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2 Vehicle Accident

On September 26, 2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two vehicle accident on Hwy 9 near Dove Ave.  It was learned that David Knobloch, of Alvord, was driving a 2003 Chevy S10 pickup with small trailer attached and was turning into a residence when Danielle Kielty, of Rock Rapids, driving a 2019 Honda Pilot went to pass Knobloch.  The two vehicle collided and the Honda Pilot entered the south ditch where it came to rest.  There was no turn signal on the trailer.  The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lester Fire Department, Lester Rescue, Lyon County Ambulance, Trackside Towing out of Alvord, and Dusty’s Towing out of Rock Rapids. (SW)

Case Disposition

Larchwood Seed Dealer Sent to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud and False Statements

Christie tried to cut out the seed distributor and sell seed directly to farmers.

A seed salesman who cut out of the seed distributor, and sold corn and soybean seeds directly to farmers for his own benefit, was sentenced September 20, 2023, to more than 2 years in federal prison.

Nathan Christie, age 44, from Larchwood, received the prison term after a March 24, 2023, guilty plea to one count of Wire Fraud and one count of False Statements to a Financial Institution.

Evidence in the case revealed that Christie, an employee of the seed company, took money directly from farmers for seed, but did not forward that money to the owner of the seed. Instead, he used the money to cover his gambling losses and to pay for other personal expenses leaving the seed bill unpaid.  To cover his fraud, Christie manipulated records to make it appear unsuspecting seed distributors had delivered the seed.  Christie was nearly caught when one of those distributors asked about a bill he had received from the seed company. Christie however, acquired money to pay the bill. Christie acquired $62,076.23 by forging his spouse’s signature on an Agriculture Security Agreement and another $350,000 by forging his spouse’s signature on a second real estate mortgage on their shared residence.  After this near-discovery of his fraud, Christie stopped using the first distributor’s account and found two new victim distributors.

On March 24, 2023, Christie appeared before United States Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney and pled guilty to two counts of a two-count Information filed March 17, 2023.  The Court ordered Christie released on a personal recognizance bond without pretrial supervision.  On July 11, 2023, the United States filed a Motion for Revocation of Pretrial Supervision alleging Christie had violated the conditions of his unsupervised pretrial release by committing a new law violation in light of his arrest for Burglary, Third Degree - Non-Vehicle, as charged in Lyon County, Iowa, Docket No. FECR007731.  On July 18, 2023, the Court found there was probable cause to believe Christie had committed the above alleged new law violation, and the Court revoked Christie’s pretrial release and ordered him detained.  The state charge is still pending. 

Christie was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand to 30 months’ imprisonment on each count, to be served concurrently. He was ordered to make $202,440.80 in restitution to AgReliant and $258,825.25 to American State Bank, for a total of $461,266.05 in restitution.  He must also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after the prison term.  There is no parole in the federal system.

Christie is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.

 The case was investigated by the Lyon County, Iowa Sheriff’s Department and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ron Timmons and Forde Fairchild. 

Court file information at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl. 

The case file number is 23-04005.

ML

Arrest

On September 16, 2023 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 180th St. and Coolidge Ave.  As the result Coy Charles Stark, age 23, of Boyden was arrested on a valid Sioux County arrest warrant for 5th degree theft.  Stark was housed at the Lyon County Jail on the valid Sioux County warrant and was cited for speeding. (SW)

ARREST

On September 2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arresedt Somphone Singsaath, age 49, at his residence in Inwood on a valid arrest warrant from the State of South Dakota.  Singsaath was housed at the Lyon County Jail on the charge of fugitive from justice. (ML)

Motorcycle Accident

On 9/13/2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident in the 1500-Blk of Dove Avenue.  Upon investigation it was found that Matthew Alons of Larchwood was operating his 1997 Honda motorcycle northbound on Dove Avenue when he lost control and entered the east ditch. Alons was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained major injuries. Alons was transported to Avera hospital in Rock Rapids before being airlifted to Sioux Falls. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lester Fire and Rescue, Lyon County Ambulance, and Trackside Towing.  (LS)

