Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Reports Two Arrests in Villisca
VILLISCA, Iowa — Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests early Tuesday morning in Villisca following a reported domestic incident.
According to a press release, on March 3, 2026, at approximately 5:29 a.m., deputies arrested 34-year-old Jesse Allen Luft of Villisca on a charge of Domestic Assault, 3rd Offense, a Class D felony.
During the same incident, deputies also arrested Ashley Ann Marie Ashburn of Villisca on a charge of Domestic Simple Assault, a simple misdemeanor.
Both individuals were transported to the Montgomery County Jail where they are currently being held without bond.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office handled the investigation.
It should be noted that a criminal charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
