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CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
NEWS RELEASE FOR CRIMINAL
COMPLAINTS,  ARRESTS and ACCIDENTS



Deputies # Hawley21-8, Timmer 21-6
Date: 6/10/13

COMPLAINTS

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Date Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred:
Type of Complaint:
Details of Complaint:

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Tyler John Hamann Age: 27
Persons Address: 1420 1st Ave West, Spencer
Date/Time of Arrest: 6/10/13 1100am
Location of Arrest: 1420 1st Ave W, Spencer..
Arrest Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Controlled Substance-Prescription
Details of Arrest: During the service of civil papers upon Hamann, multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia were observed. A serarch following custody of Hamann was conducted, leading to the discovery of various prescription medications without a valid prescription.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released: No
Released on Bond: No
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: Yes
Held in Jail for Other Agency: No
DEPUTIES # 21-9, 21-8, 21-10
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 3525 200th Ave, Spencer
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 19:00/6-11-13

1st VEHICLE

Drivers name: Diane Lynn Kiepe Age: 52
Drivers Address: 3525 200th Ave, Spencer Iowa
Vehicle Description: Ford tractor
Vehicle Damage: Unknown
Vehicle Owner: above

2nd VEHICLE

Drivers Name: Age:
Drivers Address:
Vehicle Description:
Vehicle Damage:
Vehicle Owner:

IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS RELEASE

INJURIES

Unknown

ACCIDENT DETAILS

On Tuesday June 11, Clay County Deputies were dispatched to 3525 200th Ave. for a report of a female trapped under a tractor. Upon arrival and investigation, deputies learned Kiepe and her husband were attempting to pull a implement when the tractor Kiepe was operating flipped over, landing on top of Kiepe. Kiepe was transported to Spencer Hospital with unknown injuries where she was later life flighted to Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls. The Clay County Sheriff's office was assisted by Spencer Police Department, Royal Fire and Rescue and Spencer EMT

CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT

Name:
Address:
Charge:
Citation issued: Placed in Jail: Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 6-11-13

COMPLAINTS

Business/Persons Name: Duane Kracht
Address: 4450 190th Ave. Linn Grove, Iowa
Address of Complaint: 307 Long St. Royal, Iowa
Date Complaint Reported: 6-10-13
Date Complaint Occurred: 6-7-13 to 6-10-13
Type of Complaint: Stolen Property
Details of Complaint: Kracht reported his garden tiller was stolen from his rental property some time between the morning of June 7th, 2013 and June 10th, 2013. This incident is under investigation and if anyone has information about the incident, please call the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 1-712-262-3221.

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Clay County Sheriff’s Office
News Release
6-9-13

A complaint of an underage drinking party on the early morning hours of Sunday, June 9th, 2013, results in two adults and 6 juveniles charged with underage alcohol possession.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to an underage drinking party complaint and upon investigation, it was found the subjects at the residence had been consuming alcoholic beverages under the legal age of twenty one. Kyle Champine, Fostoria, Iowa and Jacob Warburton, Milford, Iowa, were both cited released for Underage Alcohol Possession.

Two 17 yr old juvenile females from Dakota City, S.D., one 17 yr old female from Spirit Lake, Iowa, one 17 yr old male from Spencer, Iowa, one 17 yr old male from Arnolds Park, Iowa, and one 17 yr old male from Milford, Iowa were all cited into juvenile court for Underage Alcohol Possession and were released to parents or guardians.
DEPUTIES # 21-9, 21-4,21-3
ACCIDENT LOCATION: B-24 and 280th Ave
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 6-9-13/14:00

1st VEHICLE

Drivers name: Douglas Bredeson Age: 50
Drivers Address: 907 e 4th St. Spencer, Iowa
Vehicle Description: 2008 Harley Davidson 1200
Vehicle Damage: $6000
Vehicle Owner: same

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IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS RELEASE

INJURIES

Minor

ACCIDENT DETAILS

On June 9 at approximately 14:00 hrs the Clay County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a one vehicle accident at the intersection of B-24 and 280th Ave. Upon arrival, Deputies learned the driver, Douglas Bredeson, was traveling north on 280th Ave when he lost control of his 2008 Harley Davidson entering the curve onto B-24. Bredeson entered the north ditch and was thrown from his motorcycle. Bredeson was transported to Spencer Hospital for minor injuries. The Clay County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Dickens Fire and Rescue and Spencer EMT.

CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT

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Citation issued: Placed in Jail: Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-10/ 21-9
Date: 6-8-13

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Persons Name: Nathaniel Wolthuis Age: 32
Persons Address: Everly, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 6-6-13/ 1832 hrs
Location of Arrest: 1400 mile of 300th St.
Arrest Charge: Driving Under Suspension
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop with having prior knowledge Wolthuis had a suspended drivers license. Upon making contact, Wolthuis was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Wolthuis was charged with Driving Under Suspension, a Simple Misdemeanor.

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
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 2400 mile of Hwy. 18
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 6-7-13/ 2144 hrs

1st VEHICLE

Drivers name: Andre Hendrickson Age: 31
Drivers Address: Dickens, Iowa
Vehicle Description:
Vehicle Damage: $4,000.00
Vehicle Owner: Same

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Drivers Address:
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Vehicle Damage:
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IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS RELEASE

INJURIES

None

ACCIDENT DETAILS

Unit 1 was traveling east in the 2400 mile of Hwy. 18 and struck a deer that entered the roadway from the North ditch.

CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT

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Address:
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Citation issued: Placed in Jail: Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-12
Date: 6-6-13

COMPLAINTS

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Date Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred:
Type of Complaint: Suspicious Vehicle
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Persons Name: Wesley Clarke William Bertrand Age: 18
Persons Address: 928 South Grand Apt 8, Spencer, Iowa 51301

Date/Time of Arrest: 6/6/13 @ 12:56
Location of Arrest: 209 SW 11th Street, Spencer, IA
Arrest Charge: Interference w/Official Acts
Details of Arrest: The Spencer Communications Center received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in the 900 Block of Grand Ave South, Spencer. Clay County Deputies responded and upon stopping the vehicle a male fled on foot. Wesley Clarke William Bertrand, 18, Spencer, was apprehended shortly after. Bertrand was arrested and charged with Interference w/Official Acts and booked into the Clay County Jail. The Clay County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Spencer Police Department.

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: 06/06/2013

COMPLAINTS

Business/Persons Name: 911 Call
Address:
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported: 06-06-2013
Date Complaint Occurred: 06-06-2013 / Between 12:00 and 01:04am
Type of Complaint: Vehicle in a ditch
Details of Complaint: A passerby reported a vehicle in the ditch, and a male subject laying in the middle of the intersection. The passerby reported the subject did not appear hurt, but very intoxicated.

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Keith Clinton Jaques Age: 35
Persons Address: 7101 W Selkirk TRL, Sioux Falls SD
Date/Time of Arrest: 06/06/2013 at 02:50
Location of Arrest: Intersection 430th Street and 225th Ave
Arrest Charge: Public Intoxication
Details of Arrest: Clay County Sheriff's Office responded to the above location after the Communications Center received a 911 Call reference a male subject that was found lying in the middle of the intersection. Clay County Sheriff's Deputies identified the male subject as 35 year old Keith Clinton Jaques. He was taken into custody, charged with Public Intoxication and held in the Clay County Jail.

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 # 21-10
ACCIDENT LOCATION: Alley East of W. 2nd St. in Everly, Iowa
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 5-29-13/ 1930 hrs

1st VEHICLE

Drivers name: Phillip Johnson Age: 27
Drivers Address: 106 S. Adams St. Everly, Iowa
Vehicle Description: 2003 Tan Chevy Trailblazer
Vehicle Damage: $2,500.00
Vehicle Owner: April Johnson

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IF ANY OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED….SEE ATTACHED 2ND NEWS RELEASE

INJURIES

ACCIDENT DETAILS

Unit 1 was backing south from the alley and stuck a utility pole and left the scene w/o reporting the accident to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office or the damage to the utility pole to the utility company.

CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT

Name: Phillip Johnson
Address:
Charge: Driving While Barred, Driving Under Suspension, Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Striking Fixture Upon Roadway
Citation issued: Yes Placed in Jail: XXX Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-2, 21-7
Date: 06/03/2013

COMPLAINTS

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Address:
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported: 06/03/2013
Date Complaint Occurred: 06/03/2013
Type of Complaint: Reckless Use of Fire
Details of Complaint:

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Juvenile Male Age: 13
Persons Address:
Date/Time of Arrest:
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Reckless Use of Fire (Serious Misdemeanor)
Details of Arrest: On 6/3/13 at approximately 9:00 P.M. there was a report of a 13 year old starting a fire inside a barn near Royal. When a grandparent observed smoke coming from the barn he went out to check and found an area 4x6 in diameter on fire. The fire was put out by the grandfather. The juvenile male had 6 and 10 year old siblings with him, placing their safety in danger. The incident remains under investigation.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency: Admitted and Transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
Deputies # 21-7, 21-9
Date: 6/3/13

COMPLAINTS

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Persons Name: William Clark Age: 55
Persons Address: Estherville
Date/Time of Arrest: 5/31/13 2237
Location of Arrest: Intersection of 11th Ave SW and 13th St SW Spencer
Arrest Charge: Operating while intoxicated
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy stopped a vehicle in the 1300 block of 11th Ave SW for an equipment violation. Driver, William Clark, was found to be intoxicated. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Clay County Jail. Clark was charged with OWI 2nd 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:
Deputies # 21-7
Date: 6/3/13

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Date/Time of Arrest: 5/31/13 0220
Location of Arrest: Hawk Valley Nature Area 2500 mile Hwy 18
Arrest Charge:
Details of Arrest: Early morning of 5/31/13 A Clay County Deputy discovered a suspicios vehicle at Hawk Valley Nature Area occupied by 18 Y/O Reece Logue of Dickens and 30 Y/O Curtis Tripp of Spencer. Tripp was found to have an O'Brien County warrant for failure to appear. Upon further investigation multiple drug paraphernalia items along with an amount of marijuana and methamphetamine were located. Other narcotics related items, and two concealed weapons were also located in the vehicle. Both subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Clay County Jail. Tripp was charged with the warrant, possession of controlled susbstance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and is being held on $6,500 bond. Logue was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substance, four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of carrying weapons, and is being held on a $7,800 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: XXX
Deputies # 21-4
Date: 06/01/2013

COMPLAINTS

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Persons Name: Reuben Todd Ayers Age: 38
Persons Address: Webb, IA 51366
Date/Time of Arrest: 06/01/2013 2:00am
Location of Arrest: Spencer Municipal Hospital
Arrest Charge: Domestic Abuse Assault
Details of Arrest: Clay County Deputies were called to the Spencer Hospital to investigate a domestic disturbance that had occurred earlier in the evening in rural Webb, IA. Upon investigating the incident Clay County Deputies placed Reuben Todd Ayers under arrest and transported him to the Clay County Jail without incident where he was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault, a simple misdemeanor. Ayers was held and later transported to Buena Vista County for an outstanding mittimus.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency: XXX
Deputies # 21-4
Date: 05/31/2013

COMPLAINTS

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Persons Name: Preston Terry Christensen Age: 29
Persons Address: Laurens, IA 50554
Date/Time of Arrest: 05/31/2013
Location of Arrest: 3000 Mile of N14
Arrest Charge: Driving While License Suspended
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 3000 mile of county road N-14 for failing to to obey a stop sign. Upon investigation it was determined the driver had a suspended driver's license. Christensen was arrested and transported to the Clay County Jail without incident and was charged with Driving While License Suspended and Failure to Prove Security Against Liability. Christensen was released on $300.00 Bond. The Clay County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Bud's Towing of Spencer, IA.

