson, 20, of Clermont, who had turned off of Mill Street onto Union Street. Mathews was charged with failure to yield upon entering a through highway. There was approximately $2000 damage to the Cutlass and approximately $3000 damage to the Ranger.
April 8 - On April 4, 2008 at approximately 10:45 pm, a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy stopped a vehicle on R Ave. north of Hawkeye for an equipment violation. Upon investigation, Melinda Trappe 30 of West Union, was placed under arrest for driving while license suspended and transported to the Fayette County Jail. A passenger in the vehicle, Evan Calhoun 49 of West Union, was placed under arrest for an outstanding felony warrant out of Alabama for failure to appear on the charge of escape in the 3rd degree. Calhoun was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he will await extradition from authorities in Alabama.
April 8 - On 4-7-08 at approximately 11:43 PM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle on Hwy 18 north of Clermont for an equipment violation. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle Michael S. Lechuga 44 of Clermont was suspended. Lechuga was arrested for driving while suspended and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held.
April 15 -
Adam Guenther
Charles McNeese Connie McNeese
(Bork)
After a three month long investigation on 4-9-08 at approx. 6:20 PM the Fayette
County Sheriffs Office executed a narcotics search warrant located at 140 Main
St. West in the city of Maynard. Connie L. McNeese, age 58, Charles J. McNeese,
age 41 and Adam R. Guenther, age 24 all of Maynard were arrested on narcotic
charges. Guenther was charged with possession of Marijuana and drug
Paraphernalia. Connie and Chuck McNeese were charged with possession of
Marijuana, Methamphetamine and drug Paraphernalia. All three subjects were
transported to the Fayette County Jail and are currently awaiting their initial
appearances. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Oelwein
Police Department.
April 15 - On 4/13/08 at approximately 6:49 AM a Deputy on patrol came across a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the roadway at R Ave and 60th St. An investigation determined that 18 year old Jeremiah Johnson Vallad from Redfield, IA was operating the vehicle and had pulled off onto the shoulder to rest, Further investigation determined that Jeremiah was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Jeremiah was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense and Open container.
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April 15 - On 04-14-2008 at approx. 9:37 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office conducted a compliance check at the Phat Cats Roadhouse. Upon making contact therein, Talon D. Haskins, 19, of Hawkeye was cited for possession of alcohol under legal age.
April 15 - On 04-14-2008 at approx. 7:31 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a two vehicle accident on Hwy 187 west of Diagonal Rd. Upon further investigation Danielle L. Deserano, 20, of Evansdale collided with another vehicle driven by Amanda R. Gargantiel, 20 of Elgin, IL. No injuries were reported. Deserano's 1995 Honda Civic sustained approx. $2000.00 in damage & Gargantiel 2000 Saturn sustained approx. $500.00 in damage. The accident remains under investigation.
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April 22 - On April 18, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Kristy Heidt age 38 of Postville on an arrest warrant for a probation violation. Heidt is being held in the Fayette County Jail on a $5000 bond.
April 22 - On April 16, 2008 at 8:00 pm the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred 2.2 miles north of Arlington on D Avenue. The investigating Officer determined that a 2007 Ford Focus registered to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, operated by Joseph Daniel McGraw, 21, of Akron, Iowa was traveling north on D Avenue when he was unable to avoid striking a deer that ran into the roadway. The collision caused both airbags to deploy causing minor injuries to the passenger. The passenger, Elizabeth Morse, 19, of Independence was transported to Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union by the Arlington Area Ambulance where she was treated and released for her injuries . There was approximately $5000 damage to the vehicle.
April 22 - On 04-19-2008 at approx. 8:18 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a car/deer accident. Upon further investigation Mason M. Lembke, 21, of Elgin Iowa hit a deer with his 1998 Dodge Stratus. The vehicle sustained approx. 1300.00 in damage.
April 22 - On 04-19-2008 at approx. 7:14 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of subjects under age that were consuming alcohol prior to attending prom. Upon further investigation the Fayette Co. Sheriff's Office issued a citation to Bradley A. Haught, 20, of West Union for Possession of alcohol under legal age. Three other juveniles, Molly Jo Heldt, 17 of Fayette, Austin Xavier Vagts, 17 of Eldorado, and Amanda Kay Massman, 15 of Calmar, and Kayla Jo Bouska, 17 of West Union were also charged with possession of alcohol under legal age and referred to Juvenile Court. Services.
