Press Release
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Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
November 18, 2024
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at approximately 6:12 a.m., the Fremont County Sheriff's Office received a report of a woman at Grape Community Hospital, in Hamburg, Iowa, who had experienced a domestic assault. The Iowa State Patrol was requested to assist with the call.
The woman reported that she and her 1-year-old child had been kidnapped in Nebraska by a male acquaintance. He fled Nebraska law enforcement into Iowa. The man dropped her off at the hospital but fled with the child in a 2023 Kia Sorento. She also reported the man was suicidal and homicidal.
Fremont County deputies were informed that the Iowa State Patrol was pursuing the vehicle near the intersection of Highway 2 and Interstate 29 (Exit 10).
Deputies attempted to intercept the pursuit near Hamburg and began traveling northbound on Interstate 29 from Exit 1. They located the vehicle near the 5-mile marker, where it was being pursued by Iowa State Patrol troopers. The suspect vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound left lane at a high rate of speed, while troopers followed in the southbound lanes.
The vehicle attempted to strike both Fremont County deputies. One deputy, a nine-year law enforcement veteran, pursued the suspect vehicle in the northbound lanes starting at mile marker 5, with emergency lights activated. Other law enforcement continued the pursuit in the southbound lanes.
Missouri authorities were notified as the pursuit crossed into Missouri.
Upon reaching the 123-mile marker of Interstate 29 in Missouri, The Kia Sorento collided with a 2013 Ford Focus traveling northbound in the left lane, as the Ford was passing a 2024 Volvo semi-truck. The Volvo swerved to avoid the crash but struck a 2023 Chevy Tahoe patrol vehicle driven by a Fremont County deputy, who was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes.
The Kia came to a stop on the northbound Nishnabotna River Bridge, fully engulfed in flames. The Ford Focus came to rest in the median, as did both the patrol vehicle and the semi-truck.
A Fremont County deputy, a 39-year law enforcement veteran, rescued the 1-year-old child from the burning vehicle. The child was airlifted to a hospital in Omaha with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Fremont County deputy struck by the semi was treated and released from a local hospital.
The Missouri State Patrol is investigating the collision.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
October 30, 2024
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office K9 Storm to get donation of body
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, IA, K9 Storm will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Storm’s vest is sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, OK and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,794 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.
The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
Sept 16, 2024
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On September 15, 2024 at 14:59, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a disturbance in the 1000 block of Essex, Ave in Farragut. The victim advised she was being assaulted with a baseball bat.
Deputies arrived and placed Sylvia Marie Hayes, age 47 of Farragut, Iowa into custody without incident. The victim was transported to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
During the investigation deputies discovered evidence that Hayes intended to kill the victim with the baseball bat.
Hayes is being held on:
Attempted Murder, a Class B Felony
Willful Injury, causing serious injury, a Class C Felony
Going Armed with Intent, a Class D Felony
Domestic Abuse 2nd Degree, an Aggravated Misdemeanor
Hayes is being held without bond, pending initial appearance with a Fremont County Magistrate.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
Sept 16, 2024
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On September 13, 2024, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ronald Dean Boyer, age 81 of Sidney, Iowa for multiple offenses.
Boyer is charged with:
4 counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child 2nd Degree, a Class B Felony
1 count of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, a Class C Felony
5 counts of Incest, a Class D Felony
Boyer is being held on a $150,000 cash only bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
Sept 16, 2024
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On September 8, 2024, at 07:11, Jared William Rye, age 38 of Plattsmouth, NE was arrested for multiple offenses near the intersection of 210th Avenue and Hwy 2 in Fremont County. Deputies allege Rye rammed a vehicle and then exited his truck while displaying a knife. Rye was placed under arrest with the assistance of the Iowa State Patrol.
Rye was charged with:
Reckless Driving
OWI 1ST Offense
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Marijuana
Assault while displaying a Dangerous Weapon
Going Armed With Intent
And Introducing a Controlled Substance into a Correctional Facility
Rye is being held on a $15,000 cash surety bond at the Fremont County Jail.
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On September 8, 2024 at 20:27, Jonathan Allen Brink, age 30 of Hamburg was arrested at 1700 Washington Street for Domestic Abuse, Strangulation. Brink was released on $2,000 cash/surety bond.
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On September 10, 2024 at 19:24, Tressa Dawn Haughton, age 41 of Hamburg, was remanded to custody pending sentencing on an order from the District Court after a guilty verdict was issued on a case in District Court. She is being held without bond pending sentencing.
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On September 10, 2024 at 19:57, Lynn Ball, age 33 of St Joseph, Missouri, was transferred from the Pottawattamie County Jail for a Probation Violation. She is being held on a $10,000 cash only bond.
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On September 14, 2024 at 20:37, Ashley Kay Frost, age 35 of Hamburg, Iowa was arrested for Public Intoxication at a gas station in Hamburg. Frost was released on her own recognizance.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
Sept 6, 2024
On September 05, 2024 at 16:18, deputies arrested Joshua Lynn Martin, age 43, of Glenwood, IA, formerly of Riverton, IA for:
10 counts of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree on a victim less than 12 years old, Class B felony
5 counts of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, Class C Felony
10 counts of Incest, Class D Felony
1 count of Invasion of Privacy, Serious Misdemeanor
In August of 2024, Fremont County Deputies received a report of sexual abuse that occurred beginning in 2015. During the course of the investigation, deputies discovered evidence of sexual abuse against multiple victims. A warrant was issued for Martin, and he turned himself in to the authorities in Fremont County. More charges are pending in the case. Martin is being held without bond, pending initial appearance with the Fremont County Magistrate.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
Sept 6, 2024
(8/13/24-9/4/24)
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On August 13, 2024 at 15:57, Glen Eugene Gallagher, age 52, of Omaha, NE was arrested for a probation violation. He was transferred to another agency on 08/19/2024 at 18:13.
On August 14, 2024 at 10:48, deputies arrested Timothy Mark Gardner, age 63, of Hamburg, IA for violating sex offender verification. He was released after serving time on 09/03/2024 at 14:09.
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On August 14,2024 at 23:11, David Daniel Good, age 50, of Council Bluffs, IA was arrested for being a felon in control of a firearm and driving while barred. He was released on a surety bond on 08/15/2024 at 18:39.
