(Red Oak, Iowa) – No injuries were reported following a collision this (Tuesday) morning, in Red Oak. According to Red Oak Police, the accident occurred at the intersection of N. 8th St. and Hillcrest Avenue, at around 10-a.m.

Authorities say a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country van driven by 34-year-old Bruce Kaimann, of Red Oak, was traveling westbound on Hillcrest Avenue and approaching the yield sign. A 2005 GMC SUV driven by 17-year-old Heath Jackson, of Red Oak, was also approaching the intersection as Jackson was traveling northbound on N. 8th Street.

Police say Kaimann was traveling too fast for the slick road conditions, and was unable to stop before entering the intersection. His van slid into the path of the SUV before being struck on the left rear tire. Damage from the accident amounted to $4,300. No citations were issued due to the poor road conditions, but Police said Kaimann was at fault for driving too fast for conditions. They noted that had the streets not been slick, both vehicles would have been able to stop.

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa lawmakers are exploring ways to try to prevent children from accessing pornography online.

Republican Representative Bill Gustoff of Des Moines says there already are two or three bills that outline different approaches. “It’s all like a game of Whac-A-Mole,” Gustoff says. “…We’re going to pass what we can. and then somebody will come up with a way to get around it a little bit and we’ll have to come back and revisit it here and in other states.”

Gustoff is the leader of a subcommittee in the Iowa House that held a hearing on one of the bills today. Chuck Hurley, legal counsel of The Family Leader, told lawmakers efforts to restrict minors’ access to pornography in the digital environment have not yet been successful. “Kids are vulnerable and you all really have an opportunity to do something to protect them,” Hurley said.

Governor Reynolds is making a proposal similar to a Utah law that requires age verification for access to websites with pornographic or indecent content.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Police Department has released a report on arrests that occurred from December 19, 2023 through January 22, 2024. From the most recent to the earliest arrests:

On Monday (Jan. 22nd), 22-year-old Erin Mack, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Shelby County warrant for Violation of Probation.

Last Saturday (Jan. 20), 62-year-old Anthony Germann, of Shelby, was arrested in Atlantic on a Montgomery County warrant for Operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent.

On Jan. 17th, 60-year-old Kimberly Register, of Atlantic, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Gathering where controlled substances are used.

There were two arrested January 15th, in Atlantic: 22-year-old Mym Attan, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication, and, 24-year-old Fitkio Ranu, of Atlantic, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

On the 13th, Atlantic Police arrested 25-year-old Melvin Helson and 34-year-old Gervin Winnie, both of Atlantic. They were charged with Disorderly Conduct.

On Jan. 12th, 22-year-old ID Kutto, of Atlantic, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree.

On the 10th of January, 38-year-old Winser Ekiek, of Atlantic, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and Public Intoxication. And, 29-year-old Christopher Martin, of Atlantic, was arrested for Aggravated Assault. The previous day (Jan. 9th), 40-year-old Daniel Duranceau, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/2nd.

Others arrested in Atlantic include:

• 29-year-old Jacob Aves, of Coralville, for OWI/2nd offense (Jan. 7th)
• 42-year-old Michael Adkins, of Atlantic, for Violation of a No Contact Order (Jan. 6th); Adkins was also arrested Jan/ 5th for Domestic Abuse Assault (impeding an air way) & Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree.
• 19-year-old Efrain Sandiego, of Atlantic, was arrested Jan. 4th for Domestic Abuse Assault (impeding an air way) & Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree.
• 24-year-old Tarek Bunan and 30-year-old Benser Mark, both of Atlantic, were arrested Jan. 2nd for Public Intox. Bunan was additionally charged with Disorderly Conduct.
• On Jan. 1st: 22-year-old ID Kitto and 21-year-old Bailey Riesgaard, both of Atlantic, were arrested for Disorderly Conduct, and, 23-year-old Jackson Sally, of Atlantic, was arrested for Theft in the 2nd (Motor Vehicle), Theft in the 5th, Burglary in the 3rd Degree, and Attempted Burglary.
• 25-year-old Colin Juelsgaard, of Atlantic, was arrested Dec. 31st for OWI/1st offense.
• 60-year-old Wade Anderson, of Atlantic, was arrested Dec. 29th, for Public Intox.
• 18-year-old Christian Dziuba, of Adair, was arrested in Atlantic on Dec. 27th, for Simple Assault, and,
• as previously mentioned, on Dec. 19th, 22-year-old Erica Vandervort, of Atlantic, was arrested for Child Endangerment with Bodily Injury.

All subjects were booked into the Cass County (IA) Jail. The Jail Roster on Jan. 23rd, showed Jackson Sally, Efrain Sandiego, Christopher Martin, along with Nathan Frazier, Tami Schulz, Jason Wingrove and Kalee Nolte (mentioned in our report on counterfeiting and forgery) remained held in the jail.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Police in Atlantic today (Tuesday) said four Cass County residents are charged in connection with a felony  forgery and counterfeiting investigation. 52-year-old Tami Schulz and 31-year-old Nathan Frazier, both of Atlantic, were charged with Ongoing Criminal Conduct. Frazier was charged also with Forgery, while Schulz was additionally charged with Counterfeiting/Forgery.

Authorities say their investigation began when Jason Wingrove, of Anita, was caught on December 30th allegedly attempting to pass counterfeit U-S currency at Walmart, in Atlantic to purchase a new inkjet printer cartridge. During a subsequent police interview with Wingrove, he stated that the counterfeit currency was being produced at the apartment of Tami Schulz, along with Kalee Nolte, of Atlantic, and Nathan Frazier.

On January 2nd, Tami Schulz called the Cass County Communications Center and informed them that she was the person who gave Wingrove the counterfeit money to buy a new ink cartridge at Walmart. On January 14th, Atlantic Police executed a search warrant at Schulz’ apartment at 1200 Elm Street, and after being read her rights, she chose to answer questions officers posed with regard to the fake money.

Schulz said Nolte and Frazier were in the process of moving out on January 15th. Officers were able to collect several hundred counterfeit items, including U-S currency, SWITA transportation tickets, a manufactured bank check, and other items related to the counterfeiting operation, including an inkjet printer and cartridges, and photographs of U-S currency. Schulz was able to identify all the items as belonging to Nolte and Frazier. She went on to say Nolte and Frazier would print the counterfeit items and then give them to her to cut out. Schulz said she was aware that it was illegal, and tried to tell Nolte and Frazier the same thing.

On January 17th, Atlantic Police Officer Snyder interviewed SWITA Transportation Director Mark Lander, who confirmed Schulz, Nolte and Frazier had used counterfeit tickets on multiple occasions to obtain transportation. Lander told police they tickets began appearing in mid-December, 2o23. When the fake tickets were discovered, SWITA barred Schulz, Nolte and Frazier from using SWITA transport. The used counterfeit SWITA tickets were seized as evidence.

Police say based on the information they obtained, Tami Schulz, Kalee Nolte, Nathan Frazier and Jason Wingrove were charged. Wingrove and Nolte were charged with Forgery. Nolte was additionally charged with Ongoing Criminal Conduct. The suspects were booked into the Cass County Jail Jan. 22nd and remained held as of today (Jan. 23rd).