(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests and two, non-injury accidents took place over the past couple of weeks. On Thursday (10/28), Cass County Deputies arrested 34-year-old Adam Allen Roth, of Council Bluffs, for OWI 1st offense.  Roth was transported to Cass County Jail and was later released after posting bond. And, on Oct. 23rd, Deputies arrested 35-year-old Christopher Anthony J Castillo, of Atlantic, for driving while barred.  Castillo was transported to Cass County Jail and later released after posting bond.

On Wednesday (10/27), Deputies responded to an accident near 502 Walnut St., in Anita.  Authorities say Lisa Joanne Squibbs of Anita, was driving a 2011 Cadillac STS and traveling southbound on Walnut St. When she attempted to turn east onto Fifth St., her car struck a 2011 Chevy Malibu, driven by Cavan Ray Murphy, of Wiota.

On October 16th, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an accident on Highway 148 and White Pole Road/Main St., in Anita.  An investigation determined Linda Sue Johannes, of Corning, was traveling southbound on Highway 148 when she ran a stop sign at White Pole Rd/Main St..  Her vehicle entered private property and struck a building owned by Kenneth Ray Harrison, of Anita.

Johannes’s vehicle entered through the building’s garage door and struck a 2017 Ford Explorer that was parked inside, pushing it through the south side of the structure.  Johannes then left the scene.  Her vehicle was later found about one-half mile east, in the ditch near 75304 White Pole Rd.  Johannes was arrested for OWI 1st offense, and issued a citation for failure to maintain control.

CRESTON, Iowa – Oct. 29, 2021 – A project to mill and resurface portions of the ramps and U.S. 169 at the U.S. 169/Interstate 80 interchange (exit 110) in De Soto requires closure of the off-ramps from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, until 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston construction office.

Detour Route:

• Eastbound I-80 to U.S. 169 traffic will travel east on I-80 to Dallas County Road R-16/Veteran’s Memorial Drive (exit 113), then turn west onto I-80 before exiting onto northbound U.S. 169 (exit 110).

• Westbound I-80 to U.S. 169 traffic will travel west on I-80 to Dallas County Road F-90 (exit 100), then turn east on I-80 before exiting onto U.S. 169 (exit 110).

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

(Creston, Iowa) – In an update to our report on Thursday, Creston Police today (Friday), said 36-year-old John Lyle Vanscoy, of Lorimor, faces additional charges following his arrest Wednesday afternoon. In addition to the previously announced Controlled Substance Violation and other drug charges, Vanscoy is now charged with Unauthorized Possession of Offensive Weapons, Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness, Interference with Official Acts, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd Offense, and Driving While Barred. Vanscoy was being held in the Union County Jail without bond, on two outside agency warrant, and because of a parole violation.

Thursday afternoon, 56-year-old Gary Lee McDougal, of Afton, was arrested at the Greater Regional Medical Center, in Creston. McDougal was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault – 1st Offense. He was cited and released from the scene on a Promise to Appear (in court). Thursday night, 30-year-old Quinton Lee Kimball, of Creston, was arrested at his residence. Kimball was charged with Probation Violation. He being held without bond in the Union County Jail, until seen by judge.

Creston Police said also, a woman reported to Police Thursday morning, that she had left her purse in the Creston HyVee restroom sometime last week. When she returned to look for it, it was gone. The loss was estimated at $50.

(Chelsea, Iowa) — The Iowa Department of Public Safety reports an investigation is underway with regard to an officer-involved shooting that took place Thursday night, in Tama County. Authorities say at around 7:27-p.m., the Tama County Sheriff’s Office received calls of shots being fired near 1001 Station Street, in Chelsea.  Several law enforcement agencies from the surrounding area responded and upon arrival, observed 28-year-old Dewey Dale Wilfong, III, walking around with a handgun.  A Tama County Deputy fired one round striking Wilfong in the upper torso. The man was transported to UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, where he was pronounced dead.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Division of Criminal Investigation was called in to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting. The Tama County Deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The name of the deputy isl not being released at this time. An autopsy will be conducted at The Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny, Iowa.

Officials say no additional information will be released at this time.

(Des Moines, Iowa/KCCI) — Officials with the Des Moines Police Department have released the name of a man who died after being stabbed Thursday morning. They also said three men were arrested early this (Friday) morning, in connection with the incident.  As reported earlier, early Thursday morning, officers were called to a home in the 1400 block of Searle Street, just east of Interstate 235. First responders found 19-year-old Cory Elifritz suffering from serious stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

Authorities say three men are charged with first-degree murder and first-degree burglary in the case: 20-year-old Tyrone Glen Davis and 20-year old Taylor Scott Austin, both of Des Moines, along with 18-year-old Daniel Fletcher Jackson, of DeSoto. All three were being held in the Polk County Jail. In a news release, police said “Through the course of the investigation, detectives discovered evidence that indicates Davis, Austin, and Jackson had planned to commit a burglary of the home where the murder occurred,” Des Moines police said through a news release. “Detectives also learned that Jackson had recently threatened the residents of the home, blaming them for the recent arrest of his brother. After Davis, Austin, and Jackson entered the home, Elifritz was stabbed multiple times, resulting in his death. Additional evidence indicates that prior to fleeing, Davis, Austin, and Jackson stole two gaming systems from the home.”

Authorities say the investigation continues. Thursday’s incident resulted in the 10th homicide for Des Moines, in 2021. There were 21 homicides in Des Moines in 2020.