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On August 16, 2024 at 12:32, Jeffrey Lynn Jackman, age 61, of Oskaloosa, IA was arrested for OWI-1st offense and possession of a controlled substance. He was processed and later released.
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On August 16, 2024 at 23:37, Dena Lynn Westenskow, age 57, of Omaha, NE was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. She was released on a surety bond on 08/17/2024 at 15:30.
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On August 17, 2024 at 03:02, deputies arrested Allison Kay McCaul, age 47, of Percival, IA for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. She was released on a surety bond on 08/17/2024 at 09:49.
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On August 18, 2024 at 15:52, Hunter Martin Tucker, age 23, of Omaha, NE was arrested for OWI-1st offense. He was released on a cash bond on 08/19/2024 at 11:23.
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On August 19, 2024 at 15:36, Dnae Christine McConahay, age 34, of Thurman, IA was arrested for interference with official acts causing bodily injury. She remains in custody.
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On August 19, 2024 at 21:10, Robert Edward Curtis, age 40, of Portland, TX was arrested for multiple charges including criminal mischief, OWI-2nd offense, reckless driving, and fugitive from justice. He remains in custody.
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On August 23, 2024 at 00:59, deputies arrested Jeffrey Wade Massey, age 53, of Hamburg, IA for an outside warrant. He was released on a cash bond on 08/23/2024 at 01:46.
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On August 23, 2024 at 22:39, Rebecca Anne Mayer, age 36, of Farragut, IA was arrested for assault causing bodily injury, child endangerment and domestic abuse assault. She was released on a surety bond on 08/28/2024 at 14:05.
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On August 27, 2024 at 14:42, Megan Lynn Rasmussen, age 39, of Randolph, IA was arrested for contempt of court. She was released on a surety bond on 08/30/2024 at 12:29.
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On August 28, 2024 at 04:49, deputies arrested Miguel Angel Cruz Atzin, age 41, of Red Oak, IA for driving under suspension. He was released on a cash bond on 08/28/2024 at 09:38.
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On August 29, 2024 at 02:03, deputies arrested Gary Allen Applegate, age 56, of Nebraska City, NE for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was released on his own recognizance on 08/29/2024 at 14:05.
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On September 04, 2024 at 08:23, deputies arrested Joshua Lee Painter, age 42, of Lawson, MO for theft, possession of a controlled substance, assault on an officer, and interference with official acts. He remains in custody. Painter was stopped for an equipment violation on Hwy 2 near the Missouri River. Painter, who had an active warrant for his arrest gave the identification information of a relative in an attempt to avoid arrest. However, the relative also had warrants for their arrest. Painter resisted deputies and a struggle occurred, resulting in the deputy receiving minor injuries. Deputies deployed a taser and Painter was taken into custody. The deputy was treated by EMTs at the scene and released back to duty. Painter was taken to Grape Community Hospital and released. Deputies discovered the motorcycle Painter was operating was reported stolen. Painter is being held on $15,000 cash bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
Aug 13, 2024
(7/29/24-8/12/24)
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On July 29, 2024, deputies arrested Mark Anthony Ross, age 52 of Shenandoah, Iowa. Ross was arrested in Fremont County District Court and sentenced to 15 years with the Iowa Department of Corrections for violation of Probation.
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On July 29, 2024, deputies arrested Troy Eugene Decker, age 50, of Kingman, AZ for Theft 2nd Degree ($1500-$10000), Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense), and two counts of Vicious Animal. He is being held on $6,000 cash bond.
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On July 30, 2024, deputies arrested Brooke Marie Johnson, age 30, of Shelby, IA for Theft 2nd Degree ($1500-$10000). She is being held on $22,000 cash bond.
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On July 30, 2024 at 14:10, deputies arrested Justin James Smith, age 46, of Council Bluffs, IA for Violation of Probation. He is being held on $5,000 cash bond.
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On Aug 1, 2024 at 17:11, deputies arrested Timothy Mark Gardner, age 63, of Hamburg, IA for Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. He plead guilty and was released.
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On Aug 2, 2024 at 02:58, deputies arrested Kristi Ann Shiner, age 50, of Sidney, IA for Child Endangerment (Bodily Injury), Child Endangerment, and OWI - 1st Offense. She was released on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
On Aug 2, 2024 at 17:15, deputies arrested Zane Christian Carter, age 30, of Tabor, IA for Leave Scene of Injury Accident. He was released on a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On Aug 2, 2024 at 17:35, deputies arrested Enrique Roy Aldana, age 46, of Nebraska City, NE for Failure to Appear/Contempt Court. He was released on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
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On Aug 3, 2024 at 00:56, deputies arrested Darnell Alseno Roberson, age 34, of Kansas City, KS for Domestic Abuse Assault - 1st. He is being held a $300 bond.
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On Aug 3, 2024 at 19:52, deputies arrested Brandon Cole Ortiz, age 52, of Peculiar, MO for OWI - 2nd Offense. He was released on a $2,000 cash/surety bond
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On Aug 3, 2024 at 20:24, deputies arrested Arthur Joel Reeves, age 21, of Peru, NE for Disorderly Conduct - Fight/Violence. He was released on a $300 cash bond.
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On Aug 3, 2024 at 21:54, deputies arrested Jarrett Michael Morgan, age 26, of Hamburg, IA for Violation of No Contact Order - Domestic. He was released on a $300 cash bond.
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On Aug 3, 2024 at 22:42, deputies arrested Dominic C. Potter, age 28, of Peru, NE for Disorderly Conduct - Fight/Violence. He was released on a $300 cash bond.
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On Aug 4, 2024 at 02:06, deputies arrested Cierra Ann Maria Robles, age 20, of Nebraska City, NE for Interference with Official Act and Possess Alcohol Under Age - 1st. She was released on a $300 cash bond.
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On Aug 4, 2024 at 03:26, deputies arrested Pacie Lynn Lee, age 20, of Nebraska City, NE for False ID of Law/Public Service Off. She was released on a $300 cash bond.
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On Aug 4, 2024 at 16:27, deputies arrested Christopher Dean Howard, age 51, of Shenandoah, IA for Violation of No Contact Order - Domestic. He is being held on $300 bond.
