Central Iowa Man Arrested on Sex Abuse Warrant

23-year-old Devon James Jackson taken into custody in Red Oak, Iowa

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a 23-year-old man from Grimes, Iowa on Tuesday evening on a warrant for 3rd-degree sex abuse issued by the Johnston Police Department. Deputies took Devon James Jackson into custody in Red Oak and transported him to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was held without bond.

Why it matters

Sex abuse crimes are serious offenses that can have long-lasting impacts on victims. This arrest highlights the importance of law enforcement cooperation across jurisdictions to apprehend suspects wanted for such crimes.

The details

According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested Devon James Jackson in the 800 block of Senate Avenue in Red Oak on a warrant from the Johnston Police Department for 3rd-degree sex abuse, 1st offense.

  • On Tuesday evening, February 25, 2026, Montgomery County deputies arrested Jackson.

The players

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested Jackson and transported him to the county jail.

Devon James Jackson

A 23-year-old man from Grimes, Iowa who was arrested on a warrant for 3rd-degree sex abuse.

Johnston Police Department

The law enforcement agency that issued the warrant for Jackson's arrest.

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The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the importance of law enforcement cooperation across jurisdictions to apprehend suspects wanted for serious crimes like sex abuse. It also highlights the need for continued vigilance and action to address such offenses in the community.