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Audubon County Sheriff’s report, 4/7/23

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April 7th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – Audubon County Sheriff Todd Johnson, Friday (Today), said Deputies on March 31st, arrested 18-year-old Colby Smith, of Exira, on an OWI/1st offense, charge.  He was released from custody that same day and was scheduled to appear before the magistrate at a later date.
Sheriff Johnson said also:
  • 37-year-old Michael Alexander, of Manning, was arrested on April 5th on a Burglary 3rd warrant from a theft of a residence in the southern part of Audubon County. He was also charged with Interference with Official Acts. He appeared before the Magistrate and was held on a $5,000 bond.
  • And, 26-year-old Zeth Petersen, of Audubon, was arrested on April 6th, on two Theft 3rd charges and a Burglary 3rd charge. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Audubon Police Department in executing a Search Warrant at Petersen’s residence in regards to recent thefts in Exira. Petersen appeared before the Magistrate and is being held on a $10,000 bond.
Note: Criminal Charges are merely accusations and defend