Atlantic Police Chief Dave Erickson reports a two-month long investigation by the Atlantic Police Department has resulted in the arrest of 29-year old Jason Michael Anderton, of Atlantic. Anderton faces charges that include Animal Torture/1st offense, and Animal Abuse. The investigation followed a report of a deceased animal that was brought to the Police Department in early November, 2017. Atlantic Police Lt. Devin Hogue told KJAN News the animal was a mixed-breed female dog, about one and a-half years old. He would not elaborate on the injuries it suffered that resulted in its death. The A-PD was assisted in its investigation by the Humane Society of the United States.

Jason Anderton (booking photo)

The HSUS assisted by providing resources and funding that allowed the Police Dept. to complete a Necropsy exam and DNA testing, that furthered the investigation. Jessica Lauginiger, Director of Animal Crimes with the HSUS Animal Cruelty, Rescue and Response Team, said “This case is an excellent example of two different entities coming together to combat animal crime.” She said also, “We are thankful to the Atlantic Police Department and grateful to provide the resources needed to further this case.”

Jason Anderton was taken into custody on Monday, Jan. 8th, without incident. He was booked into the Cass County Jail and later released after posting bond. Atlantic Police Lt. Devon Hogue told KJAN News the P-D was extremely grateful to the HSUS and other individuals who assisted in the case.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A Missouri man with a record of robberies has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a bank heist in eastern Iowa. Court records say 60-year-old Peter Lundberg, of St. Ann, Missouri, was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Davenport. Records show Lundberg has two prior federal convictions for bank robbery and one state robbery conviction.

Prosecutors say Lundberg got less than $1,100 from a Bank of the West teller in Coralville, Iowa, when he robbed it on April 20. He and the woman driving him, Bridgette Durborow, of St. Peters, Missouri, were captured a short time later near Davenport. Durborow has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Police in Creston arrested a woman a little before 2-a.m. today (Wednesday), for Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 36-year old Bobbie Sue Flynn, of Creston, was being held in the Union County Jail, on a $1,600 bond.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Chicago woman accused of killing her sister in Des Moines has been found incompetent to stand trial. The Des Moines Register reports that a judge issued the ruling last week for 31-year-old Ieisha McDuffy. Judge Health Lauber says McDuffy suffers from a disorder that prevents her from appreciating the charges against her or aiding her lawyer. Lauber ordered McDuffy to be treated while in state custody so her mental competency for trial can be restored.

Police say Ieisha McDuffy and her sister, Lakeisha McDuffy, were visiting another relative’s home Sept. 10 when Ieisha stabbed Lakeisha.