Gas Drive-Off, Drug Warrant, and Driving Violations
Fayette County authorities are charging two Northeast Iowa residents in connection with a theft at a convenience store.
At about 7:30pm Saturday (June 25), the Fayette County Sheriff was informed of a gas drive-off in Waucoma. A vehicle, along with several gas cans, were filled with fuel, at the "M & M" convenience store in Waucoma, before the driver fled.
After an investigation, the sheriff determined 25 year old Cole McCrea of Decorah and 23 year old Steven Nesbitt of Calmar were the suspects. Warrants were issued for the two men for Theft 5th degree; McCrea is also charged with driving while barred.
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After getting a tip from the public, a person wanted on a drug charge has been arrested in West Union. The Fayette County Sheriff got a call Friday (June 24) from a concerned citizen that a person who was wanted, was hiding in West Union. Deputies found 21 year old Sierra Joy Bennett of Guttenberg, arresting her on an outstanding warrant for unlawful possession of a prescription drug, with a $1,000 cash bond. She was later picked up by the Clayton County sheriff.
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On Thursday evening (June 23), a Fayette County deputy stopped a vehicle in Maynard after getting a complaint. The driver, 24 year old Brenda Sullivan of Cedar Rapids, was barred from operating a motor vehicle in Iowa. She was charged with driving while barred, and held in the county jail until her initial court appearance.
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