Protection Order Violation

On 09/13/23, Lyon County Deputies responded to a complaint of a protection order violation. Cole Zimbelman [32] of Rock Rapids was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order, a simple misdemeanor. Mr. Zimbelman was transported to the Lyon County Jail.  (LS)

Two Vehicle Accident

On 9/13/2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of 250th Street and Kingbird Avenue. Upon further investigation it was found that Jack Koerselman of George was operating his 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis northbound on Kingbird Avenue. At the same time, Matthew Daniels of George was operating his 2008 Ford F-250 westbound on 250th Street. The two vehicles made contact in the intersection causing both vehicles to sustain disabling damage. Koerselman was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way to the vehicle on the right.  No injuries were reported.  (LS)

ARREST

On 9/9/2023, at approximately 4:09 AM,  the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a male breaking into a house in George. Once on scene it was found that Frederick Buckalew Jr, Of George, had broken into one house and attempted to break into a second. He also caused damage to multiple vehicle windows on multiple different vehicles. The damage totaled approximately $3,700.00. Buckalew was charged with 2 counts of Burglary 2nd, a class C Felony, 2 counts of Criminal Mischief 2nd, a class D Felony, as well as Violation of a Protection Order, a Simple Misdemeanor. Buckalew was transported to the Lyon County Jail.

ARREST

On 9/10/2023 at approx @ 2105 hrs, Juan Lopez Mendez (40), was arrested in Rock Rapids for Public Intox. (TB)

ARREST

On 9/6/2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was called to assist an Iowa State Patrol Trooper on a traffic stop Inwood. The driver of the vehicle stopped was believed to be impaired. While attempting to place the driver of the vehicle under arrest for traffic violations, a struggle ensued which resulted in a Lyon County Deputy being punched in the face in addition to receiving other minor injuries. As a result, Jose Madrid, 41, of Sioux Center, was charged with Assault on Persons Engaged in Certain Occupations-bodily injury, an aggravated misdemeanor, Assault While Participating in a Felony- a Class D Felony, and Interference with Official Acts causing bodily injury- a serious misdemeanor. Madrid was transported to the Lyon County Jail. Additionally, Madrid was charged by the Iowa State Patrol with OWI 3rd Offense- a Class D Felony in addition to other traffic violations. (ML)

ARREST

On September 3, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Orlando Gil-Cantu of Rock Rapids.  The arrest stems from a traffic stop west of Rock Rapids on highway 9.  During the stop, a deputy became suspicious Gil-Cantu was intoxicated.  A subsequent OWI investigation confirmed the deputy’s suspicion.  Gil-Cantu was placed under arrest and charged with operating while intoxicated 1st offense, a serious misdemeanor.  He was also issued a citation for excessive speed. (ML)

ARREST

On August 28, 2023 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a motorist assist on 240th St. near Elmwood Ave.  As a result Cody Allen Severson, age 25, from George, Iowa was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.  Severson was arrested for OWI 1st offense and child endangerment. (ML)

Arrest

On 8/28/23, a South Dakota man was arrested for his involvement in a high speed chase through the town of Larchwood back on February 24, 2023. Isaiah Joseph Hines, age 20, of Sioux Falls was taken into custody from Minnehaha County Jail in Sioux Falls and transported to the Lyon County Jail. Three warrants were issued for Hines with multiple charges tied to each. Hines involvement led to the charges of: Possession of Controlled Substance-Methamphemine 1st Offense, Possession of Controlled Substance- Marijuana 1st Offense, Possession of Controlled Substance w/ Intent to Deliver, Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp, Eluding-While Participating in a Felony-Drugs, Possession of Controlled Substance-Cannabinoid, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Interference with Official Acts. Hines is currently housed in the Lyon County Jail and has a bond of $18,500. (SW)

ARREST

On August 23, 2023 deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of Harding Ave.  As the result Cole Zimbelman was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Jail on the charges of violation of a no contact order. (ML)

ACCIDENT

On August 23, 2023 a deputy with a Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigated a single vehicle rollover accident in the 2100 block of Elder Ave.  It was learned that Ariel Stahlecker, of Alvord, Iowa, was northbound on Elder Ave driving a 2005 Ford Ranger pickup when she lost control of the vehicle.  Stahlecker went off the road towards the left and rolled into a corn field.(ML)

ARREST

On August 12, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Harold Hasche, age 85, of Rock Rapids, IA. Hasche was charged with driving while barred.

