Fayette County Authorities release information on an arrest and three separate accidents--No injuries
On October 17th, 2026, at approximately 9:15 PM, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested 43 year old Christopher Becker on Fayette, Iowa on a valid Fayette County Arrest Warrant for Operating while Intoxicated – 1st Offense. Becker was transported to the Fayette County Jail to await an initial appearance with a judge.
On 10/12/2026 at 4:04 AM The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a car verse deer accident on the 9000 block of D Ave. When a Deputy arrived, it was learned 27 year old Kameron Sikkink was south bound in his 2021 Chevrolet Silverado when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by his vehicle. The vehicle sustained approximately $9000.00 in damages and no injuries were reported.
On Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:29PM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy. 150 and Hwy 18 in the City of West Union. When the deputy arrived, it was learned that a 2012 Ram operated by 65-year-old Eugene Schriefer of Mineral Point Wisconsin was driving eastbound on Hwy 18 approaching the stop sign, when he merged to the right turning lane. As he merged, he collided with a 2016 Honda Odyssey operated by 29-year-old Charity Bogan of West Union. Bogan's vehicle sustained around $5,000 in damage, and Schriefer's vehicle sustained around $1,000 in damage. No injuries were reported, and Gene Schriefer was cited for Fail to Yield Upon Entering a Through Highway.
On 10-19-26 at approximately 7:17 a.m. the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car vs. deer accident on Highway 150 and 165th St . Upon further investigation the driver of the 2019 KIA, Sarah M. Hennessy 21 of West Union, was traveling south on Highway 150 when a deer entered the roadway and ran into the side of the vehicle causing approximately $4000 in damage. No one was injured in the accident.
