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Releases from the Sheriff's Office are posted here and will remain for up to 6 months. Please note that a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Arrest

posted 3/26/24

On March 25, 2024 the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael Bucholz on an active Lyon County warrant for violation of probation. He posted bond and was released. (SW)

ACCIDENT

posted 3/24/24

On Sunday, March 24, 2023, at approximately 10:45 AM the Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigated a single vehicle accident on Highway 75 near 170th St.  Joeb Dean Boogerd, age 21, from Hull, IA was southbound in a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup when he lost control due to slush and ice on the roadway.  The Ram entered the east ditch, overturned, and came to a rest on its top.  The Ram was a total loss and Boogerd was cited for failure to maintain control, a simple misdemeanor.

ARREST

posted 3/18/24

On 3/17/2024, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Martha Gonzalez Leon for Driving While Suspended, No Valid Driver’s License, and Violation of Financial Liability Coverage. Gonzalez Leon was transported to the Lyon County Jail.

Arrest

posted 3/17/24

 

On 3/16/2024, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Melanie Williams, 48, of Welcome, MN, on a Plymouth County, IA, warrant for Violation of Probation. Williams was transported to the Lyon County Jail on a $2,000 cash or surety bond. (SW)

ARREST

posted 3/7/24

On 03/06/2024, Debra A. Grosvenor [49] of Sioux Falls was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation. Grosvenor was transported to the Lyon County Jail and has a bond of $1,000 cash or surety. (ML)

ARREST

posted 3/3/24

On 2/29/2024, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office charged Trevor Walker, of Sioux Falls, SD, with Possession of a Controlled Substance-1st Offense, a serious misdemeanor. Additionally, Walker was cited for Improper Parking in a Handicap Space. The passenger of the vehicle, Sharisse Youngman, also of Sioux Falls, was charged for Possession of a Controlled Substance-1st Offense, a serious misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. (ML)

ARREST

posted 3/3/24

On 3/2/2024, The Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Lynne Gutzmann of North Sioux City, SD, with Public Intoxication, a simple misdemeanor. Gutzmann was transported to the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

ARREST

posted 3/3/24

On 3/2/2024, The Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Jacob Desmet of Little Rock, IA, on an active Lyon County Warrant for Failure to Appear. DeSmet was transported to the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

ARREST

posted 3/1/24

On 2/28/24, Brittany King [34] of Sioux Falls was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation and a Mittimus. King was transported to the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

ARREST

posted 2/18/24

On 2/17/2024, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Olivia Van Zee, 20, of Rock Valley for OWI 1st Offense, a serious misdemeanor. (ML)

ARREST

posted 2/18/24

On 2/17/2024, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Paxter Medal, 34, of Rock Rapids on an O’Brien County Mittimus. Medal was turned over to a deputy from the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office.(ML)

ARREST

posted 2/16/24

On 2/15/2024, the Lyon County Sheriff’s office received a report of a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of 240th St. and Dove Ave. Upon investigation, Rick Keough, of Rock Valley, was arrested on 1 count of operating while Intoxicated First Offense, Possession of Controlled Substance First Offense, and two counts of Driving while License Revoked. Keough was transported to the Lyon County Jail.

ARREST

posted 2/15/24

On 2/14/24, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigated a report of a hit and run incident. The reporting party stated that another vehicle had sideswiped them in the 1900 block of Highway 75 around 19:40 pm. Upon investigation, it was determined that Harold Hasche, age 86, of Rock Rapids, failed to stop after hitting another vehicle and was driving while barred. Hasche was arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail where he has since been released on a $2,000 bond. Hasche was also issued a citation for Hit and Run- Property Damage Only.

