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Several arrests reported this weekend in Fremont County

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August 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is reporting numerous arrests have taken place over the past couple of days. Several people were arrested on Friday:

 

Muellner

Muellner

25-year old Samantha Muellner, of Sidney, was arrested at around 1:05-p.m. Friday, after deputies were called to Anderson for a report of an assault that had occurred. Deputies later made contact with Muellner at a residence in Randolph. Muellner was arrested for Simple Domestic Assault and taken to the Fremont County Jail.  She was later released on $300 bond.

 

Just before 8-p.m. Friday, Fremont County Deputies were called to the 1800 block of Western Ave for a one-vehicle rollover accident.  Upon arrival, Deputies determined that the driver had left the scene prior to their arrival.

Campbell

Campbell

Deputies made contact with 52-year old Alan Campbell, of Thurman, at his residence. Campbell was arrested for Driving while License Revoked, Failure to Maintain Control, Fraudulent Registration, Leaving the Scene of an injury Accident, and Interference with Official Acts. He was later released on $2,030.00 bond.

 

At around 10-p.m. Friday, deputies in Fremont County made contact with 25-year old John Crum, of Bedford, at the Sidney Rodeo Grounds. Crum was initially contacted due to an alcohol violation and during the investigation found to be in possession of a concealed handgun.

Crum

Crum

Crum had a permit to carry a concealed weapon, however the permit was invalid due to intoxication. Crum was arrested for Public Consumption of Alcohol and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. He was later released on $2,300.00 bond.

 

And, at around 11:15-p.m. Friday, officers with the Tabor Police Department and deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office were called Main Street in Tabor for a report of a vehicle striking several mailboxes. Law enforcement made contact with 35-year old Michael West, of Council Bluffs.  West was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense and is being held at the Fremont Count Jail.

 

Early Saturday afternoon, Deputies were called to Sidney for a report of an assault that had occurred.

Allen

Allen

Deputies made contact with 62-year old Thomas Allen, of Sidney. Allen was arrested for Serious Domestic Assault and taken to the Fremont County Jail. Allen was later released on $1,000 bond.

 

On Sunday, Fremont County Deputies were called to Sapp Bros Truck Stop for a report of an intoxicated male in the parking lot. Deputies arrested 60-year old Jeffery Davis, of Fort Smith Sebastian, Arkansas for Public Intoxication, (3rd or Subsequent). Davis was being held at the Fremont County Jail.

Davis

Davis

At around 1:45-a.m., Sunday, deputies with the Fremont County K9 Unit stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near the 6-mile marker southbound Interstate 29. The driver of the vehicle, 26-year old Sammy Jimenez, of Omaha, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana. Jimenez was later released on $1,500 bond.

 

At around 4:10-a.m. Sunday, Fremont County deputies were called to the 3000 block of 250th Street for an unconscious male lying in the ditch.

Jimenez

Jimenez

Deputies made contact with 20-year old Kayle Riesberg, of Waukee. Riesberg was arrested for Public Intoxication, and he was later released on a $300 cash bond.

Riesberg

Riesberg

Pence to visit Sioux City & Council Bluffs, Monday

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August 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Republican Party Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence will hold a town hall and rally at two sites in western Iowa this week. The Governor from Indiana has stops scheduled Monday in Sioux City, beginning at 4-p.m., where Pence will hold a Town Hall meeting at the Sioux City Convention Center. Doors to the event open at Noon. Afterward, he’ll travel to Council Bluffs for a 7-p.m. rally at the Mid-America Center. Doors for the event open at 4-p.m.

Indiana (R) Gov. Mike Pence

Indiana (R) Gov. Mike Pence

Tickets are required for both events. You can find them on the web at: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/

Suspect arrested in Dsm bar shooting

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August 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Des Moines say a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting at a bar early Saturday morning. Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek told KCCI-TV that 26-year-old Devin Carter was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, intimidation with a dangerous weapon and felon in possession of a firearm.

Police reported earlier in a news release, that 40-year-old William Dawson Sr. died at a hospital after he, his son and a woman were shot around 1 a.m. Saturday, outside Johnny Mac’s Bar and Grill. Dawson’s son, 20-year-old William Dawson Jr., and 20-year-old Carley Toomey remain at the hospital in critical condition, but were expected to survive.

Police said Dawson’s death is the city’s eighth homicide so far this year.

