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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests Monday

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November 27th, 2017 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports three separate arrests on Monday.

At 10:38am Deputies arrested 24-year-old Dillon R. Karwal of Red Oak on a Montgomery County District Court Warrant for Violation of Probation. Karwal was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $5,000 cash bond.

At 12:08pm Deputies arrested 48-year-old Steven W. Wells of College Springs following a traffic stop in Stanton for Driving While Barred. Wells was also cited for No Insurance and Fraudulent Use of Registration. Wells was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $2,000 cash bond.

And at 1:06pm Deputies arrested 33-year-old Kaleb L. Wagaman of Stanton after an altercation at his residence. Wagaman was charged with Domestic Abuse-Simple Misdemeanor. He was being held without bond pending an appearance before a magistrate.

Rollover accident in Cass County, Monday morning

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November 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a rollover accident this (Monday) morning resulted in one person transported to the hospital by private vehicle. The driver of the car, 18-year old Shianne Dakota Adams, of Atlantic, was taken to the hospital for evaluation, after the 2009 Dodge Caliber she was driving went out of control and rolled over one and a-halftimes before coming to rest in the east ditch.

The accident, which happened just before 8-a.m., occurred on 620th Street south of Memphis Road. Authorities say Adams, was traveling northbound on 620th Street when she lost control on loose gravel.

Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $6,000. Adams was given a warning ticket for Failure to Maintain Control.

Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrest report (11/27)

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November 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office today (Monday, 11/27) released a report on arrests. On November 27th, 30-year old Janae Nicole Anderson, of Omaha, was arrested on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear. Anderson was taken to the Cass County Jail where she remains held on $2,000 bond.

On November 26th, Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year old Maisie Sheryl Williams, of Atlantic, on two District Court warrants for Probation Violation. Williams was taken to the Cass County Jail where she remains held on $10,000 bond.

On  November 21st, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office charged 18-year old Kane Melvin Cooley, of Atlantic, with Simple Assault with regard to an incident among inmates at the jail. Cooley remains in custody at the Cass County Jail on a total bond amount of $32,300.

On November 20th, 33-year old Cody Keith Hanson, of Atlantic, was arrested on a warrant for Pottawattamie County. Hanson was taken to the Cass County Jail and later released to Pottawattamie County authorities.

On November 16th, Cass County Deputies arrested 54-year old James Van Henson, of Anderson, IN, on charges of Theft in the 5th Degree and Public Intoxication. Henson was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on his own recognizance. Also arrested on Nov. 16th, was 48-year old Pamela Joann Murphy, of Greenfield, who was wanted on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear. Murphy was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on $2,000 bond.

And, on November 13th, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year old Ashly Marie Rollins, of Atlantic, on a two District Court warrants for Violation of Probation. Rollins was taken to the Cass County Jail where she served time and was released several days later.

Crossroads of Western Iowa Joins the #GivingTuesday Movement

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November 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Crossroads of Western Iowa has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that kicks off the holiday giving season and inspires people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.

Crossroads of Western Iowa is participating in #GivingTuesday by hosting The Give from the Heart Hygiene Drive, Nov. 28 – Dec. 1. Crossroads is asking its employees and supporters in the community to donate new/unopened toiletries at any of the designated collection sites. All donations will go to program clients.

Area collection sites include:

Crossroads Locations:

  • 1851 Madison Ave, Council Bluffs
  • 1732 Madison Ave, Council Bluffs
  • 2307 S Olive St, Atlantic
  • 602 Ontario St, Missouri Valley
  • One Crossroads Pl, Missouri Valley
  • 301 Tenth St, Onawa
  • 835 Gordon Dr, Sioux City
  • 322 Lake St, Cherokee

Midstates Bank Locations:

  • 1851 Madison Ave, Council Bluffs
    Midstates Bank: 321 E Erie St, Missouri Valley

First Whitney Bank: 223 Chestnut St, Atlantic

Stangel Health Mart 821 Iowa Ave, Onawa

Crossroads would like to recognize Midstates Bank, First Whitney Bank, and Stangel Health Mart Pharmacy for serving as a collection site sponsor. Thank you to them and the community for your continued support.

Adair County Sheriff’s report

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November 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports two arrests were made last week. At around 10:15-p.m. Nov. 22nd, Police in Adair arrested 26-year old Cody Leon Zimmerline, of Adair, for Driving Under Suspension, Failure to have proof of insurance, and Failure to Maintain Registration plates. Zimmerline was released from custody about 90-minutes later after posting a $300 bond.

And, 24-year old Cara Ann Goering, of Dexter, was arrested at around 12:40-a.m. on Nov. 23rd. Goering was wanted on an Adair County felony warrant for Probation Violation. Her bond at the Adair County Jail was set at $2,000.