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Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk
This Cinco de Mayo Remember to Designate a Sober Driver Before the 5th of May Celebration Begins
Citizens of Fayette County, today we joined forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other federal, state and local highway safety and law enforcement officials across the nation, to remind everyone who plans on using alcohol during Cinco de Mayo festivities this year to act responsibly by designating a sober drivers before going out to celebrate.
“Whether you’re meeting with a friend after work or attending a Cinco de Mayo party, remember this, if you plan on using alcohol, never drink and drive,” If you notice a friend showing signs of impairment, take their keys. Don’t let them get behind the wheel.”
Although Cinco de Mayo is intended to be a joyous occasion, it can be a very dangerous night out when alcohol is mixed with the celebration. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTS), from 2002 to 2006, an average of 43 percent of all highway fatalities on May 5th and overnight into the early morning of May 6th were caused by impaired drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 percent and above,).
If you are planning to use alcohol on Cinco de Mayo:
· Designate a sober driver before going out to celebrate;
· Eat during the evening; load up on the chips and salsa and other appetizers, and then enjoy your other favorite Mexican foods during the evening;
· Don’t even think about getting behind the wheel if you’re drinking.
· Ask a sober friend for a ride home; call a cab, your local sober rides program, (if your community has a local sober rides program, please insert the phone number here) or friend or family member to come and get you; use other mass transit if available; or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober;
· Take the keys and never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive.
“Driving drunk or riding with someone who is under the influence is simply not worth the risk. The consequences are too serious and real, not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be really significant. And remember on Cinco de Mayo, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk.
Fayette County Sheriff,
Marty Fisher
May 1 - On April 23, 2008 at approximately 1:04 AM a Fayette County Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the Shell Express parking lot. After an investigation by a Sheriff's Deputy, Darrel William Roffman, 22 of West Union was arrested and charged with Driving While Suspended, Failure to Provide Security and Expired Registration. Roffman was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for a magistrate appearance.
May 1 - On 4-23-08 at approx. 10:50 PM the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a Domestic Assault that occurred a 24246 P Ave. Upon further investigation Jason J. Cannon 25 of Hawkeye was arrested for Domestic Assault second offense, an Aggravated Misdemeanor, and Obstruction of Emergency Communications, a Simple Misdemeanor. Cannon was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held awaiting his initial appearance. The Sheriffs Office was assisted by the West Union Police Dept.
May 1 - On 4-26-08 at approx. 10:15 PM the a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle on Eagle Rd west of Clermont for an equipment violation and registration violation. Upon further investigation Timothy W. Clark 38 of Waukon was arrested for operating while intoxicated third offense, driving while barred, driving while revoked, possession of marijuana third offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Clark was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held awaiting his initial appearance. Clermont Police Dept. assisted with this incident.
May 1 - On April 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report a motor vehicle collision that had occurred .5 of a mile south of 215th Street on Acorn Road. The investigating Officer determined that a 2002 Chevrolet Impala, operated by Christine Marie Larson, 37, of Elgin, lost control and entered the east ditch coming to rest in a small stream. Larson was not injured and there was approximately $5000 damage to the vehicle. Larson was charged with failure to maintain control.
May 1 - The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Burglary that occurred at 14031 190th ST. Fayette. Matthew Porter reported to the Sheriff's Office on April 28, 2008 that his Machine Shed had been entered and three log chains one 20' long and the other two approx 15' long had been stolen. estimated value $150.00. Burglary is a Class "D" Felony which carries a max penalty of 5 years imprisonment and or $5000.00 Fine. Mr. Matthew Porter is offering a $100.00 reward for information that leads to an arrest & conviction in the case. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at (563)422-6067.
May 1 - On April 30 2008 at approximately 8:13 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was notified of a car deer accident at the intersection of Highway 3 and S Avenue. An investigating Deputy determined that Fredrick Hilsenbeck 53 of Arlington was driving a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser eastbound when he was unable to avoid striking a deer that ran into the roadway. Hilsenbeck suffered minor cuts but refused medical treatment. A passenger in the vehicle, Rose Hilsenbeck escaped injuries. There were no charges filed and the Hilsenbeck vehicle sustained approximately $ 2000 in damages.
