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PCSO's full-time Public Information Officers are Brian Bruchey, Carrie Horstman, and Alicia Manautou. The Public Information Officers can be reached by sending an e-mail collectively at PIOs@polksheriff.org.

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Aug 9, 2021

Davenport woman arrested during a domestic disturbance

Media Contact: Alicia Manautou, PIO

38-year-old Danielle Jensen of Davenport was arrested Monday morning, August 9, 2021, at around 12:45 a.m. for Battery Domestic Violence (M1).

The victim told the responding deputy that Jensen slapped him in the face after he had returned home from a bar. Jensen told the deputy that she and the victim were arguing because he had taken her car without permission.

"Anyone who works in public service must be held to a higher standard. Violent behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, especially from a public service employee." - Grady Judd, Sheriff

Jensen was transported to the Polk County Jail and is being held without bond until her first appearance hearing.

Jensen told deputies that is is currently employed as a Sergeant at the Polk Correctional Institute. Please direct any inquiries regarding her employment to the Department of Corrections.