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Clay County Sheriff's Office - News Releases
CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
NEWS RELEASE FOR CRIMINAL
COMPLAINTS, ARRESTS and ACCIDENTS
Deputies # 21-3, 21-4
Date: 05/07/2013 1:00pm
COMPLAINTS
Business/Persons Name:
Address:
Address of Complaint:
Date
Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred:
Type of Complaint:
Details of Complaint:
ARRESTS:
Persons Name:
Russell Dean Maras Age: 61
Persons Address: Windom, MN
Date/Time of
Arrest: 05/07/2013 1:00pm
Location of Arrest: North Dynos
Arrest Charge:
Trespass, Disorderly Conduct
Details of Arrest: At approximately 12:00 pm
Clay County Deputies responded to a possible assault at Spencer Livestock Yard.
Upon investigation Clay County Deputies determined that Russell Dean Maras had
entered Spencer Livestock and told to leave. Maras failed to vacate the premises
and initiated violent behavior. Maras was arrested and charged with trespass and
disorderly conduct, both simple misdemeanors.
Disposition of Arrested
Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to
Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 5-5-13
COMPLAINTS
Business/Persons Name:
Address:
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred:
Type of Complaint:
Details of Complaint:
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Thomas Vernon Ferguson Age: 19
Persons Address: Ruthven, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-5-13/ 1614 hrs
Location of Arrest: 3300 mile of Clay County road B-17
Arrest Charge: O.W.I. (2nd)
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a traffic
violation and with having prior knowledge that Ferguson had a suspended drivers
license. Upon investigation, it was found Ferguson had consumed alcoholic
beverages. Ferguson was run through field sobriety tests and was placed under
arrest. Ferguson was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Ferguson
was charged with O.W.I. (2nd), an Aggravated Misdemeanor, Operating a
Non-Registered vehicle, No Insurance, Failure to Have a Valid D.L. and Driving
Under Suspension, all Simple Misdemeanors.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
A traffic stop by a Clay county Deputy on
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, land an Estherville male and female in the Clay County
Jail on traffic, alcohol, interference and violation of protection order
charges.
At approximately 1543 hrs, a Clay County Deputy conducted a traffic stop for a
traffic violation. Upon investigation, it was found the driver, Antonio
Ibarra-Meza, 33, Estherville, Iowa, had a protection order against him with the
protected party being Maria Perez-Busani, 34, Estherville, Iowa. The Deputy made
contact with the female passenger and was given the name of Maricella
Ibarra-Ibarra. Upon further investigation, it was found Perez-Busani had given
the Deputy a false name. Ibarra-Meza was placed under arrest for Violation of a
Protection order and in attempt to direct him to the patrol car, Ibarra-Meza
attempted to pull away. Ibarra-Meza was redirected and placed into the patrol
car w/o incident.
Upon further investigation, it was found there were open containers of alcoholic
beverages in the vehicle. Upon the arrival of Clay County jail staff, Perez-Busani
was taken into custody and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident.
Ibarra-Perez was also transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Perez-Busani
was charged with Interference w/ Official Acts an Open Container, both Simple
Misdemeanors. Perez-Busani was later released on a $300 cash bond. Ibarra-Meza
was charged with, Speeding, Operation w/o Registration, No Insurance, Open
Container, Fail to Maintain Registration Plate, Interference w/ Official Acts
and Violation of a Protection Order, all Simple Misdemeanors. Ibarra-Meza was
held to appear before the Clay County Magistrate.
A traffic stop by a Clay
County Deputy on Friday, May 3rd, 2013, lands two Spencer males in the Clay
County Jail on drug charges.
At approximately 1734 hrs, a Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a
vehicle and upon investigation, it was found the driver, Ty Jackson, 19,
Spencer, Iowa, had been smoking marijuana. Jackson was run through a series of
field sobriety tests and turned over a small quantity of marijuana and drug
paraphernalia to the Deputy. Jackson was placed under arrest.
Upon further investigation, the Clay County Deputy was assisted by the Spencer
Police Department and made contact with the male passenger, Ryan Dodge, 20,
Spencer, Iowa. Dodge admitted to using Jackson’s marijuana pipe to smoke
marijuana in the vehicle. Dodge was placed under arrest and upon search of his
person, was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Jackson and Dodge were transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Upon
arrival at the jail, Jackson was run through a series of tests by a drug
recognition expert to determine whether he was operating the vehicle while under
the influence of drugs. A urine sample was collected and sent to the Department
of Criminal Investigation for further analysis. Jackson and Dodge were turned
over to jail staff for booking charged with Possession of a Controlled
Substance-Marijuana, a serious misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,
a Simple Misdemeanor. Charges on Jackson for O.W.I. are pending test results
from the D.C.I.
