Sheriff’s deputies in Cass County arrested an Anita man Saturday on an assault charge. 46-year old Daniel David Becker was taken into custody for Domestic abuse assault. He was later released from the jail on his own recognizance.

And, last Friday, deputies in Cass County arrested 38-year old Julie Ann Simmons, of Atlantic, on a charge of Driving While Revoked. Simmons was taken to the Cass County Jail and was released the following day on her own recognizance.

A traffic stop Sunday evening in Exira resulted in the arrest of 28-year old James Aaron Humlicek, of Exira. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office says Humlicek was charged with Possession of Prescription pills, driving while revoked, failure to wear a seat belt and having no insurance. He was brought to the Audubon County Jail and later posted bond. Humlicek is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning.

A Madison County teen suffered possible/unknown injuries during a rollover accident early Saturday morning, in Union County. Sheriff’s officials say 15-year old Alexis Hawkins, of Winterset, was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston following the accident that took place near Lorimor at around 2:35-a.m., Saturday.

Officials say Hawkins was driving a 2003 Saturn Ion southbound on Highway 169, when she lost control of the car. The vehicle entered the west ditch and rolled once before coming to rest upright. Hawkins was later cited for Failure to Maintain Control and Driving without a license. The car sustained $5,000 damage during the crash.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports also, 27-year old Tyler Scott Sutton, of Osceola, was arrested Sunday morning for possession of drug paraphernalia and 2nd degree Theft. Sutton was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center after he was found to be in possession of a 2001 Chevy Silverado that was reported stolen from Creston last week. Sutton remains in the jail while awaiting an appearance in front of the magistrate.

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol, says they are in need of your help in locating  an adult male.  Authorities are looking for a 2012 Black, Ford Dually, with Tennessee license plate# J414234. The man’s name is Frank Dietz.

Dietz is said to be sick and disoriented.  When they last spoke to him, he advised he was ”stuck on a road.”  Frank Dietz’s phone was pinged in Guthrie County.  Please check your farms, the roads around your farms and contact the Sheriff’s Office if you see Mr. Dietz or his truck. Call the Guthrie County Sheriff’s  641-747-2214 if you have any information about Dietz’ location.

Authorities are looking for a truck very similar to this one.

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The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency reports the intersection of 300th Street and Peach Road is currently closed for a replacement pipe project. Construction on the project is expected to last one-week.The pipe is located between Monroe Township Sections  19 and 30, and Fairview Township Sections 24 and 25.

Since the area has many dirt or Level “B” roads, considerable alternate route planning will be necessary for some emergency responders if they should need to aid nearby residents. If you have any questions, call the Shelby County Engineer’s Office at 712-755-5954.