Clayton County Releases

On July 3rd, 2025, at approximately 7:20 PM, Clayton County deputies arrested Logan Gates (19) of Garber for operating while intoxicated 1st offense and possession of alcohol under the legal age. This arrest was made after deputies observed Gates exit a gray 2011 Chevrolet Silverado with an alcoholic beverage after parking in the City of Elkader.

On July 12th, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, Clayton County deputies were dispatched to 17265 Eagle Avenue in rural Monona for a disturbance. Upon completion of an investigation, Arlis White (50) of rural Luana was arrested and charged with domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury and interference with official acts.

On July 13th, 2025, at approximately 7:10 PM, Clayton County deputies arrested Jason Steger (53) of Colesburg for driving while barred. This arrest was made after deputies observed Steger operating a blue 2008 Harley Davidson in the City of Guttenberg.

On July 19th, 2025, at approximately 5:58 PM, Clayton County deputies arrested Nicholas Troendle (53) of Lansing on an active arrest warrant for failure to appear. Troendle was transported to the Clayton County Law Enforcement Center and booked into jail.

On July 21st, 2025, at approximately 4:34 PM, Clayton County deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 and U.S. Highway 13. Upon arrival, it was determined Lucas Cole (45) of De Soto, WI was traveling northeast on U.S. Highway 13 in his black 2014 Ford Flex approaching U.S. Highway 52. Cole failed to stop at the stop sign, striking Eliane Bodley (55) of Waukon, IA who was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 52 in her red 2003 Buick LeSabre. Bodley was transported by MFL Ambulance to Veteran’s Memorial Hospital in Waukon with minor injuries. Cole was cited for failure to obey a stop sign and yield right of way. Assisting the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office on scene was Farmersburg/Saint Olaf First Responders, Farmersburg Fire Department, and MFL Ambulance.

On July 22nd, 2025, at approximately 2:02 PM, Clayton County deputies responded to First Street in Clayton for a train vs semi crash. Upon arrival, it was determined Donald Holtz (69) of Manchester was traveling west on private property in a white 2013 Peterbilt Semi pulling a 2025 grain trailer. Holtz failed to yield to a Canadian Pacific locomotive and was struck near the rear of the trailer. No injuries were reported on scene.

On July 23rd, 2025, at approximately 7:45 PM, Clayton County deputies arrested Luke Knockel (37) of Monona Iowa on an active arrest warrant for a probation violation. Knockel was transported to the Clayton County Law Enforcement Center where he was booked into jail.

On August 3rd, 2025, at approximately 4:37 AM, the Clayton County Communications Center received a crash detection notification near 31978 348th St in rural Osterdock. Upon arrival, deputies observed a blue 2014 Chevy Cruze overturned in the north ditch. The driver was identified as Briar Davis (22) of Edgewood. Deputies observed signs of impairment and Davis admitted to consuming alcohol. Davis was arrested and charged with operating while under the influence 1st offense, failure to maintain control, open container, and failure to provide proof of financial liability - accident related. Assisting the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office on scene was Guttenberg Ambulance and Edgewood Auto and Tire.