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On 5/2/2008 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a juvenile party located at 18517 275th Street, Waucoma. Upon arriving Deputies found Kasjen John Kramer, age 18, Devin Francis Panos, age 18 both of Waucoma. Andrew Chris Herold, age 17 of Ft Atkinson, Carlene Hope Lehman, age 16 of Lawler and Jacob Dean Bruess, age 17 of Calmer had been consuming alcohol. Two were released on citations and the juveniles will be referred to Juvenile Court Services for possession of alcohol under the legal age. Upon a search of the residence marijuana was located and the owner of the residence, David Linus Franzen, age 57 was arrested and charged with Supplying alcohol to persons under legal age, possession of marijuana, both serious misdemeanor and violation of drug tax stamp law a class “D” felony. He was transported to the Fayette County Jail were he awaits court.
May 7 - On Saturday May 3rd at approximately 1:45 am, the Fayette County Sheriffs Office stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation on Hwy 150 north of Eldorado. Upon investigation by the deputy, Austin Bissell 17 of Aurora Iowa was found to be intoxicated. Bissell was charged with OWI 1st offense and possession of alcohol under the legal age. Bissell was later released to the custody of his father. A passenger in the vehicle, Jason Krahmer 17 of Calmar Iowa was also charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age and released to the custody of his mother. Both individuals were referred to juvenile court services.
May 7 - On 5-3-08 at approximately 1:20 AM the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a vehicle in the middle of the road on Bertha Ave. The Deputy located the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM sitting in the middle of the intersection of East St. and Bertha Ave. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle was Ryan D. Zitelman 18 of Strawberry Point was traveling south when he lost control of the vehicle and went into the ditch and struck a fire hydrant. Zitelman was charged and arrested for operating while intoxicated first offense and failure to maintain control. Zitelman was transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he was held. No one was injured and the vehicle was considered to be a total loss.
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May 7 - On 5-7-08 at approx. 12:14 AM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to dim it headlamps on Kornhill RD just east of Grannis Rd. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle Matthew D. Gallagher 20 of Stoughton, WI was intoxicated. Gallagher was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he was held. The passengers in the vehicle, Justin A. Michaels 20, of Lacrosse WI, Adam R. Johnson 19 of Broadhead WI, Andrew R. Teeter 20 of Albia were charged with possession of Alcohol under the legal age. Teeter was also charged with unlawful use of a drivers license as well.
May 15 - On 5-7-08 at approximately 1:06 PM a Fayette County Deputy arrested Kyle Browne, 33 of Oelwein for Contempt of Court. Browne was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for a magistrate appearance.
May 15 - On 5/7/08 at approximately 3:49 PM a Deputy on Patrol observed a vehicle driving around closed gates at Twin Bridges Park's west entrance. The vehicle drove around the gate, through the ditch and onto the roadway. An investigation determined that Nathan Gary Lutgen age 29 from Fayette was operating the vehicle with a Barred License. Nathan was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with driving while barred and open container. A passenger in the vehicle Jennifer Halona Fox age 36 from Fayette had a valid warrant out of Bremer County for theft 5 th degree. Jennifer was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held on $320 cash bond, she was also charged with open container.
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May 15 - On 5/8/08 at 9:47 PM the Sheriff's Office took a report from Richard Allen King age 61 from Oelwein. Richard advised he hit a deer on Hwy 3 west of the intersection of V 68. An investigation determined that Richard was operating a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan eastbound on Hwy 3 when a deer entered the traveled portion of the roadway. There was an estimated $2,500 damage to the vehicle. Richard was not injured and no charges were filed.
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May 15 - On 5-11-08 at approximately 9:12 PM the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident on V68 and 260th St. Upon further investigation the driver of the 2002 Chevy Trail Blazer Jeffery M. Mracek 27 of Jesup was traveling south when a deer ran into the roadway and struck the side of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained approx. $2000.00 dollars damage and no one was injured in the accident.
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May 15 - On May 15th at approximately 12:10 AM, a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle on W51 just north of Elgin for an equipment violation. Upon making contact with the driver Lisa Gerleman, 40 of Clermont, it was determined that she was intoxicated. She was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st offense and transported to the Fayette County Law Enforcement Center, where she is awaiting an initial appearance.
May 15 - On 5-12-08 at approx. 6:12 PM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle on Hwy 150 north of West Union for a registration violation. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle Jose Calihua 26 of Ackley was found to have a suspended drivers license and also produced false government documents. The passenger who was identified as being Samuel Larios-Islas 21 of Ackley also produced false government documents. Both Calihua and Larios-Islas were arrested and charged with possession of false documents, a class "D" felony and Calihua was charged with driving while license suspended. Both were transported to the Fayette County Jail and were held awaiting there initial appearance. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement were contacted.
May 15 - On Friday May 9, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was called to Hwy. 18 about 3 miles west of West Union for a two-vehicle accident. When the Deputy arrived, it was learned that 88 year old Clotildis Noel of Hawkeye was driving west on Hwy 18 in her 1994 Ford Tempo, when she came up on traffic that was stopped for road construction on the highway and collided with a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country driven by 65 year old Lloyd Patrick of Oelwein. There were no injuries in the accident, and Noel was charged with Failure to Stop an Assured Clear Distance. Noel's vehicle sustained about $1500 worth of damage and Patrick's vehicle sustained about $1000 worth of damage.
May 15 -
On
5/8/2008 at 4:00 A.M. the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a call that a
sexual assault had occurred in Fayette at the Upper Iowa University Dorms. Once
deputies arrived they conducted an investigation which resulted in a search of
two dorm rooms. Later today At 11:00 A.M. the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
arrested Eriq Damon Johnson, age 19 of Bellwood, ILL and charged him with Sexual
abuse in the third degree, a class "C" felony. Johnson was transported to the
Fayette County Jail were he is currently in custody.
May 21 - On May 15, 2008 at 9:30 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Scenic Road .5 miles west of St. Lucas. The investigating Officer determined that Jeffrey Todd Bruns, 50, of Lawler had fallen asleep while operating a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, went off the roadway and struck a mailbox. There was approximately $4000 damage to the vehicle and $177.37 to the mailbox. Bruns was charged with failure to maintain control.
May 29 - On 05-22-2008 at approximately 7:05 PM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle on Hwy 187 & W-33 for a driving infraction & no seatbelt. The driver Elmer A. Valland, 47, of Ossian was arrested for operating while intoxicated & transported to the Fayette County Jail. Valland was charged with no seatbelt, operating without a valid drivers license, no insurance & operating while intoxicated 2nd offense.
May 29 - On 5/26/08 at 9:29 PM the Sheriff's Office took a report of a vehicle that hit a deer on Harding Road east of Garden Road. An investigation determined that Jeffrey Neil Dahl age 44 from Postville was operating a 1996 Dodge truck eastbound on Harding Road when a deer entered the traveled portion of the roadway and was struck. There was an estimated $2000 damage to the vehicle. Jeffrey was not injured and no charges were filed.
May 29 - On 5/25/08 at 3:46 PM the Sheriffs Office received a 911 call reporting a two vehicle accident on W-51 in front of the Valley School. An investigation determined that Rachel Anne Opperman age 18 from Wadena was operating a 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, exiting the parking lot at the Valley School and attempting to make a left turn, she turned into the path of a southbound 1997 Lincoln Town Car operated by Dolores Ann Klingman age 74 from Volga. Both vehicles were considered a total loss. Rachel was issued a citation for failure to yield upon entering highway. Rachel and her passenger Cathwren Rene Tash age 17 were not injured. Dolores was transported by Elgin Ambulance to Palmer Hospital in West Union. The Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Elgin Fire Department and Ambulance Service.
May 29 - On 5-24-08 the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of minors drinking at the Riverside Bar and Grill in Waucoma. Deputies did a bar check and found a minor drinking in the establishment and he was identified as being Bryan L. Kleve 20 of Waucoma and he was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age. Also charged was the bartender Diana L Mohlis 42 of Hawkeye for selling alcohol to a minor. The Fayette County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
May 29 - On 5/23/08 at 0545 AM the Sheriffs Office took a report of a vehicle that hit a deer on Hwy 3 east of K Ave. An investigation determined that Carol Jean Dettbarn age 59 from Aurora was operating a 2002 Pontiac Montana westbound on Hwy 3 when a deer entered the traveled portion of the roadway and was struck. There was an estimated $3,500 damage to the vehicle. Carol was not injured and no charged were filed.
May 29 - On 05-23-2008 at approximately 5:13 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a car/motorcycle accident on Golden Road & Hornet Rd. Upon further investigation a Andrew A. Hilgerson,20, of Elgin was eastbound on Golden road when a motorcycle driven by Brian P. Gibson, 43, of Elgin was making a right hand turn were he was hit from the rear by Hilgerson. Gibson was transported by Northeast Iowa ambulance to Palmer hospital. Hilgerson was not injured in the accident. Hilgerson's 2007 Chevy Impala sustained approx. $4000.00 in damage & Gibson's 2003 Kawasaki 250 was a total loss. The accident remains under investigation.
