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Arrest Warrant Issued for Gas Station Robbery - Suspect in Custody

On Saturday night, 06/29/2024, at approximately 9:23 pm, BHC Deputies responded to a robbery at the Elite Fuel Mart at Elk Run Road and Independence Avenue.  A black male subject, dressed in dark clothing and a black mask, robbed the gas station...

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Two Injured in Motorcycle Crash on E Washburn Rd

On 6/15/2024 at approximately 7:20 am, Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a single vehicle motorcycle accident.  The motorcycle was traveling east on E Washburn Rd when it left the paved portion of the road and continued...

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Name Released in Cedar River Death

The Office of the Iowa Medical Examiner has conducted an autopsy on the person who died on a sandbar on the Cedar River on 03/09/2024.  The person has been identified as Daniel Van Brocklin, age 23, of Raymond.  The cause of death is still pending...

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One Injured in Single Motorcycle Crash on N Union Rd

On 3/30/2024 around 1807 hours, Cedar Falls Police, Cedar Falls Fire Rescue, Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office Deputies and Mercy One Ambulance Service all responded to the area of North Union Road and Skyline Drive for a single vehicle motorcycle...

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Deceased Individual Found on Cedar River Sandbar

On 03/10/2024, BHC Deputies responded to a report of a deceased individual that was found on a sandbar of the Cedar River between Gilbertville and La Porte City.  Preliminary investigation shows that a male subject was canoeing alone on the Cedar...

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Two Injured in Crash at Elk Run Rd and Osage Rd

On March 7, 2024 at approximately 1602 hours, Deputies were called to the intersection of Elk Run Rd and Osage Rd for a report of a two car accident. A van failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by a box truck. The driver and passenger of the van...

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Sheriff Welcomes Public to Open House and K9 Introduction

Sheriff Thompson is proud to announce the Grand Re-opening and Open House of the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, February 14th from 10am to 1pm. Following several months of demolition and renovation of the front lobby and administrative...

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BHCSO Welcomes New K9

For several years, Sheriff Thompson has been lamenting about the challenges of mental illness colliding with the duties of his staff on the streets and in his jail. Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office has taken a...

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2023 Annual Report

The 2023 Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office Annual Report is complete and now released to the public. Sheriff Thompson is generally pleased with the overall results of crime statistics and the productivity indicators of his agency. “Overall,...

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Sheriff Releases New Book Focusing on Mental Health Shortfalls

Sheriff Releases New Book Focusing on Mental Health Shortfalls For two years, Sheriff Tony Thompson has been quietly writing a book addressing the convergence of mental illness and the criminal justice system that he has a front row seat to every...

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