January 8, 2026
Baxter, Iowa – Today, authorities arrested former City of Baxter employees William Daggett and Katelyn Wilson. The arrests follow an investigation by the Division of Criminal Investigation, the Iowa Auditor of State’s Office, and the Jasper County Attorney’s Office.
The following individuals were arrested on charges related to the investigation:
William Dagget, 48, former chief of police:
Theft in the First Degree (Class C Felony)
Felonious Misconduct in Office (Class D Felony)
Katelyn Wilson, 29, former city clerk:
Unauthorized Computer Access (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
The findings of the City of Baxter audit and the criminal investigation are detailed in the November 6, 2025, report from the Iowa Auditor of State’s Office and the associated charging documents. No additional information will be released.
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Des Moines IA 50319
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Donald Schnitker, Assistant Director, DCI Field Operations Bureau
215 E 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50319