On January 5th, 2025, at approximately 12:58 a.m., a Clayton County deputy on routine patrol initiated a traffic stop on Highway 18 near Giard for a traffic violation. Upon making contact with the occupants, the deputy observed the odor of marijuana. A probable cause search of the vehicle yielded marijuana and drug paraphernalia which resulted in criminal charges being filed against Jordan Crusan (28) of Prairie du Chien, WI for Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor).
On January 2nd, 2025, at approximately 8:36 PM the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office regarding a possible assault that had occurred in rural Strawberry Point. A victim claimed she was pushed, and her hair was pulled earlier in the evening by Amanda L. Koopman (38, Strawberry Point). Amanda was charged with an elevated Domestic Assault charge due to a prior conviction.
On December 29, 2024, a Clayton County Deputy made a traffic stop at the 27000 block of Highway 52. During the traffic stop Marijuana was found, and the driver Malungisa Mndzebele age 27 of Brooklyn, IA was arrested and booked into the Clayton County Jail. Malungisa is being charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st offense a serious misdemeanor.
On December 25th ,2024, Clayton County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix for a traffic infraction. Deputies came into contact with Nathan Bantz (39) of Elgin, Iowa who was found to have two outstanding warrants out of Clayton County. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. Mr. Bantz was in possession of Methamphetamine, Drug Paraphernalia, and handgun ammunition. Mr. Bantz was placed under arrest and transported to the Clayton County Jail on his two outstanding warrants and additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by a Convicted Felon, and No valid Drivers License.
On December 12th,2024 at approximately 8:30 P.M. A Clayton County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a red Chevy Blazer for multiple traffic violations on Great River RD, near Pleasant Ave Holy Cross, IA 52053. The Deputy made contact with Henry James Ludovissy age 53 of Holy Cross, IA, who displayed signs of impairment. After further investigation, it was determined that Ludovissy was driving while intoxicated. Ludovissy was placed under arrest for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense and was also cited for Open Container and Improper Use of Lanes. Ludovissy was transported to the Clayton County Jail and was turned over to jail staff. The Clayton County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Guttenberg Police Department.
On September 9, 2024, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding a suspicious vehicle parked on the reporting party’s farm. Deputies arrived on scene and found Josh Paul Russell (43, Prairie Du Chien) laying in a nearby field visibly intoxicated. A search warrant was applied for and a specimen from Josh was obtained. This specimen was sent to the DCI for analysis. The test results returned indicating Josh was over the legal threshold for driving. Josh was charged with operating while intoxicated, 1st offense.
On May 3, 2024, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of vandalism in the Farmersburg area. The reporting party advised their passenger truck window had been destroyed. Evidence was collected on scene and the case remained unsolved until December 20, 2024. More information & evidence was reported regarding the vandalism, which led to the arrest of Lonnie Vernon Davis Jr. (43, Bluegrass). It was found Lonnie Davis had shot the window out of the victim’s truck with a Co2 handgun. Lonnie was charged with violation of a no-contact order, harassment in the 3rd degree, and criminal mischief in the 5th degree.
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