Two arrested as a result of a traffic stop south of Rock Valley – June 12

On Monday, June 12, at 5:06 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Angel Martinez, age 22, and Nathan Lee Hoiland, age 28, both of Rock Valley, IA. The arrests stemmed from a traffic stop that occurred on Elmwood Avenue, four miles south of Rock Valley.. Upon further investigation, Deputies discovered Martinez’ driver’s license was … Read more

Motor vehicle accident leads to arrest – June 4

On Sunday, June 4, at 3:38 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s office arrested Cameron Shellhammer, age 24, of Sioux City, IA. The arrest occurred following the investigation of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 310th Street, two miles northwest of Boyden, IA. Shellhammer was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Eastbound on 310TH Street when … Read more

Traffic stop in Sioux Center leads to arrest – May 25

On Thursday, May 25, at 2:14 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Edgar Chilel-Lopez, age 26, of Sioux Center, IA.  The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop that occurred on13TH Avenue SE in Sioux Center where he was driving a 2007 Toyota Avalon.  Upon further investigation, the deputy determined that Chilel-Lopez’s driver’s license was … Read more

A brief history of the seven point sheriff badge

Did you ever wonder about the history of the seven-point badge worn in 99 Iowa counties? If you ever did, you’re at the right place! I was at a one-day conference and this topic came up. Just in case you ever wondered, check out this poster…now you know! ❤️? In today’s world, it’s good to … Read more

Domestic disturbance in Granville leads to arrest – April 11

On Tuesday, April 11, at 1:14 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Yunior Gomez-Gonzales, age 30, of Granville. Upon further investigation, deputies discovered that Gomez-Gonzales assaulted a victim at a residence in Granville and prevented them from continuing their phone call for help. Gomez-Gonzales was transported to the Sioux County Jail where he was … Read more

Motor vehicle accident north of Orange City – March 11

On Friday, March 11, at 6:08 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Jackson Avenue, two miles north of Orange City, IA Royce Lee Cox, age 22, of Hull, IA, was driving a 1992 Ford Ranger northbound on Jackson Avenue, when he lost control, entered the ditch and … Read more

Information sought in theft of catalytic converter in Hull – January 18 *Surveillance Video*

On Wednesday, January 18, at 9:39 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of theft that occurred at 1207 Black Forest Road, in Hull, IA. Upon further investigation, deputies discovered that someone removed and stole a catalytic converter from a Cadillac that was parked on the Cenex parking lot. This crime occurred in … Read more