DEPUTIES # 21-3
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 4400 Mile of M-27
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 04-28-2013 at 4:01pm
1st VEHICLE
Drivers name: Steven Wright Age: 60
Drivers Address: Spencer, Ia
Vehicle Description: Black 2008 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
Vehicle Damage: Minor Damage $2000
Vehicle Owner:
2nd VEHICLE
Drivers Name: Age:
Drivers Address:
Vehicle Description:
Vehicle Damage:
Vehicle Owner:
IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS RELEASE
INJURIES
Minor
ACCIDENT DETAILS
Wright was operating a Black 2008 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle southbound in the
4400 mile of M-27 when he lost control and entered the east ditch. Wright
sustained minor injuries.
CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT
Name:
Address:
Charge:
Citation issued:
Placed in Jail:
Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 04-27-13
COMPLAINTS
Business/Persons Name:
Address:
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred:
Type of Complaint:
Details of Complaint:
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Ornelio Lopez-Rodriguez Age: 23
Persons Address: Storm Lake, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 4-27-13/ 1709 hrs
Location of Arrest: 4000 mile of Hwy. 71
Arrest Charge: Driving Under Suspension
Details of Arrest: A Clay County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle
and upon investigation, it was found the driver, Lopez-Rodriguez, had a
suspended drivers license. Lopez-Rodriguez was placed under arrest and was
transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Lopez-Rodriguez was charged
with Speeding, No Insurance and Driving Under Suspension, all Simple
Misdemeanors.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 4-24-13
COMPLAINTS
Business/Persons Name:
Address:
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred:
Type of Complaint:
Details of Complaint:
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: La Shaunda Miller Age: 31
Persons Address: Storm Lake, Ia
Date/Time of Arrest: 4-24-13/ 1743 hrs
Location of Arrest: 3800 mile of Hwy. 71
Arrest Charge: Driving Under Suspension
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a traffic
violation. Upon investigation, it was found the driver, Miller, had a suspended
drivers license. Miller was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay
County jail w/o incident. Miller was charged with Speeding, No Insurance,
Failure to Have a Valid Drivers License, and Driving Under Suspension, all
Simple Misdemeanors.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released: XXX
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Clay County Deputies arrest
one man after a trespass complaint leads to a pursuit throughout southern Clay
County.
On Tuesday, April 23rd at approximately 1:45pm Clay County Deputies responded to
a Criminal Trespass complaint at 4730 240th Avenue. A man identified as
Christopher Richard Wood, 45, of Webb, trespassed onto the property and
attempted to enter the residence. Wood then left the residence but remained in
the area.
Deputies located Wood in downtown Webb, IA. As a Deputy exited his vehicle and
approached to speak with Wood, Wood ran to his vehicle and fled from the scene
at a high rate of speed. Deputies pursued.
Prompt response from additional Clay County Deputies and Iowa State Patrol lead
to Wood’s apprehension in the 2300 mile of county road B-53.
Wood was taken into custody and charged with four counts of Felony Eluding, two
counts of Reckless Driving, two counts of Careless Driving, two Stop Sign
Violations, four counts of Interference with Official Acts, One citation for
speed, and one count of Criminal Trespass. Wood was released on $5,000.00 bond.
The pursuit is still under investigation and further charges are pending. The
Clay County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
Deputies
# 21-2
Date: 04/21/2013
COMPLAINTS
Business/Persons Name:
Address:
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred: 04/21/2013 at 01:55 am
Type of Complaint: Warrant Service
Details of Complaint: Subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure
to appear on an OWI 1st Offense judgement entry.
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Lorenzo Eugene Shaw III Age: 28
Persons Address: 1800 E Milwaukee Ave, Storm Lake Iowa 50588
Date/Time of Arrest: 04/21/2013 at 1:55 am
Location of Arrest: Buena Vista County
Arrest Charge: Failure to Appear OWI 1st Offense (Judgment Entry)
Details of Arrest: Shaw was picked up in Buenavista county and transported to
Clay County where he was taken into custody and served the outstanding warrant.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency: Mandatory 2 days in Jail
Deputies # 21-5
Date:
04-21-13 22:37 PM
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Davon Grayson Age: 33
Persons Address: West St. Paul, MN
Date/Time of Arrest: 04-21-13 22:51 PM
Location of Arrest: Hwy 71 and 360th St.
