Two vehicle Crash Monday in Atlantic
September 12th, 2023 by Jim Field
One person was reportedly taken by local EMS to the hospital after a pair of vehicles collided Monday in Atlantic. The crash happened at the intersection of Linn and Seventh Streets just after 5:00 pm. An SUV driven by Robert Hitch of Atlantic and a pickup truck driven by Floyd Knop of Hancock were involved. Police say Knop was southbound at the intersection and failed to obey a stop sign, striking the Hitch vehicle which was westbound. Hitch was taken to the hospital with what were described as non-life threatening injuries. Knop was taken to the hospital by private vehicle as a precaution. Knop was charged with failing to obey a stop sign. Total damage to the two vehicles was estimated at $23,000.
Atlantic Police also report that on September 1, 2023, 22 year old Mikayla Waldron of Atlantic was arrested for Theft 5th degree. She was cited into court and released.
On, September 2, 2023, 36 year old Louis Chipenson of Atlantic was cited for Operating While Under the Influence 2nd Offense and Public Intoxication. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held.
On September 6, 2023, 20 year old Jarrit Smith of Atlantic was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Offense and Possession of Controlled Substance (marijuana). He turned himself in on his warrants, posted bond and was released.
On September 8, 2023, 29 year old Edward Parrott Jr. of Council Bluffs was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held.
Also on September 8th, 38 year old Tyler Pottorff of Anita was cited for Disorderly Conduct. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held.
On September 9, 2023, 32 year old Cody Pleis of Atlantic was charged for Violation of No Contact Order. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked in and held.