LaVon Eblen visits with Mary Hoegh about an open house for the Genealogy Room.
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LaVon Eblen visits with Mary Hoegh about an open house for the Genealogy Room.
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There were three arrests recently and two accidents reported, in Mills County. The Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday (today), 24-year old Kylee Christine Goff, of Ashland, NE., was arrested at around 1:25-a.m. Sunday, for OWI/1st offense. She was taken into custody following an investigation into a suspicious vehicle on the railroad access road on the north side of Highway 34 at the intersection with Levi Road. Deputies were able to determine Goff’s 2012 Subaru Impreza struck a tree at that location, after failing to stop at the stop sign. The car had continued across Hwy34 before it ran through the access road gate and came to a stop against a tree, about 100-yards further up the access road. Her bond was set at $1,000.
At around 11:40-p.m. Saturday, 36-year old Shanna Marie Black, of Glenwood, was arrested in Glenwood for Possession of a controlled substance, two counts of Child Endangerment, and Possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $5,300. Friday evening, 36-year old Matthew Scott Lightly, of Clarinda, was arrested in Mills County, for Driving While Barred. His bond was set at $2,000.
Authorities say 33-year old Kyle Davis, of Glenwood, was charged with OWI/1st offense, following an accident involving a patrol vehicle. Officials say a 2011 Chevy Caprice patrol vehicle was on a traffic stop at 5th and Locust Streets in Glenwood. The cruiser’s emergency lights were active, when at around 2:25-a.m., Davis, who was driving a 2017 Chevy Malibu, attempted to pass as Davis was traveling northbound on Locust. Davis failed to allow for sufficient space between his vehicle and the patrol vehicle. After his car struck the patrol vehicle, Davis was determined to be intoxicated. He was transported to the Mills County Jail.
CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — Police in suburban Des Moines are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area along a trail in Clive. The Des Moines Register reports that the body was found Saturday afternoon after a hiker called police. The Clive Police Department says in a news release that the person found dead “had been in that location for a long period of time.” Police say preliminary investigation did not show any signs of foul play. Police are working to identify the body and establish a cause of death.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports four people were arrested on separate charges Oct. 12th through the 18th. Most recently, 25-year old Kray Mathew Lukehart, of LaVista, NE, was arrested Sunday (Oct. 18th), after he turned himself in to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Lukehart was wanted on a Sheriff’s Office warrant for Harassment 3rd Degree, and on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Lukehart was booked at the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $2,300 bond. Also arrested Sunday, was 54-year old Steven Carl McAfee, of Massena, who was taken into custody on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. McAfee was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on his own recognizance.
Last Friday, 39-year old Justin Paul Parker, of Adair, was arrested in Cass County on charges of Burglary 3rd Degree (D Felony); Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree (D Felony); and Theft 2nd Degree (D Felony). Parker was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on $5,000 bond. And, on Oct. 12th, 36-year old Matthew James Bruns, of Atlantic, was arrested on two District Court warrants, one for Probation Violation, and one for Failure to Appear. Bruns was taken to the Cass County Jail and released several days later on his own recognizance.
(Updated) The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports four accidents took place in the County between Oct. 7th and 12th. On October 7th, at 6:35 p.m., Cass County Deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident on I-80 at the 63 mile marker. Authorities say a 2015 Volvo Semi driven by 28-year-old Gajanand Johnson, of Tampa, FL, was westbound on I-80 when the driver lost control of the vehicle in a construction zone and the vehicle entered the south ditch, striking a cable barrier. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $4,500.
On October 10th, at around 9:20 a.m., the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single-vehicle accident at Olive Street and Boston Road. Officials say a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country driven by 36-year-old Tara Anne Squibbs, of Dexter, was northbound on Olive Street and had attempted to turn onto Boston Road, when she lost control of her vehicle. The van rolled into the southwest ditch and landed on its top. Squibbs and her passenger were not injured. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1,800. Squibbs was given a warning for Failure to Maintain Control.
At around 1:30-a.m. on October 12th, a single-vehicle accident occurred on I-80. The Sheriff’s Office says a 2013 Chevy Sonic owned and driven by 23-year-old Leah Rebecca Croghan, of Durand, MI, was westbound on I-80 when the vehicle was pushed by high wind into concrete barriers and ended up in the median. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $3,000.
And, at around 2:50-a.m. Thursday, Cass County Deputies responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on I-80. A 2017 Volvo Semi driven by 44-year old Driss Senan, of Longueuil, Quebec, CN., was westbound on I-80 when the vehicle lost control on the edge of the road and rolled onto the driver’s side. The driver was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital via Anita Ambulance. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $30,000.
More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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Jim Field visits with Acting Audubon County Attorney Brenna Bird about a collections program designed to help those with outstanding court fines and penalties get caught up so they can get a valid drivers license and take advantage of other services.
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The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.
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Creston Police report a man and a woman were arrested early Tuesday (Today), on drug charges. 29-year-old Anthony R. Cross, of Creston, was arrested at around 2:20-a.m. in the area of Vine/Mills, on charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance/3rd or subsequent offense, and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. He was being held in the Union County Jail on $7,000 bond. 44-year-old April Gross, of Creston, was arrested at the same time and place, for Driving while suspended, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released from the Union County Jail on a $600 bond.
The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.
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