A native of Atlantic is weathering Hurricane Matthew, in Florida. Josh Morenz, who lives in Orlando, which is about 45-to 50 miles away from the coast, told KJAN News he hasn’t experienced much of the storm since it rolled it at around 2-a.m local time today (Friday). (click on the left side of the separate audio bars to listen)

Josh is the son of Jeff and JoAnne Morenz, of Atlantic. The 27-year old, who graduated from Atlantic in 2007 and has gone to college, lived and worked in Orlando for a total of 8-to 9-years, says he didn’t have to evacuate the city like residents in many other locations were strongly encouraged to do. He said he’s safe and secure and so are most of his friends in Florida.

Morenz says he has power where he’s at, but other areas aren’t so fortunate.

He said many people were out Wednesday and Thursday night preparing for the storm.

As for those who stayed behind in the danger zone, he says they’re just being stubborn Floridians, most of whom have experienced hurricanes before. But he hasn’t heard of anyone he knows who’ve taken the risk.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a rural Creston man recently reported the theft of property valued at $1,600. The incident happened sometime during the night of Oct. 1st-or 2nd.

Among the items taken was:  Torx screws, a combination square, hammers, crow bars, a tool belt, tape measures, a 5 gal bucket tool bag, a tool box, tin snips, a Bosch Jig saw and blades, a Milwaukee circular saw and blades, a DeWalt angle grinder, a trickle charger, a 12v charger, electric drills, 250 feet of 14-2 Romax wire, drill bits, a DeWalt driver DC825 & charger, a radio, and Rotella diesel oil.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports three recent arrests. At around 5:30 this (Friday) morning, 36-year old Charity Nicole Dresen, of Walnut, was arrested for Trespassing and Driving While Barred, after a deputy investigated a reported domestic disturbance involving her ex-husband, in Walnut.

At around 9-p.m. Thursday, a Pott. County Deputy arrested 28-year old Rachel Ann Johnk, of Oakland, for Aggravated Domestic Assault with Injury. According to the sheriff’s report, Johnk’s roommate, 21-year old Ashley Hansen, of Oakland, called to report she had been assaulted. An investigation determined both women suffered apparently minor injuries in the altercation.

And, 33-year old Anthony Frank Trovoto, of Missouri Valley, was arrested Thursday night for having a concealed weapon, driving while barred, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance. A Pott. County Sheriff’s Deputy driving on Highway 6 just east of Interstate 80 noticed a truck on the side of the road with its blinker on.

When he stopped to check on the vehicle which was still running, the Deputy found Trovoto inside slumped forward against the steering wheel, and a dog in the passenger seat. An investigation determined drugs and paraphernalia were in the truck, along with two knives (one was 6-inches long, the other 8-inches). Also inside the vehicle was a baggie which field tested positive for meth, a glass meth pipe, a wooden box with marijuana and a straw.

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers said today (Friday), one of his Officers was assaulted while making an arrest Thursday night. At around 10-p.m., officers were summoned to 208 W. Main St.  for a reported burglary in progress, at one of the apartments. Upon arrival, officers encountered and arrested 34-year old Joshua Jay Martin, of Clarinda.

Martin allegedly resisted arrest and grabbed one of the officers around the neck. Brothers said the (Unidentified) officer did not suffer any injuries requiring medical treatment. Martin was subdued and taken into custody on a complaint for felony burglary in the third degree, theft in the fifth degree, interference with official acts by resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.

It’s alleged Martin broke into an apartment rented by 36-year old Jason Mallott, of Clarinda, and stole bicycles and bicycle parts. Martin is currently being held in the Page County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Police reports concerning the incident have been forwarded to the offices of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review and consideration of formal charges being filed.

The Creston Police Department reports four recent arrests. 18-year old Taylor Duane Giles, of Creston, was arrested for 5th Degree Theft. Giles was cited and released on a Promise to Appear in Court. 20-year old Jacob Jack Davis, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. Davis was being held in the Union County Jail pending an appearance before a Magistrate.

23-year old Evin Lawrence Scadden, of Creston, was arrested for Violation of Probation. He was later released after posting bond. And, 39-year old Mark Stephen Hallberg, of Lorimor, was arrested on a Union County warrant. He was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,000 cash or surety bond.