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Former Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputy faces extortion & other charges

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June 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Friday, reported that a former Iowa sheriff’s deputy is facing charges after asking a female driver to show him her breasts during a traffic stop. Klint Bentley, a former Buchanan County sheriff’s deputy, stopped a vehicle for speeding in February.

Authorities say Bentley allegedly asked the female driver to show him her breasts and implied he would withhold issuing a citation if she did, the DPS reported. According to court documents, Bentley asked the female, “What’s in it for me?” Bentley continued to solicit nude photos of her via text message after the traffic stop concluded, according to the DPS.

On Feb. 8, Bentley was terminated from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office. Bentley is charged with extortion, non-felonious misconduct in office and accepting a bribe.