March 7, 2017
- A vehicle driven by Samir Muhamedovic of Grimes was stopped facing eastward on Iowa Highway 44 and was waiting to turn left onto U Avenue when it was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Tina Kinney of Grimes. Muhamedovic was transported to Mercy West Lakes by Dallas County EMS, and Kinney was transported by a friend to Mercy West Lakes. Damage to Muhamedovic’s vehicle was estimated at $1,000, and damage to Kinney’s vehicle was estimated at $5,000. Kinney was issued a citation for failure to stop in assured and clear distance and no insurance.
March 8, 2017
- A vehicle driven by Jason Nugent of Adel was stopped with its turn signal on while waiting to make a left turn onto 330th Street when it was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Danielle Edwards of Casey. Edwards was transported to Mercy West Lakes with minor injuries. Damage to Edwards vehicle estimated at $5,000, and damage to Nugent’s vehicle estimated at $2,500. Edwards was issued a citation for failure to stop in assured and clear distance.
March 10, 2017
- David Henricks of 30272 Kasten Ridge in Adel reported a theft from a building on his property.
- Robert Paul Newhouse Jr., 27, of 205 Orange Ave., Ames, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation on an original charge of domestic abuse assault.
- Leslie Marie Duncan, 25, of 910 S. Fifth St., Carlisle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while license under suspension.
March 11, 2017
- Timber Pine Tree Nursery at 18863 Jewell Dr. in Earlham reported someone broke into their building, causing damage to windows and doors.
- Jereamy Lee Rice, 39, of 1404 Greene St., Adel, was cited and released in the 25000 block of R Avenue for driving while barred.
March 12, 2017
- Karla Faye Wynja, 53, of 8601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, was cited and released at 1224 Jordan Creek Parkway for driving while license suspended and violation of financial liability.
- Justin Timothy Fuson, 32, of 104 N. Cherry Ave., Woodward, was arrested at 213 Walnut Ave. in Woodward for harassment.
March 13, 2017
- Andrea Enid Sinclair Portillo, 32, of 4070 S.W. 31st St., Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of contempt-refusal/failure to pay fine or costs.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.