Officials with the Harlan Police Department report a woman was arrested last Saturday on an assault charge. 52-year old Roxanne Marie Poorker, of Avoca, was arrested following a call about a disturbance in the 1000 block of 7th Street, in Harlan. She was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with assault, as well as public intoxication.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two, recent arrests. Today (Tuesday), 28-year old Marshall Orin Arms, of Shelby, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear in court for a citation. His bond was set at $1,000. And, Monday evening, 33-year old Brandon Heath Smith, of Glenwood, was arrested on a warrant for 2 counts of Violation of Probation. Bond was set at $10,000.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year old Craig Steven Mumm, of Anita, was arrested April 30th on numerous charges. They include: Domestic Abuse Assault; Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense; Possession of Alprazolam/Clonazepam – 1st Offense; Reckless Use of a Firearm; and, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Mumm was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on $4,000 bond. On Sunday, May 6th, Mumm was again arrested. The latest charge was for Violation of No Contact Order. Mumm was released the following day on his own recognizance.

Hundreds of friends and family of Jake Wilson attended a candlelight vigil in La Porte City last (Monday) night to show their support for the autistic 16-year-old, exactly one month after he disappeared. Wilson went for a walk April 7th near Wolf Creek and didn’t return home. Thousands of volunteers and law enforcement officials have spent countless hours looking for him and have turned up nothing. La Porte City resident Danielle Gasco helped organize the vigil in a field along Wolf Creek as part of the healing process for the community. “This was essential,” Gasco says. “To have this gathering for everyone, was part of the process to what has happened, what we’ve come so far with doing, and where we’re still going. This isn’t the end.” Gasco says the vigil was held to show support for Wilson’s family and friends, and to serve as a reminder that the search and investigation into his disappearance is continuing.

“We are going to go until he’s found, standing on that firm foundation that we will be unified until he’s brought home,” Gasco says. “It’s determination and an appreciation for each and every one of us to keep fighting.” Gasco says she was overwhelmed – but not surprised – by the number of people who attended the vigil. “It’s breath-taking. We’re one,” Gasco says. “The community has come together time and time again, over and over again. They’ve united. When I say that they’re one mind, one accord of La Porte City is just that.” Gasco says its frustrating not knowing what happened to Wilson, despite the efforts of all the volunteers and professionals who have spent time over the past month trying to figure out where he is.

“It’s hard to move on. It’s hard to have every step of your day without thinking about it at some point,” she says. “There’s no closure and it’s hard to process. It takes every ounce of every effort to have that emotional balance subside and live in La Porte (City) without any answers. It’s urgent that we know (what happened to Wilson).” Investigators continue to do daily searches of Wolf Creek and the nearby Cedar River, but La Porte City Police Chief Chris Brecher says the search effort was halted for a couple of days because of flooding. Brecher says when the water recedes, public volunteers may be called out again to recheck some areas after they dry out.

(Radio Iowa)

PLYMOUTH, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a person died when a train struck a tractor at a rural crossing in northern Iowa’s Worth County. Mason City station KIMT says the crash was reported about 8 a.m. Tuesday at a spot northeast of Plymouth. The name of the person killed and other information about the crash haven’t been released.

(UPDATE 11:45-a.m.) — Officials with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office said today (Tuesday), an investigation into animal neglect in the County is underway, the results of the investigation will determine if criminal charges will be filed. The investigation began at around 9:30-a.m. Sunday, when Pottawattamie County deputies were dispatched to 44625 Lombardy Road, in reference to an animal neglect complaint. Upon arrival deputies found three deceased and several malnourished dogs. Deputies contacted Pottawattamie County Animal Control and the Midlands Humane Society to assist with the investigation.

During the initial investigation, the resident was identified as 35-year old Dustin Young, from Hancock. Authorities learned Young was operating Young Gunz Kennel,  dog breeding and training business at his residence. As a result of the initial investigation, approximately 40 dogs were removed from the scene. As of late Tuesday morning, approximately 10 dogs were missing. Approximately 20 dogs have been returned to their owners. Others are in the process of making arrangements to pick up their dogs.

Investigators are continuing to work with the dog owners to obtain information needed to further the investigation. The Sheriff’s Office is working closely with Pottawattamie County Animal Control and the Midlands Humane Society to ensure that the dogs are getting necessary treatment.

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County said today (Tuesday), that a man wanted on warrants charging him with two counts of Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person, turned himself-in to the Sheriff’s Office, late Monday morning. After the warrant was confirmed, 35-year old David Isaiah McCormick, a transient, was arrested on the Felony charges. He was transported to Pott. County Corrections and turned-over to Corrections staff.  And, 21-year old Chase Daniel Green, of Council Bluffs, was arrested late Monday night, was arrested following a traffic stop for an expired registration and for driving while barred/Habitual Offender. Green was booked into the Pott. County Jail.