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On Aug 6, 2024 at 02:02, deputies arrested Juan Sergio Salazar Vera, age 23, of Missouri Valley, IA for OWI - 1st Offense. He was released on a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On Aug 6, 2024 at 12:00, deputies arrested Trent Adam Decker, age 48, of Beaumont, CA for Theft 2nd Degree ($1500-$10000). He is being held on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
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On Aug 7, 2024 at 12:19, deputies arrested Dena Jean West, age 42, of Clarinda, IA for Theft 5th Degree ($300). She was released on booked and released after posting bond in Page County, Iowa.
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On Aug 8, 2024 at 01:02, deputies arrested Nathanial Lee Rose, age 29, of Omaha, NE for OWI - 1st Offense. He was released on a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
On Aug 8, 2024 at 19:36, deputies arrested Dyson Patrick Tobin, age 33, of Thurman, IA for OWI - 1st Offense, Possession of Controlled Substance (1st, 2nd, 3rd), and Driving Under Suspension. He was released on a $2,000 cash/surety bond.
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On Aug 9, 2024 at 22:51, deputies arrested Elvin Leroy Culley, age 78, of Hamburg, IA for Abandon/Neglect Dependent Person and Child Endangerment. He was held on a $10,000 cash bond.
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On Aug 9, 2024 at 23:16, deputies arrested Martha Karen Perry-Culley, age 61, of Hamburg, IA for Abandon/Neglect Dependent Person and Child Endangerment. She was held on a $10,000 cash bond.
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On Aug 10, 2024 at 02:23, deputies arrested Brintavion K Dorsey, age 25, of Rex, GA for Outside Warrant/Want. He was released as dismissed upon the release of the warrant out of the State of Georgia.
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On Aug 11, 2024 at 00:20, deputies arrested Lisa Lynn Hutchins, age 63, of Nebraska City, NE for OWI - 1st Offense. She was released on a $1,000 cash bond.
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On Aug 11, 2024 at 15:22, deputies arrested Paul Lowell Otten, age 63, of Riverton, IA for Driving While Barred. He was released on own recognizance.
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On Aug 12, 2024 at 10:18, deputies arrested Nathanial Lee Rose, age 29, of Omaha, NE for Outside Warrant/Want. He was held on without bond, pending extradition to the State of Nebraska.
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
July 25, 2024 Update 08/09/2024
On August 9, 2024, Elvin Leroy Culley, age 78 and Martha Karen Perry-Culley, age 61 of Hamburg were both arrested in connection to this case. Both were charged with:
- Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person, a Class C Felony
- Child Endangerment. An Aggravated Misdemeanor
Both are being held on $10,000 cash bonds.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On July 25, 2024 at approximately 0853hrs, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a small child, alone, near the roadway in the 1700 block of Washington Street, Hamburg, Iowa.
Deputies discovered a 4-year-old child, with reported developmental disabilities, covered in filth and a mixture of both human and animal feces outside the residence. Deputies located another child inside the home. Both children were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
Deputies allege that the parents, DUSTIN CARL LEE PERRY, age 26 and LINDSEY BARBARA MARIE HAMILTON, age 26, both of Shenandoah, Iowa, left the children in the care of relatives with the direction to keep the 4-year-old in a makeshift cage.
Deputies located the cage in the home constructed out of a pack and play, a baby gate roof, and zip ties. Deputies allege that the child was able to escape from the device and left the home without waking the occupants.
Deputies discovered a second homemade cage where it is alleged that the child was kept in a walk-in closet in a home in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Both Perry and Hamilton were arrested and charged with:
Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person, a Class C Felony
Child Endangerment. An Aggravated Misdemeanor
Several children were removed from the home by DHS.
Both are being held at the Fremont County Jail without bond, pending initial appearance with Magistrate.
More charges are pending in the case.
Hamburg Rescue, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, and the Shenandoah Police Department assisted with the investigation.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
July 30, 2024
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports,
On July 29, 2024, at approximately 3:30pm, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle being chased by the owner, on Hwy 275 near Hamburg.
Deputies responded to the area and observed the vehicle, a silver 2004 Chevrolet Suburban northbound in the 2600 block of Hwy 275. Deputies were able to stop the vehicle and a felony traffic stop was conducted. The driver, TROY DECKER, age 50 of Kingman, Arizona exited the vehicle. Two pit bulls also exited the vehicle and attacked a Fremont County Deputy causing severe injuries. The dogs were secured and DECKER was placed under arrest without further incident.
The Fremont County Deputy, was transported to a local hospital by Sidney Rescue. The deputy was later released and is recovering at home.
The vehicle was reported stolen out of Nebraska City, Nebraska. The license plates on the vehicle were found to be stolen out of Clarinda, Iowa.
DECKER was charged with Theft 2nd, possession of Methamphetamine, and two counts of a possessing a dangerous animal. DECKER is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $6,000 cash only bond. More charges are pending.
The dogs are being held at a local veterinary clinic pending infectious disease results.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
(7/15/2024-7/23/2024)
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On July 15, 2024, deputies arrested Sara Alayne Johnson, age 44 of Pacific Junction, IA for Possession of Marijuana 1st and Possessing a Controlled Substance-1,2,3rd. She was released on $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On July 16, 2024, deputies arrested Jarrett Michael Morgan, age 26 of Hamburg, IA for Domestic Abuse Assault-1st. He was released on $300 bond.
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On July 17, 2024, deputies arrested David Allan Thompson, age 42 of Hamburg, IA for Domestic Assault-Bodily Injury-1st. He was released on $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On July 19, 2024, deputies arrested Alicia Marie Fenner, age 34, Homeless, for Possessing a Controlled Substance-1,2,3rd. She was released on $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On July 19, 2024, deputies arrested Julie Lynn Rainey, age 54 of Nebraska City, NB for Possessing a Controlled Substance-1,2,3rd, OWI-1st Offense, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released on $3,300 cash/surety bond.
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On July 22, 2024, deputies arrested Michael Loyal Henderson, age 58 of Auburn, NB for Possessing a Controlled Substance-1,2,3rd and Eluding. He was released on $2,000 cash/surety bond.
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On July 22, 2024, deputies arrested Ryan Earl Petersen, age 41 of Omaha, NB for Unauthorized Possession of Offensive Weapons, Short-Barreled Rifle or Shotgun, and Felon in Control of Firearm. He is being held on a $50,000 cash/surety bond.
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On July 23, 2024, deputies arrested Cara Ashley Ingram, age 40 of Tucson, AZ for Possessing a Controlled Substance-2nd and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released on $2,000 cash/surety bond.
