Details have been released by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office about an accident on Monday, August 17th.  On that date the Montgomery County Communications received a call at 9:19pm stating there was a single vehicle property damage accident on 110th Street, 1/2 mile West of Grant.

After investigation it was determined that a 1997 Chevy 1500 operated by 73-year-old Terry Evans of Corning was parked across the traveled portion of the road with it’s four-way flashers on while attempting to close a gate after putting cattle back in the fence.  A 2013 Chevy Impala driven by 56-year-old Michael Webb of Red Oak crested the hill traveling Westbound and took evasive action to avoid hitting the Evans vehicle.  This caused the vehicle to lose control and enter the North ditch causing about $2,500 damage to the vehicle.  No other details were reported and charges are pending at this time.

Law enforcement agencies from across Iowa and the nation will be stepping up enforcement to save lives from now through this Labor Day weekend. Authorities say the motoring public will notice more officers and increased safety messaging.The Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) runs August 25th through September 7th.

The Labor Day weekend traditionally signals the end of summer and often involves one last road trip for the year with the family. It also involves a high rate of drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2013, the most recent year in which data is available, there were 424 crash fatalities nationwide over the three-day Labor Day weekend. Almost half of those fatal crashes involved drivers who had been drinking, and 27 percent of those drivers had a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .15 or higher – nearly twice the legal limit of .08. In the same time period, four (4) people were killed in crashes in Iowa, twenty-five percent of those were alcohol related.

Iowa is offering a new, SaferRide mobile app (which is free from the Apple iTunes store and Google Play) that can help users call a taxi or a friend for a ride home. The app can even help you identify your location so you can be picked up. If you know you will be drinking, plan how you will get home afterward.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau reminds you that, “Driving sober is not just a recommendation, it’s the law!”

A Missouri man was arrested early Monday morning in Red Oak on multiple charges.  Red Oak Police report the arrest at 1:45am Monday in the 100 block of West Coolbaugh Street in Red Oak.  25-year-old Christopher Michael Myers of St. Joseph, Missouri was arrested for 3 counts of Theft 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Identity Theft, and 1 count of Theft 3rd Degree.  Myers was taken to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on $5,000 cash bond.

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of a Red Oak man late Sunday night for Breach of Peace.  At 10:44pm Officers arrested 29-year-old Brian Paul Anderson of Red Oak.  Anderson was taken in to custody and held on $300 cash bond.

Two Red Oak men were taken into custody late Saturday night. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office 38-year-old Joseph Bredberg and 29-year-old Cody Keith Tunnell, both of Red Oak, were arrested at approximately 11:39pm Saturday night in the 2300 block of Eastern Ave. for public intoxication. The two were transported to the Montgomery County Corrections Office where they were booked and held on a $300 each cash bond.

A Red Oak man was arrested early Sunday morning on a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. According to the Red Oak Police Department, at approximately 1:08 am, Officers arrested 42-year-old Chris Allan Taylor of Red Oak for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Taylor was cited and released later Sunday morning after his bond of $300 was met.

A Police Officer in Council Bluffs was bitten and had blood spat on them while attempted to subdue an out of control suspect late Saturday evening. Authorities say the incident began when officers were called to 1320 N. 21st Street in Council Bluffs at around 7:50-p.m., Saturday, for a reported domestic disturbance.

The female victim, Jackie Sime met officers outside in the front yard and the suspect, Dean Sime refused to exit the house and yelled out to Officers to shoot him.  Officers confirmed that a Domestic Assault occurred and while speaking with Dean Sime, who was still in the doorway holding a small chainsaw, Officers observed Sime slam his head several times into the front door eventually knocking himself out.

While Sime was knocked out Officers entered the home, secured the saw and called for Medics, due to Sime having a laceration on his head from his slamming his head into the door. Officers began gathering information regarding the call and Medics arrived.  While Medics were treating Sime, he lunged for an Officer’s duty weapon, the Officer was able to turn his gun away and Sime had ahold of the Officer’s cruiser mic, which was attached to his duty belt. Another Officer was attempting to restrain Sime and was bit in the left calf, Sime was tasered by a third Officer and Sime was immediately handcuffed.

While Sime was being turned over, he spat blood in the face and on the neck of one of the Officers.  Sime refused medical assistance and was taken to Corrections, the Officer who was bitten and spit on went to Mercy Hospital for treatment of possible exposure.  The Officer’s left calf had redness and slight swelling from the bite, the Officer was released back to full duty.

Sime faces several charges, including: Disarming a peace officer; Assault on a Peace Officer; Interference with Official Acts, and Serious Domestic Assault.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Sioux City police dog has been euthanized, four months after his police handler died of natural causes. The Sioux City Journal reports that the black Belgian malinois K-9 named “Eik” was put to sleep Thursday after a battle with cancer. In April, Sergeant Jay Fleckenstein — who trained Eik from a puppy and was his handler for six years — died at his home of natural causes.

A week after Fleckenstein’s death, Eik was retired, and the Fleckenstein family bought him from the department for $1. Police Chief Doug Young says the K-9’s death is a sad day for the department and called Eik “a good dog.”

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — A state board has awarded the maker of Wells Blue Bunny ice cream $644,400 in tax incentives to help finance an expansion in Le Mars that is expected to create 19 new jobs. The Sioux City Journal reports that the Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded the incentives to Wells Enterprises on Friday.

The company plans to build a 12,000-square-foot addition to its ice cream plant in south Le Mars. The $19.3 million project will also include the installation of a new multiproduct production line, as well as additional hardening equipment.

Wells operates two plants in Le Mars. With around 2,000 employees, the privately held, family-owned company is by far the largest employer in the Plymouth County seat, the self-proclaimed Ice Cream Capitol of the World.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa education officials are close to adopting new computerized exams for students in the state’s 336 school districts, but critics question whether the new tests are worth the cost. The Des Moines Register reports the state Board of Education is likely to drop multiple choice tests with paper answer sheets in favor of Smarter Balanced’s adaptive computerized tests.

Critics question the value of the $8.3 million tests because of the potential for technical problems, and the fact that school districts may have to upgrade their wireless networks to administer them. But supporters say the computerized tests provide valuable information because they can change the difficulty of future questions based on a student’s answers.

A Council Bluffs man was arrested Friday night after a short pursuit into Omaha.  Bluffs officers located a stolen 2009 Dodge Ram pick-up with Colorado plates Friday night just after nine o’clock at 16th and High streets in Council Bluffs.  27 year old Jeffery Huff of Council Bluffs was driving the truck.  He was wanted on a pair of warrants for burglary and a probation violation and was reported to have a sawed-off shot gun.  Huff fled in the truck and eventually led officers into Omaha when he struck a parked vehicle on a dead-end road.  Huff was captured near 22nd and F streets after fleeing on foot for about a block.  Omaha police took Huff into custody and he was charged with being a fugitive from justice.  He was also charged with the traffic accident and leaving the scene of the accident.  The Vehicle pursuit lasted about seven minutes.  Huff is awaiting extradition back to Iowa authorities.