September 17, 2019
- An officer performed a traffic stop with a speeding vehicle in the 1800 block of N. Elm Street. The officer’s investigation led to the arrest of Garrett Lee Rysavy, 21, of Jefferson for first-offense OWI, failure to provide proof of financial liability and excessive speed (50 in a 30).
- A caller advised of a careless driver traveling eastward toward Jefferson on 220th Street. The vehicle was stopped by a deputy outside of the city limits.
- Natural Wonders Daycare workers spoke with an officer about concerns for the welfare of a parent.
- The Greene County Middle School reported a female juvenile left the school without permission. The juvenile was later located nearby, speaking with a parent.
- Kyann Brown reported a male had her wallet in his vehicle and would not return it to her. An officer retrieved the wallet from the male, and Brown picked it up at the LEC.
- An officer performed a funeral escort.
- An officer responded to a two-vehicle collision in the parking lot at 300 N. Elm St. A 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, owned and operated by Larry Anderson of Jefferson, struck another vehicle as it pulled into the drive-through lane. The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, owned and operated by James Vaughn of Yale, suffered an estimated $1500 in damages. Anderson’s vehicle had an estimated $500 in damages.
- A traffic stop in the 1600 block of N. Grimmell Road resulted in Caleb Byerly of Churdan being issued a citation for excessive speed.
- An officer responded to an alarm activation at the Jefferson Community Center at 204 W. Harrison St. An employee accidentally tripped the alarm.
- An officer located an open door while conducting business door checks at 600 E. Lincoln Way. The officer secured the building after checking inside.
- Officers were called to 108 E. Central Ave., #54, for a reported sexual assault. The officers are investigating the reported event.
September 18, 2019
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
