by Amanda Rink, MidAmerica Publishing
A former police officer with the Eagle Grove Police Department is facing criminal charges in Wright County for alleged misconduct while on duty. Colt Allen Richardson who according to court records resides in Webster City is 27 years old and is accused of sending “obscene” images to a minor on December 6, 2024.
The case formally began on January 11, 2025, when a criminal complaint was filed. The complaint alleges that:
“Defendant did knowingly disseminate or exhibit obscene material to a known minor under the age of 18.”
An arrest warrant was issued on January 13, 2025, and served by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office the same day.
Richardson made his initial court appearance on January 14, 2025, where he applied for court-appointed counsel. His request was denied after the court found him ineligible. He was then released on his own recognizance, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 1:30 P.M.
The allegations have left the local community unsettled, given Richardson’s former role as a trusted law enforcement officer.
The charges against Richardson have also made the news statewide.
