News : Vinton Police Department Log for September 15-21, 2025

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.

Four Adult Arrests the week of September 15-21, 2025

September 15

Teashia Marie Newburry, 36, Vinton

Interference with Official Acts, Intrastate Warrant Arrest-Failure to Appear,

Probation Revocation, Assault on Peace Officers

September 16

Tyler James Covington, 37, Vinton

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance

(Marijuana) 1st Offense

September 19

Fredrick Eugene Schmidt, 57, Vinton

Operating Under the Influence 1st Offense

September 20

Thomas Selk Phelps, 63, Vinton

Disorderly Conduct-Loud Raucous Noise

Zero Juvenile Referrals for the week of September 15-21, 2025

Fourteen Code Enforcement Violations

- Tall Grass & Weeds x 9

- Junk Vehicle x 4

- Property Maintenance x 1 

Two Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of September 15-21, 2025

Eleven Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of September 15-21, 2025

Two Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of September 15-21, 2025

The Vinton Police Department handled 60 complaints/calls for service from September 15-21, 2025