Atlantic boys hoops looks to build on 2016-17 success

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November 27th, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic boys basketball team hopes they can carry some momentum from their state tournament appearance last season into the 2017-18 campaign. The Trojans went 19-6 last season and lost in the first round of the state tournament to Waverly-Shell Rock. Atlantic will have to overcome the loss of an impact player and leader in Garrett Franken, but a strong group of experienced players do return. Austin Alexander, Chase Mullenix, Scott Leonard, Grant Podhajsky, Tyler Moen, and Jaxson Eden are all back and played significant minutes last season. Head Coach Alan Jenkins talked about the experience the team has.

The Trojans allowed an average of 55.8 points per game to opponents last season and Coach Jenkins expects this year’s team to be even better defensively.

Scott Leonard is the top returning scorer after averaging 14.7 points per game last year and Coach Jenkins expects him to have a huge impact down low again this season, and should be one of the premiere big men in the conference and class. Austin Alexander returns at the point after averaging 11.0 points per game last year and leading the team with 100 assists. Austin will be another player the Trojans lean on offensively and Coach Jenkins said he expects him to have a breakout year in that regard. Atlantic will have to replace the 23.8 points per game that Garrett Franken contributed last year. Franken is now a freshman at The University of North Dakota. Coach Jenkins talked about replacing those points as a team.

The Trojans open up the season on Tuesday night at home against the Winterset Huskies. We will have video coverage of that game for you on KJANTV. Tip time is set for 7:30pm at the Atlantic High School.

2 accidents reported in Atlantic

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November 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department says no serious injuries were reported following two recent, separate accidents. One collision happened Nov. 17th at 3rd and Olive Streets, when a vehicle driven by Ernesto Estrado, of Charles City, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Richard Clausen, of Adair. Clausen complained of neck pain, but refused to be transported to the hospital. Damage from the collision amounted to $6,500. Estrado was cited for No Valid Driver’s License and Failure to Stop in an Assured Clear Distance.

And, on Nov. 18th, a vehicle driven by Dan Christensen, of Atlantic, failed to stop in time, and ran into the back of a vehicle driven by Susannah Odette, of Atlantic. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 6 and Hospital Drive. No injuries were reported. Damage from the accident amounted to $8,000. Christensen was cited for Driving While Suspended, Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance, Failure to have a Valid Registration, and Failure to Stop in an Assured Clear Distance.

Atlantic Police report numerous arrests

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November 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Police Chief Dave Erickson, today (Monday), released a report on numerous recent arrests. Last Thursday, 35-year old Tracy Porter, of Wiota, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear, and 18-year old Spenser Denison, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI and Possession of Alcohol under the age of 21. On Nov. 22nd, 50-year old Mark Marshall, of Atlantic, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also arrested on that day was 34-year old Stephanie Cooley, of Guthrie Center, who was taken into custody on Cass County warrants for Failure to Appear, and Theft in the 5th Degree.

On Nov. 21st, 33-year old Holli Polchow, of Atlantic, was arrested for Interference with Official Acts. And, 31-year old Craig Barrier, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Pottawattamie County warrant for Probation Violation. On Nov. 18th, 31-year old Justin Kubicki, of Tonganoxie, KS, was arrested for OWI and Providing False Information to Law Enforcement. And, on Nov. 17th, 54-year old James Henson, of Anderson, IN., was arrested by Atlantic Police for Public Intoxication.

Each of the subjects mentioned (above) were booked into the Cass County Jail.

Lawyer says ‘Bachelor’ didn’t break Iowa’s hit-and-run law

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November 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (AP) — Lawyers for former “Bachelor” star Chris Soules’ have asked a judge to dismiss the charge against him stemming from his rear-end crash that killed a farmer driving a tractor. Defense attorney Robert Montgomery argued Monday that the charge of failing to remain at the scene of a fatal collision should be dismissed because he says Soules complied with Iowa law. He says Soules reported the April crash, identified himself to a 911 dispatcher, provided aid to the 66-year-old farmer, Kenneth Mosher, and waited until emergency responders arrived. He says the law didn’t require Soules to stay longer.

Prosecutor Scott Brown says the law implies that drivers responsible for fatal crashes must remain until an officer can speak with them. He says witnesses stayed longer than Soules, who fled in a truck down a gravel road about 14 minutes after rear-ending Mosher’s tractor. Judge Andrea Dryer says she’ll rule later on Soules’ motion to dismiss the case. The trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 18.

Woman convicted in 1 of 4 Omaha slayings moves to Iowa cell

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November 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

YORK, Neb. (AP) — The sister of a man facing the death penalty for four Omaha killings has been transferred to an Iowa prison to serve her life sentence. A Nebraska Correctional Services Department spokeswoman confirmed Monday that 27-year-old Erica Jenkins had left the Nebraska women’s prison in York and been moved to the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, in Mitchellville. Spokeswoman Dawn-Renee Smith said Monday the move was made at Jenkins’ request. Smith says the two states have an agreement that the receiving state bears the cost of such transfer prisoners.

Erica Jenkins was convicted of murder in January 2015, accused by authorities of helping her brother, Nikko Jenkins, kill Curtis Bradford in Omaha in 2013. Nikko Jenkins pleaded no contest to murder charges in the Bradford case and three others.