May 29 - On 5-23-08 at approx 8:28 PM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle on Larrabee St. in the City of Clermont as the driver was not wearing his seat belt. The driver was identified as being James J. Massmann 24 of Clermont. It was determined that Massmann's driver's license was revoked. Massmann was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he was turned over to the jailer on duty. Massmann was charged with driving while revoked.
June 6 -
After a long investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Fayette County Attorney's Office and the Iowa State Patrol, charges were filed on May 30th on Megan Marie Cannon, age 18 of Hawkeye for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated that resulted in a vehicular homicide, a class “B” felony. This charge was from an incident on August 31, 2007 where a vehicle Cannon was operating overturned and ejected Amy Larson of West Union and resulted in her death. The investigation by the above agencies resulted in determining that Ms. Cannon was operating while under the influence of alcohol and caused the vehicular accident, which resulted in the death of Ms. Larson. On June 4th Megan Cannon was arrested by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on a Fayette County Warrant for vehicular homicide and transported to the Fayette County Jail. Her bond is set at $25,000.00 cash.
June 6 - On June 3, 2008 at approximately 1:40 PM a Fayette County Deputy arrested Douglas Bunn 43 of West Union for driving while suspended. Bunn was Transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with four counts of Driving While Suspended. Bunn was held for a magistrate appearance.
June 6 - On June 3, 2008 at 12:26 pm a Fayette County Deputy Dennis Caley 47 of Oelwein on a warrant for probation violation. Caley was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for a magistrate appearance.
June 6 -
After a two month investigation the Fayette County Sheriff's Office conducted a search warrant at 309 W Plum Street in West Union. After the search by authorities John Kemp MacInnis, age 58 of West Union was arrested and charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine. The Sheriff's Office Clandestine Lab team was called out to properly collect and package all evidence found as a result of the search. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the West Union Police Department and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This investigation remains active and more charges and arrest could be forth coming.
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June 6 - On 6-1-08 at approximately 9:00 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a report of a possible intoxicated driver on W14 north of Hwy 3. A Fayette County Deputy located the vehicle in the ditch north of 120th St along W14. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle Marvin G. Nebendahl 46 of Hawkeye was found to be intoxicated. Nebendahl was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he was charged with operating while intoxicated third offense, driving while barred, and driving while revoked.
June 6 - On 5/31/08 at 5:08 AM the Sheriff's Office took a report of a vehicle on its top at the intersection of 20th St and D Ave. An investigation determined that Keshia Lynn McDowell age 21 from Manchester was operating a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 westbound on 20th St. While attempting to make a right turn onto D Ave she lost control of the vehicle and entered the west ditch overturning the vehicle onto its top. Keshia and a passenger Wade Mitchell Lincoln age 19 from Strawberry Point were not injured. Keshia was issued a citation for failure to maintain control. The vehicle was considered a total loss.
June 13 - On June 5 at approximately9:23 PM Fayette County Deputy on patrol located a car deer accident on Harding Road just west of 280th Street. An investigation determined that Brenda Deering 54 of Postville was driving a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee east when she was unable to avoid striking a deer that ran into the roadway. There were no injuries reported and no charges were filed. The Deering vehicle sustained approximately $ 1000 in damages.
June 13 - On June 6, 2008 at 9:42 pm the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred .6 of a mile west of M Avenue on Nature Road. The investigating Officer determined that a 2006 Pontiac G6 operated by Katherine Marie Franzen, 24, of West Union was unable to avoid striking a deer that ran into the roadway. There was approximately $3000 damage to the vehicle.
June 13 - On June 6, 2008 at 10:49 pm the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred in the City of Clermont .1 of a mile east of the Great River Road. The investigating Officer determined that a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, operated by Kendall Ray Anderson, 22, of Waterloo was unable to avoid striking a deer that ran into the roadway. There was approximately $3000 damage to the vehicle.
June 13 - On 6-10-08 at approx. 1:42 AM a Fayette County Deputy witnessed a vehicle drive around the road closed sign at the intersection of Mill St. and Center St. in the city of Elgin. The deputy stopped the vehicle and upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle Melissa E. Mactaggart 23 of Monona was found to be intoxicated. Mactaggart was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where she was charged with Operating While Intoxicated first offense.
