On February 15, 2018, at 9:20 p.m., the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s office served an arrest warrant on Christopher Turner (26) of Spirit Lake, IA for a Violation of Probation – original charge of Domestic Assault – Serious Misdemeanor. Turner was unable to provide the $1500 cash-only bond and subsequently transported from Dickinson County authorities to the Palo Alto County Jail. Turner was booked into jail and is currently awaiting his initial appearance before the judge.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.