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FOR SALE BY SEALED BID: The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is offering a 1985 Honda ATC350X Three Wheeler with bent front forks for sale by sealed bid. All bids must be in a sealed envelope and delivered to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office by 4:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2012. See photos below.
Press Release - May 22, 2009
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.
Sheriff Marty
Fisher
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
The IowaVINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and email notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The toll-free number for IowaVINE is 888-7-IAVINE or 888-742-8463. This service is provided to assist victims of crime who have a right to know about their offender’s custody status. 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. You can access the Iowa Vine by clicking the following link: Iowa Vine
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.
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August 21 -
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office announces Emergency Messaging System
Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher would like to announce that the Sheriff’s Office has set up a communications system which allows the distribution of emergency messages to citizens via cell phone text messages, email, and website. Nixle’s Municipal Wire is a standardized, secure, and certified communication platform for local law enforcement, municipalities, and their agencies to communicate important information to their communities such as severe weather alerts, road closures, community alerts, and advisories for neighborhood crimes to name a few. This service is free and you must sign up for this service at www.nixle.com and register as a citizen. You must have a valid email address and mobile phone number to receive text messages. If you do not have email or a cell phone but would like to receive these alerts have your friends and family members from any location sign up and then they may notify you directly. This system is currently being used by Chief of Police, Arthur Sullivan, with the Clermont Police Department and has proven to be effective. Sheriff Fisher states, “the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will began sending out messages in the very near future.” For more information visit the website at www.nixle.com or call the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (563) 422-6067.
November 3 -
Acting on a report of possible animal neglect the
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation that lead to serving
two search warrants at residences located at 8586 and 9289 N Ave. The search
warrants asked to enter the residence and to check the welfare of horses being
kept at both locations. A licensed veterinarian who assisted at both residences
determined that the all animals at both location suffered different levels of
neglect. Eight horses were taken to an undisclosed location for treatment and
six horses were left at the farms and are being treated by a veterinarian.
During the search at both residences Deputy's discovered two diseased horse
carcasses that were not properly disposed of. On 10/27/2011 the Fayette county
Sheriff’s Office filed the following complaints with the court charging Larry F.
Woods, age 62 of Oelwein with two counts of animal neglect and two counts of
duty to dispose of dead bodies (horses). All charges are simple misdemeanors and
woods will appear in court on a later date.
November 3 - On 10-28-11 at approx. 10:30 p.m. Fayette County Deputies arrested Brian J. Buhr 47 of Fairbank at a residence on 100th St. near Westgate. Buhr had a valid arrest warrant out of Buchanan County for Failure to appear for a show cause hearing reference Domestic Abuse Assault and violation of a protection order. Bond was set in the amount of 500.00 dollars cash. Buhr was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and was later released to Buchanan County.
November 3 - On October 28, 2011 at 6:43 pm the Sheriff's Office responded to Prairie View to a reported assault that had occurred. Deputies determined that Lisa Marie Viers age 32 had physically assaulted another female. The victim was transported by Prairie View staff to Palmer Hospital in West Union to be treated for minor injuries. Lisa was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was charged with simple assault and held overnight pending an appearance with a Magistrate.
November 3 - On 10-28-11 at approx. 11:48 p.m. the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of subject being loud on Quail Rd near St. Lucas. Upon further investigation it was determined that it was a party at the residence and there were several minors located at the residence. Owen W. Henry 20 of West Union, Corey R. Schroeder 20 of Ft. Atkinson, Charity S Heller 18 of Oelwein, Joseph A Bergeson 20 of Waucoma, Brandon Schmitt 20 of West Union, Thomas J. Gibbs 18 of West Union, Randi S. Bumgardner 18 of Hawkeye, and Matthew W. Banks 19 of Waucoma were all issued citations for possession of Alcohol under the legal age. Nichole L. McCune 17 of Hawkeye, Dillon J. Ameling 17 of Hawkeye, Brianna L. Amos 17 of Sumner, and Kelsi L. Johansen 17 were all referred to the juvenile court services.
November 3 - On October 31, 2011 at 1:30 am Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy stopped a 1996 Chevy Camaro for a headlight violation 2 miles south of Hawkeye on Hwy W14. Upon further investigation by Sheriff's Deputy it was determined that the driver Toni Lynette Williams age 26 of West Union had a suspended driver's license. Toni was arrested and charged with Driving While License suspended and taken to the Fayette County Jail where she will be held until her appearance before a magistrate.
November 3 - On 10/31/11 the Howard County Sheriff's Office arrested James Dean Steenhard age 29 from Elma on a Fayette County Warrant for probation Violation. James was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held on $2000 cash only bond. The original charge being Driving while License Barred.
November 9 - On 11-7-11 at approx. 5:35 p.m. the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident on P Ave north of 120th St. Upon further investigation Joyce M. Kauffman 47 of West Union was traveling north on P Ave when a deer entered the roadway and struck the front of vehicle. Kauffman was driving a 2004 Chevy Venture van and it sustained approx. $2000.00 dollars damage.