June 13- On 06-10-2008 at approx.11:05 PM a vehicle was stopped on 280th St West of W-Ave for a driving infraction. Upon further investigation Darrel J. Milbrandt, 46, of Waucoma was arrested for operating while intoxicated, first offense. Milbrandt was transported to the Fayette County Jail.
June 13 - On 6-12-08 at approx. 1:53 AM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a suspicious vehicle on Pearl St in the City of Hawkeye. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle Keith E. Kleve, 52 of Waucoma was found to be intoxicated. Kleve was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office where he was charged with operating while intoxicated first offense.
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Arrested after Search Warrants executed...
(Top Row L to R: Colleen Hammes, Todd Lonning, Keith Loomis,
John Macinnis, Mark Macinnis) (Bottom Row L to R: Tosha Medina, Melissa Reson,
Robert Russell III, Carol Sawvel)
On 6/2/2008 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant on a residence occupied by John Kemp MacInnis, which resulted in MacInnis being charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. As a result of that investigation the following arrested have been made over the last two weeks. On June 10th Tosha Danielle Medina, age 24 of Oelwein was arrested and charged with Aiding and abetting to manufacturing of Methamphetamine, a class “C” felony, Driving while barred and purchasing pseudoephedrine over the limit. Also on June 10th Mark Thomas MacInnis, age 24 of Hazelton was arrested and charged with aiding and abetting to the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Those two remain in custody at this time at the Fayette County Jail on high bonds. On June 11th Melissa Marie Reson, age 33 of Fayette was arrested and charged with aiding and abetting to the manufacturing of Methamphetamine, she was released on bond. Also on June 11th the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office executed another search warrant on the residence of Robert Newton Russell III, age 50 of Arlington. As a result of that warrant the following charges were filed on Russell, Aiding and abetting to the manufacturing of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and supplying alcohol to a minor. He also remains in custody at the jail on a high cash bond. On 6/12/2008 another search of the residence occupied by Carol Ann Sawvel, age 44 of Elgin was conducted and the following charges were placed on her, aiding and abetting to the manufacturing of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Also arrested for aiding and abetting to the manufacturing of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia that day was a Todd Gary Lonning, age 37 of Elgin and he remains in custody on a high bond. On June 16, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office filed charges on Keith Alan Loomis, age 40 of Hawkeye and Colleen Ann Hammes, age 40 of Fredericksburg for third offense possession of methamphetamine a Class “D” felony. As of this date over nine individuals have been arrested or charged for drug related crimes steaming from John K MacInnis case. This investigation will continue and more individuals could be facing charges.
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June 25 - On 06-17-2008 at approx. 10:50 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's office received a report of a Car/deer accident on Hwy 18 & Y-Ave. Upon further investigation Hillary L. Jarchow, 21, of Hawkeye was driving her 2005 Jeep Liberty when a deer entered the roadway & was struck. The vehicle sustained approx. $3500.00 in damage & Jarchow was not injured in the accident.
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June 25 - On 6-20-08 at approx. 10:07 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident on W25 approx. 1.5 miles north of Randalia. Upon further investigation the driver of the 2005 Pontiac, Donna L. Fink 52 of West Union was traveling north when a deer ran into the roadway. The vehicle sustained approx. $4500.00 dollars damage and nobody was injured in the accident.
June 25 - On June 21 at approximately 1:00 am, a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy came upon two male subjects staggering along W14 just south of Hawkeye. Upon making contact with the two males, it was determined that they were both intoxicated and were attempting to walk to Randalia. Matthew Dupras, age 31 of Randalia and Timothy Ohm, age 32 of Hawkeye were both placed under arrest for public intoxication and transported to the Fayette County Jail.
June 25 - On 6-21-08 at approx. 12:56 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a one vehicle accident on Hwy 18 approx. 2 miles north of Clermont. Upon further investigation Eduardo Alba 31 of Postville was traveling west when he lost control of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and went into the west ditch. The vehicle sustained approx. $1500.00 dollars damage and nobody was injured, Alba was arrested for operating while intoxicated first offense, no insurance and failure to maintain control. Alba was transported to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office where he was held. The Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol and the Clermont Fire and Ambulance services.
