Storm Lake, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — A warrant issued by the United States District Court Northern District of Iowa led to the arrest of Brian Oakleaf, age 52 of Storm Lake, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. At approximately 1:15 PM, the Storm Lake Police Department executed the warrant at 3102 Leona Drive in Storm Lake.

Oakleaf is the former Storm Lake City Finance Manager.  The indictment underlying the warrant charged Oakleaf with offenses of receipt of child pornography, distribution of child pornography, and possession of child pornography. Oakleaf was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Buena Vista County Jail, where he is being held pending an appearance in federal court.

All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty.