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Adair County Sheriff’s report (4/17)

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April 17th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports two arrests. 39-year old John Michael Burgoyne, of Creston, was arrested April 9th at the Union County Jail in Creston, on an Adair County warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree (Less than $200). Burgoyne was later released on a $350 bond.

And, 25-year old Jennifer Rene Avey, of Casey, was arrested April 13th near Fontanelle, following a traffic stop at around 9:40-p.m. for littering, near the intersection of Etna and Highway 92. The Deputy noted in his report that the driver of the vehicle, Cam Jahnke, and passenger (Avey) were trying to switch seats. Jahnke was cited for Driving While Suspended and released. Jennifer Avey was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, after a search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of marijuana and paraphernalia on the rear floor board behind the driver’s seat. Avey admitted the drugs and paraphernalia were hers. She was released later that same evening on $1,000 bond.