November 9 - On 11-6-11 at approx. 6:30 p.m. the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report of a Domestic Disturbance at 24158 W Ave. Upon further investigation John W. Reinking 60 of Waucoma was arrested and charged with simple domestic assault and was transported to the Fayette County Sheriffs Office where he was held. The Fayette County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
November 9 - On 11-05-11 at approx. 6:43 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch at Juniper RD & Iris RD. Upon further investigation a Randy L. Molokken, 52, of Clermont lost control of his vehicle where it entered the east ditch. Molokken was arrested & charged with Operating while intoxicated- third offense class D felony. Molokken was also charged with failure to maintain control & operating without a valid driver's license. He was transported to the Fayette County Jail. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office was also assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
November 9 - On 11-05-11 at approx. 23:18 hrs. the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of an intoxicated male subject at Shiner's in City of Fayette that needed medical attention due to his intoxication level. Upon further investigation by the Sheriff's Office, Jedidiah J. Oelrich, 27 of Fayette was transported to Palmer Hospital in West Union for medical attention. After Oelrich was release from the hospital he was arrested & transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with public intoxication.
November 9 - On 11-4-11 at approx. 9:20 p.m. Fayette County Deputies arrested Brandon S. Williams 18 of Manchester at 8768 G Ave on a valid arrest warrant out of Delaware County. The warrant was for Domestic Assault with injury a serious misdemeanor and this was a no bond warrant. Williams was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and later released to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
November 9 - On November 7, 2011 at 11:50 AM Fayette County Sheriff's Office was notified a car deer accident approx. 4 Mi. South of ST Lucas on Hwy W14. Upon further investigation by Sheriff's Deputy it was determined that Alan James Hackman age 51 of RR West Union was driving his Red 2002 Chevy pickup truck northbound when he struck a deer that ran into the traveled portion of the roadway. No injuries were reported and the vehicle sustained approx. $3,000.00 damage.
November 9 -
On
11/7/2011 The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) conducted and investigation that lead to a search of the
residence of Dale Alfred Ott, age 67 of Waucoma for illegal possession of deer.
Upon further investigation and collection of evidence charges were filed on Ott
for Unlawful Transportation of deer, two counts of Unlawful possession of deer
and two counts of failure to report a harvest of deer. As a result of the
investigation charges were also filed on Brendan Wayne Erickson, age 22 of
Hawkeye for two counts of unlawful possession of deer, two counts of unlawful
transportation of deer and two counts of failure to report a harvest of deer.
All charges are simple misdemeanors and if convicted both could loose their
rights for hunting and fine for liquidated damages. Taken into evidence were
several deer antlers, processed deer meat, a crossbow and compound bow. This
case remains under investigation and other charges could be filled on other at a
later date. Both were arrested and booked into the Fayette County Jail.
November 9 -
On November 9, 2011 the first significant snow of winter
fell and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
responded to nine vehicle's in the ditch. Minor damage
to the vehicles and no injuries
were reported. The white Ford van went into the
ditch 2 miles
East of Oelwein on Hwy 3 and the Silver Toyota Van went into the ditch 1 miles
east of Arlington on Hwy 187.
November 22 - On November 10, 2011 at 10:00 am the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was notified of a two vehicle accident at the Intersection of Hwy 18 and W Ave. 6 miles south of Waucoma. Upon further investigation by Sheriff's Deputy it was determined that the accident occurred in a construction Zone and that Todd Merlin Falk age 50 of ST James MN was driving a 2006 International Semi-tractor trailer following a Pilot Car westbound when he rear ended the Pilot Car which was driven by Connie Jean Kriener age 57 of Waucoma after she had braked to slow down when another construction worker drove a cement sweeper in her path. No Injuries were reported. The Pilot Car was a 2011 Silver Malibu and sustained approx. $2000.00 damage. The Semi sustained No damage. The accident remains under investigation.
November 22 - On November 13, 2011 at approximately 3:27 AM a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding and swerving in the roadway. Upon investigation it was learned that 23 year old Katy Beth Heldt of Fayette was intoxicated. Heldt was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held for an initial appearance. Heldt was charged with Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense.
November 22 -
On 11/14/11 at 3:40 PM
the Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle rollover on L Ave north of
110th St. An investigation determined that 16 year old Beth Maree Opperman was
operating a 2001 Ford Ranger northbound on L Ave when she lost control of the
vehicle and entered the east ditch. The vehicle rolled over coming to a final
stop upright next to a concrete culvert. Beth was transported by Fayette
Ambulance to Palmer Hospital in West Union for non-life
threatening injuries. The Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Fayette
Fire Department and Fayette Ambulance. The
accident remains under investigation.
November 22 - On 11-18-11 at approx. 7:51 p.m. the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident north of Clermont on Hwy 18. Upon further investigation the driver of the 2007 KIA, Rebecca S. Tegeler 20 of Sumner was traveling north when a deer entered the roadway and Tegeler was unable to avoid striking the deer. The vehicle sustained approx. 2500.00 dollars damage.
November 22 - On 11/18/11 at 5:30 PM he Sheriff's Office arrested Terri Kay Anderson age 20 from Oelwein on a Fayette County Mittimus Warrant. She had been ordered by the Court to serve two days in the Fayette County Jail and failed to complete the sentence. She was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she will serve the two days in jail and be issued a promise to appear in court at a later date. The original charge being possession of drug paraphernalia.
November 22 - On November 19, 2011 at 2:35 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was called to Westgate for a noise complaint in the downtown area. Upon investigation, it was learned that there were still patrons drinking alcohol in Skyhawk's Bar in downtown Westgate after 2:00 AM. The bartender, identified as 19 year old Alivia Rose Passet of Oelwein was charged with an After Hours Violation/Open Container in an Establishment after 2:00 AM. Passet was given a promise to appear in court.
