Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-Fairfield, Ia

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

🇺🇸"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."

Picture of the Memorial Day tribute at Dean Griener's farm in Jefferson County - 2022.

05/11/2026

Last week Deputy Almon and K9 Kalo, along with over 100 other K9 teams, attended the Annual DLE (Dogs for Law Enforcement) Midwest Iowa Certification Seminar in Independence, Iowa. While there, they participated in the 2026 Patrol Dog Challenge where they won the competition, bringing home the championship! Congratulations to Deputy Almon and K9 Kalo!

05/11/2026

Last Friday we joined other first responders at Cardinal Community School District for their annual high five Friday.

05/10/2026

National Police Week is a time to honor and remember the law enforcement officers across our nation who serve their communities with courage, sacrifice, and dedication every single day. It is also a time to recognize those who have lost their lives in the line of duty and the families who stand beside them.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers for the long hours, difficult decisions, and unwavering commitment to protecting and serving others. Your dedication, strength, and compassion do not go unnoticed. 💙

05/04/2026

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes National Correctional Officers Week, observed May 3rd through May 9th, 2026.

Thank you for the work you do day in and day out to keep our facilities secure and safe.

National Correctional Officers Week is May 3rd through May 9th, 2026. Former President Ronald Reagan established this week on May 5, 1984. He saw the need to create a week for correctional officers to thank them for their services and celebrate their contributions to society. During this week, we want to recognize and thank our Jefferson County Correctional Staff and all other correctional staff for their dedicated work.

04/24/2026

Great work by all Law Enforcement personnel involved.

Reference: Vehicle Pursuit
Date: 04/24/2026

On April 23, 2026 at approximately 10:42 p.m., officers with the Fairfield Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop near the intersection of South 3rd Street and Washington Avenue Fairfield, Iowa. The vehicle failed to stop for the officer and a vehicle pursuit ensued.

The driver fled south bound on 6th Street, west onto Harrison Avenue, south on 7th Street, east on Libertyville Road, and then south on Highway 1 exiting the city limits. The chase continued into Van Buren and Wapello County. The driver exited the roadway and put the vehicle in a small embankment before fleeing on foot just north of Agency, Iowa. A short foot pursuit occurred and the driver was taken into custody.

ARRESTED: Edward Steven Feeney
AGE: 25
ADDRESS: Ottumwa, Iowa
CHARGES:
- Eluding (C- Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) – 2nd Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
- Driving While Barred (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
- Interference with Official Acts (Simple Misdemeanor)

ARRESTED: Christina Marie Wagner
AGE: 34
ADDRESS: Ottumwa, Iowa
CHARGES:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) – 3rd or Subsequent Offense

Edward Feeney and Christina Wagner were both transported to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility and held pending initial court appearance.

The Fairfield Police Department was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, and 8th Judicial District Probation/Parole.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Joel Smith
Interim Chief of Police
Fairfield Police Department

04/22/2026

‼️SCAM ALERT‼️

From Henry County Iowa Sheriff's Office

Don’t be alarmed if you receive this text. Because it’s a scam…
Let’s pick this scam message apart:
1. Law enforcement and courts don’t communicate information via text
2. Last we checked St Louis is located in Missouri and not Iowa. You wouldn’t be told to appear in a different state’s court for an Iowa infraction
3. Iowa does not have any toll roads or toll bridges
4. Iowa Code Section 321.262 is about leaving the scene of accidents not toll roads
5. Iowa Code section 901A.5 doesn’t exist

Don’t be alarmed if you receive this text. Because it’s a scam…

Let’s pick this scam message apart:
1. Law enforcement and courts don’t communicate information via text
2. Last we checked St Louis is located in Missouri and not Iowa. You wouldn’t be told to appear in a different state’s court for an Iowa infraction
3. Iowa does not have any toll roads or toll bridges
4. Iowa Code Section 321.262 is about leaving the scene of accidents not toll roads
5. Iowa Code section 901A.5 doesn’t exist