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On July 23, 2024, deputies arrested Martin Tel Leseberg, age 32 of Sidney, IA for Domestic Abuse Assault-1st and Theft 4th Degree. He was released on $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
July 4, 2024
Impaired Driving
As Iowans celebrate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) reminds all drivers, No One's a Good DRUNK Driver. In 2022, a person was killed every 39 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation's roads. July 3 through July 7, law enforcement across the state will be on high alert for signs of drunk driving and taking necessary steps to remove these dangers from the road.
Every year, the Fourth of July stands out as one of the deadliest times on Iowa roads. Over the past five years (2019-2023), there have been 32 traffic fatalities during the holiday, with 50% of those being alcohol related.
“If you sense any level of buzz, it is your duty to stay away from the driver's seat. For some people, even one drink is too many to drive safely,” says GTSB Bureau Chief Brett Tjepkes. “Unfortunately, many drivers don’t realize how impaired they are or feel they’re still good to drive after consuming alcohol. That’s why GTSB launched a new campaign this year to remind Iowans, No One’s a Good DRUNK Driver.”
Lots of planning goes into Fourth of July festivities, plan for a sober driver. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, be proactive—take away the keys, find a safe ride home, or offer a couch.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau works with city, county, state, and local organizations to develop and implement strategies to reduce death and injury on Iowa’s roadways using federally funded grants.
There are steps that you can take the will make your trips safer. Driving within the posted speed limits can give you more time to react in an emergency. Wearing your seatbelt will help protect you from an accident.
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
(7/3/2024-7/7/2024)
On July 3, 2024, deputies arrested Jamishia Laron Misirlija, age 43 of Lawrence, KS for Violation of Probation. She is being held without bond pending a District Court appearance.
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On July 3, 2024, deputies arrested Jessica Lee Jurey, age 45 of Hamburg, IA for Assault-Simple and Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. She was released on $600 bond.
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On July 3, 2024, deputies arrested Jules Lee Daniel Gould, age 30 of Essex, IA for Contempt-Viol No Contact Order. He is being held on a $300 bond.
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On July 3, 2024, deputies arrested Alexandra Dawn Lasley, age 43 of Essex, IA for Possessing a Controlled Substance-1,2,3rd and Viol No Contact Order-Domestic. She is being held on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
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On July 4, 2024, deputies arrested Lee Alfred Miles, age 48 of Tabor, IA for Failure to Appear/Contempt Ct. He was released on $300 bond.
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On July 4, 2024, deputies arrested Paul Lowell Otten, age 63 of Riverton, IA for Possessing a Controlled Substance-1,2,3rd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Barred. He was released on $2,000 bond.
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On July 4, 2024, deputies arrested Eustine Tanyaradzwa Choto, age 33 of Randolph, IA for OWI-1st Offense and Interference with Official Act. She was released on $1,000 bond.
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On July 7, 2024, deputies arrested Leslie Ann Davison, age 57 of Shenandoah, IA for Possessing a Controlled Substance-2nd. She is being held on a $2,000 cash/surety bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
(6/4/2024-7/1/2024)
On June 4, 2024, deputies arrested Santasia Unique Smith, age 30 of Omaha, Nebraska for three counts of Child Endangerment. She was released after posting a $2,000 bond.
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On June 5, 2024, deputies arrested Aunkia Jean Hayes, age 19 of Hamburg, Iowa for Possession of Alcohol under Legal Age. She was cited and released.
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On June 5, 2024, deputies arrested Brooklyn Ann Harris, age 19 of New Market, Iowa for Possession of Alcohol under Legal Age. She was cited and released.
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On June 7, 2024, deputies arrested Julio Cesar Galan Vargas, age 49 of Omaha, Nebraska for OWI 1st Offense and Providing False ID. He is being held without bond pending court proceedings
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On June 10, 2024, deputies arrested Benjamin Michael Johnson, age 40 of Shenandoah, Iowa for Probation Violation. He was sentenced to the Regional Correctional Facility.
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On June, 13, 2024, deputies arrested Mariah Marie McKeone, age 32 of Council Bluffs for Driving Under Suspension. She plead guilty and was released.
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On June 17, 2024, deputies arrested Billy Ray Foster, age 49 of Clarinda, Iowa for Probation Violation. He was booked and released.
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On June 19, 2024, deputies arrested Kateria Marie Shearer, age 24 of Raymond, Nebraska for Disorderly Conduct. She was released on $300 bond.
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On June 19, 2024, deputies arrested Abraham Menses-Sanchez, age 32 of Omaha, Nebraska as a Fugitive from Justice. He is being held awaiting extradition to Nebraska.
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On June 21, 2024, deputies arrested David Dale Morelock, age 38 of Farragut, Iowa for OWI 1st Offense and Driving While Revoked. He was released on a $1,000 bond.
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On June 21, 2024, deputies arrested Brandon Michael Goff, age 30 of Shelby, Iowa for Possession of a Controlled Substance and OWI 1st Offense. He was released on a $2,000 bond.
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On June 21, 2024, deputies arrested Raebecca Emmily Warner, age 29 of Omaha, Nebraska for Possession of a Controlled Substance. She was released on a $1,000 bond.
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On June 21, 2024, deputies attempted to stop two sport motorcycles for speeding near Sidney, Iowa. Both motorcycles fled law enforcement reaching speeds over 135 miles per hour in a 55 Mph zone. Deputies were able to identify both suspects and on 06/23/2024, both suspects turned themselves into law enforcement. Deputies arrested John Jacob Myers, age 22 of Hamburg, Iowa and Logan Young Birkby, age 22 of Thurman, Iowa for felony Eluding. Both were released on a $5,000 bond.
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On June 26th, 2024, deputies arrested Cristian Omar Rodriguez De Paz, age 26 of Sidney for three counts of Child Endangerment. He was released on a $2,000 bond.
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On June 27, 2024, deputies arrested Amy Jo Liles, age 37 of Shenandoah, Iowa for Leaving the scene of an Injury Accident. She was released on a $1,000 bond.
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On June 27, 2024, deputies arrested Sherry Danette Young, age 46 of Polo, Missouri for Probation Violation. She is being held without bond pending District Court.
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On June 28, 2024, deputies arrested Tyler James Nichols, age 37 of Council Bluffs, IA for Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released on a $1,000 bond.
