An Anita man was arrested Wednesday evening after he allegedly threatened law enforcement officers who responded to a reported knife fight, and grabbed an officers’ weapon.

Randall Lewis (Photo courtesy of the Cass Co. Sheriff's Office)

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports 42-year old Randall Wayne Lewis, of Anita, was arrested by Anita Police on charges of Disarming a Peace officer of a Dangerous Weapon, and the Threat of Terrorism. The incident which led to his arrest began with a call to authorities at around 7:30-p.m., Wednesday. The call was in reference to a fight involving a knife, at 811 4^th Street in Anita. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers were confronted by Lewis.

While attempting to subdue him, officials say the man threatened officers and grabbed an officer’s gun from its holster. The gun was taken from Lewis and he was placed under arrest by the Anita Police Department.

A search warrant executed on a property at 811 4^th Street in Anita resulted in the Cass County Sheriff’s Office charging Lewis with Threat of Terrorism, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Interference with Official Acts, and Habitual Offender (two prior felony convictions).

Lewis was taken to the Cass County Jail where he is being held awaiting hearing before the magistrate. The Anita Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were assisted by the Atlantic Police Department.

A single-vehicle rollover accident this (Thursday) morning east of Kimballton has resulted in minor injuries. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene on Highway 44 at around 8:12-a.m. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Department was handling the investigation. We’ll have more information as it becomes available.

An Atlantic woman selected to serve as an international ambassador of the United States to volunteer this summer with International Student Volunteers (ISV), is looking for sponsorships to help cover the program and transportation costs. Laena Frederickson says sponsorships will help defray the nearly $7,000 in costs associated with ISV, a U.S. based non-profit organization that’s internationally recognized.

ISV appoints university students from the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K. to various countries around the world in an effort to impact entire communities and endangered habitats in need. Laena is finishing up her Junior year at the University of Nebraska/Omaha, and will graduate in 2013 with a degree in Family Science. She works two jobs while attending school and volunteers monthly at an organization which assists grieving children and teens with the death of a loved one. She has also volunteered with the open door mission in Omaha, helped collect food for the food pantry in Atlantic and helps plan and organize the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Golf Tournament every year.

A fundraiser for Frederickson will be held at the Super Bowl in Atlantic, on Friday, April 27th, from 6:30pm until close. She’ll be working for tips only, along with a 50/50 raffle. Persons interested in supporting her efforts can mail their donations to Frederickson at 56535 Jasper Road, Atlantic, IA 50022. Checks should be made out to Laena Frederickson. All donations are tax deductible. For more information about ISV, visit www.isvolunteers.org