MILTON, Iowa — A 57-year-old man from rural Milton has been arrested and charged in connection with two sex-related crimes, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.
Joseph Brandenberger was taken into custody at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. He is facing charges of:
Second-degree sexual abuse
Third-degree sexual abuse
The case was the result of a joint investigation by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
No further details have been released regarding the alleged incidents or the victim(s) involved. The investigation is ongoing.