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On June 28, 2024, deputies arrested Kaitlyn Jean Banks, age 29 of Council Bluffs, IA for Possession of Marijuana - 1st Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released on $1,300 bond.
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On June 29, 2024, deputies arrested Heather Autumn Shaw, age 36 of Farragut, IA for Driving Under Suspension. She was released on $566.25 bond.
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On June 29, 2024, deputies arrested Paul Michael Laughlin, age 59 of Imogene, IA for Domestic Abuse Assault - 1st Offense. He was released on $300 bond.
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On June 30, 2024, deputies arrested Theresa Renee Charles, age 38 of Council Bluffs, IA for Driving License Denied/Revoked - OWI. She is being held on $1,000 bond.
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On July 1, 2024, deputies arrested Corbin Michael Reed, age 22 of Shenandoah, IA for Public Intoxication and Possession of Controlled Substance. He is being held on $1,300 bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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(5/14/2024-6/4/2024)
On May 14, 2024, deputies arrested Jay Charles Covert, age 20 of Sidney, Iowa for Probation Violation. He was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
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On May 18, 2024, deputies arrested Isaac Calvin Hayes, age 37 of Farragut, Iowa for Public Intoxication, and Interference with Official Acts. He plead guilty and was sentenced to 3 days in jail.
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On May 20, 2024, deputies arrested Megan Lynn Rasmussen, age 38 of Randolph, Iowa for Probation Violation. She was released on her own recognizance.
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On May 22, 2024, deputies arrested Patrick Michael Neal, age 59 of Hamburg Iowa for Sexual Abuse 2nd Offense and Lascivious Acts with a Child. He is being held on a $35,000 cash/surety bond.
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On May 23, 2024, deputies arrested Isaac Calvin Hayes, age 37 of Farragut, Iowa for a Page County Warrant. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond.
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On May 23, 2024, deputies arrested Tyler Cash Bain, age 41 of Stuart, Nebraska for Probation Violation. He is being held on a $50,000 cash only bond.
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On May 23, 2024, deputies arrested Michelle Lynn Chapman, age 53 of Thurman, Iowa for OWI 1st Offense. She was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
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On May 25, 2024, deputies arrested April Charlene Borys age 54 of Omaha, Nebraska for Probation Violation. She was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
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On May 26, 2024, deputies arrested Chad Alan Sjulin, age 52 of Hamburg, Iowa for OWI 1st Offense. He was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
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On May 30, 2024, deputies arrested Brooke Marie Johnson, age 29 of Shelby, Iowa for Failure to Appear for three separate Fremont County court cases. She is being held on a $2,000 cash bond and a $10,000 cash/surety bond and a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
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On May 30, 2024, deputies arrested Kayla Marie Craig, age 24 of Grove City, Ohio for Probation Violation. She was sentenced to the Residential Correctional Facility.
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On May 30, 2024, deputies arrested Chance Wayne Lucas, age 34 of Harlan, Iowa for Failure to Appear in Court. He was released after posting a $2,500 bond.
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On June 2, 2024, deputies arrested Lawrence Dale Buckalew, age 71 of Hamburg, Iowa for OWI 1st Offense. was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
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On June 4, 2024, deputies arrested Christopher Dowvell Clark, age 37 of Arlington, Texas for Public Intoxication. He plead guilty and was released on time served.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
May 11, 2024
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On May 10, 2024, at approximately 1008 hrs, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the First Interstate Bank in Hamburg, Iowa.
At approximately 1000hrs, a white male entered the bank, demanded money, and left the scene on a white Harley Davidson Motorcycle with black saddle bags.
The vehicle was last seen southbound on Hwy 275 near the Iowa/Missouri state line.
Anyone with information, please contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office at 712-374-2424.
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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Press Release
(04/30/2024-05/10/2024)
On April 30, 2024, deputies arrested David Allan Thompson, age 42 of Hamburg, Iowa for Domestic Abuse 1st Offense. He was released after posting a $300 bond.
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On May 2, 2024, deputies arrested Beau Doyne Oliver, age 34 of Sidney, Iowa for Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He was released after posting a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
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On May 3, 2024, deputies arrested Philip Keith Penney, age 63 of Percival, Iowa for OWI 1st Offense. He was released after posting a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On May 4, 2024, deputies arrested David Allen Holste, age 53 of Clarinda, Iowa for Driving Under Suspension. He was released after posting a $566.25 cash bond.
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On May 4, 2024, deputies arrested Joseph Timothy Rezek, age 40 of Bellevue, Nebraska for OWI 1st Offense. He was released after posting a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On May 7, 2024, deputies arrested Dennis Clifford Erickson, age 52 of Sidney, Iowa for Domestic Abuse 1st Offense. He was released after posting a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On May 7, 2024, deputies arrested Jason Nathaniel Crews, age 25 of Council Bluffs, Iowa for Domestic Abuse 1st Offense. He was released after posting a $300 bond.
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On May 8, 2024, deputies arrested Ryan Carl Nelson, age 29 of Sidney, Iowa for OWI 1st Offense in connection with a 03/05/2024 traffic stop. He was released after posting a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On May 10, 2024, deputies arrested Chrissy Lee Farnsworth, age 57 of Sidney, Iowa for Violation of Probation. She was released after posting a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On May 10, 2024, deputies arrested Denell Renae Greene, age 55 of Farragut, Iowa for OWI 1st Offense. She was released after posting a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
April 30, 2024
In 2022, 35% of Iowa's fatal crashes involved an impaired driver.
Cinco de Mayo is a day to enjoy Mexican culture with themed food
and drink. GTSB is partnering with law enforcement to spread the
message, “Designate Before You Celebrate”. If you’re going to
indulge in alcohol on May 5, plan a sober driver or use a ride share
service.
Also in 2023, 45% of Iowa's traffic fatalities were unbelted. That
translates to 123 lives. GTSB is partnering with law enforcement across
the state May 20-June 2, to remind people. Click It, Don’t Risk It.
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
April 28, 2024
(04/21/2024-04/27/2024)
On April 21, 2024, deputies arrested Barbara Ann Shryock, age 49 of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Danny Joe Fallin, age 68 of Leon, Iowa for Trespassing and Child Endangerment. Lydia Michelle Wittwer age 21 of Riverton, Iowa was arrested for Child Endangerment.
