The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office was called to a single vehicle accident around 3:43pm Friday afternoon at US Highway 34 and L Ave.  Upon arrival a 2001 Chevy Suburban owned by Lupita Cisneros of Rowlett, TX and being operated by 75-year-old Keith Wayne Rhone of Rockwall, TX was found wrecked while travelling Eastbound on Highway 34. 

The Suburban was pulling a 1995 Viking Travel Trailer heading Eastbound on Highway 34 when Rhone fell asleep at the wheel.  The vehicle traveled across the westbound lane of traffic and entered into the north ditch, travelling 400 feet before striking the ditch embankment of L Avenue and coming to rest. 

Two minor children in the vehicle were transported to Montgomery County Memorial Hospital by Red Oak Rescue for treatment of minor injuries.  The Suburban was a total loss and the travel trailer had an estimated $500 damage.  The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Red Oak Rescue and the Iowa State Patrol.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 21-year-old Brandon Manwiller of Corning on a forgery charge.  Manwiller allegedly stole three checks from someone, forged their name and cashed the checks at Hy-Vee in Corning.  The arrest was made Friday morning at around 10:45am and Manwiller was taken to the Adams County Jail.

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A woman has been inured after a one vehicle crash in Fremont County.

At about 4:30 Thursday, police were notified of a rollover accident about two miles north of 120^th street on highway 59.

A vehicle driven by Dung Thi Nguyen was northbound on highway 59 when she lost control. The vehicle entered a ditch and rolled over onto its top. Investigators say neither speed nor alcohol were contributing factors to the incident.

When officers arrived, they found Nguyen on the side of the road having been assisted by a passerby. Nguyen was taken to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital by Shenandoah Rescue. She was treated for minor injuries. No other details are known at this time.

The Harlan Police Department has received several recent reports of vehicles that have either been broken into or had damage done to them. They report the recent string occurred between July 20^th and 24^th.

All of the cases remain under investigation as no arrests have yet been made. Police would like to remind citizens to lock unattended vehicles and report any suspicious activity that you may have seen. They say you may be eligible for rewards paid by Crime Stoppers for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons involved.

The Guthrie Center City Council is considering whether to expand its current two man law enforcement department to three members.

During their meeting earlier this week, the Council also considered having their police force have more of a visible presence at night, especially between the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM.

They’re considering having more visibility after two pharmacy break-ins were reported in a period of less than two months. The most recent break-in occurred July 12^th at Dowd Healthmart Drug where a burglar broke a the front door of the store and stole prescription drugs. The other break-in occurred on May 26^th.

In addition, concerned citizens brought up recent incidents of minor vandalism in the city. The Council discussed having greater enforcement of their midnight curfew for youths to help thwart the burglaries and vandalism.

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The Harlan Police Department is reporting the arrests of several people the past few days.

Last Saturday, law enforcement officers were called to an apparent fight in process in the area of 6^th and Dodge. When officers arrived, it was determined that Billy Scheffler and Curt Scheffler, both of Harlan, had been assaulted by two male subjects on bicycles.

Police were able to identify the alleged assailants as 20-year-old Jesse Seyler and 18-year-old Spencer Seyler, both of Harlan.

The Seyler brothers were transported to the Shelby County Jail. Jesse Seyler was charged with assault and possession of a controlled substance. Spencer Seyler was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

One of the two bicycles they were riding during the assault was found to have been stolen. That led to Jesse Sayler also being charged with posession of stolen property and Spencer Seyler charged with theft 5^th degree.

On an unrelated incident last Saturday, 25-year-old Christopher Smagacz of Harlan was arrested and charged with domestic abuse assault displaying a dangerous weapon when officers were called to his home. Smagacz allegedly threatened his wife with knives. Smagacz was transported to the Cass County Jail.

Last Friday, 33-year-old Stephanie Hampton was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant. The warrant was issued when Hampton failed to appear on a debtor’s exam. Hampton was transported to the Shelby County Jail.

A hit and run last Friday in Harlan led to a man suffering unknown injuries.

Last Friday, Police were called to the 2000 block of 7^th street to a person being struck by a vehicle and the vehicle leaving the scene.

When officers arrived, they found that Jacob Reisgaard was the victim of a hit and run. Reisgaard was taken to Myrtue Medical Center by private vehicle. The status of his injuries was not known.

Following an investigation by Harlan police, they arrested 18-year-old Spencer Seyler with failure to stop and render aid. Seyler was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and willful injury.

Police in Glenwood are reporting the thefts of two vehicles Thursday.

Reports say a 1988 Harley Davidson Model XLH1200 was stolen from a shed on Green Street at sometime on Thursday. The cycle is blue with three yellow triangles on each side. The license plate is 9485NA.

Police also report a theft of on Townsend Street of a silver 2004 Dodge Stratus sometime on Thursday. The license plate on the Stratus was 224BXN.

You can call the Glenwood Police Department at 527-9920 with any information.