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Cass County arrests

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July 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous individuals were arrested on a variety of charges over the past week.  On June 28th 35-year old Kevin Russell Ray Milliam, of Atlantic,  appeared at the Cass County Jail to be booked and released on District Court Charges of Theft 4th Degree.  On June 29th, 41-year old Stanley Oral Rossell, of Lewis, was arrested on a charge of Interference with Official Acts. Rossell was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $300 bond.

On June 29, 2012, Sheriff’s deputies arrested 30-year old Brian Harold Eilts, of Massena, on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. Eilts was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $300 bond. On July 1st, 28-year old Cortney Anne Taylor, of Griswold, was arrested on a charge of Driving While Suspended. Taylor was taken to the Cass County Jail where she pled guilty and was released the following day. On July 3rd, 19-year old Mathew Robert Kern, of Atlantic, appeared at the Cass County Jail to be booked and released on a Sheriff’s Office charge of OWI 1st Offense.

On July 4th,  the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28-year old Nichole Rey Renshaw, of Guthrie Center, on a Cass County District Court Warrant for Theft 2nd Degree. Renshaw was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was later released on $2000 bond. That same day, the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28-year old Chad V. Renshaw, of Guthrie Center, on a Cass County Magistrate’s warrant for Theft 5th Degree. Renshaw was transported to the Cass County Jail where he pled guilty and was released the following day.

On July 7th, 2012, Cass County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 24-year old Kalynn Scott Namanny, of Machney Park, IL, on a charge of Public Intox. Namanny pled guilty before the Magistrate later that day and was released. And, on Sunday, July 8th, 27-year old Christopher Russell Marsh, of Macedonia, was arrested on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. Marsh was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on his own recognizance.

Drug Arrests in Cass County

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July 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office report a Nebraska man was arrested Sunday on drug charges. 19-year old Bryan Adam Miedl,  of Bellevue, NE, was taken into custody on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Alcohol Underage, and Interference with Official Acts. Miedl was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was being held on $1600 bond.

Last Thursday (July 5th) 18-year old Caan Daniel Buchanan,  of Griswold, was arrested on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Buchanan was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released the following day on his own recognizance.

On Independence Day, 23-year old Nicholas Keith Sheeley, of Maple Plain, MN, was arrested by Cass County Deputies, on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sheeley was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was later released on $1000 bond.

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Rollover Accident NW of Atlantic Monday Morning Injures Woman

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July 9th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A local woman was hurt in a rollover accident northwest of Atlantic this (Monday) morning, on Highway 83.

Accident scene NW of Atlantic, Monday (Ric Hanson photo)

54 year old Jayne Marie Knight, of Atlantic, was taken to the Cass County Hospital by private vehicle for treatment.

The accident happened about eight-tenths of a mile north of the Atlantic City limits at around 6:15-a.m.  Knight was northbound and lost control of her 2005 Nissan Altima, which rolled into the north ditch near a tree line and corn field.

(Ric Hanson photo)

Cass County Sheriff’s officials estimate the damage to the car at 11-thousand dollars.

 


Villisca Man Arrested on Domestic Abuse Charge

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July 9th, 2012 by Jim Field

A Villisca man was arrested Sunday night on a charge of aggravated domestic abuse assault while displaying a weapon.  Anthony Duane Pond was taken by Montgomery County deputies to the jail in Red Oak where he is held on two thousand dollars cash bond.  Law enforcement officials say the victim in the assault was not inured.

Lenox Police break-up a fight, arrest TX man on warrant after being pepper-sprayed

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July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Lenox Police Department reports a Texas man, wanted on a U-S Marshal’s warrant for a parole violation, was arrested Sunday morning after a confrontation with police.

Gilberto Pantoja (photo courtesy Jon Huggins/ Lenox P-D)

Officials say 23-year old Gilberto Pantoja, of Harlingen, TX, was wanted in Texas for violating his parole, on an original charge of discharging a firearm at a police officer. He was also wanted in Taylor County, for assault on a police officer. On Monday (July 9th), an additional charge of Causing Injury While Interfering with Officials Acts, was also filed.

Pantoja was arrested at around 4:30-a.m., Sunday, after Lenox Police were called to a reported fight in the 200 block of West Michigan Street. When officers attempted to arrest Pantoja, he allegedly resisted. Officers used pepper spray to control the man and him into custody.

Pantoja was transported to the Taylor County Jail where he was being held on the warrants and additional charge, Monday. Additional charges are pending as a result of the incident. One Lenox police officer suffered minor injuries during the incident. He was treated at the Corning hospital, and released.

Family plans funeral for Iowa soldier

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July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

EMERSON, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa soldier who was killed in Afghanistan last month will be remembered at a funeral next weekend.

Sgt. James Skalberg

The funeral for 25-year-old Army Sgt. James Skalberg will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Red Oak on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Skalberg was one of two soldiers killed on June 27 when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. The soldier killed was 24-year-old 1st Lt. Stephen Prasnicki, of Lexington, Va.

Skalberg graduated from Nishna Valley High School in 2005 and attended Peru State College in Peru, Neb. He joined the Army in 2007. Skalberg’s wife and son live in Red Oak.

Public hearing Monday evening in Massena

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July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A public hearing with regard to the disposal of Centennial Park property will take place in Massena, Monday evening. The hearing, at 6:45-p.m. in the Massena City Hall, will preceed at normal Council session, which begins at 7-p.m.

During the regular session, the Council will act on approving a Resolution detailing the terms for disposal of the Centennial Park property, followed by the setting of a date for a public hearing on the sale of the property, and the setting of a date for a special meeting on the sale of the property.

The Massena City Council will also discuss an Illegal Dumping Ordinance, and other, regular matters.

Audubon City Council meeting preview

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July 8th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday (July 9th), beginning at 7-p.m. During their session at the Audubon City Hall, the Council will hear and possibly act on a request from the Chamber of Commerce, for street closing, tables, the parade route, and other matters pertaining to the T-Bone Festival, which takes place August 4th. The Council will also discuss sewer rates and raises, and, they’ll hear from the Audubon County Extension, with regard to the Wellness Walk.