Kalona Man Arrested for Burglary

Noah Parks charged with felony burglary and assaulting deputies

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

A 43-year-old Kalona man named Noah Parks was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly breaking into a residence in Washington County, Iowa while the occupants were home. Parks fled the scene initially but later returned, where he refused to cooperate with deputies and two of them sustained minor injuries during the arrest.

Why it matters

Burglary and assault on law enforcement are serious crimes that impact community safety. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in responding to property crimes and the need for effective crime prevention strategies.

The details

According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Parks is accused of breaking into the home through the back door, damaging the door and frame. A resident sleeping on the living room couch saw Parks sneaking through the house and yelled at him to leave. Parks fled before deputies arrived but later returned to the residence, where he refused to cooperate during the arrest, leading to minor injuries to two deputies.

  • The incident occurred around 5:32 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • Parks has a release hearing scheduled for March 3, 2026.

The players

Noah Parks

A 43-year-old man from Kalona, Iowa who was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary and assaulting deputies.

Washington County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the burglary call and arrested Parks.

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What they’re saying

“Burglary and assault on law enforcement are serious crimes that impact community safety.”

— Washington County Sheriff

What’s next

The judge will decide on March 3rd whether to release Parks on bail pending trial.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in responding to property crimes and the need for proactive crime prevention strategies to enhance community safety.