ARREST

On August 9, 2023 a Lyon County Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1900-Blk of 240th St near Inwood for a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit.  As a result, Cole Eric Rozeboom, age 25, of Inwood, Iowa was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Jail for OWI 1st offense (serious misdemeanor), and was cited for speeding (simple misdemeanor). (ML)

ARREST

On August 8, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Paxter Medal, age 33, of Rock Rapids, IA. Medal was charged with driving while license revoked.

ACCIDENT

On 8/3/2023, at approx. 3:45 pm, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch as well as an unconscious driver in the 2000 Blk of Elmwood Ave. Upon further investigation, it was found that Clinton Berentschot of Inwood was operating a 2022 Chevy Silverado when he entered the west ditch where it remained until First Responders arrived. Berentschot was transported to Avera Rock Rapids where he was treated for minor injuries. Berentschot was later arrested for OWI, Failure to maintain Control, and Open Container. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Alvord Fire and Rescue, Lyon County Ambulance, and Trackside Towing.

Charges

On 08/04/2023, Frederick Buckalew Jr. [25] of George was charged with two counts of Violation of a No Contact Order, both simple misdemeanors. Mr. Buckalew was already incarcerated on different charges. Mr. Buckalew sent messages to two different protected parties. (SW)

Arrest

On August 3, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Kareem Wilson, age 34, of Sioux Falls, SD. Wilson was wanted for violation of probation.(TB)

Arrest

On August 1, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Molly Kooiman.  The arrest stems from a report of Kooiman entering a business she has been trespassed from entering.  During contact with Kooiman, a deputy discovered she was also in possession of several stolen items from that business.  Kooiman was arrested and charged with trespassing and theft 5th, both simple misdemeanors. (ML)

Arrest

On July 26, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Billie Penttila, age 40, of Sioux Falls, SD.  The arrest stems from a traffic stop in the 1100 block of 110th street, rural Larchwood.  During the traffic stop a deputy became suspicious of drug activity.  A probable cause search was initiated and drugs were located.  The defendant was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st offense, a serious misdemeanor and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.  She was also served with an outstanding arrest warrant from Lincoln County, South Dakota. (SW)

Arrest

On July 21, 2023 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on 180th St. near Goldfinch Ave.  As a result Trever McKinley Freeman of George, Iowa was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Jail for OWI 2nd offense, open container, and speeding.(ML)

Arrest

On July 21, 2023 deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle in the ditch in the 1100 block of Fig Ave.  As a result Jessica Leigh Martens of Sioux Falls, South Dakota was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office for public intoxication.  The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lyon County Ambulance, Rock Rapids Fire Department, and Tow Company out of Rock Rapids. (SW)

Arrest

On 07/21/23, Angel Ellingson [43] of Avoca, MN was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation. Ms. Ellingson was transported to the Lyon County Jail where she posted bail. (SW)

CITED

On July 14, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office cited Ethan Ness, age 18, of Hull, IA for theft 4th degree.

CITED

On July 15, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office cited Tyler Espinoza, age 28, of Inwood, IA for driving while license suspended.

Cited

On July 11, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office cited Harold Hasche, age 85, from Rock Rapids, IA for driving while license suspended and failure to prove security against liability.(TB)

Arrest

On July 8, 2023 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2021 Polaris RZR in the 1200 block of Holder St. in Larchwood, Iowa.  As the result Mitchell Reed Monen of Larchwood, Iowa was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Jail for operating while under the influence 1st offense and careless driving.

Two Vehicle Accident

On 07/07/2023, at approximately 10:49 AM, Linda Schacht [68] of Doon, IA was northbound on Story Street when she entered the intersection at 1st Avenue while having a red light. Schacht’s 2012 Jeep Liberty struck a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Reagen Meyer [26] of Lester, IA. Schacht’s Jeep sustained approximately $6,000 in damage, while the Silverado sustained approximately $5,000. There were no injuries.

Arrest

On 07/08/2023, at 1:07 PM, Lyon County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in progress at 505 S. Dickinson in Rock Rapids. Upon arrival, deputies found two adults who had been involved in altercation. Dustie Englert [31] of Rock Rapids was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault-1st Offense, a simple misdemeanor. Englert was transported to the Lyon County Jail.