November 22 - On 11/19/11 at 10:44 pm a Fayette County Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 5000 block of Great River Road for a driving infraction. The driver of the vehicle Ricky Alan Garcia age 52 from Clermont was found to be operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with operating while intoxicated 3rd Offense (D Felony) and held overnight pending an appearance with a Magistrate.
November 22 - November 19, 2011 Scott County Authorities arrested Karen Lee Doren age 52 Of East Moline, Illinois on two Fayette County Warrants, Probation Violation and Failure To appear. Karen Doren is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail on $11,000.00 bond.
November 22 -
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Deputies
discovered that Phillips had moved to Arlington about two weeks ago and took up
a residence next door to a
day care and pre-school. After doing an investigation
it was discovered that Phillips was in violation of
the sex offender registry and arrested him at 9:00 A.M. today
(11/21/11). Phillips was transported to the Fayette
County Jail and charged. Phillips is also facing charges out of Bremer County.
November 22 -
November
21, 2011 Fayette County Sheriff’s Office charged Fayette County Inmate Joshua
Freedom Smith age 32 with violation of Iowa’s New Electronic contraband law
where it is a Class D Felony to knowingly possess electronic contraband (cell
phone) while confined in a facility (County Jail). Charges Stem after Fayette
County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers found Joshua Smith to be in
possession of a cell phone in his cell. Joshua Smith is currently being held in
the Fayette County Jail on $10,000.00. Bond and he will appear today before a
magistrate on the new charge. The Electric contraband law went into effect July
1, 2011.
December 5 - On 11/23/11 at 5:35 pm a Fayette County Deputy arrested Taylor Alan Oakes age 18 from Lamont, IA on a Fayette County Warrant for Forgery, a Class D Felony. Taylor was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held on $5000 cash only bond.
December 5 - On 11/24/11 at 2:25 pm the Sheriff's Office arrested Anthony John Soppe age 24 from West Union on Fayette County Mittimus Warrant for fail to serve two days in the Fayette County Jail from a conviction on an operating while intoxicated charge. Anthony was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he will serve the two day sentence. Upon completion of the sentence he will be issue a promise to appear in court at a later date.
December 5 - On 11/25/11 at 12:10 a Fayette County Deputy arrested Adam James Nielsen age 26 from Fayette on a Fayette County Mittimus Warrant for fail to serve two days in Jail as ordered by the court. Adam was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held until the sentence has been served. The original charge being operating while intoxicated 1st Offense.
December 5 - On November 26, 2011 at 3:23 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a call of a male subject wandering the streets of Eldorado, going in and out of vehicles. When officer's arrived, it was learned that 22 year old Lucas Gene Stika of Cresco had found a vehicle with keys in it and tried to drive away. Stika was found sitting in Eldorado and upon investigation it was learned that he was intoxicated. Stika was transported to the Fayette County Jail and charged with Operating Without Owner's Consent, and Operating While Intoxicated, 2nd Offense. Both Charges are Aggravated Misdemeanors. Stika was held for an initial appearance in the Fayette County Jail.
December 5 - On 11/26/11 at 10:21 AM Diana Leigh Neuzil age 54 from Ft Atkinson turned herself in at the Fayette County Jail on a Fayette County Mittimus Warrant for fail to serve two days in Jail as ordered by the court. She was held in the Fayette County Jail to serve the two day sentence and released to appear in court at a later date.
December 5 - On November 28, 2011 Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy arrested Vicki Lynn Forcht age 37 of RR Fayette on a Linn County Warrant for Burglary 3rd Degree. Vicki was taken to the Fayette County Jail where she is being held on $5000.00 Bond.
December 5 - On 11/30/11 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office conducted tobacco compliance checks throughout Fayette County at licensed retail establishments that sell tobacco products. A minor under the supervision of a Deputy entered the retail establishments in an attempt to purchase tobacco products. All of the retail establishments that were checked were found to be compliant with Iowa's tobacco Laws.
December 5 - On 12-1-11 at approx. 10:36 p.m. a Fayette County Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle on Hwy 150 near 180th St for speeding and equipment violation. The driver failed to stop and the deputy pursued. The chase came to an end at the intersection of 10th St and K Ave. The driver of the vehicle Steven D. Nesbitt 19 of Fort Atkinson was arrested and charged with driving while license revoked, eluding, and processed for an .02 violation. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the authorities of Winneshiek County and they are investigating. More charges are pending against Nesbitt. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Oelwein Police Dept.
December 5 - On 12/4/11 at approximately 5:41 am, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a one vehicle accident at Hwy 18 and Garden Road. Upon investigation, a 1997 Chevy Blazer driven by Grace Monks of Oelwein was traveling east and lost control on the ice covered roadway. Grace's vehicle entered the ditch and rolled. No injuries were reported and Grace was charged with fail to maintain control. The blazer sustained approximately $4000 damage.
December 5 - On 12/4/11 the Sheriff's Office charged Tammie Sue Whitehead age 49 from Elgin with Harassment in the 3rd Degree. She left numerous voice messages on a subjects cell phone that were vulgar and degrading. Tammie will be issued a promise to appear in court at a later date.
December 5 - On December 4, 2011 at around 3:19 pm a Fayette County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle being operated by Jodi Hardnett (46) of Maynard, for Fail To yield to an emergency vehicle. Upon further investigation Hardnett was found to be operating a motor vehicle while her Iowa Driver's License is Barred for habitual violator which is an Aggravated Misdemeanor. Hardnett was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held pending her initial appearance.
