Sioux City

Brandon and Emily Myers were charged with child endangerment after police rescued a severely malnourished juvenile girl with autism who was locked in her bedroom without food, water, or restroom access. Officers found that the door had an external locking mechanism installed backward and screws had been placed on the window frame. The search revealed neglectful living conditions, including no source of food or water in the bedroom.

Brandon and Emily Myers were charged with child endangerment causing injury after police found a severely malnourished juvenile girl with autism locked in her bedroom in Sioux City. The investigation revealed extreme neglect, including modifications to the door and window to prevent escape, and finding no source of food or water inside the room.

Brandon and Emily Myers were charged with child endangerment after police found a severely malnourished girl with autism locked in her bedroom without food or water. The investigation revealed the door was equipped with mechanisms installed to prevent exit, and officers found no source of food or water inside the room. One defendant admitted that the girl was kept locked up nightly and required using a plastic tote containing urine for sanitation.

Two men, including the uncle of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel, were indicted in federal court for charges related to her disappearance and death. Her remains were found in rural Brookings County, South Dakota, after she went missing in March. The uncle, Mark Milk, previously had a conviction for first-degree manslaughter and was paroled after his charges were commuted by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.

Two men, Mark Milk (uncle of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel) and Jon Rogness, were indicted on federal charges linked to her disappearance and death. Milk faces charges including possession of a controlled substance resulting in death and transporting a minor, while Rogness is charged with conspiracy and accessory after the fact. The investigation involved multiple jurisdictions and the FBI.

A Sioux City man has pleaded guilty to transporting two stolen vehicles and illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. The case involves criminal charges related to vehicle theft and unauthorized firearm ownership.

A Sioux City woman has pleaded guilty to charges related to methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. The guilty plea indicates her involvement in a criminal drug distribution network. This case represents a law enforcement success in addressing drug trafficking in the Sioux City area.