Authorities ID 1 of 2 Warren County plane crash victims

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August 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Central Iowa have identified one of the two victims of a plane crash that happened late Friday morning, north of Indianola. Authorities said 22-year old Alex Michael Winter, of Indianola, died in the crash. The name of the second victim was still being withheld. Warren County Sheriff Brian Vos told KCCI-TV the Piper PA-11 crashed around 11:40 a.m. under what the Federal Aviation Administration called “unknown circumstances” in a field outside the airport.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash, which remains ongoing.

Woman injured during Sat. night rollover accident on I-80 in Cass County

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August 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A woman suffered a head laceration and other injuries during a rollover accident Saturday night off Interstate 80, in Cass County. According to dispatch reports, Atlantic Fire and Rescue along with Medivac Ambulance were called to the 62 mile marker of I-80 westbound (or about 2-miles east of the exit to Highway 71) at around 9:45-p.m., for a reported personal injury accident. The female victim was said to have been out of the vehicle when law enforcement arrived on the scene.

No other details are currently available.

Both sides of gun debate heard at legislative hearing

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August 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – As expected, a ban on guns at the Iowa State Fair will remain in place this year. The news comes after a heated legislative committee hearing in which people argued both for and against allowing fair-goes to carry guns. The Des Moines Register reports several people spoke Friday at a meeting of the Iowa Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee against allowing guns at the fair. Opponents described scenarios in which drunken and irresponsible guests toting handguns could create dangerous situations.

But Richard Rogers, an Iowa Firearms Coalition board member, said he questions the Fair Board’s authority to ban guns when the state has authorized some to carry them. He said the ban leaves people defenseless if someone else brings a gun to the fair and begins shooting.

Shed fire NE of Wiota Saturday afternoon

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August 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters from Anita and Wiota, along with the assistance of a tanker truck from the Atlantic Fire Department, responded to a structure fire northeast of Wiota Saturday afternoon. The fire was in a shed located about one-half mile east of County K (690th Street), just south of Fairview Road. It was reported at around 2:20-p.m.

Anita Fire Chief Josh Peach said when they arrived on the scene, the metal building which stored more than 30 bales of hay, was fully engulfed in flames and most of the roof had already collapsed. Peach said that factor made the flames “Interesting to fight,” because the tin roof was covering the burning bales. They had to cut holes in what was left of the roof in order to access the hay. FIRE 004 FIRE 001 FIRE 003

Prior to firefighters’ arrival, a tractor, baler and straight truck for hauling grain had been removed from inside the building, and were not damaged. The structure was a total loss. Peach says his preliminary guess was some sort of an electrical malfunction, but he would not rule out spontaneous combustion.

Peach said if you bale green hay and store it in an enclosed structure such as a metal shed, that can create a spontaneous fire. He advised crop producers and harvesters to keep an eye on your hay, and make sure it’s dry when it’s being stored.

Police: 1 of 3 shot at Des Moines bar dies

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August 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police say one of three people shot at a Des Moines bar overnight has died of his injuries. Police said in a news release Saturday that 40-year-old William Dawson Sr. died at a hospital after he, his son and a woman were shot around 1 a.m. outside Johnny Mac’s Bar and Grill.

Police say Dawson’s son, 20-year-old William Dawson Jr., and 20-year-old Carley Toomey remain in the hospital, but are expected to survive. Homicide detectives are investigating. They have not released details of the shooting. No arrests had been made by midday Saturday. Police say Dawson’s death is the city’s eighth homicide so far this year.

Funeral set for West Des Moines officer killed in crash

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August 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Funeral arrangements have been set for a West Des Moines police officer killed in a motorcycle crash earlier this week. The funeral for Officer Shawn Miller will be Monday at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, with burial to follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Authorities say the 47-year-old Miller was traveling south on Highway 169 after attending a court hearing in Dallas County on Wednesday when he collided with a car that turned in front of him. Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday in honor of Miller.

Nearly 1,200 educators expected at Des Moines summit

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August 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines Public Schools is hosting nearly 1,200 educators next week at its inaugural Summit on School Climate and Culture. The meeting will be held Monday and Tuesday at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

The summit will cover several areas, including the latest research and best practices for improving student behavior, learning how a multi-cultural classroom can be an asset and how one’s own culture and identity may affect others.

Other topics will include identifying the social and emotional needs of students, as well as better connecting with families to empower parents to set high expectations, monitor performance and support learning at home.