Deputies were called to an address in Riverton for trespassers attempting to live in a house they did not own that was scheduled for demolition. Deputies allege that a search of the home uncovered a bucket of human waste, soiled diapers, and children’s toys.
Deputies allege that Shyrock and Fallin were living in the home and Wittwer was living nearby but allowing her small child access to the home. The child was found in an unsanitary condition and taken into protective custody by the Iowa Department of Human Services.
Shyrock and Fallin are being held at the Fremont County Jail on $2,000 cash/surety bond. Wittwer was released after posting a $2,000 surety bond.
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On April 24, 2024, deputies arrested Andrew Thomas Cowan, age 31 of Malvern for Possession of Marijuana 1st
Offense, OWI 1st Offense, and Carrying a Weapon While Intoxicated.
At approximately 0348hrs, Deputies were called to a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy 275 and 110th street near Tabor. Deputies allege that Cowan was southbound on Main Street in Tabor and left the roadway striking the ditch at the intersection with 110th Street. Cowan was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and a firearm. Tabor Fire and Rescue assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with the call.
Cowen was released after posting a $1,000 surety bond.
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On April 22, 2024, deputies arrested Anthony Lee Moyer, age 61 of Sidney, for Assault with intent to Commit Sexual Abuse. It is alleged that on 04/08/2023, Moyer was at a Fremont County business and made sexual comments to the victim as well as pulled on her clothing, struck her buttocks, and kissing her without consent. Moyer was released after posting a $2,000 surety bond.
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On April 22, 2024, deputies arrested Timothy Mark Gardner, age 63 of Hamburg, for Operating without Owner’s Consent. Deputies were called to the 2800 block of Bluff Road near Hamburg for a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was later located at the city park. Deputies were able to identify a suspect through surveillance footage, and Gardner was arrested at his residence. Gardner is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $2,000 cash/surety bond
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On April 22, 2024, deputies arrested Cassandra Sue Evans, age 31 of Glenwood, Iowa, near the intersection of 330th Ave and 170th St for OWI 2nd Offense. She was released after posting a $2,000 cash/surety bond.
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On April 23, 2024, deputies arrested Jason Daniel Matthew, age 35 of Minot, North Dakota in the 2000 block of Hwy 2 for a felony warrant out of North Dakota. He is being held at the Fremont County Jail without bond, pending extradition to North Dakota.
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On April 23, 2024, deputies arrested Trista Lee Bensley, age 20 of Des Moines, Iowa for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputies were called to Cubby’s near Percival for a reported shoplifter. The vehicle was stopped on Interstate 29 near the Pottawattamie County line by the Iowa State Patrol. A search by deputies uncovered drug paraphernalia. The Fremont County Magistrate dismissed the case without prejudice, and she was released pending further charges.
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On April 20, 2024, deputies were called to the 600 block of West Street in Tabor for a report of a party where minors were drinking and damaging a neighbor’s property. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, a suspect, Lane Allan Harris, age 19 of Sidney, fled the scene with another person. The investigation was turned over to the Tabor Police Department for further charges.
Deputies later received a call that several males were in a truck stop near Percival, Iowa and told employees that they were running from the police. Deputies contacted the males and Harris was arrested for Possession of Alcohol by a person under the legal age and released with a court date. On 04/23/2024, Harris was arrested for an active Fremont County warrant for Violation of Probation. He was released after posting a $1,000 cash/surety bond. Fremont County Deputies later issued four juvenile citations for Possession of Alcohol by a minor.
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On April 24, 2024, deputies with assistance from the Fremont County K9 Unit, arrested Matthew Jeffrey Barnes, age 51 and Serena Ann Scott, age 51 of Omaha, Nebraska in the 2300 block of Hwy 2. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a non-plated vehicle. During the traffic stop, Fremont County K9 Storm was deployed, and a search of the vehicle uncovered approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Barnes was also found to have a felony warrant for his arrest out of Douglas County, Nebraska.
Bares was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute over 5 grams, Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Fugitive from Justice. He is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond on the Fremont County charges and without bond on the Nebraska warrant.
Scott was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Scott is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On April 27, 2024, deputies arrested Hunter James Williams, age 21 of Witter, Arkansas for OWI 1st Offense. Williams was released on a $1,000 cash/surety bond.
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On April 27, 2024, deputies arrested Jessica Lee Guthrie, age 45 of Hamburg, Iowa in the 1100 block of Argyle St, in Hamburg. Deputies were called to a report of a reckless driver entering Hamburg on Bluff Road. Deputies located the vehicle parked at a residence in Hamburg and located Guthrie unconscious in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Deputies allege Guthrie woke and then attempted to flee into her home on foot. After a brief struggle, Guthrie was placed under arrest for OWI 2nd Offense, Driving while Suspended and Interference with Official Acts. She was released after posting a $2,000 cash/surety bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
April 18, 2024
(03/31/2024-04/14/2024)
On March 31, 2024, deputies arrested Joslyn Grace Shum, age 18 of Shenandoah for Driving Under Suspension. She was released on a $566.25 cash bond.
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On April 1, 2024, deputies arrested Derek Alan Miller, age 29 of Raritan, Illinois for Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense and OWI 1st Offense. He was released on a $2,000 surety bond.
On April 2, 2024, deputies arrested Devin Lee Carnes, age 18 of Clarinda for Driving While Revoked. He was released on a $1,000 surety bond. He was already released on bond for his arrest on a previous arrest on the same charge on 03/28/2024.
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On April 2, 2024, deputies arrested Joseph Troy Smith, age 22 of Hamburg for an active out of county warrant. He was extradited to an out of state agency.
On April 3, 2024, deputies arrested Christopher Isaac Miller, age 29 of Randolph for OWI 3rd Offense, a Class D Felony. Deputies were called to the area of 310th Ave and 120th Street near Randolph for a one-vehicle accident. Miller was arrested at the scene. He was released on his own recognizance after his initial appearance with an Iowa Fourth Judicial District Court Magistrate.
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On April 6, 2024, deputies arrested Austin James Wallace, age 21 of Randolph, for OWI 1st Offense. He was released on a $1,000 surety bond.
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On April 8, 2024, deputies arrested Casey Lynn Stienike, age 40 of Omaha, Nebraska for OWI 1st Offense. He was released on a $1,000 surety bond.