Arrest Charge: No drivers license
and no insurance
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy stopped a vehicle
for an equipment violation. The driver was identified as Davon Grayson of MN.
Grayson did not have a valid driver’s license and was arrested. Grayson was
transported to the Clay County jail and charged with driving without a license
and no proof of insurance. Grayson was released on a $566.25 bond.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on
Bond: xxx
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for
Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 4-18-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Daniel Preston Age: 19
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 4-17-13/ 1612 hrs
Location of Arrest: 815 E. 9th St.
Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Clay County Arrest Warrant-Probation Violation
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy conducted an arrest warrant check and
upon making contact, Preston was placed under arrest and was transported to the
Clay County jail w/o incident. Preston was held on a $1,000.00 cash only bond.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to appear before Magistrate: XXX
Held in
Jail for other agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 4-18-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Brady Jo Hare Age: 62
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 4-17-13/ 2118 hrs
Location of Arrest: 409 1st Ave. W.
Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Clay County Arrest Warrant-Failure to Appear
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy met Hare and took her into custody on a
Clay County arrest warrant. Hare was released with a court date.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on
Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for
Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 4-18-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Juan Antonio Alvarez-Mata Age: 28
Persons Address: Spencer,
Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 4-17-13/ 1912 hrs
Location of Arrest: 409 1st
Ave. W. Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Clay County Arrest Warrant-contempt of
court
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy met Alvarez-Mata and took him
into custody on a Clay County arrest warrant. Alvarez-Mata was held w/o bond to
serve a 48 hour jail sentence.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear
Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 4-18-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name:
Nicholas Jurgens Age: 20
Persons Address: Emmetsburg, Iowa
Date/Time of
Arrest: 4-17-13/ 1912 hrs
Location of Arrest: 409 1st Ave. W. Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Clay County Arrest Warrant-contempt of court
Details of
Arrest: A Clay County Deputy met Jurgens and took him into custody on a Clay
County arrest warrant. Jurgens was held w/o bond to serve a 48 hour jail
sentence.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held
in Jail for Other Agency:
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given
& Released:
Deputies # 21-7, 21-9
Date: 4/16/13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Joshua Haburn Age: 25
Persons Address: Spencer
Date/Time of Arrest: 4/14/13 0130
Location of
Arrest: 3200 mile Hwy 18
Arrest Charge: Possession of controlled substance,
Possession of drug paraphernalia, Driving while suspended, Excessive speed
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a stop on Haburn in the 3200
mile of Hwy 18 for excessive speed. Haburn's license was suspended and he was in
possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Haburn was
transported to the Clay County Jail where he was charged with possession of
controlled substance enhanced (aggravated misdemeanor), possession of drug
paraphernalia, and driving while suspended,(both Simple Misdemeanors.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on
Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for
Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-7
Date: 4/16/13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Belarmino Ortega-Martinez Age: 30
Persons Address: Spencer
Date/Time of Arrest: 4/16/13 1750
Location of Arrest: 10 block of w 4th St.
Arrest Charge: Public Intoxication 3rd
Details of Arrest: A Clay County
Deputy observed Ortega walking on a public sidewalk and appeared to be severly
intoxicated. Upon contacting Ortega it was determined he was intoxicated and was
placed under arrest. He was transported to the Clay County Jail where he was
charged with public intoxication 3rd (aggravated misdemeanor) and booked without
incident.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held
in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-2, 21-4
Date: 04/15/2013 11:52pm
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Timothy John Sheridan Age: 54
Persons
Address: Everly, IA 51338
Date/Time of Arrest: 04/15/2013 12:00am
Location of Arrest: Rural Everly, IA
Arrest Charge: Domestic Abuse Assault
Details of Arrest: At approximately 12:00 am Clay County Deputies responded to a
domestic disturbance in rural Everly area. Upon investigating, Deputies
determined Sheridan had broken a door and intimidated his wife during a dispute
with his wife. Sheridan was taken into custody without incident and charged with
Domestic Abuse Assault, a simple misdemeanor.
