On January 26, 2020 at approximately 3:34 a.m., the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to 28963 C60, Hinton, Iowa for an attempted break-in. Upon arrival, the victim reports a male subject attempted to make entry into her house through the front door and was unsuccessful, when the suspect broke her front window and then took off on foot southbound. Deputies apprehended the suspect, a 17 year old juvenile male from Hinton, Iowa a short time later.
After further investigation, it was determined the male suspect drove his vehicle into the ditch just north of the residence and then walked to the above residence to try and make entry. The juvenile was charged with operating while intoxicated 1st offense and criminal mischief 3rd. He was cited into court and released to his parents on the above charges.