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Residents in northwest Iowa have been receiving phone calls from an imposter claiming to be Lieutenant Justin De Bruin with our office. While Lieutenant De Bruin is a legitimate employee, he has not been calling numerous people today asking for gift cards. The imposter is telling victims that they missed federal jury duty and a … Read more

On Thursday, November 30, at 2:24 a.m., the Sioux County Communications Center received a 9-1-1 report of a fire that occurred at 4758 Ironwood Avenue, two and one-half miles south of Orange City, IA. The property that was on fire was a business operated as “The Triple Box,” which is a venue that hosts events. … Read more

We wanted to share this video with you about how intense and pushy scammers usually are. We completely understand how easily people can become victimized, so we wanted to share this for your awareness. Once the scammer learned they were speaking with law enforcement, they promptly hung up. This is an excellent reminder how creative … Read more

Over the past several days, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies have received reports of suspicious letters being received by area residents. The letters are sent by the “Iowa Workforce Development” for unemployment claims and some may include correct information, such as the last four digits of your social security … Read more

On Monday, November 20, at 4:57 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal accident that occurred at a farm residence on Jay Avenue, one and one-half miles southwest of Boyden, IA. Nathan Klok, age two, was in a grove nearby a tree where family members were cutting down trees, when a tree fell … Read more

Attention Citizens of Sioux County, Here is a survey created by students of the Dordt University marketing class. It’s the result of a joint project between the SCSO and them, designed to gauge our level of community outreach and impact as viewed by you, Sioux County. It’s your perfect opportunity to share your input and … Read more

Press Release from Rock Valley Fire Chief On Sunday, November 5, at approximately 3:40pm, Sioux County Communications received a report of a large hay bale fire that occurred at 2121 350th Street, nine miles southwest of Rock Valley, IA. The Rock Valley Fire Department responded and upon their arrival requested mutual aid from other fire … Read more

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to secure outbuildings and vehicles when not using them. Over the past few weeks, the sheriff’s office has investigated multiple reports of vehicle/out building burglaries and thefts. These burglaries have happened in the south, southwest and rural Rock Valley area of the county. Neighboring counties … Read more

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office would like to make everyone aware of a scam involving the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and local police departments. People report receiving a phone call from 712-737-2280, which is our actual business phone number. The caller is claiming to be a Sioux County Sheriff’s Office employee, gives a fictitious name, … Read more