A Fairfield man was arrested in Fairfield earlier today (Friday, May 1, 2026) on charges of assault on a Peace Officer Causing Bodily Injury.  The Fairfield Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 50th block of North 12^th Street on a domestic disturbance report. According to a press release, officers encountered a male and a female; the male subject immediately became uncooperative and refused to comply with officers’ demands.  42-year-old Mahmoud Ahmed of Fairfield actively resisted arrest.  During the altercation, a Fairfield Police Department officer was struck in the face by Ahmed who also made threats to kill responding officers.  Officers were able to successfully and quickly end the altercation, and the officer was able to self-treat on scene and did not require hospitalization.

Ahmed was charged with -Assault on a Peace Officer Causing Bodily Injury (Class D Felony)

-Harassment 1st Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor)

-Interference with Official Acts (Aggravated Misdemeanor)

Ahmed was transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he is being held without bond pending an initial appearance.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Jefferson County Sheriff Bart Richmond in a high-profile case involving placement on a Brady-Giglio list.

In a unanimous decision issued Friday, the court upheld a lower court ruling ordering Jefferson County Attorney Chauncey Moulding to remove Richmond from the list.

The case stems from a 2024 incident involving a sheriff’s deputy and a use-of-force review that led Moulding to question Richmond’s credibility and add him to the list — a designation that can limit an officer’s ability to testify in court.

Richmond challenged that decision under a 2024 Iowa law allowing officers to seek judicial review. A district court found that while Richmond’s actions lacked transparency, they did not amount to dishonesty.

On appeal, Moulding argued the law itself was unconstitutional, claiming it interfered with prosecutorial duties and violated due process. The Supreme Court rejected those arguments, ruling the law only governs the list itself — not a prosecutor’s obligation to disclose evidence in individual cases.

The court also found the law does not violate separation of powers and declined to consider an additional vagueness argument, saying it had not been properly raised earlier.

The decision confirms that Iowa law enforcement officers have the right to challenge their placement on Brady-Giglio lists in court, while prosecutors still maintain their duty to disclose credibility concerns when required.

Following the ruling, Sheriff Richmond said in a statement that the decision “speaks for itself.”

Military veterans and active-duty service members will feel a little more appreciated this May through a series of Hy-Vee Homefront initiatives.

Beginning today, customers can take part in the Hy-Vee Homefront Round Up campaign by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout. Proceeds will benefit several organizations serving military members and their families, including the American Red Cross, Honor Flight Network, Hope For The Warriors, Operation First Response, and the Puppy Jake Foundation. Hy-Vee says it will match customer donations up to $100,000 dollars.

Veterans and active-duty service members can also enjoy free coffee every Wednesday in May from 6 to 10 a.m. at participating Hy-Vee stores with hot food service.

In addition, Hy-Vee will offer a free buffet-style breakfast on May 20 during the same morning hours. The meal will include items such as eggs, biscuits and gravy, and hashbrowns.

No injuries were reported following a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in rural Henry County.

Authorities say the incident occurred at approximately 4:36 a.m. on April 29th in the 1600-grid of 245th Street. Twenty-five-year-old Earl Aguilar of Mount Pleasant was traveling eastbound when he lost control of the 1986 Nissan pickup he was driving. The vehicle struck the Big Creek bridge before continuing a short distance and coming to rest in the roadway.

Damage to the pickup is estimated at five thousand dollars. Aguilar was cited for failure to maintain control, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Two New London residents were taken into custody late Thursday night following a law enforcement response in rural Henry County.

According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a residence in the 2900-grid of Hanson Lane at approximately 11:00 p.m. on April 30th. Authorities arrested 35-year-old Renny McCarty of New London on multiple outstanding warrants.

During the same incident, 35-year-old Ashley Hanson, also of New London, was taken into custody. Hanson is charged with possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense—a Class D felony—and accessory after the fact, an aggravated misdemeanor.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Probation and Parole High Risk Unit, Van Buren County Emergency Management, and Lee County Dispatch.

Officials remind the public that a criminal charge is merely an accusation, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says state and federal officials are taking swift action after confirmed cases of pseudorabies were found in swine herds in Iowa and Texas.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Iowa case involves a small commercial herd that recently received pigs from a Texas operation. Officials say that Texas herd had been housed outdoors, where it may have come into contact with feral swine—known carriers of the virus.

Pseudorabies was eliminated from U.S. commercial swine herds in 2004, but it continues to circulate in wild pig populations, posing an ongoing risk to domestic herds.

In a statement, Secretary Naig says Iowa is “moving decisively to eliminate the disease,” adding that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has spent years preparing for animal health events like this. He credits a coordinated response involving USDA APHIS, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Diagnostic Laboratory, pork producers, and industry partners.

Naig also emphasized that the situation does not impact food safety. Pseudorabies is not a risk to consumers, and the nation’s pork supply remains safe and secure.

State officials stress the virus is not considered a public health concern. However, they remind consumers to always cook pork to proper temperatures.

Secretary Naig and State Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Kaisand will host a virtual media briefing this afternoon at 2 p.m.

Officials say they will continue monitoring the situation as response efforts move forward.

Des Moines County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Burlington man Thursday after a suspicious persons call led to drug-related charges.

Authorities say deputies were called to the 13000 of Tama Road on April 30 for reports of individuals walking around a residence. Upon arrival, they made contact with Justin Lee Seager, 51.

During the interaction, deputies say they found marijuana and a drug pipe on Seager’s person, leading to his arrest for possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense, along with possession of drug paraphernalia.

While at the Des Moines County Correctional Center, deputies say Seager attempted to conceal a bag of methamphetamine in the back seat of the transport vehicle. As a result, he faces an additional drug possession charge.

Seager remains in custody at the Des Moines County Correctional Center.

Officials remind the public that a criminal charge is an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.