December 5 -
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is investigating vandalism to tombstones at
a Union Otsego Cemetery located at 1230 Neon Road. The tombstones are in the
process of being restored. Unknown individuals entered the cemetery and tipped
over several tombstones dating back to the early 1900's. One tombstone was
tipped over and broken beyond repair. Anyone with information regarding the
incident is urged to contact the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at (563)
422-6067.
December 5 -
On 12/2/11 at 5:03 pm the Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident
at the intersection of 80th St and Q Ave. An investigation determined that
Jordan Robert Dugan age 20 from Maynard was operating a 1994 Chevy Blazer
northbound on Q Ave and failed to yield to the right of way to westbound 2001
Olds Alero operated by Jordan Jeffrey Euans age 18 from Maynard. Both vehicles
collided in the middle of the intersection, left the roadway and entered the
ditch on the northwest corner of the intersection and then overturned. Dugan and
a passenger in the Euans vehicle were transported to Mercy Hospital by ambulance
for non- life threatening injures. Euans was transported to Mercy Hospital in
Oelwein by private vehicle to be evaluated. Both vehicles are total losses.
Dugan was cited for fail to yield to right of way. The accident remains under
investigation. The Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Maynard Fire
and First Responders, Mercy Oelwein Ambulance and Fayette Ambulance.
December 6 -
On
December 5, 2011 at approx. 8:00 am Fayette County Sheriff's Office was notified
of a one vehicle roll over accident 4 miles East of Maynard on 100th ST. Upon
further investigation by Sheriff's Deputy it was determined that Margaret Martha
Block age 28 of Oelwein was driving her 1989 Buick eastbound when she lost
control entered the south ditch the came out of the south ditch crossed the
roadway and entered the north ditch rolling her vehicle onto it's top. No
Injuries reported vehicle was considered a total loss. The driver Margaret Block
was cited for Failure To Maintain Control.
December 6 - On December 4, 2011 Des Moines County Authorities arrested Ronald Dale Reynolds age 31 of Burlington on a Fayette County Warrant for Failure To Appear. He is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail on $10,000.00 Bond.
December 14 - December 5, 2011 Zachary Scott Willie age 19 of Randalia turned himself into the Fayette County Sheriff's Office he was wanted out of Winneshiek County for probation Violation (Original Charge Burglary 3rd. Degree) he was taken to Winneshiek County jail where he will appear before a magistrate.
December 14 -
On
December 7, 2011 Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy arrested Blair Edward Engler
age 43 of Oelwein on a Fayette County Warrant for 8 counts of Forgery. Blair
Engler is being held in the Fayette County Jail on $40,000.00 Bond.
December 14 - On 12-08-2011 at approx. 5:20 pm the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the 8000 blk of Kornhill Rd. Upon further investigation Sarah J. Schulte, 31, of Elkader was eastbound when a deer entered the roadway. Schulte attempted to avoid the animal, where she entered the south ditch where her vehicle rolled coming to rest on it's wheels. The 2003 Honda CRV was considered a total loss. Schulte was transported to Palmer Hospital in West Union by the Fayette Ambulance Service. Accident remains under investigation.
December 14 - On 12/9/11 at approximately 11:30 pm, the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a report that two male subjects were causing a disturbance in the downtown area of Clermont. A short time later, a deputy located two male subjects matching the description in the area and lead the deputy on a short foot chase. One of the subjects was apprehended and was identified as Christopher Harting 26 of Waterloo. Harting was placed under arrest and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with public intoxication and interference with official acts.
December 14 - On 12/9/11 at approximately 3:50 am, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Cedar Road south of Elgin. Upon deputies arrival, a 2004 Chevy Malibu was located in the ditch and was damaged with no one around. Investigation revealed that Julie Friedley 21 of Wadena was operating the vehicle earlier in the evening and swerved to miss a deer. Friedley was charged with fail to maintain control and operation with out registration.
December 14 - On 12/11/11 at approximately 12:00 am, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car/deer accident on Canoe Rd just south of Clermont. Investigation revealed that a 2002 Saturn driven by Carly Monroe 16 of Clermont was traveling northbound on Canoe Rd when she struck a deer. The cavalier sustained approximately $3500 damage.
December 14 - On 12/11/11 at approximately 10:20 pm, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car/deer accident on Hwy 3 just east of Oelwein. Investigation revealed that a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier operated by Peter Tweed 61 of Ossian was traveling eastbound on Hwy 3 and struck a deer. The cavalier sustained approximately $2500 damage.
December 14 -
Ricky Lee Putman
was convicted of First Degree Sexual Assault, which is a class A Felony, by a
jury today (December 12, 2011) in a Fayette County Courtroom. Charges stem from
Sunday May 23, 2010 when an Arlington child was sent to the University of Iowa
Hospitals for treatment of injuries due to a sexual assault. The Fayette County
sheriff’s Office reported that about 10:30 AM deputies responded to a sexual
assault call in Arlington. Upon arrival they were informed that a child had
been sexually assaulted and was being transported to Mercy Hospital in Oelwein.
During the course of this investigation two residences were searched and the
Fayette County Crime Scene Unit collected several bags of evidence. The
Sheriff’s Office was later notified the child was being transported the
University Hospital in Iowa City for treatment of the injuries. Later that
morning the Sheriff’s Office took Ricky Lee Putman, 42 of Arlington into custody
and charged him with First Degree Sexual Assault, a class “A” Felony. Putman
will be sentenced on this charge December 29, 2011.
December 14 -
On
12/13/2011 at 3:15 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a two
vehicle accident just north of Waucoma on county road V-68 that involved a
school bus and a truck. Once at the scene deputies found that Dewayne M.
