A traffic stop at around 8:25-p.m. March 31st in Greenfield, resulted in the arrest of a man on drug and other charges. 37-year old Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Bautista, of Omaha, was pulled over for speeding 44 in a 25 mph zone. Authorities say he pulled his Ford Edge SUV vehicle partially off the road and stopped momentarily, near SW Mills Extension and Highway 92.

As the Greenfield Police Officer was about to approach the vehicle, Gonzalez-Bautista pulled away and was pursued for about 15 miles before he stopped the SUV again. During the course of the pursuit, Gonzalez-Bautista drove in excess of 90 mph in a 55 zone, could not maintain his lane, and passed several pedestrian vehicles. He was finally apprehended in Massena.

Gonzalez-Bautista admitted to having methamphetamine in the vehicle, hidden under the stereo. The substance also tested positive for meth. The man was charged with Eluding (25 mph over the limit), Possession of Meth, Reckless Driving and speeding 20+ mph in a 55 zone. He was also cited for Failure to have a valid license. Gonzalez-Bautista was being held in the Adair County Jail on a $2,000 cash or surety bond, and on a detainer from ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports also, that on April 5th, 48-year old Scotty Lee Coe, of Stuart, was arrested by Greenfield Police, for Driving While Barred and a citation for Operating a Non-registered vehicle. His cash or surety bond was also set at $2,000.

Atlantic Firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire southeast of town, at around 7:11-p.m., Monday. A passing motorist saw what appeared to be a large shed on fire at 64651 Jackson Road, and reported it. Firefighter/inspector Wayne Brosam said late Monday evening, it wasn’t clear what caused the fire, which began to spread to an adjacent field and grassy area, and necessitated the call for additional grass units.

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It appeared the property, which included the foundation of a former house, or an earth earth berm-style home, was vacant. Crews were still on the scene for a little more than an hour. No other information is available at this time.

Three people have been arrested on drug charges in Mills County. The Sheriff’s Office reports 42-year old Regina Jolene Meyers, of Glenwood, was arrested Friday evening for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 55-year old Dawn Marie Kinsley, of Glenwood, was arrested Friday for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, Drug Offense with Firearm and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both women were taken into custody after the Mills County Sheriff’s K9 Unit conducted a narcotics search warrant at 802 Townsend, in Glenwood. Arrest warrants were issued for other involved persons. Glenwood Police assisted the K9 Unit at the scene.

Late Saturday night, 28-year old Kyle Alexander Walline, of Leawood, KS, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance, Drug stamp and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His arrest occurred when the Mills County K9 Unit assisted a stranded motorist at Deacon Road and Hawley Road outside of Glenwood. During the investigation and a search of the vehicle, nearly 70 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found.

Sheriff’s deputies in Page County, Friday, arrested 23-year old Lindsay June Droz, of Essex, on an Iowa felony Probation Violation. Droz was arrested at the Page County Sheriff’s Office, where she was unable to post the $15,000 bond. She is currently being held in the Page County Jail pending further court proceedings.