Winneshiek Sheriff
While incarcerated in the Winneshiek County Jail on July 8, Lonnie Davis Jr., 42, of Decorah, was served two arrest warrants for violation of probation and failure to serve jail time.
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a vehicle swerving all over the road at approximately 6:37 p.m Sunday, July 7 along Highway 9, west of Decorah. A deputy located the vehicle and driver. Subsequently, Julio Acahua-Sanchez, 35, of Cresco was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for operating while under the influence. Acahua-Sanchez also was cited for no valid driver’s license and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
Eli Swartzentruber, 33, of Alta Vista was arrested at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on an arrest warrant for probation violation.
Tanner Baumler, 33, of Ossian was arrested at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail on the charge of second-degree burglary – a Class C felony.
Tristan Shanks, 19, of Ridgeway was involved in a single vehicle accident June 15 along 170th Avenue in Decorah. At that time, he was charged with failure to maintain control and serious misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance – first offense. Additional charges were pending, and on July 3 he was cited for operating while under the influence (marijuana) after DCI lab results were received.
Jeremy Snell, 41, of Decorah, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail July 11 at 3:18 p.m. on an arrest warrant for two counts of eluding, three counts of driving while license suspended, denied, revoked or barred, interference with office acts and open container. Additionally, during the arrest, Snell made an unsuccessful attempt to flee on foot. A criminal complaint said Snell was “holding one can of Mountain Dew and an aluminum bottle of Busch Light” which had been opened. The complaint said Snell was advised not to run from the deputy, but the 41-year-old “took a few steps up the dike before losing his footing and falling back down the dike onto the ground.” Snell was apprehended and subsequently charged with interference with office acts and public intoxication. He was transported from 108 Fifth Avenue in Decorah to the Winneshiek County Jail.
Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office investigated an incident which occurred at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 at the Winneshiek County Fair. Robin Kuennen, 44, of Decorah was charged with providing alcohol to underage individuals. A short time later, Kuennen began harassing law enforcement and was charged and arrested for serious misdemeanor assault on a peace officer, simple misdemeanor harassment of a peace officer and simple misdemeanor interference with official acts. Kuennen was transported to the Winneshiek County Jail following a second encounter.
Deputies found Ethan Folkedahl, age 19, of Decorah in possession of alcohol while at the Winneshiek County Fair. When deputies attempted to address the situation, the subject reportedly fled on foot. Folkedahl was charged with simple misdemeanor interference with official acts and possession of alcohol by a minor.
Miola Gossman, age 50, of Cresco was arrested for public intoxication at approximately 10:10 p.m. Friday, July 12 at the Winneshiek County Fair and was transported to the Winneshiek County Jail.
The Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 4:27 p.m. July 8 on Highway 24 south of Calmar. A vehicle driven by 61-year-old Jeanie Kirkeberg of Calmar was headed west/southwest along Highway 24 and was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by 47-year-old Mark Schroeder of Lawler. Investigating officers stated Schroeder was traveling at an excessive and unsafe speed, displaying willful disregard for the safety of persons and property. He was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability, disobeying a traffic control device and reckless driving. Both drivers were transported to WinnMed for minor/non-incapacitating injuries. Damage to Schroeder’s 2014 Jeep SUV was estimated at $5,000 and damage to Kirkeberg’s 2022 GMC Terrain SUV was estimated at $22,500.
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I applaud the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s office for its efforts to keep people safe by prohibiting the use of alcohol by underage youth at the county fair. Far too many times the Sheriff’s office has had to inform parents of teenagers of the tragic outcome of drinking and driving. Thank you for your efforts to keep us safe.