2010 PRESS RELEASES - O`Brien County Sheriff`s Office

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2010 PRESS RELEASES - O`Brien County Sheriff`s Office
2015 PRESS RELEASES
Date of Release: June 18, 2015
Nature: Stolen Vehicle Investigation
Agency: O’Brien County Sheriff
The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office investigated a stolen vehicle in unincorporated
Moneta on June 12, 2015. A black 1993 Chevrolet Suburban was taken from the 3500
block of Nielsen Ave sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. A suspect was
developed and the vehicle was recovered in Des Moines, IA on June 16th. The
investigation continues into the matter.
Date of Release: April 28, 2015
Nature: O’BrienAlert – Emergency Notification System
Agency: O’Brien County Sheriff
Effective May 13, 2015 O’Brien County residents will be able to sign up for
“O’BrienAlert”. O’BrienAlert is an Emergency Notification System that serves O’Brien County,
Iowa. O’BrienAlert will allow citizens to sign up for the types of alerts they would like to receive.
Messages can be issued via landline or cell phone, text messaging and e-mail. Messages may contain
photo, video and audio attachments to help subscribers better understand the situation at hand, or
where to find additional information.
Types of alerts you can sign up for include:
♦ Emergency Alerts from Public Safety Agencies in O’Brien County (included automatically when
you register)
♦ Optional Alerts
♦ Weather Alerts
♦ Community Alerts from all cities in O’Brien County (select the city or cities you want)
Phone calls will come from (712) 555-5555 and text messages will come from 69310. Save both of
these numbers in your phone as "O’BrienAlert" so you know when we're calling or texting you!
To sign up on your computer type in this URL in your web browser:
http://entry.inspironlogistics.com/obrien_ia/wens.cfm and follow the instructions. Those who don’t
have internet access can call 866-998-9367 and you can get help registering. For further
information you go to the O’Brien County Sheriff’s website at www.obriencountysheriff.com and
click on the “Alert Iowa Signup” button. The page also includes a question & answer section on
O’BrienAlert.
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Date of Release: April 6, 2015
Nature: Criminal Mischief Investigation
Agency: Sheldon Police Dept.
The Sheldon Police Department is investigating two criminal mischief incidents during
which suspects used a sharp instrument to scratch the paint on vehicles causing a
significant amount of damage to the paint surface. The incidents occurred sometime on
April 1, 2015 or April 2, 2015 while the vehicles were parked either in the 500 block of
10th Street or the 400 block of 9th Street in Sheldon, Iowa. The Crime Dusters program is
offering a $350 reward to anyone who provides information on this crime that leads to
the arrest and conviction of the offender. You may provide information on this crime or
any other crimes by calling the Sheldon Police Department at 712-324-2525. Upon
calling you will be put in contact with a police officer who will take your information.
People can also provide information or tips on crimes by using the “Hot Tip” link or “email” button on this website. Arrangements can be made to assist the people who want to
remain anonymous but still be eligible for the reward.
DATE:
March 27, 2015
TIME:
1:00 PM
SUBJECT: Burglary arrests
AGENCY: O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office
Numerous northwest Iowa law enforcement agencies including the O’Brien, Osceola,
Lyon and Sioux County Sheriff’s Offices and the Sheldon, Sutherland and Paullina
Police Departments have worked jointly on a series of burglary and theft investigations.
The investigations involved burglaries to businesses, residences and vehicles in the
northwest Iowa area that occurred primarily between May 1, 2014 and October 1, 2014.
The thefts involved items including guns cash, jewelry, a motorcycle, tools and fishing
equipment. Seth William Johnson, age 29 of Paullina, is alleged to have committed these crimes
and has been charged with seven counts of Burglary 3rd degree a class D felony, seven counts of
Burglary 3rd degree an aggravated misdemeanor and six counts of Theft 2nd degree a class D
felony. The charges which are a class D felonies are punishable by up to five years in prison and
a fine of up to $7,500. The charges that are aggravated misdemeanors are punishable by up to
two years in prison and a fine of up to $6250. Johnson has been booked into the O’Brien County
Jail on the charges and will make appearances in District Court in the respective counties at a
later date. The public is reminded that a criminal charge is merely an accusation. All persons
are innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation is ongoing and
more arrests are expected as a part of this investigation.
TO: All News Media
FROM: O’Brien County Sheriff's Office, Primghar, IA
Date of Release: March 15, 2015
Nature: Traffic Pursuit
A motorist complaint called into the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office at 12:45 pm on
March 15, 2015 of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and all over the roadway
resulted in a traffic pursuit. An O’Brien County Sheriff’s deputy located the vehicle as it
entered Sanborn westbound on Hwy 18 and observed the vehicle all over the road and
speeding as complainant had indicated. The deputy initiated a traffic stop but the vehicle
did not yield to law enforcement. A “pursuit” ensued with speeds up to 70 mph
westbound on Hwy 18 towards Sheldon. The vehicle was disabled by “spike strips”
deployed by Sheldon Police on Sheldon’s east side, resulting in the vehicle coming to a
stop and driver ultimately arrested. SCAT was dispatched to check the driver but was a
“no transport”. David C. Nachtigal, age 32, of Ashton was charged with: OWI-2nd
offense (aggravated misdemeanor.), eluding (class D felony), open container, speeding
and for an outstanding O’Brien County warrant for contempt of court. Nachtigal was
transported to the O’Brien County Jail and bond set at $9,100. He is currently remains in
jail on bond. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
TO: All News Media
FROM: O’Brien County Sheriff's Office, Primghar, IA
Date of Release: January 6, 2015
Nature: Crime Dusters Press Release
The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal mischief incident at the
Mid-American Pipeline Terminal one mile east of Sanborn near the junction of Highway
#59 and Highway #18. The incident is believed to have occurred between 2:00 PM and
11:45 PM on December 29, 2014. A vehicle was used to ram the main gate of the
security fence that encompasses the property. The gate was heavily damaged in the
process of the collision and the suspect’s vehicle also sustained front end damage but had
left the scene prior to the officer’s arrival.
The Crime Dusters program is offering a $400 reward to anyone who provides
information on this crime that leads to the arrest and conviction of the offender.
You may provide information on this crime or any other crimes by calling the O’Brien
County Sheriff’s Office at 712-957-3415. Upon calling you will be put in contact with a
deputy who will take your information. People can also provide information or tips on
crimes by using the “Hot Tip” link or “e-mail” button on this website. Arrangements can
be made to assist the people who want to remain anonymous but still be eligible for the
reward.