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The most serious count against her is a felony charge for the possession of contraband in a correctional facility.
Authorities say a small fire started inside the apartment.
Charges include Exploiting the Elderly and Operating Vehicle Without Consent
He is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s service awaiting assignment to a federal facility.
Police say the new equipment will increase officer safety during dangerous calls and help resolve volatile situations more safely.
During the arrest, police recovered the missing items and discovered methamphetamine.
Jorge Ardany Ortega-Ortega, 29, formerly of Cherokee, was sentenced Tuesday, May 5, in Buena Vista County District Court after a jury previously found him guilty of homicide by vehicle – reckless driving, a Class C felony.
Storm Lake Police, Buena Vista County Sheriff and Pocahontas County Sheriff assisted.
Deputies located the driver at his home in Spencer the following day and confirmed he had been injured.
Separately, the child’s parents filed a civil lawsuit against McDaniel in July 2025, alleging negligence and misrepresentation