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Union County man arrested on sex abuse charges after being on the run for weeks

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December 19th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

A Lorimor man who cut-off his ankle bracelet monitor in November while on a pre-trial release, and who was on the run from law enforcement, was arrested over the weekend in Union County. 33-year-old Dalton Barber was wanted on a warrant for sexual abuse. A Union County Sheriff’s Deputy saw Barber on Saturday. Chief Deputy Chris Nouse told KCCI the deputy engaged in a pursuit of Barber. The Iowa State Patrol and Clarke County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the chase, which ended soon after Barber wrecked his vehicle in Clarke County, and took off on foot.

The sheriff’s office used a heat-seeking drone to search for Barber. Nouse said the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office also deployed a drone. A female who was with Barber was located, but Barber wasn’t found until later that afternoon. He was placed under arrest and is being held without bail in the Union County Jail.