Arrest

On 07/07/2023, Nathan Christie [44] of Sioux Falls turned himself in to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding warrant for Burglary 3rd Degree, a D Felony. (SW)

ARREST

On 7/5/2023, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic violence situation in the 400-Blk of N Main St. in Inwood. As a result Nicole McCarty of Inwood, was arrested and charged with 1 count of Domestic Violence, bodily injury. McCarty was transported to the Lyon County Jail.

ARREST

On 7/2/23 at 0420 hours Lyon County Dispatch received a phone call advising of a person laying in the road near IA9 and Birch. When Larchwood Rescue arrived on scene the male party was still laying in the road. The male was identified as 25 year old Lane Schreurs of Larchwood. Schreurs was placed under arrest for public intoxication and was lodged at the Lyon County Jail.(TB)

ARREST

On 7/1/23 at 0450 hours Lyon County Dispatch received a report of a vehicle rollover. Deputies arrived on scene and observed that the vehicle had been traveling southbound on Dove when the vehicle left the roadway to the west. The vehicle flipped on it’s top landing on the roof in a steep part of the ditch next to a culvert. The driver was identified as Austin Meier, 23 of Bingham Lake Minnesota. The 2010 Ford Fusion sustained substantial damage and was considered totaled as a result of the collision. Meier was investigated and subsequently placed under arrest for OWI 1st offense and was lodged at the Lyon County Jail. The vehicle was impounded by Trackside.(TB)

JULY 4

We love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks. And yet, all too often, the festivities turn tragic on our nation's roads. This American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving crashes. The Lyon County Sheriff would like to encourage everyone to have a fun, and more importantly safe 4th of July!

4th of July

We love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks. And yet, all too often, the festivities turn tragic on our nation's roads. This American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving crashes. The Lyon County Sheriff would like to encourage everyone to have a fun, and more importantly safe 4th of July!

Accident

June 30, 2023, at 1:22 PM, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of 120th Street and Fig Avenue. Madison M. Miss of Rock Rapids was operating a 2012 Chevy Impala and was attempting to turn west onto 120th Avenue and lost control of the vehicle, sliding towards the north ditch when the vehicle entered the ditch rolling onto its roof. The vehicle was considered a total loss due to the damage. Miss and a passenger in the vehicle were transported to Avera Hospital in Rock Rapids to be treated for their injuries. Assisting was Lester Fire & Rescue, Lyon County Ambulance, and Tow Co.(TB)

Accident

On June 28, 2023 at approximately 6:03 P.M. deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the intersection of 180th St. and Dove Ave for a possible injury accident.  It was learned that a 2007 Mercury Milan, operated by Brandon Mclellan of Sioux Falls, SD, was westbound on 180th St.  Mclellan stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of 180th St. and Dove Ave and started to proceed through the intersection.  Before Mclellan could make it through the intersection a southbound 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, operated by Warren Newborg of Lester, IA, t-boned Mclellan.  Both Mclellan and Newborg were wearing their seatbelts.  Both vehicles were totaled.  The Lyon County Sheriff's Office were assisted by Lyon County Ambulance, Lester Rescue, Lester Fire Department, and Trackside Towing out of Alvord.

Arrest

On June 29, 2023 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 100th St. and Hwy 9.  As a result Sheri Gipson, of Bulverde, Texas, was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Jail for possession of controlled substance – marijuana 1st. (SW)

Arrest

June 26, 2023, Daunte Schuietman (21) of Orange City, Iowa was arrested for a valid warrant out of Sioux County. Warrant was for failure to appear and bond was $300.00 dollars.

