Press Releases
On Sunday, May 15, at 7:50 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jamie Arens, age 49, of Hawarden, IA. The charges stemmed from a joint investigation between the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, who were investigating Arens’ suspected involvement in criminal activity in the two counties. The investigation led to … Read more
We want to remember and honor all federal, state, county and local officers who were killed or disabled in the line of duty. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of … Read more
On Saturday, May 14, at 4:00 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 18, three miles east of Rock Valley, IA. Shawna De Kam, age 19, of Chamberlain, SD, was driving a 2015 Ford F150 eastbound on Highway 18. Brandon Kooima, age 19, of Hull, IA, was … Read more
On Saturday, May 14, at 12:13 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’ Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Highway 18 and 290th Street, seven miles west of Rock Valley, IA. Dillon Altena, age 28, of Fairview, SD, was driving a 2020 Ram 3500 northbound on Highway 18. Katherine Crumrine, age … Read more
On Thursday, May 12, at 5:17 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 400th street, three miles north of Orange City, IA. Santos Fragoso, age 60, of Albuquerque, NM, was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Impala eastbound on 400th Street. Kyle Strom, age 28, of Granville, IA, was driving … Read more
On Thursday, May 12, at 5:01 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Cherry Avenue, two miles north of Hawarden, IA. Charles Houlton, age 15, of Ireton, IA was driving a 2016 Toyota Camry northbound on Cherry Avenue. Karsen Van Oort, age 17, of Ireton, was driving a … Read more
On Saturday may 7, at 6:15 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Chase Ranschau, age 21, and Kylen Powelson, age 18, both of Hawarden, IA. The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop that occurred at the intersection of Highway 10 and Avenue E, in Hawarden. Upon further investigation, the deputy discovered that Ranscau’s driver’s … Read more
On Friday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Scott Maher, age 18, of Hawarden, IA. The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop that occurred on Avenue M, in Hawarden. Upon further investigation, the deputy discovered illegal drugs in Maher’s possession. Maher was transported to the Sioux County Jail where he … Read more
On Tuesday, May 3, at 12:11 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Hickory Avenue, one mile south of Hull, IA. Belinda Miller, age 44, of Boyden, IA, was driving a 2020 Subaru Legacy southbound on Hickory Avenue when she reported she a medical emergency, left the roadway … Read more
On Tuesday, May 3, at 9:36 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Elmwood Avenue, five miles west of Sioux Center, IA. German Gutierrez, age 48, of Hawarden, IA, was driving a 2018 Ford F-150 southbound on Elmwood Avenue. Keith Mantel, age 25, of Orange City, IA, was … Read more