Disposition of Arrested
Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to
Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
DEPUTIES #
21-2, 21-9
ACCIDENT LOCATION: Hwy 18 and 130th Ave (M-27)
DATE & TIME OF
ACCIDENT: 4-14-2013 at 16:26
1st VEHICLE
Drivers name: Quinn
Devlin Age: 23
Drivers Address: 300 Liberty Street #3205 LaCrosse Wisconsin
Vehicle Description: Pontiac Torrent GXP
Vehicle Damage: $6000
Vehicle
Owner: Lee J. Walraven (Onalaska Wisconsin)
2nd VEHICLE
Drivers
Name: Eric James Joniker Age: 25
Drivers Address: 3618-470th Street Orange
City Iowa
Vehicle Description: Silver 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad
Vehicle
Damage: $3500
Vehicle Owner: Same
INJURIES
Lee Walraven / Minor
Injuries / Transported by Ambulance to Spencer Municipal Hospital
ACCIDENT DETAILS
Vehicle #1 was traveling northbound on 130th Ave and
stopped at the stop sign at the intersecion of 130th Ave and Highway 18, to make
a left turn. Vehicle #1 states she believed she was at a 4-Way intersection, and
proceeded onto Hwy 18 and oncoming traffic. Vehicle #2 collided with vehicle #1
broadside. The passenger of Vehicle #1 was transported to Spencer Municipal
Hospital for minor injuries. The driver and passengers of Vehicle #2 reported no
injuries, both vehicles were towed from the scene.
CHARGES FILED REF.
ACCIDENT
Name: Quinn Devlin
Address: 300 Liberty St #3205 LaCrosse WI
Charge: Fail to yield from a stop sign
Citation issued: XXX
Placed in
Jail:
Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-10
Date:
4-12-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Starla Roach Age: 39
Persons
Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 4-10-13/ 1406 hrs
Location of
Arrest: 12 ½ 4th St. S.W. Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Clay County Arrest
Warrant for failure to appear in court
Details of Arrest: A Clay County
Deputy Conducted an arrest warrant check on Roach and upon making contact, was
placed under arrest and transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Roach
was held on a $1,200.00 cash bond.
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 4-12-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Aaron Vanvoorst Age: 31
Persons Address: Royal,
Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 4-10-13/ 1508 hrs
Location of Arrest: 300 block
of Main St. in Royal, Iowa
Arrest Charge: O’ Brien County Arrest warrant for
original charge of Theft 5th
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy
initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with having prior knowledge the registered
owner had a warrant for his arrest. Upon making contact, the Deputy had the
warrant confirmed and placed Vanvoorst under arrest, transported to the Clay/ O’
Brien county line and turned over to the custody of O’ Brien County Sheriff’s
Office.
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 4-12-13
ARRESTS:
Persons
Name: Melissa Khenkitisak Age: 35
Persons Address: Royal, Iowa
Date/Time
of Arrest: 4-10-13/ 1718 hrs
Location of Arrest: 603 Church St. Royal, Iowa
Arrest Charge: O’Brien County Arrest Warrant for contempt of court
Details of
Arrest: A Clay County Deputy conducted an arrest warrant check on Khenkitisak.
Upon confirmation of the warrant, Khenkitisak was placed under arrest and was
transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Khenkitisak was released on an
$825 cash only bond.
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 4-12-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Nathaniel Wolthuis Age: 32
Persons Address: Everly, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 4-10-13/ 1934 hrs
Location of Arrest: 2745 160th Ave.
Everly, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Clay County arrest warrant for failure to appear
in court
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy conducted an arrest warrant
check on Wolthuis. Upon making contact and confirmation of the warrant, Wolthuis
was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o
incident. Wolthuis was held in the Clay County Jail on a $500.00 cash only bond.