Arrest

On June 23, 2023 deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of S. 1st Ave E. in Rock Rapids for a possible domestic.  As a result Rowena Brown Coe of Rock Rapids, Iowa was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Jail for domestic abuse 2nd offense. (SW)

Arrest

On June 21, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Robert Pierce, age 45, of Luverne, MN. Pierce was wanted for a unserved mittimus.(TB)

Arrest

On  6/21/2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested George Green Jr. on an active Parole Violation warrant from South Dakota. Additionally, Green was charged with Sex Offender Registry Violation and Sex Offender-Exclusionary Zone Violation. Green was lodged in the Lyon County Jail.(TB)

Arrest

On 6/21/2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Chad Christopher, 29, of Sioux Falls, SD, on a Lyon County warrant for Violation of Probation. Christopher was transported to the Lyon County Jail.(TB)

Arrest

On June 15, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Angel Chavez Martin, age 18, of Orange City, IA. Chavez Martin was charged with failure to have valid drivers license, failure to prove security against liability, and failure to comply with a peace order.(TB)

Arrest

On June 16, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Tara Smith, age 40, of Sioux Falls, SD. Smith had an arrest warrant for theft 4th degree.(TB)

ARREST

June 7, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Marc L. Headley (47) of Inwood, IA. Headley was charged with driving while suspended, failure to have a valid driver’s license, expired registration.

ARREST

On June 3, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Shiloh Drake of Rock Rapids, IA. Drake was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, interference with official acts, and four counts of assault on persons in certain occupations.

ARREST

On May 26, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Edy Ramirez Chilel, age 23, of Sioux Center, IA. Ramirez Chilel was charged with operating a unlawfully registered vehicle, failure to have a valid drivers license, and failure to comply order of a police officer.

ARREST

On May 29 Lyon County Deputies conducted a traffic stop  for speed on a 2023 Nissan Altima near Highway 9 and Fir. Subsequent investigation led to the driver of the vehicle being placed under arrest for OWI 1st Offense. The driver, Kari Dykstra age 43 of Sioux Falls, was lodged at the Lyon County Jail.(TB)

ACCIDENT

On May 30, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigated a single vehicle accident on 1st Ave in Rock Rapids. Carter Iwen, age 20, of Rock Rapids, IA was westbound on 1st Ave when a tree branch fell onto the roadway. Iwen’s vehicle was struck by the branch and sustained approximately $8,000 in damages. Iwen did not report any injuries. The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Rock Rapids Street Department.

CITED

On May 30, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office cited Leroy Coleman, age 32, of Sioux Falls, SD. Coleman was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Lyon County K9 Versa assisted in the investigation.

ACCIDENT

On 05/29/23 at approximately 1321 hours the Lyon County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a single engine airplane crash just to the south of the runway at the Larchwood Airport.

Upon arrival we found that there were two individuals in plane at the time of crash. One of the victims was transported by Lyon County ambulance with minor Injuries to Sanford Sioux Falls. The other victim was transported by Sanford Air ambulance to Sanford Sioux Falls with serious but not life threating injuries.

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Larchwood EMS, Larchwood Fire Department, Lyon County Ambulance, Iowa State Patrol and Sanford Air Ambulance.

The Crash is still under investigation at this time and an updated Press Release will be released at a later date.(TB)

Arrest

On May 27th, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kristy Dodge, age 40, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Dodge was arrested on a valid Lyon County arrest warrant. (SW)

ACCIDENT

On 5/25/2023 at approx. 7:00 PM Lyon County Sheriffs Deputies were called to a single vehicle roll over accident near the intersection of 210th St. and Goldfinch Ave. Upon investigation it was found that Faith Wilson of Altoona, IA. was operating her 2008 Chevy Impala, when she lost control and entered the north ditch causing the vehicle to roll. The vehicle finally came to rest in the field on the north side of the road. Wilson was taken Avera Hospital in Rock Rapids where she was treated for minor injuries, before being arrested for OWI. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Alvord Fire and Rescue and Lyon County Ambulance. (ML)

CITED

On May 21, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office cited a juvenile for possession of alcohol under legal age and possession of a controlled substance. (ML)

ARREST

On May 19, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office charged Bradley Schweitzer with public intoxication.(TB)

Arrest

On Sunday May 14, 2023 at approximately 2:51 AM the Lyon County Sheriff's Office received a report of an erratic driver on county road A-50 (260th St) near Apple Ave.  A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle on A-50 and Cherry Ave.  The driver, Jacob Van Beek, age 21, from rural Inwood, IA was arrested for operating while intoxicated first offense, a serious misdemeanor. (SW)

ARREST

On May 15, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Daniel Viereck of Larchwood, IA. Viereck was wanted in Lyon County for violation of pre-trial supervision. Additionally Viereck had arrest warrants from the Iowa DCI for identify theft and theft 4th degree.

