Sheriff’s officials in northern Iowa’s Kossuth County say a former Atlantic resident was murdered early Saturday morning and a man was arrested in connection with her death. An investigation resulted in the arrest of 45-year-old Chad David Dietrick of Lakota for 1st degree murder. The victim in the case was identified as 38-year-old Krista Lynn Hesebeck, of Lakota.

According to the report, the Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call at around 12:47-a.m. Saturday, from 517 Smith Street in Lakota. The caller asked for medical assistance. The reporting party also said that a domestic assault with weapons occurred at the residence located at 202 2nd Street, Lakota.

Kossuth County Deputies as well as ambulance services from Lakota, Swea City and Algona responded to the call. Upon arrival at the scene deputies found Chad Dietrick with lacerations to his left arm at 517 Smith Street and a Krista Hesebeck deceased at 202 2nd Street. The cause of her death will be determined by an autopsy.

Chad Dietrick is being held at the Kossuth County Jail awaiting his initial appearance.

Chad Dietrick