Arrest

posted 2/13/24

On 02/13/2024, Jaime Estenson [43] of Sioux Falls was arrested for Defraud Drug/Alcohol Test 1st Offense, a simple misdemeanor after attempting to use previously dispelled urine at a probation meeting. Estenson was arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail. (SW)

 

ARREST

posted 2/7/24

On February 7, 2024, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Michael Deweerd of Inwood, Iowa.  Deweerd was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a serious misdemeanor and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. (ML)

Arrest

posted 2/5/24

On February 4, 2024, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Ixel Meza, age 20, of Sioux Falls, SD.  The arrest stems from a report of several vehicles that had been entered in the Grand Falls Casino parking lot.  The vehicles had various items taken stolen from inside of them.  After the investigation, Meza was transported to the Lyon County Jail and charged with three counts of third-degree burglary of a motor vehicle, an aggravated misdemeanor.  (SW)

 

Accident

posted 2/3/24

 

On January 30, 2024 at approximately 9:16 PM the Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigated a two-vehicle accident in George, IA.  Autumn Rylee Voss, age 18, from Little Rock, IA was operating a 2004 Pontiac Vibe westbound on 1st Ave N when she struck a legally parked 2022 Chevrolet owned by Bank Plus.  The Pontiac Vibe was a total loss and the Chevrolet received approximately $2,000 in damages. (SW)

 

Accident

posted 2/3/24

On January 30, 2024 at approximately 11:38 PM the Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigated a one vehicle accident in Larchwood, IA.  Lina Marie Romero, age 32, from Larchwood, IA was operating her 2017 Ford Fusion northbound on Broadway St when she struck cement landscaping owned by the City of Larchwood.  The 2017 Ford Fusion was a complete loss and the landscaping received approximately $2,000 in damages.  This accident is still under investigation.  (SW)

 

Arrest

posted 2/3/24

On 2/3/2024, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Troy Fodness, of Alvord, for Driving While Suspended, No Insurance, and Operating Non-Registered Vehicle, all simple misdemeanors. Additionally, Fodness was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance-3rd Offense, a Class D Felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. The arrest stems from a traffic stop in the 1800 block of 230th Street near Inwood. 

ACCIDENT

posted 1/8/24

Accident

On 01/08/2024, Michael Winter [52] of Rock Rapids was westbound on 3rd Avenue in Rock Rapids driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. Winter was unable to stop at the stop sign, and he slid through, striking a 2006 Ford F650 driven by Richard Morgan [66] of Sheldon, which was northbound on Union Street. Morgan’s truck sustained approximately $20,000 in damage while Winter’s sustained approximately $5,000. Winter weather was a contributing factor in the accident.(TB)

 

ARREST

posted 1/8/24

Arrest

On 01/08/2024, Paxter Medal [34] of Rock Rapids, was served an arrest warrant for Violation of Probation while incarcerated at the Lyon County Jail. His bond is $1,000 cash or surety.(TB)

ACCIDENT / OWI

posted 1/7/24

On Sunday January 7, 2024 at approximately 1:22 AM the Lyon County Sheriff's Office received a report of a parked car being struck on Fell Steet near Carter Street in Larchwood, IA.  It was discovered that Koleby Joseph Harshfield, age 35, from Larchwood, IA was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer westbound on Fell Street when he struck a 2007 Dodge Ram owned by Aaron Harmon, of Larchwood, IA.  The 2007 Dodge was legally parked on Fell Street.  

As a result, Harshfield was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense, a serious misdemeanor, and failure to maintain control, a simple misdemeanor.  

No injuries were reported and each vehicle received approximately $5,000 in damages.   (LS)

Arrest

posted 12/27/23

On Sunday December 24, 2023, at approximately 2:40 AM the Lyon County Sheriff's Office received a call from security personnel at the Grand Falls Casino and Resort of a subject that was refusing to leave the property.  As a result, Luis Gerardo Cruz, age 39, from Brandon, SD was arrested for trespassing,  a simple misdemeanor. (SW)

ARREST

posted 12/14/23

On 12/14/2023, Anita Parra was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Parra’s warrant was for Violation of Probation, an aggravated misdemeanor. Parra was transported to the Lyon County Jail from the Brookings County, SD jail. Parra’s bond is $2,000 cash or surety.(ML)

ARREST

posted 12/7/23

12/4/23 David J. Case (47) of Sibley turned himself into the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office for an outstanding warrant. Case was booked into jail and released on bond. 