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: 5-31-13

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Persons Name: Ty Jackson Age: 19
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-30-13/ 2057 hrs
Location of Arrest: 409 1st Ave. West Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: O.W.I. (1st)
Details of Arrest: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office met with Ty Jackson and charged him with O.W.I. (1st) upon receiving positive test results stemming from a traffic stop on May 3rd 2013. Jackson was cited and released with a court date.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
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Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 5-30-13

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Duane Wiggins Age: 28
Persons Address: 405 E. 3rd St. Everly, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-30-13/ 0053 hrs
Location of Arrest: 405 E. 3rd St. Everly, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Driving Under Suspension
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop with having prior knowledge the registered owner had a suspended drivers license. Upon investigation, it was found the registered owner wasn’t operating the vehicle but Wiggins was and it was found Wiggins also had a suspended license. Wiggins was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Wiggins was charged with Driving Under Suspension, 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 # 21-4
Date: 05/21/2013

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Rick Angle Age: 54
Persons Address: 304 N Rumsey Street Everly, IA 51338
Date/Time of Arrest: 05/21/2013
Location of Arrest: 304 N Rumsey Street Everly, IA 51338
Arrest Charge: Bothersome Animals
Details of Arrest: Clay County Deputies were dispatched to the 400 Blk of E 3rd Street in Everly for a bothersome animal complaint. Upon investigating the complaint it was determined that dogs from 304 N Rumsey got out of the house and were a nuisance to neighbors. Angle was cited for bothersome animals and released.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released: XXX
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 5-30-13

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Jeremy Peck Age: 33
Persons Address: Sheldon, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-28-13/ 2347 hrs
Location of Arrest: 1900 mile of Hwy. 18
Arrest Charge: Driving While Revoked
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a speeding violation and upon investigation, it was found the driver, Peck, had a revoked drivers license. Peck was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Peck was charged with Driving While Revoked, a Serious Misdemeanor, Failure to File S.R. Insurance and Open Container, 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 # 21-9/21-10/21-2
Date: 5-30-13

COMPLAINTS

Business/Persons Name: Cargo Express
Address: Peterson,Iowa
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported: 5-29-13
Date Complaint Occurred: 5-29-13
Type of Complaint: Disturbance
Details of Complaint: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Cargo Express Gas Station in Peterson, Iowa reference a male who was having problems with two intoxicated persons he had attempted to give a ride home.

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Ethen Delashmutt (22) William Clark (62) Age:
Persons Address: Cherokee, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-29-13/ 2227 hrs (Delashmutt) and 2219 (Clark)
Location of Arrest: Cargo Express parking lot
Arrest Charge: Public Intoxication and Open Container
Details of Arrest: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to the complaint and upon investigation, it was found the subjects had consumed alcoholic beverages in the vehicle and had exited the vehicle while being intoxicated. Delashmutt and Clark were both placed under arrest and were transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Both were charged with Public Intoxication and Open Container, 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: 05-30-13

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Benjamin Ginger Age: 21
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-29-13/ 2313 hrs
Location of Arrest: 409 1st Ave. West Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Clay County Arrest Warrants for the original charges of Domestic Abuse Assault and Assault –Displaying a Weapon
Details of Arrest: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office placed Ginger under arrest and into the Clay County Jail on the charges of Domestic Abuse Assault and Assault while Displaying a Weapon . Ginger is currently being held on a $25,000 cash or surety bond.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
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Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency:

Deputies # 21-10
Date: 5-28-13

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Jade Nissen Age: 19
Persons Address: Fostoria, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-24-13/ 2336 hrs
Location of Arrest: 116 6th Ave. N.W. Fostoria, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Dickinson County arrest warrant-Failure to Appear on orig. chg. Of Dogs At Large
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy conducted an arrest warrant check and upon making contact, Nissen was placed under arrest. Nissen was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident and was later released after posting a $300.00 cash 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 # 21-2, 21-4
Date: 5/28/2013

