Sheriff’s officials in Fremont County report deputies arrested four people last week. 33-year old John Bosco Lukas, of Omaha, was arrested Saturday on charges that include OWI/2nd offense, Failure to have insurance, open container, no valid driver’s license, and speeding.

36-year old Roger Eugene Straw and 39-year old Kara Marcine Straw, both of Sidney, were arrested last Tuesday (Oct. 15th). Roger Straw was charged with simple assault and interference with official acts. Kara Straw faces  simple assault and public intoxication charges.

And on Monday, Oct. 14th, 32-year old Jeremy Scott Carnes, of Pacific Junction, was arrested in Fremont County for aggravated assault.

Sheriff’s officials in Audubon County report a fatal, single-vehicle rollover accident occurred early Sunday morning, south of Gray. 21-year old Michael Dean Schmidt, of Audubon, died at the scene of the crash off 120th Street. The accident was reported at around 3:30-a.m.

Officials say Schmidt’s vehicle was traveling west on 120th Street when it crossed the center line of the road and continued onto the left shoulder following a curve. Schmidt was ejected from the vehicle as rolled down a ditch and landed in a field.

The accident remains under investigation. Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by officers with the Audubon Police Department and crews from the Audubon Fire and Rescue Department.

(8-a.m. News)