Crime
5 months ago
Material Witness Arrest in Palo Alto County Attempted Murder Case

On Saturday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Neptali Materan, 53, of Kansas City, Kansas on a valid Palo Alto County arrest warrant.

Crime
5 months ago
Cylinder Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Sex Abuse and Grooming

On Tuesday June 10, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ronald Dean Smith, 64, of Cylinder, Iowa, on multiple valid arrest warrants.

Crime
5 months ago
Move Over Law Highlighted This Week

Local drivers will see an increased law enforcement presence this week, June 17-19, as the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and area law enforcement highlight Iowa’s “Move Over” law.

Crime
5 months ago
Storm Lake Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle

A Storm Lake man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and being apprehended across state lines.

Crime
5 months ago
Stabbing in Emmetsburg Sends One To Hospital

One man was stabbed and another charged with attempted murder in Emmetsburg Sunday.

Crime
5 months ago
Crash Leads to Juvenile Arrests in Palo Alto County

A single vehicle crash early Saturday morning in rural Palo Alto County resulted in multiple citations for a group of juveniles, including charges related to alcohol and marijuana possession.

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5 months ago
Milford Man Accused of Felony Burglary in Sibley

A Milford man has been arrested and charged with felony burglary following an incident in Sibley.

Crime
5 months ago
Hartley man Arrested for Threats to Dispatch

A Hartley man was arrested on Monday, June 2, for obstruction of emergency communications.

Crime
5 months ago
More Details on Friday High-Speed Chase

Spirit Lake police have filled in some more details about Friday’s high-speed chase.

Crime
6 months ago
Chase Ends in Crash, Arrest

A Colorado man led Dickinson County authorities on a high-speed chase Friday night.

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