Adair County Sheriff’s report, 1/19/26

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January 19th, 2026 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, IA) – The Adair County Sheriff’s Office has issued a weekly report on arrests. Sheriff Jeff Vandewater says 39-year-old Douglas Edward Woodward, of Pleasant Hill, was arrested late Saturday night following a traffic stop for a vehicle with an obstructed license plate, on Interstate 80 westbound at mile marker 93 in Adair County. After speaking with Woodward, it was confirmed he was barred from driving. Woodward was transported to the Adair County Jail, issued a citation and then released from custody.

On Jan. 11th, and Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested 45-year-old Justin Alan Robertson, of Creston, for Violation of Probation. Robertson was released Jan. 16th on a Signature/Recognizance Bond.

And, as previously reported, 36-year-old Alisha Louise Geidel, of Creston, was arrested Jan. 12th on an Adair County felony warrant for Theft in the 1st Degree. Sheriff Vandewater told KJAN News a warrant for her arrest was issued Jan. 9th. She turned herself-in on the 12th, and posted a $10,000 cash/surety bond the same day. According to Iowa Courts Online, Geidel has entered a plea of not guilty, and waived her preliminary hearing.