Ridgway Woman Charged After Driving Complaint in Winneshiek County
- Jul 24
- 1 min read
Date: 7/22/2026
Time: 12:52 p.m.
Incident/Charge: Aggravated Misdemeanor Operating While Under the Influence 2nd Offense
Location: Highway 52 - North of Decorah, Iowa
Person: Karen Gesell
Address: Ridgeway, Iowa
Age: 66
Incident Details: The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to a driving complaint on Highway 52, north of Decorah. The vehicle was located and subsequently, the driver, Karen Gesell, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for aggravated misdemeanor operating while under the influence 2nd offense.
