The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports four arrests took place over the past few days. At around 8:30-a.m. today (Monday), 30-year old Lisa Marie Riskowski, of Exira, was arrested on an outstanding Audubon County warrant for Child Endangerment. The charge stems from an investigation into an incident that occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington Street, in Exira, whereby Riskowski allegedly allowed a registered sex offender to reside at her home where minor children were present. Riskowski was brought to the Audubon County Jail and later released after appearing before a magistrate. Her preliminary hearing was set for May 18th.

At around 12:40-a.m. Sunday, 20-year old Zen Henry Gross, of Atlantic, was arrested in Audubon County for OWI/1st offense, following a traffic stop. Gross was later released after appearing before the magistrate, with his preliminary hearing also set for May 18th.

20-year old Verlyn Duane Richardson, Jr., of Ankeny, was arrested Saturday night in Audubon County, for Possession of Marijuana/1st offense, two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving While Barred. His arrest was the result of a traffic stop on Highway 71 at Littlefield Drive. Richardson was being held in the Audubon County Jail on $2,000 bond.

And, Friday evening, 32-year old Amanda Sue Wicker, of Harlan, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana/3rd offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from a traffic stop on Highway.

(12-p.m. News)