The Union County Sheriff’s Office says a Winterset man reported today (Wednesday), someone stolen more than $12,730 worth of items from a building he owns in Lorimor. The theft occurred sometime between 5-p.m. Sept. 22nd and 10-a.m. today (Wed.).

The items taken include: A vibrating compactor; Mathews compound bow; Ammunition; A 4000 BTU heater; KLX dirt bike; Suzuki LT5 4 wheeler; RM 50 dirt bike; A welder; A generator; An RM250 dirt bike, and miscellaneous tools.

If you have any information about the theft, contact the Union County Sheriff’s Dept.

The Mills County Attorney’s Office said Wednesday, that three individuals have been charged in connection with the shooting that occurred on September 27th, 2015 in Glenwood, Iowa. 18-year old Denver Cook, of Glenwood, has been charged with Willful lnjury, a class “C” felony, and Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor. 22-year old Colton McDaniel, of Glenwood, has been charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor.

42-year old Hurl Beechum, III, of Queen Creek, Arizona, has been charged with Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, a class “C” felony; Willful Injury, a class “D” felony; Going Armed with Intent, a class “D” felony; and two counts of Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor.

Denver Cook

Colton McDaniel

Earlier, investigators had said six people were walking near 209 North Myrtle Street in Glenwood, the residence of Glenwood High School Principal Richard Hutchinson. One of the individuals walking — a juvenile — was on the phone and uttered a racial slur. Hutchinson approached the group to reprimand them for the use of the slur and an altercation began.

During the altercation, Cook allegedly punched Hutchinson in the face, leaving him unconscious. Hutchinson’s step-son Hurl Beechum III, allegedly brandished a gun and shot McDaniel, twice, once in the left thigh, and once in the right ankle.

The Attorney’s Office says a class “C” felony is punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine of at least $1,000.00 but not more than $10,000.00 A class “D” felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of at least $750 but not more than $7.500.00. An aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of at least $625.00 but not more than $6,250.00. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by up to up to one year in jail and a fine of at least $315.00 but not more than $1,875.

An accident that occurred Sept. 21st in Harlan resulted in one person being sent to the hospital. Harlan Police said today (Wednesday), Keri Ranney, of Harlan, was transported by Medivac Ambulance to Myrtue Memorial Hospital following the crash that happened in the 1600 block of 12th Street.

An investigation determined Ranney’s 2011 Chevy was traveling south on 12th Street when it crossed the northbound lane and went over a curb. The car hit and broke through a cedar fence before crashing into a parked 2005 Nissan in a driveway. The Nissan then hit a 1989 Ford, parked beside it. Both parked vehicles belong to Remington Lee, of Harlan. The fence was owned by Steven Olsen, of Harlan.

Damage from the crash amounted to $14,500. The report did not indicate if any citations were issued or charges filed.

The Glenwood Police Department says a woman who crashed her vehicle into a legally parked car claimed she was distracted by a bee in her vehicle. 26-year old Rachel Marie May, of Glenwood, was traveling east in the 700 block of Green Street at around 9:05-a.m., Sunday, when her 2008 Chevy Cobalt hit the rear of a parked 1996 Ford Explorer. The impact shoved the SUV about 6-to 8-feet.

May briefly left the scene after leaving her insurance information with a witness, and when she returned, told police she was only driving 25-miles per hour when the accident occurred. A witness however, claimed the woman had her cell phone on her lap, and that they didn’t see May swatting at a bee while she was driving. The witness also said May was driving faster than 25 when the crash occurred.

An officer investigating the incident say the extent of the damage and distance the SUV traveled after the impact led him to believe May was traveling well over 25-mph. The officer also learned the woman was required by authorities in Kansas to have an ignition interlock device on any vehicle she drives, but no such device was found in her car.

May was cited for striking an unattended vehicle and failure to have a valid driver’s license. Damage from the crash amounted to $7,000.