On April 9, 2024, deputies arrested Randall Eric Crawford, age 42 of Sidney, for Violation of Probation. He was released on a $2,000 surety bond.
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On April 9, 2024, deputies arrested Yameli Castillo, age 24 of Omaha, Nebraska for Domestic Assault w/ Intent. She was released on $2,000 surety bond.
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On April 11, 2024, deputies arrested Lee Alfred Miles, age 47 of Tabor for Driving Under Suspension and Interference with Official Acts. He plead guilty to Driving Under Suspension and was fined $400 and not guilty to Interference and was released on $300 bond.
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On April 14, 2024, deputies arrested Patricia Anne Trosper, age 38 of Hamburg for Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense. She was released on her own recognizance by the Fremont County Magistrate.
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On April 14, 2024, deputies arrested Charles Raymond Smith, age 43 of Falls City, Nebraska for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Fugitive From Justice. He is being held on a $1,000 surety bond and a $50,000 cash bond out of Nemaha County, Kansas.
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On April 14, 2024, Deputies arrested Jeffrey Dale Hankins, age 41 of Malvern, for Two Counts of Violation of a No Contact Order. He was released on a $600 cash bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
March 31, 2024
(03/01/2024-03/29/2024)
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On March 1, 2024, deputies arrested Lisa Allen Sonka, age 58 of Farragut for violation of Probation. She was released on a $1,000 cash bond.
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On March, 1 2024, deputies arrested Jeffrey Scott Sonka, age 59 of Farragut for Driving While Revoked. He was released on a $1,000 surety bond.
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On March 3, 2024, deputies arrested Jeremy Charles Faust, age 24 of Thurman for Theft 5th Degree. He plead guilty and was sentenced to one day in jail.
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On March 3, 2024, deputies arrested Dale Clark Thummel, age 62 of Thurman for Domestic Abuse With Bodily Injury and Obstructing Emergency Communications. He was released after posting a $1,000 surety bond. The County Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.
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On March 5, 2024, deputies arrested Jesse Matthew Calabretto, age 43 of Omaha Nebraska, Reckless Use of Fire. It is alleged that on 02/28/2024, Calabretto set fire on a property he managed on Plum Creek Road, and then left the area. The fire spread onto an adjoining property, burning approximately 130 acres, requiring all seven Fremont County Fire Departments to respond. He was released on a $1,000 surety bond.
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On March 8, 2024, deputies arrested Rusty Lynn Arnold, age 37 of Omaha, Nebraska, for OWI 1st Offense. She was released on a $1,000 surety bond.
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On March 8, 2024, deputies arrested Shaunna Jaylynn Stanton, age 56 of Hamburg, for OWI 1st Offense. She was released on a $1,000 surety bond.
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On March 8, 2024, deputies arrested Bradley Daniel Kucera, age 41 of Blue Springs, Missouri for OWI 2nd Offense, and Eluding. He was released on $2,000, 10% through the court.
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On March 8, 2024, deputies arrested Caleb Jordan Enin, age 29 of Farragut, Iowa for Driving Under Suspension. He was released on $566.25 bond.
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On March 14, 2024, deputies arrested Gary Lynn Runyon, age 51 of Coin, Iowa for Driving While Barred. He was released on $2,000 surety bond.
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On March 15, 2024, deputies arrested Justin William Wake, age 42 of Randolph, Iowa for an outside agency warrant. He was released on $2,500 cash bond.
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On March 21, 2024, deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and Fremont County K9 Unit conducted a search warrant on a residence in the 800 block of Clay Street in Sidney. Deputies discovered a small marijuana grow, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Deputies arrested Dawson Thomas Michael Barnes, age 23 of Sidney for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Manufacturing Marijuana, Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, Keeping a Premises for the Use of Controlled Substances. Barnes was released on $5,000 surety bond.
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On March 22, 2024, deputies arrested Shaun Michael Webber, age 35 of Shenandoah, Iowa for Violation of Probation. He was released on 03/28/2024, on time served.
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On March 23, 2024, deputies arrested Kaneya Sade Kelly, age 25 of Omaha, Nebraska for an outside agency warrant. She was released on $2,000 cash bond.
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On March 25, 2024, deputies arrested Ryan Carl Nelson, age 29 of Sidney, Iowa for Child Endangerment, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released on $2,000 surety bond. More charges are pending.
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On March 27, 2024, deputies assisted by the Fremont County K9 Unit, arrested Amber Lynn Franke, age 41 of Auburn, Nebraska near the intersection of Main Street and D Street in Hamburg for 2 counts of Child Endangerment, OWI 1st Offense, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released after posting a $2,000 surety bond.
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On March 27, 2024, deputies arrested Enrique Roy Aldana age, 46 of Nebraska City, Nebraska, for Theft 2nd Degree. On 03/06/2024, a Hamburg resident reported a trailer valued at over $6,000 stolen from a business on Main Street. Surveillance footage showed Aldana and an unknown male, stealing the trailer. An arrest warrant was issued for Aldana, and he was arrested in Otoe County, Nebraska and extradited to Iowa. Aldana was released after posting a $10,000 surety bond.
The trailer has not been located. Deputies are still trying to identify the coconspirator in this case. Anyone with information or who recently purchased a trailer from Aldana are asked to contact the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.
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On March 27, 2024, deputies arrested Devin Lee Carnes, age 18 of Clarinda, Iowa for Driving while Revoked. He was released on a $1,000 surety bond.
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On March 27, 2024, deputies arrested Devin Levi Head, age 35 of Shenandoah, Iowa for Driving Under Suspension. He plead guilty and was sentenced to 1 day in jail.
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On March 29, 2024, deputies arrested Teresa Lourdes Johansen, age 37 of Council Bluffs, Iowa on a Fremont County warrant for Eluding. She was released on a $5,000 surety bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
March 28, 2024
In a 2023 GTSB State Fair survey of over 1,450 Iowans, 51% admitted
to always or sometimes driving with a cell phone in hand. Based on the number of registered drivers in Iowa, that translates to over 1.2 million distracted drivers. Law enforcement is cracking down on distracted
driving. In 2023, over 9,000 drivers were issued citations for illegal use
of an electronic device while driving compared to 1,438 in 2022. *
GTSB is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa April 1-8, to
remind people...No One is a Good Distracted Driver. This
Enforcement effort occurs during April, which is National Distracted
Driving Awareness Month.
