West Union man faces after traffic stop in Winnshiek County

Date: 10/13/2026

Time: 10:18 p.m.

Incident/Charge: Serious Misdemeanor Operating While Under the Influence

Location: Main Street, Calmar, Iowa

Person: Edward Schmitt

Address: West Union, Iowa

Age: 47

Incident Details: The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop after a vehicle was seen driving with one operational headlight. After a brief conversation with the driver, it was learned that the vehicle also had improper plates displayed on the vehicle. Subsequently, the driver, Edward Schmitt, was arrested and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for Serious Misdemeanor Operating While Under the Influence.