A suspect in a residential burglary that occurred this spring is in custody. Thirty-five-year-old Justin Joseph Halter of Iowa City was arrested during a traffic stop this month. He was wanted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for 1st degree burglary, assault – display of weapon and criminal mischief.
According to Washington County Investigator Chad Ellis, the burglary occurred several months ago in Wellman, and was followed by a lengthy investigation that led them to issue an arrest warrant for Halter. Ellis says the items stolen during the burglary are case sensitive.
Halter is being held at the Washington County Jail on $28,000 cash only bond. KCII News will bring you more information as it becomes official.