ARREST

posted 12/7/23

12/6/23 Cody A. Severson (25) of Inwood was arrested for driving while revoked, operating without interlock devise, failure to have SR insurance. Severson was transported and housed in the Lyon County Jail awaiting bond.

ARREST

posted 11/30/23

On November 30, 2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort for a male subject refusing to leave.  As the result Charles Eugene Sigro of Sioux Falls, South Dakota was arrest for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, introducing contraband into correction institution, trespassing, and two valid Lyon County arrest warrants. (ML)

ARREST

posted 11/30/23

On November 30, 2023 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a red 2008 Chrysler 300 on Highway 9 near Jay Ave.  As a result Tara Christine Calligan of Rock Rapids, Iowa was arrested for operating while intoxicated and no proof of insurance. (ML)

Arrest

posted 11/24/23

Arrest

On 11/23/23, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an intoxicated male at Casey’s in George. Lyon County Deputies responded as the male was pulling away. A traffic stop was initiated, and Jessy Neth [23] of George was arrested for Operating While Under the Influence. Neth was transported to the Lyon County Jail. (SW)

ARREST

posted 11/20/23

On 11/18/2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elvin Lopez Melgara of Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Lopez Melgara was charged with Providing False Identification Information, No Valid Driver’s License, No Insurance, and Failure to Obey Stop Sign, all simple misdemeanors. Lopez Melgara was transported to the Lyon County Jail. The arrest stems from a traffic stop in George.

ACCIDENT

posted 11/20/23

On November 17, 2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office investigated a single vehicle rollover on Highway 9 between Jackson Ave and Jay Ave.  It was learned that Jose Richarz, of Larchwood, Iowa was operating a 2005 GMC pickup westbound when he entered the left ditch came back onto the road and went off the road towards the right.  The pickup then rolled and came to rest in the field.  The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lyon County Ambulance.(ML)

ARREST

posted 11/18/23

On 11/15/2023 at approximately 12:06 am, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle sitting in the middle of the intersection of 220th St and Jay Ave. and that the driver was slumped over. As a result, Nicholas Huff, of Sheldon, was arrested for OWI 1st and Booked at the Lyon County Jail. (TB)

ARREST

posted 11/18/23

On 11/18/2023, Dalton Fredrichsen was arrested on a Warrant for Violation of probation out of Lyon County. (TB)

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE

posted 11/12/23

On 11/10/23, around 11:45 PM, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of a suspicious person/vehicle in the 1800 block of Elmwood Avenue. The complainant stated that an unknown person parked in their driveway and approached the house before leaving once the homeowners turned their lights on. The person took off in their vehicle and parked about a half mile north of the residence. A Lyon County Deputy located the vehicle in the 1800 block of Elmwood Avenue. Upon Investigation it was determined that the driver, Grant Michael Mills, age 24, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was under the influence of alcohol and was suspected to have been involved in a recent accident. Mills was arrested for Operation While Intoxicated 1st Offense, Child Endangerment, and issued a citation for Open Container. The accident is still under investigation. Mills was held on a $4,000 Bond.

FIGHT LEADS TO ARRESTS

posted 11/12/23

On 11/11/23, around 11:00 PM, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of active fighting out at the Grand Falls Casino. Upon arrival the Lyon County Sheriff's Deputies, along with Iowa DCI Agents, located the subjects involved. Upon Investigation, a father and son, Francisco Alvarez, age 42, of Sioux Falls, SD and Franscisco Alvarez III, age 22, of Sioux Fall, SD were arrested on charges of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. Both parties were transported to the Lyon County Jail. During a pat down search of Francisco Alvarez (age 42), a plastic baggy with white crystalline substance consistent with Methamphetamine was located in his front pants pocket. Alvarez (age 42) was then also charged with Possession of Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine.  (LS)

