The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports several arrests took place over the past week. Today (Monday, Nov. 23rd), 22-year old Tyler Alan Kush, of Omaha, was arrested on charges of OWI 1^st Offense (Serious) and Possession of Marijuana (Serious). Kush was taken to the Cass County Jail where later released on $1,000 bond.

On Sunday, 29-year old Samuel Lavern Huffman, of Anita, was arrested by Cass County Deputies on an Atlantic Police Department warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Serious), two counts of Prescription Drug Violation (Serious), and Carrying Weapons (Aggravated). Huffman was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $2,000 bond.

On Saturday, 56-year old Jeffrey Harold Jensen, of Adel, was arrested in Cass County on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Serious) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple). Jensen was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released the following day on his own recognizance. Also arrested Saturday, was 26-year old Brandon Michael Luke, of Anita, who faces charges that include Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 3^rd or Subsequent Offense (D Felony), Driving While Revoked (Serious), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple). Luke was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released the following day on $5,000 bond.

And, on Thursday, Nov. 19th, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36-year old Michael Edward Flood, of Omaha, on a charge of Theft 2^nd Degree (D Felony) for being in possession of a vehicle that was reported stolen in Nebraska. Flood was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $5,000 bond. Also arrested, was 46-year old Shane William Knapp, of Anita, on a charge of OWI 1^st Offense. Knapp was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released the following day on his own recognizance.

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reports personnel with Stuart Ambulance, Stuart Police and the Adair County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle rollover accident Sunday, at around 6:10-p.m.  The accident happened about three-miles south of Stuart on the “Stuart Road” (Adair County Road P-28) near 130th Street.

Officials say the patient was transported to the Adair Co Hospital, in Greenfield. No other information was immediately released.

Police in Denison say an armed robbery took place early this (Monday) morning. The robbery occurred in a parking lot in the 1200 Block of North 26th Street. During the incident, a person described as an American black male in his early to mid 20’s, 5’2″-to 5’4″ tall, slender build wearing dark blue jeans, a dark, zip up black hoodie and a black beanie style stocking hat, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victim.

The victim complied with the suspect’s demands, and no one was hurt during the incident. If anyone has information about this or any other serious crime in Denison, contact the Denison Police Department at 712-263-3195 or Crawford County Crime Stoppers at 712-263-4050.

Authorities say no injuries were reported following a fire in Guthrie Center Sunday afternoon that heavily damaged a residence. The Blaze at 104 N. 2nd Street was reported at around 1-p.m.

Fire officials say the house was fully engulfed in smoke flames when crews arrived on the scene soon after they were notified. Firefighters from Panora and Guthrie Center provided mutual aid.

Personnel were on scene for about four hours but couldn’t save the home. The cause of the fire, which destroyed the basement and first floor, was undetermined at last report.

Police in Glenwood arrested 26-year old Joshua Madsen, of Glenwood, Friday. Madsen was charged with Assault, by Use of/or display of, a weapon, and, unlawful possession of prescription drugs. His bond was set at $3,000. Authorities report also, 26-year old Gary Ewart, of Glenwood, was arrested Sunday, for OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000.

Police in Red Oak arrested a man on drug charges, Sunday night. 42-year-old Shawn Allen Ponton was arrested at around 10:15-p.m. at the intersection of South Broadway and 3rd Avenue, and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
The man was taken to the Montgomery County jail where he was being held on $1,000 cash bond.

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Three people were arrested on separate charges over the past few days, in Creston. Officials say 36-year old Demion Garrison, of Creston,  was arrested Saturday night at his residence, for Disorderly Conduct. Garrison was later released from the Union County Jail on a $300 bond. Earlier that evening, 67-year old Harry Walters, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a charge of OWI/2nd offense. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.

And, last Friday night, 51-year old David White, of Creston, was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was later released from custody on a $300 bond.

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The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission levied fines totaling 100-thousand dollars against three casinos last week for allowing minors to get onto their gambling floors. One of the casino managers told the commission the father of an underage male helped him to gamble and the casino is pushing for them to be prosecuted. The chair of the commission, Jeff Lamberti of Ankeny, says local law enforcement dictate if charges are filed for underage gamblers, but the commission’s stance is clear.

We would like to see them prosecuted for it, because that’s been part of the problem, if there’s no consequence for the minor, then facility of course gets penalized, but it does nothing really to discourage them or others from trying,” Lamberti says. “So, we would like to see law enforcement go after them.” Lamberti, who is a lawyer, says the casinos have video surveillance that shows what happened and that would help in bringing charges.

“Pretty easy case to make, yeah, yeah,” Lamberti says. The Lakeside Casino in Osceola was fined 60-thousand dollars for letting a female minor into the casino six times in one week and Harveys Casino the Horshoe Casino in Council Bluffs were each fined 20-thousand dollars for allowing minors into their gaming areas. He points out that all the casinos self-reported the violations, and says casino operators are doing their best to keep minors out.

“Because of all the surveillance and all of the technology that we have now, they do a good job. But it’s not a perfect system, we try to do the best we can,” Lamberti says. Lamberti says there still appears to be no lack of young people who want to get into casinos and has this message for parents who think it’s a good idea to help their kid get into a casino.

“It’s a bad message if a parent is trying to encourage and assist a minor. You know, we have laws in place for a reason and we would just hope they wouldn’t do that,” Lamberti says. “And minors, we are going to encourage law enforcement to prosecute, because you need to be held accountable as well.” Lamberti says prosecuting minors will hopefully add another deterrent and prevent them from trying to get through security and into the casinos.

(Radio Iowa)