Bruess, age 32 of Waucoma had crossed the lane and struck a Turkey Valley School
bus on the drivers side. The driver of the school bus was Marsha A.
Wenthold, age 55 of Waucoma and she was not injured.
The school bus
was empty and was
on its way to
Turkey Valley School
to pick up students. Bruess was charged with fail to yield of half the roadway
to an oncoming vehicle and no insurance. Waucoma Fire Department assisted at the
scene.
December 14 -
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of damage done to a
residence by a 12 gauge shotgun slug, 6 mi. North of Fairbank on 60th ST.
Patricia Sue Gunningham of 23401 60th ST. Fairbank reported
that on Saturday December 10, 2011 at approx. 9:00 am
She was outside her
residence when she heard a gunshot and she looked across to the north of her
residence seen several deer running in the field. Later in the day Patricia
reported seeing the hole in her living room and finding the deer slug inside her
house on the floor. Fayette County Sheriff's Office is investigating this as a
hunting
accident the 12 gauge slug entered the residence on the north
side. Approx. $500.00 damage was done to the residence and contents. No Injuries
reported. Incident remains under investigation.
December 14 -
On
12/13/2011 at 10:08 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a two
vehicle accident just north of Wadena on Cedar road. Upon arrival deputies
learned that a 1999 Volkswagen driven by Benjamin Wil Mattocks, age 23 of Wadena
had struck the rear end of a 1975 Chevy truck driven by Kim Ernest Livingston,
age 55 of Elgin. It was also discovered that Mattocks was operating while
intoxicated or drugged and was arrested and transported to the Fayette County
Jail. No injuries were reported and Mattocks was charged with operating while
intoxicated, following to closely and operating without having insurance.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
was assisted by the Wadena Fire Dept. and NEIA Ambulance Service.
December 14 -
Mittelsted
Willie
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested and Charged Dustin Allan Mittelsted, age 21 of West Union and Zachary Scott Willie, age 19 of Randalia with burglary in the third degree. In mid November of 2012 a home was broke into in a rural West Union and the Sheriff’s Office started an investigation. Evidence collected lead investigators to the two suspects and their arrest. Both were taken to the Fayette County Jail and charged with the above crime. Burglary in the third degree is a class “D” felony and if convicted could face up to five years in prison.
December 14 - On 12/14/2011 The Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Brianna Samantha Bengtson, age 19 of Oelwein for five counts of driving while suspended. Bengtson drove to the Sheriff's Office to visit an inmate when she was found to be suspended and observed driving by a deputy. She was arrested and taken into the Jail and awaits her initial appearance.
December 14 -
On 12/14/2011 The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Amber Lynn Stewart,
age 21 of West Union for Child Endangerment. After an investigation by the
Sheriff’s Office Stewart allegedly allowed a person on the Iowa sex offender
registry to have custody and control of her two minor children. Under Iowa Code
a parent who knowingly allows a person custody or control of, or unsupervised
access to a child or a minor after knowing the person is required to register or
is on the sex offender registry as a sex offender under chapter 692A. Is in
violation of child endangerment (Child endangerment is an aggravated
misdemeanor). The Sheriff’s Office also arrested Allen Ray Love Jr. age 29 of
Clermont for a parole violation warrant after the investigation was reported to
the Department of Correctional Services. Love is currently on Parole for sexual
abuse in the third degree. The Department of Human Services (DHS) was also
called in and the minor children were placed with a family member. Love’s is in
the Fayette County Jail on a no bond warrant and Stewart is awaiting her initial
appearance at the jail.
January 4 - On 12/19/2011 at 7:35 A.M. the Fayette County Sheriff's Office were called to a one vehicle accident on K Ave just south of Hwy 187. Once deputies arrived they found a vehicle driven by William R. Cooper, age 49 of Monticello was south on K Ave pulled a small camper when he lost control on the icy road and drove off into the ditch. The camper he was pulling then flipped over and broke apart on the roadway. No injuries were reported and the camper was a total loss. Cooper was cited for fail to maintain control. Maynard Fire assisted at the scene.
January 4 - On 12/19/2011 at 8:24 A.M. the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Golden road about four miles west of Elgin. Once deputies arrived they found a pickup truck driven by Kathleen Ann Prentice, age 48 of Elgin had lost control on the icy roadway and entered the north ditch and rolled. Prentice was not injured, however the vehicle was considered a total loss. This accident remains under investigation. Elgin Fire Department assisted at the scene.
January 4 - On 12/17/11 at 9:26 am the Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident in Eldorado. A 2007 Pontiac G6 operated by Megan Marie Olson from Eldorado was attempting to make a right turn from State St onto Maple St in Eldorado when the vehicle slid on the snow covered roadway. The vehicle slid into the side of a 2006 Chrysler Sebring operated by Mary Kay Roach from Eldorado. There was an estimated $2500 damage to the Olson vehicle and an estimated $1500 damage to the Roach vehicle. No one was injured.
January 4 - On December 18, 2011 at approximately 8:28 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a suspicious person walking along the roadway on 60th Street near S Ave. Upon investigation, it was learned that there was a motor vehicle accident and the driver was trying to get some help. When the Deputy and first responders arrived it was learned that 34 year old Sean Michael Carey of Oelwein was driving his 2002 Ford Truck when he hit a patch of icy road and lost control, rolling the truck over in the ditch. Carey was taken to Mercy Hospital in Oelwein where he was treated for injuries. The accident remains under investigation.
