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4 arrests in Fremont County

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June 28th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope Reports:

On June 23rd, around 12-p.m., deputies were called to Riverton for a dispute. They arrested 64-year-old Edward Umbreit, of Riverton, for Disorderly Conduct and Simple Assault. Umbreit was being held at the Fremont County Jail on $1,500 cash bond.

Umbreit

At around 4:15-a.m. Monday, June 27th, Fremont County Deputies were called to a single-vehicle roll over accident involving a semi, in the 1700 block of Highway 275, north of Sidney. Deputies made contact with the semi driver, 40-year-old Joseph Dale Linkenhoker.  He had been traveling south on highway, and failed to negotiate the curve. The semi left the roadway to the left, and entered the ditch, where it rolled onto its side. Linkenhoker was uninjured. The semi was a total loss. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident. Linkenhoker was arrested for OWI 1st Offense, and was being held on $1000 bond. Sidney Fire and Rescue assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office on the call.

Linkenhoker

At around 10-a.m. Monday, deputies were called to the Tall Corn Motel near Shenandoah for a report of a burglary in progress. Law Enforcement made contact with 31-year-old Hope Kalkas, of Shenandoah. She was observed by witnesses removing items from a hotel room that did not belong to her. Kalkas was arrested for Theft 5th Degree and Burglary 3rd Degree. Kalkas was being held at the Fremont County Jail on $5,300 bond. (No photo available)

And, a little after 2-p.m., Monday, Fremont County Deputies were called to an address in Sidney for a report of a fight in progress. Witness advised a male was on top of a female assaulting her outside of a residence. Upon arrival, witnesses advised the pair had entered a residence. Deputies could hear a disturbance inside the residence and made entry. Deputies arrested 35-year-old Robert Reafling, of Sidney, for Domestic Abuse 2nd Offense. Reafling was being held at the Fremont County Jail pending initial appearance with a Magistrate.

Reafling

Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.