June 25 -At 5:59 pm on June 19, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred at the intersection of K Avenue and 100th Street. The investigating Officer determined that a 2000 Freightliner propane delivery truck operated by Scott Stanley Stade, 40, of Garnavillo had stopped at the stop sign on 100th Street. When he saw a semi that was southbound turning he pulled forward, but then saw another southbound car and stopped. A 2004 Cadillac Deville, operated by Stanley Clarence Stade, 67, of Garnavillo saw the truck move forward and checked northbound traffic not realizing that the truck had stopped again in front of him. The Cadillac struck the rear of the propane delivery truck. There were no injuries. The truck sustained approximately $50 damage and the Cadillac sustained approximately $5000 damage. Stanley Stade was charged with failure to maintain control.
June 25 - On June 23, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriffs Office arrested Glenn Little, age 48 of Elgin on an arrest warrant for a probation violation. Glenn was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he is being held on a $5000 bond.
June 25 - On 6/21/08 at 6:18 PM the Sheriff's Office took a report of a tractor on its top on 130th St east of X Ave. An investigation determined that Steven Rex Tisue age 39 from Sumner was attempting to have a stalled John Deere tractor towed off the roadway by a private vehicle when the tractor entered the ditch and overturned. No one was injured. Steven was issued a citation for fail to maintain control.
July 10 - On 06-26-2008 at approx. 6:34 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle accident on Kornhill Rd north of 130th St. Upon further investigation Dawn R. Ellis, 36, of Fayette lost control of the 2003 Ford F250 she was operating. The vehicle rolled coming to rest on it's wheels. Ellis was not injured & the vehicle was a total loss. Ellis was charged with OWI 1st Offense, failure to maintain control & failure to have a valid driver's license.
July 10 - On 6-30-08 at approx.12:36 AM the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a vehicle tearing around on R Ave south of 35th St. A Fayette County Deputy later located the vehicle spinning his tires at the intersection of R Ave and 35th St. The Fayette County Deputy attempted to stop the 2003 Chevy pickup and the driver failed to stop and the deputy along with an Oelwein Police officer pursued the vehicle and at the intersection of 25th ST and R Ave the driver of the pickup Dennis L. Weaver 61 of Oelwein put his truck into reverse and slammed into the Oelwein Police vehicle and caused approx. $5000.00 dollars damage and Weavers vehicle sustained approx. $1500.00 dollars in damage. Weavers was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he was charged with Assault on a peace officer class "D" felony and eluding a serious misdemeanor. The Oelwein Police Officer was not injured nor was the passenger in Weavers vehicle. The Fayette County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Oelwein Police Dept. and the Iowa State Patrol.
July 10 - On June 29, 2008 at approximately 2:20 am, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle on the Great River Rd. near Eagle Rd. for a stop sign violation. Upon speaking with the driver, Andrew Hilgerson, 20, of Elgin, it was determined that he was intoxicated. Hilgerson was placed under arrest and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with OWI 1st offense and fail to obey stop sign. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the Fayette County Conservation Board.
July 10 - On 6-29-08 at approx. 9:30 PM Fayette County Deputies witnessed a vehicle spinning his tires on Main St in Arlington. A Fayette County Deputy attempted to stop the vehicle and the driver failed to stop right away for the deputy and the driver Cody R. Smith 21 of Arlington attempted to run from the vehicle on foot and was taken into to custody without further incident and transported to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office where he was charged with careless driving, Operating while intoxicated first offense and driving while license revoked. The deputies also arrested Lacey L. Russell 21 of Arlington on a valid arrest warrant from Clayton Co. for failure to appear original charge was driving while license suspended and she was also arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where she later posted bond.
July 10 - On 6-30-08 at approx. 10:15 PM the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident on C33 west of Westgate. Upon further investigation the driver of the 1996 Chevy Lumina, Karilyn S. Ritter 52 of Oelwein was traveling west when a deer entered the roadway. The vehicle sustained approx. $3500.00 dollars damage and no one was injured in the accident.
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July 10 - On July 1, 2008 at 10:45 PM a Deputy stopped a vehicle in the city of Hawkeye for an equipment violation. Upon making contact with the driver Dale Kelly Gilman age 39 from Grinnell, IA it was determined that he was operating the vehicle with a barred license. Dale was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with driving while barred (5 counts) , fail to file SR-22 insurance and was given a written warning for a malfunctioning headlight. Dale was held awaiting an appearance with a Magistrate.
