The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported, but two people were arrested, after a semi rear-ended a 2000 Chevy Suburban a little after 3-a.m. Thursday, on eastbound Interstate 80. The accident happened about two miles west of the Anita Exit (at the 68 mile-marker).

Officials say a 2011 Freightliner semi driven by 43-year old Jason Jochumsen, of Urbandale, ran into the Suburban owned by 51-year old Calvin John Coohey, of East Dubuque, IL. Damage from the crash totaled $8,000.

During investigation of the accident, the deputy at the scene could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the Suburban.  A search of the vehicle was conducted and multiple large bags and jars of marijuana were located, along with numerous drug paraphernalia items.  The Sheriff’s Office then arrested Calvin John Coohey and a passenger in his vehicle, 20-year old Sophia Abigail Stevens, of Loveland, OH, on felony charges that include Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana and a Drug Tax Stamp Violation, and an Aggravated Misdemeanor charge of Prohibited Acts.  They were brought to the Cass County jail and released later that day on their own recognizances.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating one of its officers for social media postings deriding Islam and calling the religion an “evil ideology.” The Des Moines Register reports that a graphic on the Facebook page of Sgt. Dan Charleston said it included “verses from the Quran that inspire terrorists” and that Charleston accompanied the graphic with a comment: “No reasoning with this evil ideology.” The posting has been removed.

A phone listed for Charleston rang busy during several calls Friday. Department spokesman Rich Blaylock said “the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is very concerned with the messages posted on social media and are conducting an internal investigation.”

Charleston has twice run unsuccessfully for sheriff. He’s been a member of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for 19 years.

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office today (Friday) released a report on arrests that took place from May 19^th through June 6^th. In their report, authorities say among those arrested was 29-year old Cody Johnson, of Marne, who turned himself-in to the Taylor County Law Enforcement Center May 19^th, on charges of felony 2^nd Degree Burglary and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle. His bond was set at $10,000.

On June 3^rd, 30-year old Josh Green, of Shenandoah, was arrested in Bedford for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $300. That same day, 20-year old Cheyana Brownfield, of Blanchard, was arrested on an assault charge. Her bond was also set at $300.

On June 4^th, two people were arrested on drug charges at the Lake of Three Fires near Bedford: 18-year old Cole Nothwehr, of Shendandoah, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. His bond was set at $1,000. And, 24-year old Payne Dotson, of Braddyville, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $300.

On June 5^th, a 14-year old was arrested at the Lenox Pool for carrying a stun gun. He was charged with Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and referred to Juvenile Court. On June 6^th,  79-year old Ronald Bradly, of Bedford, was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order, 23-year old Keegan Bintz, of New Market, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault, and 53-year old Regina Alvarez, of Sibley, was arrested for Assault.

Officials with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office report this (Friday) morning, that “Due to a water line break within the Jail facility, the Pottawattamie County Jail Administrative Offices will be closed today. Due to the closure, there will be no visitation at the facility. It is anticipated that the office will reopen on Monday June 12th for normal business.”

Authorities apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.