ARREST

On 5/5/2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kenisha Ewoldt, 31, of Pierre, SD, for Public Intoxication, a simple misdemeanor. Ewoldt was transported to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office where she posted bond the next day and was released.(TB)

ARREST

On 5/7/2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nathan Helwig, 45, of Rock Rapids, on valid Sioux County warrants. Helwig was subsequently charged for Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Littering (Rock Rapids city ordinance). Helwig was transported to the Lyon County Jail where he posted bond on the Sioux County warrants and his new Lyon County charges.(TB)

ARREST

On May 10, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Tyler Blaue, age 38, of Sioux Falls, SD. Blaue had a arrest warrant for possession of a controlled substance and during his arrest was found to be in possession of additional controlled substances.

ARREST

On May 1, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Hunter Huisman, age 25, of Rock Rapids, IA. Huisman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, driving under suspension, and open container.

CITED

On May 7, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office cited Nikita Hammer, age 24, of Sioux Falls, SD. Hammer was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

ARREST

On 05/05/2023, Anita Parra was arrested on an outstanding Mittimus to serve time for a charge of Credit Card Fraud, an aggravated misdemeanor. Parra was transported from the Minniehaha County Jail to the Lyon County Jail to serve the Mittimus time.(TB)

ARREST

On May 4, 2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sara Nicole Benson from Sioux Falls, South Dakota on the charge of fugitive from justice.  Benson had a valid arrest warrant out of Lincoln County South Dakota.  Benson was transported and housed at the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

ACCIDENT

On Wednesday May 3, 3023 at approximately 5:50 PM the Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigated a train versus pickup accident one mile northwest of Doon, IA on 250th St near Garfield Ave.  

Caitlin Grace Castaneda, age 21, from Rock Valley, IA was operating a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup eastbound on 250th St.  Castaneda did not see a train owned by BNSF Railway southbound and continued across the tracks.  The train struck the 2021 Chevrolet in the driver's side rear sending it into the south ditch where it overturned and came to a rest on its side.  Castaneda and her passenger were able to exit the vehicle without injuries.  

Castaneda was cited for failure to properly stop at railroad crossing, a simple misdemeanor.  The 2021 Chevrolet was projected to be a total loss. 

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Doon Fire and Rescue and K and J Towing. (ML)

ARREST

On April 28, 2023 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of E. Dakota Ave and N. Williams St. in George.  As a result of the traffic stop Brennen Gene Hughes, of George, Iowa was arrested for OWI 1st offense and failure to maintain seat belt. (ML)

ARREST

On April 27, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Maximiiliano Gamez Ramos, age 30, of Rock Valley, IA. Gamez Ramos was charged with driving while license suspended, failure to file SR-22 insurance, and operating an unlawfully registered vehicle.(TB)

ARREST

On April 21, 2023 at approximately 3:45 a deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of 100th St. and Cherry Ave.  As a result Trev Allen Jacobs, of Lead, South Dakota was arrested and housed at the Lyon County Jail.  Jacobs was charged with fugitive of justice, since he had a valid arrest warrant out of Minnehaha County in South Dakota. (ML)

ARREST

On 4/23/23 Lyon County Deputies responded to an address in the city of Lester. A physical altercation had occurred between a male and female with children present. As a result of the investigation Bryan Phillips, age 43 of Lester, was placed under arrest. He was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault resulting in Injury and four counts of Child Endangerment. Phillips was transported to the Lyon County Jail and booked on his charges.(TB)

ARREST

On April 22, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Kenneth McDonough, age 58, from Fairmont, MN. McDonough had a Lyon County violation of probation warrant and a Sac County failure to appear warrant.