Deputies # 21-3
Date: 04-11-2013
ARRESTS:
Persons Name:
Michael Owen Achenbach Age: 24
Persons Address: Chicago, IL
Date/Time of
Arrest: 04-11-2013 at 1:32pm
Location of Arrest: 42000 Mile of Hwy 71
Arrest Charge: Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug
paraphernalia
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic
stop in the 4200 mile of Highway 71 for a moving violation and registration
violations. Upon investigation a baggie containing a green leafy substance was
located and Michael Owen Achenbach of Chicago, IL was placed under arrest for
possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Achenbach was transported and booked into the Clay County Jail by the Clay
County Sheriff’s Office.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation
Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before
Magistrate: XX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
DEPUTIES # 21-3, 21-8, 21-12
ACCIDENT LOCATION: Railway St and M-54 in Gillett Grove
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 04-09-2013 at 11:07am
1st VEHICLE
Drivers name: Justin Thomas White Age: 31
Drivers Address: Ormsby, MN
Vehicle Description: Red 2005 Kenworth Semi-Tractor pulling livestock trailer
Vehicle Damage: Totaled $70,000
Vehicle Owner: Shane Schofield Trucking
2nd VEHICLE
Drivers Name: Age:
Drivers Address:
Vehicle Description:
Vehicle Damage:
Vehicle Owner:
IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS RELEASE
INJURIES
Minor
ACCIDENT DETAILS
Justin White was driving a red 2005 Kenworth Semi loaded with swine southbound
in the 4300 mile of M-54. White failed to slow for a curve in the roadway and
entered onto the shoulder. The semi tipped on its side and slid into power lines
coming to rest in the roadway. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on
scene by Dickens Fire and Rescue, the Iowa State Patrol, Spencer Hospital
Paramedics, Alliant Energy, and citizens of Gillett Grove.
CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT
Name: Justin White
Address: Ormsby, MN
Charge: Failure to Maintain Control
Citation issued: X
Placed in Jail:
Charges Pending:
DEPUTIES # 21-4,
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 3500 mile of M-50 (240th Ave.)
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 04/07/2013 4:15am
1st VEHICLE
Drivers Name: Susan Ellen Clouser Age 33
Drivers Address: Spencer, IA 51301
Vehicle Description: 2005 Kia Optima
Vehicle Damage: $5,000
Vehicle Owner: Susan Ellen Clouser
2nd VEHICLE
Drivers Name: Age:
Drivers Address:
Vehicle Description:
Vehicle Damage:
Vehicle Owner:
IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS RELEASE
INJURIES
Possible Injuries
ACCIDENT DETAILS
Clay County Deputies were dispatched to a single car, personal injury accident
in the 3500 Mile of 240th Avenue. The vehicle was north bound on M-50 when it
entered the east ditch. Upon entering the ditch the vehicle rolled once causing
approximately $5,000.00 damage to the vehicle. The accident is still under
investigation and charges are pending. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office was
assisted at the scene by the Spencer Police Department, Dickens Fire and First
Responders, Spencer Fire and Rescue, and the Spencer Ambulance.
CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT
Name: Clouser
Address: Spencer
Charge: Failure to prove security against liability (accident related)
Placed in Jail:
Charges Pending: XXX
Name:
Address:
Charge:
DEPUTIES # 21-10
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 3900 MILE OF 240TH Ave.
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 4-6-13/ 0631 hrs
1st VEHICLE
Drivers name: Scott Rinehart Age: 55
Drivers Address: 4535 Hwy. 71
Vehicle Description: Home made farm wagon
Vehicle Damage: $1,500.00
Vehicle Owner: same
2nd VEHICLE
Drivers Name: Brett Snyder Age: 25
Drivers Address: 106 S. Illissus St. Marathon, Iowa
Vehicle Description: 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring
Vehicle Damage: $12,000.00
Vehicle Owner: same above
IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS RELEASE
INJURIES
none
ACCIDENT DETAILS
Unit 1 was traveling north in the 3900 mile of Clay County road M-50 and was
pulling a homemade farm wagon. Unit 2 was traveling north behind unit 1. The
driver of unit 2 fell asleep and ran in to the rear of unit 1’s farm wagon. Unit
2 rolled approximately one time and came to rest on its tops facing east.
CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT
Name: Brett Snyder
Address: same above
Charge: Failure to Stop in Assured and Safe Clear Distance
Citation issued: XXX
Placed in Jail:
Charges Pending:
Approximately 2:40pm,
Thursday, April 4th, the Clay County Sheriff's Office arrested Heather Marie
Gustoff, 37, 907 East Milwaukee Street, Spencer, and charged her with making a
false report to a public safety entity.
On January 30th, 2013, while residing at 120 2nd Avenue, Rossie, Gustoff
reported to authorities she was the victim of a domestic assault. During the
investigation, Gustoff made statements to multiple law enforcement agencies
claiming she had been assaulted by Cory Hofmeyer, also of 120 2nd Avenue, Rossie.