Arrest

posted 11/6/23

On 11/6/23, around 3pm, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a reckless driver near Rock Rapids driving at a high rate of speed and making unsafe overtakes of motorists. The description of the vehicle that was given, was a White Sedan with no rear bumper. A Lyon County deputy located that vehicle and observed it going at a high rate of speed in which he conducted a traffic stop. Upon investigation, it was determined that the driver, Brock William Ackerman, age 21 of Harrisburg South Dakata, had a Revoked Iowa Driver’s License, No SR-22 Insurance, and no valid South Dakota Driver’s License. Ackerman was also issued a citation for speeding 73/55mph zone. Ackerman was transported to the Lyon County Jail and is held on $2,000 bond. (ML)

Arrest

posted 11/2/23

On 11/2/2023, Lyon County Deputies responded to a complaint at approximately 10:00pm of a strong marijuana odor near the 200-Block of 1st Avenue in Rock Rapids. Upon further investigation, Marcus Allen During (age 37) of Rock Rapids was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance - 1st Offense (a serious misdemeandor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (a simple misdemeanor). During was transported to the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

Arrest

posted 11/2/23

On 10/30/2023, A Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Dakota St and N Baldwin St in George. As a result Evan Renzetti of George was arrested for driving with a suspended license and operating and unregistered vehicle. Renzetti was transported to the Lyon County Jail.(ML)

Accident

posted 10/20/23

On October 19, 2023 deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle accident on 250th Street and 3rd Ave in Doon, Iowa.  It was learned that Philip Westra, of Boyden, IA, was operating a 1999 Chrysler Town & Country on 250th St. when it rear ended a stopped 2000 Ford F250 operated by Sylvia Westra, of Boyden, Iowa.  The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, Doon Fire Department, Doon Rescue, Lyon County Ambulance, and Trackside Towing out of Alvord, Iowa. (SW)

Arrest

posted 10/20/23

 

 

On October 19, 2023 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sherry Moen, of Doon, Iowa, at her residence on an active Lyon County Arrest Warrant for theft 4th degree.  Moen was housed at the Lyon County Jail on that warrant. (SW)

 

Arrest

posted 10/20/23

On October 19, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shea Driesen, age 29, of Ashton, Iowa.  Driesen was arrested on a valid Lyon County arrest warrant for violation of probation.(TB)

 

ARREST

posted 10/19/23

On 10/18/2023, Heather Kruger [39] of George and Frederick Buckalew Jr. [25] of Rock Rapids were arrested for violation of a protection order, a simple misdemeanor. Kruger was transported to the Lyon County Jail. Buckalew was already incarcerated at the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

ARREST

posted 10/14/23

On 10/13/23, around 23:30pm, a Lyon County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2011 Ford Taurus near 160th and Indian Ave for speeding. Upon investigation, Give Taka Lewi, age 29, of George was arrested and charged with Operation while Intoxicated 2nd Offense, Driving while Barred-Habitual Offender and issued a citation for speeding 74/55. Lewi was transported to the Lyon County Jail where he was booked and held on a $4,000 bond. (ML)

ACCIDENT

posted 10/13/23

On October 12, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 2-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and County Road A34. Investigation at the scene determined Gary Borman of Rock Rapids was stopped in traffic traveling southbound in his 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. Simeon Bulk, of Sioux Center, was also southbound in his 2013 Ford Taurus. The Bulk vehicle rear ended the Borman vehicle, causing disabling damage to both vehicles. Minor injuries were reported. Bulk was cited for following too closely. The sheriff’s office was assisted at the scene by Lyon County Ambulance, the Rock Rapids Fire Department, and Trackside Service, Repair, and Towing. (ML)

ACCIDENT

posted 10/6/23

On 09/29/23, at approximately 8:49 AM, Michael L. Bucholz [45] of Sioux Falls, SD was driving a 2010 Ford F150 registered to Prairie Sons, Inc. eastbound on 190th Street near Cleveland Avenue when the truck exited the roadway into the left ditch, totaling the truck. The accident was reported at 1:52 PM by a passing motorist who observed the truck in the ditch. The driver was not on scene when law enforcement arrived. Warrants have been requested for Mr. Bucholz for Driving While Revoked, Driving Under Suspension (No SR-22), and Failure to Maintain Control. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by TrackSide Service and Repair.

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