The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two people from Oregon have been arrested on drug charges. 22-year old Gary Eugene Graham, Jr., of Roseburg, OR, was arrested July 5th on two Sheriff’s Office warrants for two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (D Felony); Drug Tax Stamp Violation (D Felony); Prohibited Acts (Aggravated); and Child Endangerment (Aggravated). Graham was taken to the Cass County Jail and later released on $10,000 bond.

On July 8th, 32-year old Erika Jo Graham, of Roseburg, OR, was arrested on a Cass County Sheriff’s Office warrant for Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (D Felony); Drug Tax Stamp Violation (D Felony); Prohibited Acts (Aggravated); and Child Endangerment (Aggravated). Graham was booked at the Cass County Jail and released later that day on $325 bond.

And, on July 3rd, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-year old Jacob Allen Washburn, of Council Bluffs, on charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Meth (B Felony); three counts of Felon in Possession of Firearm (D Felonies); and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Upon investigation, Washburn was also charged with Burglary 3rd Degree (D Felony) and Theft 2nd Degree (D Felony) in relation to a burglary that was reported in rural Cass County four days earlier. Washburn remains held at the Cass County Jail on $50,000 bond.

Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Bryant Rasmussen informed KJAN that the connector trail between the Schildberg Campground and KJAN will be closed on Monday, July 15th. The closure is due to sidewalk repairs being done that day. Atlantic Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience during that work.

A Red Oak woman was arrested for Public Intoxication on Friday morning. Red Oak Police were called to the Casey’s General Store in the 1300 block of North Broadway in Red Oak at 9:22am for a possible intoxicated female.

Upon arrival and investigation Officers did find a woman to be intoxicated. They attempted to take 42-year-old Stephanie Sue Jeffords of Red Oak into custody and she initially resisted arrest.

She was charged with Public Intoxication and Interference with Official Acts Jeffords was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 cash bond.

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is reminding area shopper that Crazy Daze Reimagined: A Carnival of Savings will be held this Saturday in Atlantic. The event will have free games and family activities.

The games will be located down Chestnut Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will give shoppers the opportunity to win additional discounts to participating businesses. Games include duck pond matching, go fish, disc drop, bean bag toss, lily pad and spin the wheel.

There will be bounce houses provided by the Nishna Valley YMCA in Atlantic City Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as drawings provided by Chad and Hunter Oliver, yard games, chalk art, hopscotch and a temporary tattoo station.

A-Town SmokeShack will also be in City Park serving their regular menu as well as kid-sized meals.

Music for the day will start at 8 a.m. with The High Crest with Kat Darling, of Des Moines, and will be located just south of The Franklin Market. Jason Reed will follow, and Randy Burk will close.

Shoppers will have the chance to win $250 in AtlantiCash by bringing a receipt from any of the participating businesses to the Chamber’s table in City Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. that day. They can also bring their receipts to the depot Monday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winner will be drawn Tuesday.

A complete list of participating businesses can be found on the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or at atlanticiowa.com

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office released further details on a shooting that occurred in Lyman on Thursday evening. The Sheriff’s Office reports they responded to a call of a shooting at 69244 Lyman Street in Lyman at 7:02pm. The victim, 22-year-old Chase Jones of Atlantic, was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital by Griswold Rescue. Jones was declared deceased at the hospital.

Initial dispatch reports indicated Jones was shot in the neck during the misfire of a .9-mm handgun. An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday, July 13th at the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny.

The incident remains under investigation by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Criminal Investigations.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say one man was fatally stabbed and another wounded in a fight between them on the west side of Sioux City.

Officers sent to the scene around 6:50 p.m. Thursday found both men, who were taken to hospitals. One was released after his treatment. Police have not provided his name.

The other man was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police identified him as 45-year-old Eleazar Lopez-Martinez. He lived in Sioux City.

No arrests or charges have been announced.

The Audubon County Road Department reports that the contractor doing some pavement patching work on four miles of County Road N36 has finished their work. The section of road was on N36 or Pheasant Avenue, between U.S. Highway 44 and F32 or 190^th Street. The road is now back open to traffic.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today (Friday) announced the first case of West Nile virus infection reported in 2019, an older adult (aged 61 years to 80 years) male from Audubon County who has since recovered.

“Humans get infected with West Nile virus through a mosquito bite,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Caitlin Pedati. “Until the state’s first hard frost, whether it’s for work or play, being outside means there’s a risk for West Nile virus infection.”

Iowans should take the following steps to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile virus:

• Use insect repellent with DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535.
  • Always read the repellent label and consult with a health care provider if you have questions when using these types of products for children.
  • For example, oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under 3 years of age and DEET should not be used on children less than 2 months of age.
• Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes and socks outdoors whenever possible.
• Eliminate standing water around the home because that’s where mosquitoes lay eggs. Empty water from buckets, cans, pool covers and pet water dishes. Change water in bird baths every three to four days.

In 2018, 104 Iowans were diagnosed with West Nile virus and nine Iowans died. For more information on West Nile virus, visit https://www.idph.iowa.gov/cade/disease-information/west-nile-virus.

The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a reported assault and robbery early Friday on the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge.

Omaha Police were contacted by 4 males and 1 female at the Double Tree Hotel, stating they were assaulted and items were stolen from them while they were on the pedestrian bridge. Officers located the crime scene on the Iowa side of the bridge and requested assistance from Council Bluffs PD at 2:54am.

The suspects were described as 4 black males and 1 black female. The victims had minor injuries and had money, wallets, and cell phones stolen.

If anyone has any information on the case they are asked to contact Council Bluffs Police Investigations at 712-328-4728 or Crime Stoppers at 712-328-STOP.

w/ Chris Parks

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