July 10 - At 3:16 pm on June 30, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Filmore Road at the intersection of Echo Road. The investigating Officer's determined that a 1993 Freightliner pulling a grain hopper trailer, operated by Eugene Robert Lehman, 69, of Elgin, was eastbound on Filmore Road and was turning right onto Echo Road when it was struck by a 2001 Dodge pickup, operated by Ronald Bruce Bowden, 57, of Strawberry Point. Bowden had not seen the truck's turning signal until it was too late to avoid the collision. There was approximately $5000 damage to the semi trailer and approximately $10,000 damage to the pickup. No One was injured in the collision. Bowdish was charged with failure to maintain control.
July 10 - At 3:10 pm on July 2, 2008 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was notified of a motor vehicle rollover that had occurred on B Avenue .2 mile south of 50th Street. The investigating Officer determined that a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, operated by Nicholas Edward Miller, 18, of Ames, was northbound on B Avenue when he met a bulk milk truck. He got too close to the edge of the road and rolled into the east ditch. one of the passengers in the vehicle Michelle Kim Buseman, 18, of Boone, received minor glass cuts on her right arm. Miller was charged with failure to maintain control. There was approximately $8000 damage to the vehicle.
July 10 - On 7/6/08 at 3:51 AM took a report of a vehicle in the ditch and someone having been assaulted east of Oelwein on Hwy 3. A Deputy investigating the report determined that Andrew James Kleitsch age 23 from Oelwein was operating a vehicle when he attempted to make a U-turn at Knight Road and Hwy 3 and backed into the ditch. A Passenger in the vehicle Judd Jeremy Burke age 20 from Oelwein and Kleitsch attempted to push the vehicle out of the ditch while a another passenger Preston Jaymes Huinker age 19 got behind the steering wheel. They were unable to get the vehicle out of the ditch. Huinker and Kleitsch got into a argument over the situation and Huinker struck Kleitsch in the jaw with his fist. Huinker was arrested and charged with Assault and driving while revoked. Kleitsch was transported to Mercy Hospital in Oelwein by Oelwein Ambulance then arrested and charged with OWI 1st Offense, Driving while suspended and fail to maintain control.
July 10 - On 7/5/08 at 4:21 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a noise complaint at 235 Jamison St. in Westgate. An investigation determined that there was an underage party going on at the residence. the following were charges with possession of alcohol under legal age 1st offense. Shane Austin Pape age 20 from Maynard, Coralee Faye Will age 20 from Westgate, Ryan Mark Schweer age 20 from Oelwein, Dillon Dexter Hughson age 20 from Wesgate, Nathan Alan Kuennen age 20 from Westgate. 17 year old Andrea Renee Lawrence from Oelwein was also charged and referred to juvenile services.
July 10 - On July 3, 2008 at 6:45 PM a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy was called to an assault that had taken place on Rose Road in rural Oelwein. After and investigation by Sheriff's deputies, Kelli Ann Frank 19 of Oelwein was arrested and charged with Aiding and abetting in the violation of a protective order and Aiding and abetting in a Serious Assault. Adam Dean Nichols 18 of Hazelton was arrested and charged with Serious Assault. Ryan Tyler Curtis 18 of Oelwein was arrested and charged with Serious Assault. Ryan Steven Kringlen-Hoffman 21 of Oelwein was transported to Mercy Hospital in Oelwein and treated for minor injuries, Kringlen-Hoffman was also charged with Violation of Domestic Abuse Protective Order. All four subjects were transported to the Fayette County Jail where they were held for a magistrate appearance. Josh Woodward age 17 of Hazelton will be referred to Juvenile Authorities on Criminal Mischief charges. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Oelwein Police Department.
July 10 - On 07-08-2008 At approx. 22:08 hrs the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a car/deer accident on Hwy 18 west of Rose Rd. Upon further investigation Roxi Sanderson, 47, of LaCrosse, Wi was eastbound when a deer enter the roadway & was struck by her 2003 Buick Century. The vehicle sustained approx. $2000.00 in damage. No injuries reported in the accident.
July 10 - On July 8, 2008 at approximately 6:45 am, the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a semi overturned at the intersection of Delta and Cable Rd. north of Arlington. Upon investigation, it was determined that a 1997 International Semi was fully loaded with logs and was making a right hand turn onto Delta Rd. The driver, Wade Schultz 26 of Preston MN, cut the corner too short causing the rear axles to enter the ditch which resulted the semi and trailer to overturn. There were no injuries reported and the semi was considered a total loss. Schultz was charged with failure to maintain control.
