The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received information of possible criminal misconduct. This allegation involved an employee within the sheriff’s office. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office immediately initiated an internal investigation. Due to the nature of the investigation, the sheriff’s office requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Subsequently, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office charged Makenz Kriener with D Felony Sales Tax Evasion and Simple Misdemeanor Theft 5th.