Domestic — Ellston, IA — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

A 55-year-old Urbandale man was charged with domestic abuse assault after a disturbance at a residence in Ellston.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Ellston, IA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: male, age 55
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Scott B. Steinkritz, 55, of Urbandale, was taken into custody on the charge of domestic abuse assault, first offense.
  • A domestic disturbance was reported at a residence on 300th Avenue in Ellston at approximately 1:05 a.m.
  • Steinkritz claimed he tried to escort the victim back to the bedroom and pushed them 'too hard', causing the victim to fall on the kitchen floor.
  • The victim had a similar account of most of the events except they claimed they were not pushed, but rather picked up by Steinkritz and thrown down onto the kitchen floor.
  • Steinkritz was transported to the Ringgold County Jail and held on $300 cash or surety bond.