On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office investigated a car versus deer accident in the 4400 block of 460th Avenue. It was determined Daniel Stokes (67) of Mallard, IA. was northbound on 460th avenue when a deer emerged in the roadway from the east ditch. Stokes’ vehicle collided with the deer … Read more
On Monday, August 8, 2022, at 8:11 p.m. the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was asked for assistance from the Estherville Police Department in regards to a theft of items from a convenience store in Estherville. At approximately 8:22 p.m. a Palo Alto County Deputy observed a 2010 Jeep Patriot traveling east, which was a … Read more
On Wednesday August 17, 2022 at 9:25 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a Life 360 crash alarm in the 4800 block of 380th Avenue. Tyler Dayton of Pocahontas, was driving a 2000 Buick LeSabre southbound on 380th Avenue, when a deer emerged in the roadway. Dayton’s vehicle collided with the deer, causing … Read more
On 08/16/2022 at 9:07 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jayson Allen Wiley, (49) of Emmetsburg, on a valid Palo Alto County Arrest Warrant for Bestiality and Child Endangerment, both Aggravated Misdemeanors. Wiley was unable to post the $6,500.00 cash only bond and was placed in jail to await his initial appearance before … Read more
Labor Day Crushing Results Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and we celebrate with barbecues and road trips. One of the deadliest and most often committed – yet preventable – crimes (impaired driving), has become a serious safety epidemic in our country. AAA indicates the 100 deadliest days occur from Memorial Day to … Read more
On 8/20/22 at 8:37 AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kevin R Rodgriguez Ocotlan, age 21 of Estherville, on a valid Palo Alto County arrest warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving While License Suspended or Revoked charge. Following his arrest, Ocotlan was seen by a magistrate and released to appear in … Read more
On 8/19/2022 at 5:48 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle accident that occurred near the 100 block of Iowa Street, in Cylinder. A 1995 Chevrolet G30 van owned and operated by Grant David Waldschmidt, age 34 of Cylinder, was driving south through an alley west of Iowa … Read more
On 8/19/2022 at 11:49 AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call regarding a two vehicle, personal injury accident, that happened at the intersection of 380th Avenue and 480th Street. A 2007 Ford F-150, owned and operated by Anthony John Heiman, (46) of Ayrshire, was traveling east in the 3700 block of … Read more
On September 15, 2022 at 8:29 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 2900 block of 370th Avenue. Following an investigation, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office cited Autume Lynn Haar (38) of Estherville, for Driving While License Suspened-a Simple Misdemeanor, and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability-a … Read more
On 9/12/22 at 6:19 AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 400 block of South Washington Street in Graettinger, for a report of 2 dogs running at large. Following an investigation into the incident, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office cited Justin Richard Johnson (31) of Graettinger, for allowing the dogs … Read more