A Hampton man was arrested Friday on warrants from Dallas and Franklin counties in connection with incidents in 2016 and 2017 in which he allegedly attempted to sexually molest his teenage step-grandsons.
Daniel Frederick Wiechmann Jr., 73, of 207 Second Ave. N.E., Hampton, Iowa, was charged with two counts of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse.
In the Dallas County incident, Wiechmann allegedly assaulted his 14-year-old step-grandson from Ankeny on March 12, 2016, in a West Des Moines motel in the 200 block of 64th Street, according to court records.
In the Franklin County incident, Wiechmann allegedly assaulted his 16-year-old step-grandson between Aug. 1, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2017, in a popup camper outside his Hampton law office, according to court records.
The victims are step-brothers, according to court records.
Wiechmann is held in the Dallas County Jail on a $5,000 cash or surety bond. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Nov. 4 in Dallas County District Court. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Nov. 19 in Franklin County District Court.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
