Vinton Police Department

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.

05/22/2026

This week at the Iowa Police Chiefs Conference in Coralville, the Vinton Police Department was proud to officially accept its ILEAP Accreditation Award.

Accepting the award on behalf of the department were Ted Paxton, Ben Parmater, and Tyneal Herger, along with their spouses.

ILEAP (Iowa Law Enforcement Accreditation Program) accreditation is a voluntary program designed to ensure that law enforcement agencies operate under recognized professional standards and best practices. Achieving accreditation requires an extensive review of department policies, procedures, training, evidence handling, operations, reporting practices, and accountability measures. Departments must provide documented proof of compliance with numerous standards and undergo a thorough outside assessment process.

Accreditation is not something achieved overnight. It takes months of preparation, organization, teamwork, and dedication by department staff to ensure that policies and practices meet the high standards established by the program.

The purpose of ILEAP accreditation is to strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency and accountability, reduce liability, and enhance public trust and confidence in law enforcement agencies serving their communities.

We are proud of the hard work and commitment that went into earning this recognition and remain dedicated to providing professional service to the citizens of Vinton and the surrounding community.

05/20/2026

Vinton Police Department Log for May 11-17, 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 11-17, 2026.

May 13 Daniel Pilipovic 19 Vinton, IA
Domestic Abuse Assault-1st Offense

Zero Juvenile Referrals for the week of May 11-17, 2026.

Zero Code Enforcement Violations for the week of May 11-17, 2026.

Five Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of May 11-17, 2026.

Twenty-Five Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of May 11-17, 2026.

One Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of May 11-17, 2026.

The Vinton Police Department handled 100 complaints/calls for service from May 11-17, 2026.

05/16/2026

*****OWNER LOCATED****

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

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Vinton Police Department Log for May 4-10, 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 4-10, 2026.

Zero Juvenile Referrals for the week of May 4-10, 2026.

Zero Code Enforcement Violations for the week of May 4-10, 2026.

Ten Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of May 4-10, 2026.

Twenty-Five Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of May 4-10, 2026.

Two Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of May 4-10, 2026.

The Vinton Police Department handled 88 complaints/calls for service from May 4-10, 2026.

05/06/2026

Vinton Police Department Log for April 27-May 3, 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.

Three Adult Arrests in the week of April 27-May 3, 2026.

April 27 Alexander Grant Richter 27 Vinton, IA
Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Canceled, or Revoked

April 28 Andrew Thomas Nederhoff 43 Vinton, IA
Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Canceled, or Revoked

April 30 Amber Ann Stroh 18 Laporte City, IA
Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury or Mental Illness 1st Offense

Zero Juvenile Referrals for the week of April 27-May 3, 2026.

Eighteen Code Enforcement Violations- Junk x 4, Property Maintenance x 5, Tall Grass & Weeds x 9 for the week of April 27-May 3, 2026.

Four Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of April 27-May 3, 2026.

Sixteen Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of April 27-May 3, 2026.

One Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of April 27-May 3, 2026.

The Vinton Police Department handled 82 complaints/calls for service from April 27-May 3, 2026.

04/29/2026

Vinton Police Department Log for April 20-26, 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 Arrest the week of April 20-26, 2026.

April 21 Brian John Lohrer 50 Vinton, IA
Intrastate Warrant Arrest- Assault Causing Bodily Injury or
Mental Illness, False Imprisonment

Zero Juvenile Referrals for the week of April 20-26, 2026.

Eleven Code Enforcement Violations- Duty to Trim Trees x 1, Junk x 3, Parking x 1, Property Maintenance x 4, Tall Grass & Weeds x 1, Unsafe Structure x 1 for the week of April 20-26, 2026.

Six Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of April 20-26, 2026.

Twenty-Two Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of April 20-26, 2026.

Three Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of April 20-26, 2026.

The Vinton Police Department handled 82 complaints/calls for service from April 20-26, 2026.

04/25/2026

The Vinton Police Department congratulates Officer Zach Staab on successfully graduating with the 325th class of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.

This is a significant accomplishment that reflects his dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving the citizens of Vinton. We are proud to have Officer Staab as part of our team and look forward to the positive impact he will make in our community.

Congratulations, Officer Staab, and welcome to the next chapter of your law enforcement career! 👮‍♂️👏

04/22/2026

🚨 Even the Chief Isn’t Safe… 🚨

Apparently, not even Ted Paxton is above the watchful eye of… scam artists. Yes, you read that right — the Chief of Police himself recently received one of those “You have unpaid tolls, click here immediately or else…” text messages.

We’re relieved to report he did NOT rush to pay mysterious toll fees for roads he never traveled on. (We did briefly consider issuing a warrant for his arrest just to keep things interesting, but decided against it.)

All jokes aside, these scam messages are circulating everywhere and can look surprisingly legitimate. If you receive a text about unpaid tolls, suspicious packages, or urgent payment demands:

🔹 Don’t click the link
🔹 Don’t provide personal or financial information
🔹 Delete the message
🔹 When in doubt, contact the agency directly using a trusted phone number

If the Chief can get them, anyone can. Stay sharp out there, Vinton!