(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff’s Kevin Aistrope reports deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Monday (11/21) arrested 40-year-old Jeffrey Brent Vanhouten, of Tabor. He faces one count of Theft in the 5th Degree, Class-D Felony charges (2 counts) of Burglary in the 3rd Degree, and a Class-B Felony charge of Ongoing Criminal Conduct.

Authorities alleged that on Nov. 15, 2022 Vanhouten, who operates a floral company, was contracted to deliver flowers to a wedding in Omaha, Nebraska by a couple from Tabor. Vanhouten then returned to the couple’s residence in Tabor and was observed on camera entering the home without permission during their wedding.

It is also alleged that Vanhouten entered a 2nd Fremont County home in October and was found inside the residence by the owner.

Jeffrey Brent Vanhouten

Deputies also allege that on Saturday, Nov. 12th, Vanhouten entered the Fremont-Mills School in Tabor, where he entered several areas of the school without permission, caused damage to various items, and Vanhouten was then observed leaving the school with unknown items.

Vanhouten was being held at the Fremont County Jail on $32,000 cash or surety bond. The investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone with similar incidents with Vanhouten is urged to contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office.