The Perry News
March 15, 2017
Paula Devilbiss of 1612 Rawson St. in Perry reported the theft of items from a gravestone located in the cemetery at 13382 C Ave. in Dawson.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is...
March 15, 2017
An officer located an open business door at 610 N. Elm St.
An officer located an open business door at 505 E. Lincoln Way.
Management with Casey’s General Store reported receiving fraudulent checks at both locations...
March 14, 2017
A caller said she caught a cat running at large. An officer responded.
A caller reported an injured deer in the roadway. An officer responded and dispatched the deer.
A caller said "there was a vehicle...
March 13, 2017
Erin Smith of Estes Park, Colo., was traveling east near the 100.5 mile marker of U.S. Interstate 80 when she tried to avoid a semi-tractor trailer that was swaying into both lanes. Her vehicle struck the...
March 14, 2017
Dory Wilsey requested an officer at 707 Pinet Place for an issue with a roommate. An officer worked to diffuse the issue.
The Extension Officer reported smoke coming from the building at 205 N. Wilson Ave....
March 13, 2017
William Warren Lawrence, 45, 1326 Sixth St., Perry, was arrested on a charge of assault-serious.
A caller said "someone might have attempted to break into his residence." An officer responded.
A caller "reported smelling smoke or...
March 10, 2017
An officer located an open door at 901 N. Elm St. while conducting business checks.
Officers located an open door at 1108 N. Elm Street.
An officer assisted a motorist having mechanical issues in the 200...
March 13, 2017
Lucy Kern of 23716 360th St. reported someone broke into her home and took a rifle from her residence.
Steven C. Little, 36, of 604 Dallas St., Dexter, was arrested on a warrant for reckless use...
March 6, 2017
Linda Johnson of Adel reported a burglary in the 500 block of Main Street. Items were valued at $255.
March 7, 2017
Sterley Phelps of Waukee reported a burglary in the 1900 block of Brickyard Road. Items...
Funeral services for Ross Weddle, 65, of Perry are pending at the Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry.