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CRIME & SAFETY
Search Warrants Lead to Drug Arrests in Fayette County
On July 19th, 2024, at approximately 8:00 AM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotic search warrant at 710 Mill St. in Clermont. As a result of the warrant Kobe Joseph Detra, 20 of Clermont was arrested and charged with Possession of controlled substance Marijuana 1st offense, Possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of child endangerment. Detra was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he awaited his initial appearance and was later released on an unsecured appearance bond. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
Oelwein couple seriously injured when three-wheeled motorcycle hit by car head-on
POSTVILLE, Iowa — An Oelwein couple is hospitalized after the three-wheeled motorbike they were riding was hit head-on by a car. It happened around 4:15pm Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Highways 18 and 52 west of Postville. The Alllamakee County Sheriff's Office says 31-yaer-old Mitchell Meyer of Dorchester swerved out of his lane to avoid a vehicle that had stopped to make a turn. Meyer crossed into the path of the motorbike,
New Police Officer For Prairie du Chein
The newest Police Officer with the Prairie du Chien Police Department completed his 720 hour Law Enforcement Academy at Southwest Tech in Fennimore. Officer Ryley Scott began his academy in January and his class graduated Friday night. Officer Scott joins the department after a career with the Iowa Department of Corrections. Officer Scott received two awards that his fellow classmates voted on. He received the Academy Leadership Award for his display of positive leadership during the academy. He also received the Academy Backup Officer Award. Officer Scott was voted by his peers as the classmate they would most like to have for backup on a call for service. Adding to his awards, he received the class Top Gun award for his marksmanship on the range. Officer Scott will begin field training today (Monday).After 10 weeks of field training he will be assigned to the night shift patrol.
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