The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office happily announces the hiring of David J. Wilke as their newest Deputy Sheriff.

Deputy Wilke will be filling the position created by the retirement of Trevor Wells. Deputy Wilke has over four years of Law Enforcement experience and is certified through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.

Deputy Wilke was born and Raised in Mahaska County. He is currently married with two small children.

Wilke will take on his first day of patrol duties on Monday, November 6th with the sheriff’s office.