Government : Benton County Sheriff’s Department Arrests 1/5-11/26

All charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.

Week of 1/5/2026-1/11/2026

01-05-26          

Clemens, Trevor Dean, age 26, Blairstown, arrested at 4:04 PM in the 800 block of 7th Avenue in Belle Plaine for Driving while Barred. 

01-06-26          

Portz, Raeann Ruth, age 24, Preston, IA,  arrested at 10:52 PM in the 3300 73rd Street (Highway 30) for OWI First Offense.

01-08-26          

Evans, Carah Belle, age 42, Fairbank, IA, arrested at 1:48 PM in the 5300 block 31st Avenue on an intrastate warrant for Burglary.

01-11-26           

Werning, Douglas Duane, age 66, Shellsburg, arrested at 2:07 AM in the 3000 64th Street for Driving Under Suspension, Insufficient number of headlights, and Proof of Insurance.

Deputies handled 11 accidents, issued 8 citations and 16 written warnings, and responded to 208 calls for service.