Van Buren County deputy accused of excessive force

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 592

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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An Iowa man is suing the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, alleging excessive force was used against him by one of its officers.

John Michael Orndoff, 25, of Milton, is suing Van Buren County and Deputy Adam McIntyre, who has been employed by the county since 2018.

According to the lawsuit, McIntyre was working on Oct. 15, 2024, when he observed Orndoff driving a vehicle without license plates. Before McIntyre could initiate a traffic stop, …

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