In a hearing in Clay County Magistrate Court Thursday, Gustoff testified the
statements she provided to law enforcement related to the assault in January
were not factual. Based on Gustoff’s sworn court testimony, Gustoff was arrested
and taken into custody.
Gustoff was processed into the Clay County jail, charged with a simple
misdemeanor and held pending the posting of bond or an appearance before the
Court.
DEPUTIES # 21-2, 21-10
ACCIDENT LOCATION: Hwy 18 & 240th Ave
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 04/03/2013 at
14:24pm
1st VEHICLE
Drivers name: Samantha M Johnson Age: 23
Drivers Address: 3295-380th Street Ruthven Iowa
Vehicle Description: 2007
Toyota Yaris
Vehicle Damage: $1500
Vehicle Owner: Same
2nd VEHICLE
Drivers Name: Melvin W Reese Age: 94
Drivers Address: 35222 Lovers Ln
Ruthven Iowa
Vehicle Description: 1994 Park Avenue
Vehicle Damage: $500
Vehicle Owner: Same
IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS
RELEASE
INJURIES
None Reported
ACCIDENT DETAILS
Vehicle #1 was traveling eastbound, Vehicle #2 failed to yield upon entering the
highway, colliding with vehicle #1.
CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT
Name: Melvin Wesley Reese
Address: 35222 Lovers Ln Ruthven Iowa
Charge:
(1) Failure to Yield from a stopsign (2) Operation without registration
Citation issued: Yes
Placed in Jail:
Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-5
Date: 04-02-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Clayton
Noll Age: 25
Persons Address: 2015 390th St, Spencer, IA
Date/Time of
Arrest: 04-02-13 22:10 PM
Location of Arrest: .3600 Mile of 190th Ave
Arrest Charge: OWI 1st Offense
Details of Arrest: The Clay County Sheriff’s
Office received a complaint of a reckless driver in the 3400 mile of M27. The
caller advised the vehicle turned east onto B24. A Clay County Deputy located
the vehicle in the 1700 mile of B24. The Deputy conducted a traffic stop on the
vehicle in the 3600 mile of 190th Ave. The driver was identified as Clayton Noll
of rural Spencer. Noll conducted several standardized field sobriety tests and
was arrested. Noll was transported to the Clay County Jail and charged with OWI
1st Offense a serious misdemeanor and cited for an open container of alcohol.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: xxxxx
Held in
Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date:
3-31-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Thomas Hubbard Age: 24
Persons
Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 03-29-13/ 1552 hrs
Location
of Arrest: Southpark Mall parking lot
Arrest Charge: Driving Under Suspension
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a traffic
violation. Upon investigation, it was found the driver, Hubbard, had a suspended
drivers license. Hubbard was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay
County Jail w/o incident. Hubbard was charged with Driving Under Suspension,
Failure to File S.R. Ins. and No Proof of Insurance, all Simple Misdemeanors.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond: XXX
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in
Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-2
Date: 03/30/2013
COMPLAINTS
Business/Persons Name:
Address: Spencer Iowa
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported: 03/30/2013
Date Complaint Occurred: 03/30/2013 at 1650
Type of Complaint: Warrant Service
Details of Complaint: Subject had a warrant out of South Dakota for failure to
appear with an original charge of Domestic Abuse.
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Jeffery Joe Dicus Age: 35
Persons Address: 230 West 2nd Street Apt 4 Spencer Iowa 51301
Date/Time of Arrest: 03/30/2013 at 1700
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Warrant Service
Details of Arrest: Dicus had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear with
an original charge of Domestic Abuse issued in South Dakota.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
DEPUTIES # 21-9, 21-7, 21-2
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 3300
mile of M-50
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 3/29/13, 20:07
1st VEHICLE
Drivers name: Alma Donkersloot Age: 84
Drivers Address: 302 E 7th ST,
Sanborn, IA
Vehicle Description: Red 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
Vehicle
Damage: Totalled
Vehicle Owner: aboe
2nd VEHICLE
Drivers Name:
Patrick Jones Age: 57
Drivers Address: 2560 270th ST. Spencer, IA
Vehicle
Description: 1997 7410 John Deere
Vehicle Damage: minor
Vehicle Owner:
above
ACCIDENT DETAILS
Clay County Deputies were called to a two
vehicle accident in the 3300 mile of M-50 at approximately 20:00 on Friday March
29. Upon arrival and investigation, Deputies learned a vehicle driven by Alma
Donkersloot was traveling north when she rearended a Tractor driven by Patrick
Jones. Donkersloot and passenger Carol Baumgarn were transport to the Spencer
Hospital where Baumgarn was treated for a fractured right leg. Jones was treated
and released at the scene. The Clay County Sheriff's Office was assisted by
Dickens Fire and Rescue, Spencer Fire and Rescue and Spencer EMT.
