July 23, 2018
- Beal Development of Adel reported theft and criminal mischief in the 2100 block of Greene Street. The item was estimated at $1,100.
- A vehicle driven by Linda Davis of Adel was traveling westbound in the 26000 block of U.S. Highway 6 when a vehicle driven by David Bowers of Des Moines crossed in front of Davis’ vehicle. Damages were estimated at $16,000.
- Jeffrey Krider of Adel reported a theft in the 200 block of S. Ninth Street. The item was returned.
July 24, 2018
- A vehicle driven by Donald Wilson of Redfield was stopped in the 900 block of S. 10th Street when a vehicle drive by Mitchell Ireland of Adel turned and struck Wilson’s vehicle. Damages were estimated at $1,300.
- Tifanie Talbert of Adel reported criminal mischief in the 100 block of S. Sixth Street. The items were estimated at $400.
July 25, 2018
- Doreen O’Brien of Adel reported a theft in the 600 block of S. 12th Street. The items were estimated at $695.
- Anna Davis of Adel reported a scam in the 400 block on N. 15th Street. Nothing was taken.
July 26, 2018
- Virginia Lynch of Adel reported a scam in the 500 block of Van Fossen Lane. Nothing was taken.
- Glenda Arthur of Adel reported a burglary in the 400 block of Nile Kinnick Drive N. The items were estimated at $6.
July 27, 2018
- Rodney Hartsell of Des Moines reported a scam in the 100 block of S. 10th Street. Nothing was taken.
- A vehicle driven by Jeffrey Hathaway of Clive was traveling southbound in the 300 block of Nile Kinnick Drive S when a vehicle drive by Lee Nelson of Adel changed lanes and struck Hathaway’s vehicle. Damages were estimated at $30,000.
July 28, 2018
- Darold Dwight Baker, 22, 221 Locust St., DeSoto, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
July 29, 2018
- No activity reported.
July 30, 2018
- A vehicle driven by Stephanie Janssens of Adel was stopped facing southward in the 1400 block of Greene Street when a vehicle driven by Joe Shields of Adel backed up and struck Janssens’ vehicle. Damages were estimated at $100.
- Keysto Kelly of Waukee reported a theft in the 1900 block of Roebling Road. The item was estimated at $335.11.
- Josie Hollands of Adel reported a theft in the 800 block of Greene Street. The items were estimated at $39.
- Steven Paul Schoessler, 46, 208 River Rd., Bevington, Iowa, was arrested for interference with official acts causing injury, attempted burglary and trespassing.
July 31, 2018
- No activity reported.
August 1, 2018
- Criminal mischief was reported in the 1300 of block of the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Damage was estimated at $25.
- Adel Acres of Adel reported a theft in the 1900 block of Greene Street. The items were estimated at $600.
- Angela Long of Adel reported a theft in the 2100 block of Greene Street. The item was estimated at $320.
August 2, 2018
- No activity reported.
August 3, 2018
- Richard Morris of Adel reported a phone scam in the River Vista Trailer Park. Nothing was taken.
- A 17-year-old male from Adel was arrested for interference with official acts and minor using tobacco.
August 4, 2018
- A vehicle driven by Stuart Oxer of Clive was turning westbound in the 100 block of S. Ninth Street when he struck a railing in front of a building. Damages were estimated at $250.
August 5, 2018
- Samuel Lee Plagman, 24, 25103 Calico Creek Lane, Adel, was arrested for OWI.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
