Recently. our communications center has received many calls reporting suspicious people going door-to-door selling subscriptions to a certain satellite television service. This raised several different questions that we would like to answer here to help you avoid becoming a victim: Q: Is every door-to-door sales person required to have a “peddler’s” license? A: In most … Read more Information about recent calls regarding suspicious door-to-door sales people

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help locating a person in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Marvin Leobardo Cax-Agueda, DOB: 1-18-1985 H/5’1” W/170 lbs., is wanted on sexual assault charges. He was last seen driving a newer model Dodge Dart. If you know his whereabouts, you are asked to contact the Sioux … Read more Wanted person in sexual assault investigation

*UPDATED RELEASE: MAY 27* The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the murder of Grant Wilson, has led to a change in the original charge of 2nd degree murder that was filed against Gregg Winterfeld. After discussion with the Sioux County Attorney, on Friday, May 22, the attorney’s office amended the charge against Winterfeld to … Read more Shooting death leads to arrest – May 9 *UPDATED*

Congratulations to our drone team for the article featured in Unnanned Aerial Magazine-Great job!  The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office currently has two drones they are able to use in search and rescue, fire scenes, accident investigations, investigations, missing persons and other similar incidents. Captain Jamie Van Voorst said, “The drone program that we began … Read more Unmanned Aerial Magazine article features drone training with healthcare staff

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve the concealed weapon pistol permit process by allowing residents to now fill out an application online. You can now apply online for a concealed weapon permit and also a permit to acquire a pistol or revolver through the Sheriff’s Office website: Application for Iowa Permit to Carry … Read more Weapon Permits now issued online through new system

**ADDITIONAL COVID-19 PUBLIC NOTICE-Relating specifically to sex offender registry (SOR), weapon permits and civil matters**  Please read and share this message:    Our Business Office is now closed until further notice.   All in-person SOR and SOR related issues are suspended indefinitely. Items that normally required an in-person appearance shall now be handled via phone … Read more *Our Business Office is now closed due to the Covid-19 virus concerns*

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to introduce the Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association Institute Honorary Membership Program. This unique opportunity allows citizens of Sioux County to become Honorary Members and have an active role in helping make our community a safer place by providing resources and services to the Sheriff, Deputies and … Read more Information about upcoming Iowa Sheriffs’ & Deputies Association Honorary Membership Program

888777 is the new number for our anonymous Text-A-Tip program. The program works the same way it always has. You can click here for instructions about how to use it: How to send an anonymous tip to us