**Arrests Made by Buchanan County, IA Law Enforcement – NorthIowaToday**
Law enforcement in Buchanan County, Iowa, has been hard at work ensuring the safety and security of its residents, with a series of recent arrests made during the week of December 29, 2024, to January 4, 2025. These arrests highlight the dedication of law enforcement officials in maintaining law and order in the region.
**Isabel Marie Rodriquez and Mekhi Semaj Gossitt Arrested for Drug-Related Charges**
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, at approximately 3:15 am, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended Isabel Marie Rodriquez, aged 19, and Mekhi Semaj Gossitt, aged 18, both residents of Cedar Rapids. Rodriquez faced charges of Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana (serious misdemeanor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor). Meanwhile, Gossitt was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana (serious misdemeanor). These arrests were the result of a disturbance in the 1700 block Golf Course Blvd.
**Tracy Jean Cummer Arrested for Reckless Use of Firearm and Animal Abuse**
Shortly after, on the same day at 6:00 am, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies took Tracy Jean Cummer, aged 24, of Lamont, into custody. Cummer was charged with Reckless Use of Firearm (aggravated misdemeanor) and Animal Abuse (serious misdemeanor) following an incident in the 1000 block Oak Street in Lamont.
**Danrius Braxton and Tonia Marie Reynolds Arrested for Various Offenses**
Moving forward to Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Danrius Braxton, aged 29, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested by Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear. Later that same day at 11:55 pm, Tonia Marie Reynolds, aged 45, of Strawberry Point, was arrested for first offense Operating While Intoxicated (serious misdemeanor) and cited for Driving on the Wrong Side of a Two-Way Highway.
**Cory Lynn Kotenbrink, Matthew John Chase, Sidney Frank McMartin, and Joel Longoria, Jr. Face Legal Action**
On Thursday, January 02, 2025, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Cory Lynn Kotenbrink, aged 45, of Hampton, for an active arrest warrant for Protection Order Violation. Additionally, Matthew John Chase, aged 40, of Fairbank, was arrested for a similar charge of Protection Order Violation. Sidney Frank McMartin, aged 31, of Jesup, was also detained for Protection Order Violation. Finally, on Friday, January 03, 2025, Joel Longoria Jr., aged 39, of Fayette, was taken into custody for Failure to Appear.
**Conclusion**
These recent arrests illustrate the ongoing efforts of Buchanan County law enforcement to address criminal activities and maintain public safety. The individuals arrested will now face the legal consequences of their actions, highlighting the commitment of law enforcement officials to uphold the rule of law in the community.
