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.

Two Adult Arrests in the week of May 18-24, 2026.

May 19

Johnny Dean Stewart, 59, Vinton, IA

Intrastate Warrant Arrest- Leave Scene of Accident Property Damage Only

Intrastate Warrant Arrest- Failure to Maintain Control

Intrastate Warrant Arrest-Open Container-Driver 21 Yrs. Old & Older

Intrastate Warrant Arrest-Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability


May 23

Troy Michael Kaylor, 50, Vinton, IA

Possession of Controlled Substance -Marijuana 2nd Offense

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia


Zero Juvenile Referrals for the week of May 18-24, 2026.


Nine Code Enforcement Violations

- Junk Vehicles x 1

-  Junk x 3

-Property Maintenance x 3

-Tall Grass x 2

Two Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of May 18-24, 2026.

Sixteen Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of May 18-24, 2026.

One Reported Motor Vehicle Accident for the week of May 18-24, 2026.

The Vinton Police Department handled 84 complaints/calls for service from May 18-24, 2026.