January 4 - On December 13, 2011 at 5:00 pm Fayette County Deputy's assisted by a licensed Veterinarian conducted a welfare check of a dog located at 17657 100th St, Maynard. The Veterinarian determined that a small dog at the residence was severely emaciated. The dog was removed from the residence and placed under veterinarian supervision. The owner of the dog John Lee Klink age 54 from Maynard was charged with one count of animal neglect and will appear in court at a later date.
January 4 -
On 12/15/2011 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
arrested Candance Kay Blackledge, age 29 of Waterloo on a Black Hawk County
warrant. Deputies discovered Blackledge had been hiding out at a residence in
Elgin. Blackledge was on the Blackhawk County Sheriff's Office most wanted since
June 2011. She was wanted for a probation violation and bond was set at
$50,00.00 She was transported to the Fayette County Jail.
January 4 - On 12/15/2011 at 8:30 A.M. the Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a 911 call of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Bell Road and B Ave north east of Arlington. Once deputies arrived they found that a vehicle driven by Rebecca S Meisgeier, age 45 of Arlington had failed to yield for a vehicle driven by Larry Marvin Hildreth, age 57 of Waverly and struck it in the side. Both vehicles ended up in the south ditch and Hildreth was transported to Oelwein Mercy hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Arlington fire and ambulance service assisted at the scene. Both vehicle were considered a total loss and Meisgeier was cited for fail to yield upon entering a roadway.
January 4 - On December 23, 2011 at approximately 12:15 AM a Fayette County Deputy was driving through West Union, and observed a vehicle speeding and driving erratically. The vehicle was stopped and upon investigation, it was learned that 28 year old Leroy Alan Woodworth of West Union was intoxicated. Woodworth was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated, Speeding, Operating without a Drivers License, and No Insurance. It was also discovered that Woodward had a nationwide Warrant for his arrest out of Wisconsin for a Probation Violation. Woodward was taken to the Fayette County Jail to await an initial appearance, and extradition to Wisconsin.
January 4 - On 12/28/11 Waterloo Police arrested Kayla Shaw, age 19 of Independence on two Fayette County warrants for fail to appear and probation violation. Shaw had been hiding out at a residence in Waterloo since she escaped from the West Union Residential Facility in November 2011. Shaw was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she is being held on no bond.
January 4 - On 12/29/11 at 2:23 pm the Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident on Lincoln Road north of 240th St. An investigation determined that Robert Gerard Lahey from Farley, IA was operating a 2011 F250 northbound on Lincoln Road and was slowing down to attempt a left turn into a private driveway. A 2003 Chrysler 300M operated by Clarence Joseph Schwamman from St Lucas, IA was following the F250 and failed to see the truck make the left turn. Both vehicle collided in the traveled portion of the roadway. The was an estimated $5000 damage to the truck and approximately $3000 to the car. No one was injured. Clarence was cited for following to closely.
January 4 - On 12/29/11 at 5:12 pm the Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of W Ave and 60th St. An investigation determined that Joan Marie Swestka from Protivin was operating a 2007 Pontiac Torrent northbound on W Ave. After stopping at the stop sign she proceeded through the intersection and failed to see a westbound 1991 Buick LeSabre operated by Christopher Lloyd Liddle from Waverly. Both vehicles collided in the intersection. There was an estimated $3500 damage to the Pontiac and an estimated $2500 damage to the Buick. Joan was charged with fail to yield upon entering a through highway. Christopher was charged with fail to prove security against liability (accident related). No one was injured.
January 4 - On 12/30/11 at 12:45 pm the Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle rollover at the intersection of G Ave and Golden Road. An investigation determined that Randy James Hermen from Waukon was operating a 1998 Chevrolet C25 westbound on Golden Road when he hit a slush covered part of the roadway. The vehicle left the road, entered the north ditch, overturning onto the top and coming to a final stop upright. Randy was transported to Palmer Hospital for non-life threatening injures. The Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Clermont Fire Department and North East Iowa Ambulance. The vehicle was considered a total loss.
January 4 - On January 1, 2012 at 2:00 Am a Fayette County Deputy stopped a vehicle on V68 south of Waucoma for failing to dim headlights. Upon investigation, it was learned that 51 year old James Allan Ihde of Alpha was intoxicated. Ihde was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense and Open Container. Ihde was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for an initial appearance.
January 30 - On January 6, 2012 at 5:13 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was called to a single motor vehicle accident on Dogwood Road, north of Hwy. 56. Upon investigation, it was learned that 19 year old Cameron Priebe of Wadena lost control of his 2003 Chevy Cavalier and rolled it into the ditch. Upon further investigation, it was learned that Priebe was intoxicated and transported to the Fayette County Jail. Priebe was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense and Fail to Maintain Control. He was held at the Fayette County Jail for an initial appearance. There were no injuries and his vehicle was totaled.
January 30 - On 1/8/12 at 8:08 am the Sheriff's Office took a report a vehicle rollover at the intersection of Outer Rd and 18th St. An investigation determined that 17 year old Matthew Wade Stacey from Oelwein was operating a 1999 Chevy Blazer and lost control. The vehicle entered the north ditch and overturned onto the driver's side causing minor damage to the vehicle. Matthew and a passenger were not injured. Matthew was cited for fail to maintain control and two counts of driving while license suspended. The Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the Oelwein Police Department, Oelwein Fire Department and Oelwein Ambulance.
