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Shelby County Sheriff’s report, 10/1/18

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October 1st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on arrests. On Saturday, the Iowa State Patrol arrested 36-year-old Mary Marie Riley, of Harlan, as a result of a traffic stop.  Riley was charged with operating while intoxicated 1st offense and improper lane change.   Riley was transported to the jail without incident, and releases later that morning on her own recognizance.

Last Friday, Shelby County Deputies arrested 36-year-old Justin Charles Henriksen on an outstanding statewide warrant for failure to pay child support.  Henriksen was brought to the Shelby County jail with no local charges, awaiting transport to Blackhawk County.

On Sept. 25th, 58-year-old Cynthia Lea Carpenter turned herself into authorities at the Sheriff’s Office regarding outstanding warrants.   Carpenter was booked into the jail on charges of harassment simple, harassment in the 3rd degree, and disorderly conduct. Carpenter was released later that evening on her own recognizance after initial appearance with the magistrate.

On Sept. 22nd, Deputies arrested 50-year-old Murry Allen Pentecost of Shelby on charge of domestic abuse assault simple misdemeanor.  Authorities were sent to the residence in Shelby and upon further investigation it was determined that an assault did take place.  Pentecost was transferred to the jail without incident and held with no bond pending initial appearance but was released later that morning on his own recognizance.

On Sept. 17th, 41-year-old Brian Anthony Wood of Marne turned himself into authorities regarding an outstanding warrant.  Wood was booked into the jail without incident on charges of domestic abuse assault simple misdemeanor, violation of a no contact order, and disorderly conduct.      Wood was held in custody without bond, and after initial appearance was set and released later that afternoon on a $2,000 cash/surety bond.

And, on Sept. 15th. the Iowa State Patrol arrested 39-year-old Michael Eugene Poorker of Harlan as the result of a traffic stop.  Poorker was taken into custody and charged with operating while intoxicated 1st offense, driving while suspended, speed and no proof of insurance. He was transported the jail and booked without incident where he was held under a $1,566.25 bond. Later that evening, Poorker was able to post the surety bond and was released from custody.