COMPLAINTS

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Date Complaint Reported:
Date Complaint Occurred: 05/28/2013 at 21:25
Type of Complaint: Traffic Stop Complaint
Details of Complaint: Speeding, No Insurance, and Careless Driving

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Thomas James Carney Age: 22
Persons Address: 1418 4th Ave W. Spencer, Iowa 51301
Date/Time of Arrest: 05/28/2013 at 21:25
Location of Arrest: 320th Street and Hwy 71/ Hwy 18 Junction
Arrest Charge: Speeding, No Insurance, Careless Driving
Details of Arrest: Carney was stopped for speeding 104 mph in a 55 mph zone. Carney received citations for no insurance, careless driving and speeding and transported to the Clay County Jail.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond: X
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency: 
Deputies # 21-10/ 21-9
Date: 5-28-13

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Rebecca Deehr Age: 43
Persons Address: Sioux Falls, S.D.
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-25-13/ 2036 hrs
Location of Arrest: 4700 mile of Hwy. 71
Arrest Charge: O.W.I. (1st)
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation and upon investigation, it was found Deehr had consumed alcoholic beverages. Upon completion of the tests, Deehr was placed under arrest for Operating While Intoxicated. Deehr was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident, Deehr was charged with O.W.I., a Serious Misdemeanor, No Insurance and Speeding, 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 # 21-5 21-8
Date: 05/27/13

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Shannon Dusenberry Age: 38
Persons Address: 328 Oak St, Peterson, IA
Date/Time of Arrest: 05/28/13 05:00 AM
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Domestic Abuse/Simple Assault
Details of Arrest: On 05/27/13 at approximately 11:00 AM the Clay County Sheriffs Office was dispatched to 328 Oak St, Peterson for the report of a domestic assault. The offender, Shannon Dusenberry left the residence prior to law enforcements arrival. Deputies determined Dusenberry allegedly assaulted his fiancé and left the residence. On 05/28/13 Dusenberry turned himself in to the Clay County jail and was charged with Domestic abuse/simple assault. He was held to appear before the magistrate.

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 # 21-5
Date: 05-23-13

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Keith Gentry Age: 42
Persons Address: Royal, IA
Date/Time of Arrest: 05-23-13 0615 AM
Location of Arrest: M27 and 460th St
Arrest Charge: Driving on a suspended license
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Gentry. The Deputy had knew Gentry’s driver’s license was suspended for non-payment of Iowa fines. Gentry was taken to the Clay County Jail and charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released:
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: xxxx
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 5-14-13

COMPLAINTS

Business/Persons Name: Anonymous
Address:
Address of Complaint: 3655 240th Ave. Lot # 9 Spencer, Iowa
Date Complaint Reported: 5-11-13
Date Complaint Occurred: 5-11-13
Type of Complaint: possible suicidal subject
Details of Complaint: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a call of a subject who possibly shot themselves. Upon the arrival of the Sheriff’s Office and Spencer Police Department, the gun was put in safe and the male, Todd Huddleston, 47, Spencer, Iowa, was detained until further investigation. Upon investigation, it was found Huddleston was upset, shot his television and then shot his firearm close to his head. Huddleston was transported to the Spencer Hospital for an evaluation. Charges are pending the release of Huddleston.

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Todd Huddleston Age: 47
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 5-14-13/ 2004 hrs
Location of Arrest: 409 1st Ave. West Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Reckless Use of a Firearm
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy met with Huddleston at the Clay County jail and placed him under arrest. Huddleston was charged with Reckless Use of a Firearm, an Aggravated Misdemeanor and was released with a court date.

Disposition of Arrested Person:
Citation Given & Released: XXX
Released on Bond:
Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate:
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-3, 21-4
Date: 05/07/2013 1:00pm

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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

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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

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Address:
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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:
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Deputies # 21-4, 21-7
Date: 03/24/2013

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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.

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Released on Bond: XXX
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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

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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.

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Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
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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.

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Held in Jail to Appear Before Magistrate: XXX
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“A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION, AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.”