(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope has released a report on arrests that took place from August 13th through Sept. 5th:

In August of 2024, Fremont County Deputies received a report of sexual abuse that occurred beginning in 2015. During the course of the investigation, deputies discovered evidence of sexual abuse against multiple victims. A warrant was issued for 43-year-old Joshua Lynn Martin, of Glenwood (formerly of Riverton). Thursday afternoon, Martin he turned himself in to the authorities in Fremont County.

He was charged with:

• 10 counts of Sexual Abuse 2^nd Degree on a victim less than 12 years old, Class B felony
• 5 counts of Sexual Abuse 3^rd Degree, Class C Felony
• 10 counts of Incest, Class D Felony
• 1 count of Invasion of Privacy, Serious Misdemeanor

Additional charges are pending in the case. Martin is being held without bond, pending initial appearance with the Fremont County Magistrate.

Wednesday morning, Sept. 4th, Fremont County Deputies arrested 42-year-old Joshua Lee Painter, of Lawson, MO., on charges that include theft, possession of a controlled substance, assault on an officer, and interference with official acts. He remains in custody. Painter was stopped for an equipment violation on Highway 2 near the Missouri River. Records indicated Painter, who had an active warrant for his arrest gave the identification information of a relative in an attempt to avoid arrest. However, the relative also had warrants for their arrest. Authorities say when Painter resisted deputies, a struggle occurred, resulting in the deputy receiving minor injuries. Deputies deployed a taser and Painter was taken into custody. The deputy was treated by EMTs at the scene and released back to duty. Painter was taken to Grape Community Hospital and released. Deputies discovered the motorcycle he was operating was reported stolen. Painter is being held on $15,000 cash bond.

Other arrests include:

On 08/13/2024 at 15:57, Glen Eugene Gallagher, age 52, of Omaha, NE was arrested for a probation violation. He was transferred to another agency on 08/19/2024 at 18:13.

On 08/14/2024 at 10:48, deputies arrested Timothy Mark Gardner, age 63, of Hamburg, IA for violating sex offender verification. He was released after serving time on 09/03/2024 at 14:09.

On 08/14/2024 at 23:11, David Daniel Good, age 50, of Council Bluffs, IA was arrested for being a felon in control of a firearm and driving while barred. He was released on a surety bond on 08/15/2024 at 18:39.

On 08/16/2024 at 12:32, Jeffrey Lynn Jackman, age 61, of Oskaloosa, IA was arrested for OWI-1st offense and possession of a controlled substance. He was processed and later released.

On 08/16/2024 at 23:37, Dena Lynn Westenskow, age 57, of Omaha, NE was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. She was released on a surety bond on 08/17/2024 at 15:30.

On 08/17/2024 at 03:02, deputies arrested Allison Kay McCaul, age 47, of Percival, IA for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. She was released on a surety bond on 08/17/2024 at 09:49.

On 08/18/2024 at 15:52, Hunter Martin Tucker, age 23, of Omaha, NE was arrested for OWI-1st offense. He was released on a cash bond on 08/19/2024 at 11:23.

On 08/19/2024 at 15:36, Dnae Christine McConahay, age 34, of Thurman, IA was arrested for interference with official acts causing bodily injury. She remains in custody.

On 08/19/2024 at 21:10, Robert Edward Curtis, age 40, of Portland, TX was arrested for multiple charges including criminal mischief, OWI-2nd offense, reckless driving, and fugitive from justice. He remains in custody.

On 08/23/2024 at 00:59, deputies arrested Jeffrey Wade Massey, age 53, of Hamburg, IA for an outside warrant. He was released on a cash bond on 08/23/2024 at 01:46.

On 08/23/2024 at 22:39, Rebecca Anne Mayer, age 36, of Farragut, IA was arrested for assault causing bodily injury, child endangerment and domestic abuse assault. She was released on a surety bond on 08/28/2024 at 14:05.

On 08/27/2024 at 14:42, Megan Lynn Rasmussen, age 39, of Randolph, IA was arrested for contempt of court. She was released on a surety bond on 08/30/2024 at 12:29.

On 08/28/2024 at 04:49, deputies arrested Miguel Angel Cruz Atzin, age 41, of Red Oak, IA for driving under suspension. He was released on a cash bond on 08/28/2024 at 09:38.

On 08/29/2024 at 02:03, deputies arrested Gary Allen Applegate, age 56, of Nebraska City, NE for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was released on his own recognizance on 08/29/2024 at 14:05.

It should be noted that a criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.