Authorities in Union County say a Lorimor man reported Sunday, someone had entered his storage unit in Lorimor, and taken several items. Among them, various power and specialty tools, a cutting torch and a tool box. The items were valued at $3,700. It’s believed the theft took place over the past couple of days.

A woman from rural Clarinda was arrested outside the Page County Sheriff’s Office early Saturday morning, after she showed-up allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Sheriff Lyle Palmer says 21-year old Skye Lynn James was arrested at around 2:10-a.m.,for Public Intoxication.

Skye Lynn James

The Sheriff says deputies had been investigating an incident involving an assault, that occurred late Friday night, in which James was a suspect. Deputies spoke with James on the phone when she called the Sheriff’s Office, in between meeting with her at a residence, and her arrival at the Sheriff’s Office. James was advised during the phone conversation that if she came to the Sheriff’s Office and was intoxicated, she would be arrested for Public intoxication, as the matter could be handled when she had not been consuming alcohol. She did not heed the warning from the phone call, and was taken into custody.

Police in Glenwood arrested a man this (Monday) morning, on drug charges. 26-year old Jon Pitts, of Glenwood, faces charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,300.

And on Saturday, the Glenwood P-D arrested 23-year old Kelly Hall, of Omaha, on an OWI/1st offense, charge. Hall’s bond was set at $1,000.

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County arrested 20-year old Gage Stewart Boles, of Glenwood, Friday evening on Locust Street, in Glenwood. Boles was wanted on a warrant for Gathering where marijuana is used. His bond was set at $1,000.

One person died during a rollover accident early this (Monday) morning, in Dallas County. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix was traveling north on Highway 141 near mile marker 140, at around 5:35-a.m., when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The car left the road and entered a ditch before rolling twice, ejecting the driver. The victim, whose name was not released pending notification of family, was not wearing a seat belt.

Three people were arrested recently, in Creston. According to the Police report, 40-year old Darwin Michael Ripperger, of Afton, was arrested at around 5:30-p.m. Sunday at the Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC). Ripperger was charged with Simple Assault and later released on $300 bond.

At around Noon, Saturday, Creston Police arrested 25-year old Quentin Allen Smith, of Des Moines, on a Taylor County warrant for Failure to Appear in court. Smith, who was taken into custody at 701 N. Cherry St., in Creston, was subsequently charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released from the Union County Jail on $1,000 bond, plus $300 bond for the Taylor County warrant.

Early Saturday morning, the Creston P-D arrested 20-year old Steven Dennis Richardson, of Creston, for allegedly committing a burglary in the 1st Degree, while persons were present, and, for Possession/Display and/or Use of a Dangerous Weapon. His bond was set at $25,000.

Last Friday evening, Creston Police cited 64-year old Dennis Lee Miller, of Creston, for Simple Assault. Miller was released on $300 bond.

And, officials in Creston says a woman who resides at an apartment on N. Pine Street reported Friday morning, someone had used her credit card without permission. The card was used to make multiple purchases amounting to $464. The incident remains under investigation.