Press Releases

Semi-truck strikes horse on road northwest of Ireton – September 12

September 12, 2023

On Tuesday, September 12, at 4:28 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 420th Street,  five miles northwest of Ireton, IA. Kory Klein, age 44, of Ireton, was driving a 2024 Peterbilt semi-tractor westbound on 420th when he struck a horse on the roadway. No injuries were reported. … Read more

Rock Valley man arrested following sex offender registry compliance check – September 9

September 10, 2023

On Saturday, September 9, at 10:39 a.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Thomas Vander Waal, age 39, of Rock Valley, IA. The arrest stemmed from a deputy conducting a verification of Vander Waal’s status on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. Upon further investigation, Vander Waal failed to report his use of social media and … Read more

Motor vehicle accident west of Sheldon – September 8

September 10, 2023

On Friday, September 8, at 9:54 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Marsh Avenue north of 320th St, one mile west of Sheldon, IA. Megan Babb, age 29, of Sanborn, IA, was driving a 2021 Dodge Durango southbound on Marsh Avenue when she struck a deer on … Read more

Motor vehicle accident west of Sioux Center – September 6

September 7, 2023

On Wednesday, September 6, at 8:23 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Grant Avenue, one mile west of Sioux Center, IA. Kristine De Koning, age 34, of Sioux Center, was driving a 2016 Jeep Cherokee southbound on Grant Avenue when she struck a deer on the roadway. … Read more

Hospers man arrested for sex offenses involving a minor female – September 5

September 6, 2023

On Tuesday, September 5, at 11:23 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Andrew Joslin, age 35, of Hospers, IA. The arrest stemmed from a report stating that Joslin solicited a minor female for inappropriate sexual content. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Joslin had sexual contact with the minor at a Hospers residence. … Read more

Three cited for underage possession of alcohol east of Rock Valley – September 4

September 5, 2023

On Monday, September 4, at 11:32 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated an underage drinking party that occurred at 2738 310th Street, one mile east of Rock Valley. Madisyn Erickson, age 18, of Sioux Center, IA, and two juvenile males were in possession of alcohol; they were each cited for possession of alcohol underage … Read more

Motor vehicle accident northwest of Hawarden – September 4

September 5, 2023

On Monday, September 4, at 4:41 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 420th Street, four miles northwest of Hawarden, IA. Elizandro Chavez-Martin, age 23, of Orange City, IA, was driving a 2008 Toyota Camry westbound on 420th Street,when he drove onto the north shoulder, lost control of … Read more

Traffic stop leads to arrest west of Orange City – September 3

September 5, 2023

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 10:43 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office arrested Octavio Lopez, age 21, of Sioux Center, IA. The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop that occurred on Highway 10, three miles west of Orange City. Upon further investigation, the deputy determined that Lopez did not have a valid driver’s license; … Read more

Driver swerves for pheasant, rolls vehicle east of Sioux Center – September 1

September 1, 2023

On Friday, September 1, at 3:23 p.m, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred 410th Street, one mile east of Sioux Center, IA. Andrea Suarez, age 22, of Alton, IA, was driving a 2012 Dodge Journey eastbound on 410th Street when a pheasant flew in front of her vehicle. Suarez … Read more

Vehicle strikes electrical pole east of Alton, driver flown to hospital with severe injuries – September 1

September 1, 2023

On Friday, September 1, at 3:02 p.m., the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 10, one mile east of Alton. Michelle Vant Hof, age 43, of Granville, IA, was driving a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville eastbound on Highway 10 when she drove onto the shoulder, lost control of the … Read more