The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports four recent arrests, three of which took place Thursday. On Jan. 18th, James Brown was taken into custody at around 9:12-p.m., for Possession of Paraphernalia. At the same time, Desiree Evans was arrested for Harassment in the 3rd Degree. And, at approximately 6:45-p.m., Thursday, Adams County Deputies arrested Anthony Keeler, of Creston, for Leaving the scene of an accident, Reckless driving, Failing to display a registration plate, Failure to maintain control, Open container, Failure to wear a seat belt and expired registration.

A call about a speeding vehicle on Highway 148 Tuesday afternoon, resulted in the arrest of Shyla Waldhauser, of Orient. She was placed under arrest for Driving While License Revoked from a previous OWI.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa court records say a 79-year-old woman has been accused of stealing more than $346,000 from her sister who has Alzheimer’s disease. The Des Moines Register reports that Jewell Davis, of West Des Moines, is charged with dependent adult abuse or exploitation. Davis’ next court hearing is scheduled for Jan. 29.

The records say Davis’s sister lives in a Des Moines nursing home and that Davis had power of attorney over her sister’s finances. The records also say Davis wrote checks to herself on her sister’s account and used money from the sale of her sister’s home to buy two homes. Investigators say in court documents that Davis admitted using her sister’s money for herself.

INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — The state has told Warren County officials they must closed their troubled county jail by Feb. 2nd. The Iowa Corrections Department said in a notice issued Thursday that the state order “is the result of years of ongoing issues with the jail facility.” Among its problems: failing a state fire marshal’s inspection, inadequate water supplies, inmate escapes, mold, inadequate food storage, cleanliness. The jail is on the third floor of the county courthouse in Indianola.

Iowa’s chief jail inspector had warned the county supervisors the state would close the jail if the county did not set a bond referendum vote by Jan. 31 to pay for renovations or a new structure. The board was expected to set a May 2 bond vote, but the item was removed from Tuesday’s agenda.

The Creston Police Department says a resident of the 600 block of W. Montgomery Street reported Thursday evening, that someone apparently tried to break into his home. The man said his front door had been kicked in breaking the deadbolt and damaging the door frame. The damage amounted to about $200.