Deputies #
21-4, 21-7, 21-9
Date: 03/31/2013
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Gary
Joe Gunnerson Age: 38
Persons Address: Peterson, IA
Date/Time of Arrest:
03/31/2013 11:45pm
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge:
Interference w/ Official Acts
Details of Arrest: At 2:00am on March 31st a
Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop along Highway 10 in Peterson. As the
vehicle pulled into the alley the driver fled from the vehicle on foot and could
not be located. Upon investigation Deputies determined Gunnerson was operating
the vehicle. Gunnerson was later arrested and charged with Interference with
Official Acts and improper headlights both simple misdemeanors. Gunnerson was
booked without incident and released on bond.
Disposition of Arrested
Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond: XXX
Held in Jail
to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-4, 21-7
Date: 03/24/2013
COMPLAINTS
Business/Persons Name:
Address:
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred:
Type of Complaint:
Details of Complaint:
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Fernando Gabriel Morales Age: 36
Persons Address: Spirit Lake, IA
Date/Time of Arrest: 03/24/2013 @ 00:15
Location of Arrest: M-27 and Hwy 18
Arrest Charge: Driving While License Suspended
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy intiated a traffic stop at county road
M-27 and Highway 18. Upon investigation it was determined that the driver did
not have a valid driver's license and was taken into custody and transported to
the Clay County Jail without incident. Morales was charged with driving while
license suspended and excessive speed.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond: XXX
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-2
Date:
03/20/2013
COMPLAINTS
Date Complaint Occurred: 03/20/2013
Type
of Complaint: Warrant Service
Details of Complaint: Subject was arrested on
an outstanding warrant for Theft 2nd Degree
ARRESTS:
Persons Name:
Levi Clinton Shuck Age: 20
Persons Address: 204 North Broadway Ave
Date/Time of Arrest: 03/20/2013 at 18:21
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Warrant (Theft 2nd Degree) Class D Felony
Details of Arrest:
Levi Clinton Shuck was released from State Custody and arrested shortly after on
a Clay County Warrant.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Held in Jail
to Appear Before Magistrate: XX
Deputies # 21-7,21-2
Date: 3/20/13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Shawn H Kilbride Age: 31
Persons Address: Spencer
Date/Time of Arrest: 3-20-13/ 1950
Location of Arrest: East 2nd St. Spencer
Arrest Charge: Failure to appear on
original charge of public intoxication
Details of Arrest:Clay County Deputies arrived at 104 East 2nd St Spencer for a
warrant check for Shawn Kilbride. Kilbride was located and placed under arrest
and transported to the Clay County jail where he was booked without incident.
Disposition of Arrested
Person:
Held in Jail to
Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Deputies # 21-10/21-2
Date: 3-17-13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Thomas Wendell Riley Age: 48
Persons Address: Spirit Lake, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 3-15-13/ 2100 hrs
Location of Arrest: 3300 mile of Hwy. 18
Arrest Charge: O.W.I. (1st)
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a traffic
violation. Upon making contact with the driver, Thomas Riley, the Deputy
detected and odor of an alcoholic beverage. Riley was ran through several field
sobriety tests in which he failed and was placed under arrest for O.W.I. Riley
was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Riley was charged with
O.W.I. (1st), a Serious Misdemeanor, Operation w/o Registration, No Insurance
and Open Container, all Simple Misdemeanors.
Disposition of Arrested
Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to
Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies #
21-7
Date: 3/17/13
ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Heather Ford Age: 38
Persons Address: Emmetsburg
Date/Time of Arrest: 3/16/13 1700
Location of
Arrest: 2900 mile Hwy 18 Dickens
Arrest Charge: Operating while intoxicated
and open container
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a
traffic stop in the 2900 mile of Highway 18 for a traffic violation. Heather
Ford was suspected of operating while intoxicated and placed under arrest. She
was transported to the Clay County Jail where she was charged with operating
while intoxicated and open container.
Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear
Before Magistrate: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
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