Vinton Police Department

06/17/2026

Vinton Police Department Log for June 8-14, 2026.
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.

One Adult Arrests in the week of June 8-14, 2026.

June 14 Skyler Ryan Merchant 44 Vinton, IA
Public Intoxication

Three Juvenile Referrals for the week of June 8-14, 2026.

Thirteen Code Enforcement Violations- Duty to Trim Trees x 5, Junk x 2, Property Maintenance x 2, Sanitary Disposal Required x 1, Tall Grass & Weeds x 3 for the week of June 8-14, 2026.

Three Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of June 8-14, 2026.

Eighteen Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of June 8-14, 2026.

Three Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of June 8-14, 2026.

The Vinton Police Department handled 85 complaints/calls for service from June 8-14, 2026.

06/17/2026

Did you get a call, email, or text message saying you might be eligible for a government grant or program? Nobody from the government will ever get in touch to demand your Social Security number to see if you qualify. Only a scammer will. ejcc.acl.gov/imposters

06/16/2026

Did someone call, text, or email and say you have to pay the government immediately, in a specific way, or you’ll be in trouble? That’s a government imposter. No one from the government will ever demand payment only with gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or a payment app. Only a scammer will. ejcc.acl.gov/imposters

06/15/2026

Help fight imposter scams this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
By BCP Staff
June 15, 2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD gives all of us a chance to raise awareness about elder financial abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

An issue that continues to impact the wellbeing of people of all ages — including older adults — is scams. In 2025, people reported losing about $16 billion to scams, compared to $12.8 billion the previous year. And because not everyone who experiences a scam reports it, this likely represents only a fraction of the actual amount lost.

This year, the FTC is joining other government agencies, businesses, and organizations across the country to help raise awareness about the top reported scam: imposters. These scammers pretend to be someone they’re not — like someone from a government agency or well-known business — to trick you into giving them money or your personal information.

06/10/2026

Vinton Police Department Log for June 1-7, 2026.
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.

Zero Adult Arrests in the week of June 1-7, 2026.

June 6 Leon Haling Michael Barber 21 Vinton, IA
Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense

Zero Juvenile Referrals for the week of June 1-7, 2026.

Five Code Enforcement Violations- Junk x 2, Tall Grass & Weeds x 2, Trim Trees x 1 for the week of June 1-7, 2026.

Two Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of June 1-7, 2026.

Twenty-Four Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of June 1-7, 2026.

Four Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of June 1-7, 2026.

The Vinton Police Department handled 96 complaints/calls for service from June 1-7, 2026.

06/07/2026

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Found in the 1100 Block of H Ave. Please call 319-472-2337 to arrange for pick up.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Vinton Police Department Log for May 25-31, 2026.
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.

Zero Adult Arrests in the week of May 25-31, 2026.

Three Juvenile Referrals for the week of May 25-31, 2026.

Zero Code Enforcement Violations for the week of May 25-31, 2026.

Three Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of May 25-31, 2026.

Twenty-Five Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of May 25-31, 2026.

Zero Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of May 25-31, 2026.

The Vinton Police Department handled 106 complaints/calls for service from May 25-31, 2026.

05/27/2026

Vinton Police Department Log for May 18-24, 2026.
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 -Ma*****na 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 for the week of May 18-24, 2026.

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.

05/22/2026

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. This seatbelt-focused enforcement campaign will run from May 18-31, 2026.

Seatbelts remain the single best defense against serious injury, and while most Iowans take safety seriously, even one unbuckled fatality is too many. In 2025, 121 people who died in Iowa traffic crashes were not wearing a seatbelt. These unrestrained occupants accounted for 47% of all 2025 traffic fatalities, a tragic number that is entirely preventable.

“No matter the type of vehicle you’re traveling in, where you’re seated, or what type of road you’re driving on, the best way to protect yourself in a crash is to buckle up,” says Brett Tjepkes, Iowa GTSB Bureau Chief. “If this enforcement effort helps people to change their habits and start buckling up consistently, we’ll consider the mission a success.”

All it takes is one click and a few seconds to protect yourself and your loved ones every time you get in the car. Make safety a habit by buckling up in every seat, every time.

GTSB works with city, county, state, and local organizations to develop and implement strategies to reduce death and injury on Iowa roads using federally funded grants.