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Adams County Sheriff’s report for 12/12-to 12/19/22

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December 22nd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on arrests and incidents that took place from Dec. 12th through the 19th. Authorities say on Monday, Dec. 19th, the Sheriff’ Office received a report about a hit and run that occurred on Highway 148 and 6th Street, in Corning, and a person had been injured. The male subject was transported by Adams County Ambulance to CHI in Corning. On Wednesday, Dec. 21st, Deputies arrested 38-year-old Tara Squibbs, of Corning, following an investigation into Monday’s incident. Squibbs was booked into the Adams County Jail, on charges  that include: Failure to Provide Aid or Information; Death or Personal Injuries; Leaving the scene of an accident; 3 counts of Driving While Suspended; Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Proof of Financial Liability – Accident (related).

On Dec 18th, Adams County Deputies initiated a traffic stop at around 12:42-a.m., on the driver of a vehicle who failed to maintain his lane at Quincy and 10th Streets, in Corning. Upon further investigation, Lincoln Alan Calvin, of Lenox, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. His BAC registered .218. Calvin was also cited for Open Container.

On Dec. 17th, Adams County Deputies arrested 50-year-old Jamie Calkins, of Corning, for OWI/1st offense, following a traffic stop at Chestnut Avenue and 160th Street. Calkins later posted a$ 1,000 bond and was released. On Dec. 16th, Deputies in Adams County responded to a reported incident of Assault at the Corning Hy-Vee store. An investigation resulted in the arrest of 52-year-old Rhonda Thompson, of Corning, on charges that include Assault Causing Bodily/Mental Illness, and Harassment in the 2nd Degree/Hate Crime. Thompson was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $3,000 cash-only bond.

And, on Dec. 12th, Kelley Malone, of Corning, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. She was also cited for Fraudulent Use of Registration, and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability. She was released on her Own Recognizance, pending a court appearance.

**”Any potential criminal charges identified above are merely allegations, and any defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”