ARREST

On April 16, 2023 at about 7:25pm, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Virginia Rath, age 49 of Lake Park, Iowa.  The arrest stems for a 911 call reporting an erratic driver that was northbound on US highway 75, just south of Rock Rapids.  A deputy located the vehicle as it was entering Rock Rapids and initiated a traffic stop.  During the stop, the deputy observed several indications of alcohol intoxication.  After the subsequent OWI investigation, Rath was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated 1st offense, a serious misdemeanor. Rath was booked into the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

ACCIDENT

On 4/12/2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of Union Street and 1st Avenue in Rock Rapids. Investigation at the scene determined that Amira Stewart was operating a 2002 Saturn L200 eastbound on 1st Avenue, attempting to turn north onto N Union Street. At the same time, Kaden Huisman was operating his 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on 1st Avenue. Stewart failed to yield upon her left turn and struck the Huisman motorcycle. Both vehicles sustained functional damage. Huisman was transported by ambulance for treatment of his injuries. The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Lyon County Ambulance and the Rock Rapids Fire Department.

ACCIDENT

On 4/12/2023, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Lyon County ambulance responded to a 2 vehicle accident in the intersection of 1st Ave. and Greene St. in Rock Rapids. Upon investigation it was found that a 2013 Toyota Prius Driven by Gene Groen of Rock Rapids was traveling East bound on 1st Ave when it was struck by a 2019 Chevy Blazer Driven by Cynthia Hulstein of Sioux Falls. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed away. Lyon county sheriffs office was assisted by the Tow Co. 

ARREST

On April 11, 2023 at about 11:00pm, a Lyon County deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed leaving Rock Rapids. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and during the stop, the driver, Brady Van Iperen age 26 of Lake Park, Iowa was found to be under the influence of alcohol.  He was arrested for operating while intoxicated 2nd offense, an aggravated misdemeanor, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and issued a citation for speeding. Van Iperen was booked into the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

CITED

On April 11, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office cited Neybin Bartolon Lopez, age 21, of Sioux Center, IA. Bartolon Lopez was cited for driving while license suspended, failure to file SR-22 insurance, violation of financial liability coverage, and operating an unlawfully registered vehicle.(TB)

ARREST

On April 11, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested Neybin Bartolon Lopez, age 21, of Sioux Center, IA. Bartolon Lopez was arrested for driving while license suspended, failure to file SR-22 insurance, violation of financial liability coverage, operating an unlawfully registered vehicle, and failure to comply with order of a peace officer.(TB)

BRIDGE CLOSURE

The bridge just north of IA 9 on Harrison Avenue (K52) will be closed starting Monday April 17th. Please take an alternate route while our road crews work on the bridge. (ML)

ARREST

On 04/05/2023, Rowena Coe [52] of Rock Rapids turned herself in to a Lyon County Sheriff Deputy on three outstanding warrants. Two warrants were for Violation of Probation and one warrant was for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Domestic Abuse-1st. Coe was booked, and Coe is currently being held on $3,000 cash or surety bond. (ML)

ARREST

On April 2, 2023 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Grand Falls Casino.  As a result Dean Prachomphonh of Mountain Lake, MN was charged with the following: operation while intoxicated 1st offense, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of prescription drug, no valid registration, no proof of insurance, and lights of improper color (rear).  Prachomphonh was housed at the Lyon County Jail. (ML)

ACCIDENT

On March 30, 2023, at 8:00 AM, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three vehicle accident at 1840 135th Street in Larchwood. Brycen L. Flier (19) of Larchwood was operating a 2010 Chevy Impala westbound on 135th Street and struck Sara D. Bauder (15) of Larchwood who was operating a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. Bauder then struck Ella G. Langenhorst (16) of Larchwood who was operating a 2017 Ford Escape. Bauder and Langenhorst were stopped behind a school bus making a pick-up with red lights activated. Flier’s vehicle sustained approximately $5,000 damage, Bauder’s vehicle was estimated at $4000 dollars damage, and Langenhorst’s received minor damage. No injuries were reported. (ML)

ARREST

On 3/29/2023, Robert Camack, of George, was arrested on 1 count of Violation of Probation in Lyon County.(TB)

ARREST

On 03/28/2023, Trish Waagmeester [46] of Sioux Falls, SD was arrested on two outstanding warrants and transported to the Lyon County Jail. Waagmeester’s charges are: Failure to Appear for Arraignment on original charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine 1st) and Driving while License Denied or Revoked, with a bond of $1,000 Cash or Surety and Violation of Probation, with a bond of $1,000 Cash or Surety.