The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports that, with assistance from the Page County Sheriff’s Office, they arrested 23-year-old Hunter Gregory, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois on February 17th. Gregory faces charges of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree and Human Trafficking with Serious Injury. Gregory was transported to the Clarinda Correctional Facility and sentenced by a magistrate to be held on $50,000 cash bond.

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office also reports the arrest on February 19th of 75-year-old Charles Wheeler, of Exira for Harassment 2nd. He appeared before the magistrate the following day and was held until posting bond later in the day.

Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue released information on a number of arrests this month.

On February 5th Atlantic Police arrested 30-year-old Michael Riley of Lewis on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Also on February 5th 27-year-old Esthefany Hayes of Atlantic was arrested for Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. She was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

On February 6th Atlantic Police arrested 44-year-old Nathaniel Halterman of Atlantic was arrested for Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury, Harrassment 3rd Degree, and Violation of No Contact Order. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Also on the 6th 42-year-old Michael Messing of Griswold was arrested for Simple Assault. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

February 8th Atlantic Police arrested 31-year-old Cody Pleis of Atlantic for Public Intoxication. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Two arrests occurred on February 9th. 30-year-old Renson Berdon of Atlantic was arrested on a Cass County Warrant for Failure to Appear. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail. That same day 32-year-old Timothy Brown of Atlantic was arrested for Aggravated Assault. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 11th 35 year old Gleen Raymond of Atlantic was arrested for Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense, False Information for Citation, Child Endangerment, and two warrants for Failure to Appear. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

On February 14th 26-year-old Weneity Seker of Atlantic was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

February 15th Atlantic Police arrested 29-year-old Justine Jones of Atlantic on three Cass County Warrants. Jones was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 18th 31-year-old Cody Baker of Atlantic was arrested for Harassment 3rd Degree. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 20th 28-year-old Mixon Founa of Council Bluffs was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

February 23rd Atlantic Police arrested 19-year-old Timothy Chupp of Atlantic for Animal Neglect with Serious Injury or Death. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail. That same day 42-year-old Mitchell Mullins of Atlantic was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

The Glenwood Police Department reports the arrest of 47-year-old Brent Michael of Malvern on Thursday on a charge of Criminal Mischief 4th Degree. Michael was booked in to the Mills County Jail and held on $1,000 cash or surety bond.

The Creston Police Department reports the arrest of 25-year-old Brandon Lucas Jones of Creston on Thursday at 1:53 p.m. at 302 N. Pine Street in Creston. Jones was charged with Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. He was booked into the Union County Jail and held on no bond until seen by a judge.

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office released information on a couple of recent accidents.

On Thursday at 1:13 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an accident on 305th Trail. A 2001 Jeep Cherokee driven by 43-year-old Tandy Ann Graham of Adair was east bound on 305th Trail from Highway 25 and lost control on the ice covered roadway. The Jeep entered the eastbound ditch and rolled over on the passenger side before coming to rest. Graham was uninjured in the accident and was wearing her seat belt. The Jeep sustained an estimated $4,000 of disabling damage.

On Wednesday at 12:50 p.m. Deputies responded to an accident on Wagon Road. It was determined that a 2011 Honda Odyssey driven by 39-year-old Josie S. Kile of Jonesborough, TN was northbound on Wagon Road. The van was traveling too fast through the curve and lost control on the icy roadway. The van spun around and entered the east ditch and struck a traffic sign and then flipped onto its roof. Kile suffered minor, non-incapacitating injuries and was transported to the hospital by Stuart Rescue. The Honda van was totaled, suffering an estimated $6,500 damage. Damage to a traffic sign owned by Guthrie County Roads Department was estimated at $300.