January 7, 2019
- Rose Bass of Adel reported a scam in the 400 block of N. 10th Street. Nothing was taken.
- Betsi Ausdemore of Adel and Amanda Taborga of Adel reported damage and theft from their vehicles in the 25000 block of U.S. Highway 6. Damages and items lost were estimated at $2,615.
- New Hope Church of Adel reported a credit card theft in the 25000 block of U.S. Highway 6. The item was of no estimated value.
January 8, 2019
- A vehicle driven by Michael Jones of Des Moines was stopped in the 2000 block of Main Street when a vehicle driven by Floyd McIntire of Johnston was turning and struck Jones’ vehicle. Damages were reported at $3,000.
January 9, 2019
- A vehicle driven by Shawn Popp of Adel was traveling eastbound in the 800 block of Main Street when a vehicle driven by Wanda Conklin of Adel was turning and struck Popp’s vehicle. Damages were reported at $1,000.
January 10, 2019
- Jaedyn Paulson of Adel reported an attempted theft from her vehicle in the 1300 block of S. Fifth Street. Nothing was taken.
January 11, 2019
- A vehicle driven by Ty Kirk of Adel was traveling westbound in the 24000 block of U.S. Highway 6 when it struck a deer. Damages were estimated at $1,500.
- Christine Tisl of Adel reported a phone scam in the 1100 block of Main Street. Nothing was taken.
January 12, 2019
- No activity reported.
January 13, 2019
- Craig Lonneman of Adel reported a burglary in the 800 block of S. 10th Street. The items were estimated at $5,200.
- Sandra Wontroba-Burge of Adel reported a theft in the 600 block of S. 12th Street. The items were estimated at $10.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