January 30 - On 12/9/12 at 8:08 am the Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Juniper Road south of Great River Road. It was determined that Amanda Grace Reiling from Clermont was operating a 2000 Ford Explorer southbound on Juniper Road entering a right hand curve when she lost control of the vehicle on the frost covered roadway. The vehicle left the roadway and entered the south ditch striking a concrete culvert. Amanda was not injured. The vehicle was considered a total loss. The accident remains under investigation.
January 30 -
On 1/9/12 at 9:32 AM the Fayette County
Sheriff's Office took a 911 call of a one vehicle roll over 1 1/2 miles east of
Clermont on Apple road. Once deputies arrived they found that Aleesa Jean Guyer
age 18 of Clermont was west bound on Apple road when she lost control on the
frost covered roadway and entered
the ditch rolling
her vehicle onto its top. Guyer was not injured, however her 1999 Chevy was
totaled. Clermont Fire and Rescue assisted the county at the scene.
The accident remains under
investigation.
January 30 - On 11/14/2011 the Fayette County Sheriff’s office took a report of Vandalism to the Union Otsego Cemetery located at 1230 Neon Road. Someone had tipped over several tombstones and damage others causing over $1,000.00 dollars in damage. On 1/9/2012 after a two month investigation the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office filed charges on four juveniles charging them with criminal mischief in the second degree.
Nicolas John Westcott, age 17, John Norman Klink, age 17 both of Maynard, Justin Tyler Westcott, age 16 and Nutika Kristie Mashek, age 15 both of Oelwein. Criminal Mischief in the second degree is a class “D” felony. All three were referred to Juvenile Court Services and will be summons into court at a later date. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Oelwein Police Department.
January 30 - On 01-11-12 at approx. 01:10 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Carisa E. Huiskamp, 23 , of Decorah & Pamela G. Rasmussen, 27, of Ridgeway in the City of Waucoma. Both subjects were passengers in a vehicle when they attempted to flee on foot. Both subjects where apprehended & transported to the Fayette County Jail where they were charged with public intoxication & open container.
January 30 - On 1/11/12 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged Daryl Milton Jones age 44 from Hawkeye with filing a false report to law enforcement. Daryl reported to the Sheriff's Office that a vehicle had been stolen from his residence. An investigation determined that Daryl had drove the vehicle into Winneshiek County where it had stalled.
January 30 - On January 15, 2012 at about 2:04 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office was called to Hwy. 150 and West Charles Street in Oelwein in reference to a possible intoxicated subject causing problems. When Deputies arrived, a male, identified as 28 year old Luis Alberto Pineda, was laying face down in the street. Upon investigation, it was learned that Pineda was intoxicated and he was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail.. Pineda was charged with Public Intoxication and held until his initial appearance in court.
January 30 -
On 1/13/2012 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
took a report of a two vehicle accident on Golden Road just west of Elgin. Once
deputies arrived they had found that, Hedi Jo Dewitz age 32 of Elgin was the
driver of a 2007 Chevy Cobalt. Dewitz was eastbound when she lost control on
snowy roads and hit a 2007 Ford F650 truck. The driver of the truck was Dale
Francis Mangrich, age 49 of Jesup. Dewitz was transported to Palmer Hospital by
NE Iowa transport for minor injuries and Mangrich was uninjured. Elgin Fire
assisted the Sheriff's Office at the scene. This accident remains under
investigation.
January 30 -
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from Helping Services for Northeast Iowa conducted a fundraiser for the Audrey Gibbs family, October 9, 2011 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union, Iowa. The family was recommended as a candidate for the popular national TV show "Extreme Makeover Home Edition." The show selects deserving people, based on challenging personal circumstances, to experience a life-changing home makeover. The Gibbs episode aired recently on ABC on January 6th. The Back Home Boys music group, who performed and initiated the benefit, helped raise funds to defer medical and other expenses for the family. Additional supporters of the fundraiser included Carolyn Havenstrite of Haven Electronics, Casey McDermott of Pronto, and the Fayette County Fairboard. The Helping Services group assisted with concessions and tickets while many other community members helped direct traffic within the fairgrounds. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Helping Services were able to hand a check to the Audrey Gibbs family totaling $1,300.00 Helping Services provides youth mentoring/parenting/anti-drug programs and services for survivors of domestic/sexual abuse.
Pictured L-R: Sheriff Marty Fisher, Daniel and Audrey Gibbs, David Runyon (HS director), Steve Drewes (HS board president), and Dennis Osmundson (HS development director).
January 30 - On 1/17/2012 the Fayette County Sheriffs Office arrested Dana Dempsey, 48 of Coralville on an arrest warrant for violation of pretrial release and a second warrant for failure to appear. Dempsey is being held in the Fayette County Jail on a $6500 bond.
January 30 - On 1/17/2012 the Fayette County Sheriffs Office arrested Christopher Scott Belle, 25 of Los Angelos California on an arrest warrant for escape of place of confine. Belle is being held in the Fayette County Jail $1500 bond.
January 30 -
On 1/18/12 at approximately 4:25 pm, the Fayette County Sheriffs Office arrested
Michael Eugene Modlin 56 of Oelwein for OWI. Modlin was arrested after he drove
to the sheriff's office to get a weapons permit and was noticed by staff to be
intoxicated. Modlin was booked in to jail and charged with OWI 1st offense.
January 30 - On 1-21-12 at approx. 7:30 AM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report from the City of West Union stating that one of the snow plows had struck a parked car on Wells St. Upon investigation it was determined that Lee Barness was operating the city plow when his blade struck a parked van owned by Larry Thielmann of St. Cloud, MN the van sustained approx. $5000 damage, and the plow was undamaged. This incident remains under investigation.