In the last several months we have had several major accidents that
have occurred in Fremont County due to distracted driving,
We are also going to be doing projects for impaired driving. So far in 2024 we have arrested twelve intoxicated drivers.
The deputies will also be looking for speeding, seatbelt and other general enforcement violations.
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
March 5, 2024
Sidney, Iowa – On March 4, 2024, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a call that an incident had happened at a grain bin site at 2922 120th Street, Tabor, Ia.
It appears that Robert Wayne Smith, Age 94, was helping in a bin unloading soybeans while running a grain vacuum. Smith’s son was out moving the semi that they were loading. When the son came back to the bin Robert was found under the beans.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene and is being sent to the State Medical Examiners Office in Ankeny to determine the cause of death.
Tabor Fire and Rescue was assisted at the scene by Randolph Fire and Sidney Fire and Rescue
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
February 28, 2024
FREMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
PRESS RELEASE.
With milder weather we will be doing projects with the Iowa State Patrol with the intent of seat belt enforcement. During the projects we will be enforcing general traffic enforcement and looking for s impaired drivers. In the year 23-24 we have had a total of six traffic deaths and six serious injury accidents. Fremont County has had a higher percentage of unbelted traffic deaths per capita, of small counties in Iowa.
We will also be looking for distracted divers. Not just texting or on the phones, but other things that distract, like eating and drinking and not paying attention to the road, to animals in drivers’ laps.
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
February 26, 2024
(02/21/2024-02/25/2024)
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On February 21, 2024, deputies arrested Jonathan Jay Adkisson, age 20 of Sidney, Iowa for Reckless Driving in the 800 Block of Clay Street, Sidney. He was released on a $300 cash bond.
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On February 21, 2024, deputies arrested Elijah Storm Baldwin, age 23 of Lincoln, Nebraska, for violation of Probation. He was arrested in Nebraska and extradited to Iowa. He was released on a $2,000 cash bond.
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On February 22, 2024, deputies arrested Michael James Johnson, age 52 of Malvern, Iowa at the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office for a warrant for OWI 1st Offense, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released on a $1,300 surety bond.
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On February 22, 2024, deputies arrested Timothy Clayton Mccollum, age 51 of Coin, Iowa, in the 800 block of Fremont Street, near Shenandoah. Mccollum was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Open Container. He was released after posting a $5,000 surety bond.
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On February 24, 2024, deputies arrested Dewight Eugene Binau, age 45 of Sidney, Iowa for Assault on an Officer, Public Intoxication, and Interference with Official Acts at the corner of Webster and Illinois Streets in Sidney. Sidney Rescue assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office on the call. Binau is being held on a $1,000 surety bond.
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On 02/25/2024, deputies with the Fremont County K9 Unit, arrested Adam Glen Woodruff of Nebraska City, Nebraska in the 1900 block of Hwy 2. Woodruff was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He is being held on a $5,000 surety bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
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is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
February 16, 2024
(01/24/2024-02/14/2024)
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:
On January 24, 2024, deputies arrested Tasha Denise Beale, age 45 of Franklin, Virginia at the Fremont County Jail. Beale, who was in jail related to an incident that occurred on 01/20/2024, was arrested for Assault with Injury on correctional officer. It is alleged that Beale assaulted a Sheriff’s Office employee, causing minor injury. She was being held on $7,000 cash/surety bond on the initial incident and $2,000 cash bond on the second incident. Beale was released on 02/15/2024 on time served after a plea of guilty
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On January 26, 2024, deputies with the assistance of the Fremont County K9 Unit, arrested Aimee Kay Wright, age 38 of Nebraska City, Nebraska on Interstate 29. Wright was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methenamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released on bond.
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On January 27, 2024, deputies arrested Violet Ruth Campbell, age 46 of Tarkio, Missouri on 250th street, for Operating while Intoxicated 1st Offense. She was released on bond.
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On January 27, 2024, deputies arrested Michael Jerry Thorne age 52 of Omaha, Nebraska, in the 3500 block of Hwy 2, for Operating while Intoxicated 1st Offense. He was released on bond.
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On January 30, 2024, deputies arrested Briana Chyenne Lloyd, age 27 of Randolph at the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Probation. She was released on bond.
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On February 5, 2024, deputies with the Fremont County K9 Unit arrested Joshua Joel Moses, age 47 of Clarinda, Iowa, on Hwy 2 for Child Endangerment, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine). He was released on bond.
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On February 13, 2024 deputies with assistance of the Fremont County K9 Unit, arrested Robert Alan Herzberg, age 45 of Bedford, Iowa and Samantha Danielle Hull, age 34 of Coin, Iowa, near the intersection of Hwy 2 and Bluff Road. Herzberg was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Prescription drugs. Hull was charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Prescription drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputies recovered approximately 3lbs of suspected marijuana, and items that field-tested positive for fentanyl and methamphetamine. Herzberg and Hull were both released on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
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On February 13, 2024, deputies arrested Paul Clinten Bolton, age 54 of Glenwood, Iowa on Plum Creek Road, for Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Offense, (methamphetamine). He was released after posting a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
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On February 14, 2024, deputies arrested Clayton Todd Donelson, age 50 of Council Bluffs, Iowa on Interstate 29. Donelson was arrested for OWI 1st Offense. He was released on a cash bond.
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On February 14, 2024 deputies with the Fremont County K9 Unit, arrested Brett Michael Parrott, age 30, of Sidney, Iowa on Hwy 2 near Sidney. Parrott was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released on a $1,000 cash bond.
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Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant
is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Fremont County Sheriff
Press Release
February 2, 2024
END OF YEAR REPORT
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office received 12,003 calls for service in 2023, an increase of 1,193 calls from 2022.
Deputies made 342 arrests in 2023 resulting from 530 criminal charges. Deputies wrote 458 citations and 766 written warnings during the course of 3,115 traffic stops.
The sheriff's office received reports of 289 motor vehicle accidents, resulting in deputies filing 145 accident reports.
- Calls for Service.
- 2023 12,003
- 2022 10,810
- 2021 9,069
- 2020 9,437
- Arrests
- 2023 342
- 2022 323
- 2021 249
- 2020 289
- 2023 Calls for service
- Accidents 289
- Accident reports 145
- Traffic Stops 3,115
- citations 458
- written warnings 766
- Criminal charges 530
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Sidney, Iowa
Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant
is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
