(Radio Iowa) – A federal judge is ordering a southern Iowa dog breeder to immediately have a veterinarian conduct a “head to tail” evaluation of every dog on the property after federal inspectors say they found dogs in danger of starvation and death.

Daniel Gingerich, who operates the Maple Hill kennel near Seymour, has been a USDA licensed dog breeder since 2019. Federal inspectors report dogs were being fed moldy, contaminated food and did not have access to water.

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, requiring Gingerich to immediately stop breeding, euthanizing or disposing of any dogs. Gingerich is being accused of evading federal oversight by hiding dogs from USDA inspectors. He’s also accused of committing at least 100 violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

The judge who issued the temporary order said the dogs were being subjected to “shockingly inadequate” care. No criminal charges have been filed against Gingerich. Radio Iowa has been unable to reach Gingerich for comment.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture also has a state inspection record on file.

(Wiota, Iowa) – Firefighters from Wiota and Anita were dispatched to a garage/shed fire at around 11:04-p.m., Saturday. The incident involved a structure in the 200 block of Pioneer, which is on the city’s northeast side. Atlantic Fire was requested for an extra tanker truck and manpower.

Additional details are currently not available.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports one arrest after responding to a call at Cubby’s gas station for a report of a possible intoxicated driver on Friday. After investigation Deputies arrested 51-year-old Christopher Russell Shepherd of Douds, IA for Driving While Suspended. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $491.25 bond.

The Atlantic Police Department on Friday released information on 4 recent arrests.

On September 15th Officers arrested 45-year-old Amanda Bashor of Atlantic on a Shelby County Warrant for Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon. She was taken into custody and transferred to the Shelby County Jail.

On September 19th Atlantic Police arrested Jillian Gauthier of Denver, CO for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) 1st Offense. She was booked in to the Cass County Jail.

On September 27th Officers arrested 20-year-old Mikayla Waldron of Atlantic for Theft 4th Degree. She was cited into court and released.

On September 30th 23-year-old Sean Smith of Atlantic was arrested for Interference With Official Acts and a Cass County Warrant for Failure to Appear. He was transported to the Cass County Jail and booked in.