SWEA CITY, IOWA – A man was found dead on a street corner in this small Iowa town, leading to a felony charge for a suspect.
The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office has been involved in an investigation since April 3, 2021, involving a person found unconscious on the corner of Howard Street and 3rd Ave East in Swea City, Iowa. There was a physical altercation between two persons, which resulted in the death of 41-year-old Casey Tobin of Swea City, Iowa.
As a result of an investigation, 51-year-old Robert Dwaine Laverty, also of Swea City, was charged with C felony voluntary manslaughter.
Assistant Attorney General Andrew Prosser of The State of Iowa Attorney General’s Office is prosecuting this case. Laverty was arrested on June 24, 2021 and booked into the Kossuth County Jail.
An initial appearance to set the bond amount will be held on June 25, 2021.