January 30 - On 1-21-12 at approx. 10:30 p.m. a Fayette County Deputy arrested Caleb J. Gildard 19 of Oelwein on a valid arrest warrant out of Buchanan County. The warrant was for Failure to appear reference harassment. The warrant was a 7 day mittimus no bond. Gildard was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail and later released to Buchanan County.
January 30 - On January 21, 2012 at around 12:51 AM a Fayette County Deputy discovered a vehicle stuck in the snow on Liberty Street in Arlington. Upon investigation, it was learned that the driver, 40 year old Dawn Renee Turner of Arlington, was intoxicated. Turner was transported to the Fayette County Jail and charged with Operating While Intoxicated 3rd Offense. She was held for an initial appearance in court.
January 30 - On 1/20/12 at 10:41 AM the Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of M Ave and 100th St eat of Maynard. An investigation determined that Clifton Lawrence Baker from Maynard was operating a 1999 Chevrolet K1500 westbound on 100th ST following a westbound semi. A eastbound 2001 Buick Park Avenue operated by Rita Marie Corbin from Oelwein met the two westbound vehicles. Due to blowing snow the two vehicles failed to see each other and collided in the roadway. Both vehicles were considered a total loss and no one was injured. The Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Maynard Fire and First Responders.
January 30 -
On January 24, 2011 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office executed two search
warrants and arrested three individuals after completion of a three
month joint investigation with Oelwein Police Department, West Union Police
Department and Monona Police Department. Search warrants were executed at 201
West Elm ST. West Union and 213 6th Ave. SE, Oelwein. Sheriff's Deputies
and Officers from all three department's assisted in the search.
Methamphetamine, Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, a firearm and cash were seized.
Subject's arrested: Kenneth Harold Taylor age 26 of West Union on charges of Ongoing Criminal Conduct (Class B Felony) Felon in possession of a firearm (Class D Felony) and Four Counts of Delivery of Marijuana each a (Class D Felony), Kent Allen Taylor age 49 of Oelwein on charges of Felon in possession of a firearm (Class D Felony) Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense (Class D Felony) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor), Leslie Ray Kearns age 27 of Oelwein on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine 3rd. Offense ( Class D Felony) Possession of Marijuana 3rd. Offense (Class D Felony) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor), All three are currently being held in the Fayette County Jail awaiting an appearance before a magistrate.
January 30 -
On 1/25/2012 at 2:20 P.M. the Fayette County Sheriff's office responded to a one
vehicle roll over accident on county road W33 and 60th street. Upon arrival it
was learned that Michael James Post had lost control of his 2002 Ford Explorer
on slush and rolled his vehicle into the west ditch. Post and his two passengers
were not hurt. Oelwein Fire and Ambulance assisted at the scene. Post was cited
for fail to maintain control.
January 30 -
On 1/27/2012 the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Artura Reyna-Araujo,
age 20 of west Union for possession of a controlled substance and Drug
Paraphernalia. Reyna who had been arrested just days before came to the Fayette
County Sheriff's Office and attempted to pick up belonging under a false name.
He was then detained and was found in possession of the controlled substance.
Upon further investigation the driver who brought him to the office did not to
have a valid driver’s license. Deputies then arrested Juan Francisco Romereo-Castro
for providing false information to a deputy for giving a false name and date of
birth. Upon further investigation Romero-Castro was found in possession of a
forged social security card and a North Carolina identification card. He was
then charged with two counts of Forgery. (Both a class "D" felony) After
arrest of both subjects The Sheriff’s Office contacted Immigration Customs
Enforcement (ICE) and both were found to be on Illegal status in the United
State and hold orders were put in place. Both are currently at the Fayette
County Jail on cash bonds.
January 30 - On January 26, 2012 at 4:23 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a two vehicle accident on the Montauk Hill outside of Clermont. When deputies arrived, it was learned that a 2004 Ford Explorer driven by 29 year old Audrey Blake of Dorchester rear-ended a 2007 Chevy Malibu driven by 86 year old Norma Amundson of Clermont after Amundson slowed down for a dog in the roadway. Both drivers were transported to Palmer Hospital and treated for injuries. Blake was charged with Following too Closely and Amundson was charged with having an Expired Registration. Both vehicles were totaled. Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Clermont Fire Department and Clermont Ambulance.
January 30 - On January 27, 2012 at 9:14 PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a single vehicle rollover accident on Kornhill Road east of Hemlock Road. When Deputies arrived, it was learned that 43 year old Delmar Aller of Fayette was driving a 2000 Chevy Venture too fast for the icy conditions and lost control of his vehicle, causing it to roll into the ditch. His vehicle was totaled and the accident remains under investigation.
January 30 - On 1/27/12 at 6:36 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a report that Teresa Ann MiCulinich age 63 from Oelwein was causing a disturbance at a residence outside of Oelwein. With assistance from the Oelwein Police Department, Teresa was arrested and charged with Trespassing and 3rd degree Harassment. She was transported to the Fayette County Jail and held awaiting an appearance with a Magistrate.
January 30 - On 1/27/12 at 5:58 AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a report of a vehicle that struck a deer on Rose Road south of Sunset Road. An investigation determined that David Joseph Carmody from West Union was operating a 1999 GMC Sierra northbound on Rose Road when several deer entered the roadway. There was an estimated $2000 damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported.