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



Deputies # 21-7
Date: 02/02/12

COMPLAINTS

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Hale Hawley Age: 27
Persons Address: Havelock
Date/Time of Arrest: 02/01/12
Location of Arrest: Laurens P.D.
Arrest Charge: Contemp of Court on original charge of OWI
Details of Arrest: Hale Hawley was in the custody of Laurens P.D. Hawley had a Clay County warrant for contemp of court on original charge of OWI. A Clay County Deputy transported Hawley to the Clay County Jail where he was 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 # 21-10
Date: 1-31-12

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Thomas Paul Strong Age: 29
Persons Address: Armstrong, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 1-30-12/ 1155 hrs
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Clay County Arrest Warrant for Failing to Appear on the Original Charge of O.W.I. (1st)
Details of Arrest: Strong was taken into custody by the Emmet County Sheriff's Office and was turned over to the Clay County Sheriff's Office on the Clay County Arrest Warrant. Strong was booked in to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Strong is currently being held on a $2,000.00 cash or surety 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 # 21-5
Date: 01-28-12


ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Ryan Lee Rohfeld Age: 31
Persons Address: Harris, IA
Date/Time of Arrest: 01-28-12 23:05 PM
Location of Arrest: Main St and Highway Ave NW, Fostoria
Arrest Charge: OWI 1st Offense, Serious Misdemeanor
Details of Arrest: On 01-28-12 a Clay County Deputy was on patrol in Fostoria when he noticed a vehicle stopped at a stop sign on Highway Ave NW and Main St. The vehicle did not have its headlights on and when the Deputy drove passed, he noticed a white male who appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat. The Deputy made contact with the driver and identified him as Ryan Rohfeld. Rohfeld was asked to perform several standardized field sobriety tests. Rohfeld was arrested and taken to the Clay County Jail where he was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Rohfled was held with out bond and was also cited for failure to use headlamps when required.

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
Date: 01/28/2012

COMPLAINTS

Business/Persons Name: Warrant Service
Address: Spencer Iowa
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported: 01/28/2012
Date Complaint Occurred: 01/28/2012
Type of Complaint: Warrant Service
Details of Complaint: Subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation.

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Dustin William Coates Age: 25
Persons Address: 606 S. Maple Paullina Iowa 51046
Date/Time of Arrest: 01/28/2012 12:31
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Probation Violation
Details of Arrest: Subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant for violating his probation.

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: 1/26/12

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Jonathan Kreiss Age: 24
Persons Address: Webb
Date/Time of Arrest: 1/26/12 1640
Location of Arrest: Highway 18/ M-54
Arrest Charge: Driving while license suspended and fail to drive on right-hand side of roadway.
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a vehicle stop for a traffic violation at the intersection of Highway 18 and M-54. It was discovered the driver, Jonathan Kreiss, had a suspended license. Kreiss was arrested and transported to the Clay COunty Jail where he was charged with driving while suspended. Kreiss was booked without incident.

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 # 21-3
Date: 01/26/2012

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Raymond Stanley Cleveland Age: 20
Persons Address: Sheldon, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 01/26/2011 at 9:29pm
Location of Arrest: 1000 Block of 2nd Ave SW, Spencer
Arrest Charge: Driving while Suspended
Details of Arrest: On January 26, 2011 at approximately 9:21pm, a Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 1000 Block of 2nd Ave SW in Spencer for an equipment violation. Upon investigation Cleveland Raymond Stanley Jr. was arrested for driving while suspended. Stanley was transported to 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: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 1-26-12

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Lerell Watson Age: 26
Persons Address: Hartley, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 1-26-12/ 1308 hrs
Location of Arrest: 170th Ave. and Hwy. 18
Arrest Charge: Driving Under Suspension
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation and upon investigation, it was found that Watson had a suspended drivers license. Watson was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Watson was charged with Driving Under Suspension, No Drivers License, and Excessive Speeding, 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 # 21-3, 21-8, 21-5
Date: 01/23/2012

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Carson Lee Baethke & Joshua Robert Bubke Age: 20
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 01/23/2012 at 12:45pm
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Interference with Official Acts and Providing Alcohol to Minors, and Failure to Maintain Control.
Details of Arrest: On January 23, 2012, Carson Baethke was arrested for interference with official acts, possession of alcohol under the legal age, providing alcohol to a minor, and failure to maintain control of his vehicle. Joshua Robert Bubke was arrested for interference with official acts and possession of alcohol under the legal age. Charges stem from an investigation by the Clay County Sheriff's Office; when Baethke lost control of his vehicle and entered the ditch on January 20. Baethke and Bubke were booked into the Clay County Jail.

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/ 21-5/ 21-3
Date: 1-22-12

COMPLAINTS

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Address of Complaint: 225th Ave. and 390th St.
Date Complaint Reported: 1-20-12
Date Complaint Occurred: 1-20-12
Type of Complaint: Accident
Details of Complaint: The Clay County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of a vehicle rolled over in the ditch.

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Micheal Kunath Age: 23
Persons Address: Spencer. Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 1-20-12/ 2304 hrs
Location of Arrest: 3900 mile of 225th Ave.
Arrest Charge: Driving While Barred
Details of Arrest: Upon the arrival and investigation of Clay County Deputies, it was found that Kunath was traveling north in the 3900 mile of 225th Ave. and swerved to miss an animal in the road and drove into the west ditch. Kunath then drove north in the ditch and attempted to turn east toward the road, hit a culvert and rolled west onto its side. Upon further investigation, it was found Kunath had been drinking and also had a barred and suspended drivers license. Kunath was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail. Upon arrival at the jail, Kunath performed field sobriety tests and was turned over to the jail staff for booking, charged with Driving While Barred, O.W.I. (2nd), 2 counts of Child Endangerment, all Aggravated Misdemeanors, and Driving Under Suspension and Failure to File S.R. Insurance, 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 # 21-3
Date: 01/20/2012

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Alan Jocet Martinez Age: 25
Persons Address: Meservey, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 01/20/2012 at 12:22am
Location of Arrest: 1000 Mile of Highway 10
Arrest Charge: Driving While Suspended (Simple Misdemeanor)
Details of Arrest: On January 19, 2012 at approximately 11:57pm, a Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 1000 mile of Highway 10 for an equipment violation. Upon investigation Alan Jocet Martinez of Meservey, Iowa was arrested for Driving While Suspended. Martinez was transported to the Clay County Jail by th e Clay County Sheriff's Office.

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/ 21-3
Date: 1-17-12

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Monica Schneider Age: 25
Persons Address: Webb, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 1-14-12/ 0147 hrs
Location of Arrest: 2300 mile of Clay County road B-63
Arrest Charge: O.W.I. (1st)
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation. Upon investigation, it was found that the driver, Monica Schneider, had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Schneider had been operating while intoxicated. Schneider was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Schneider was charged with O.W.I. (1st), a Serious 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
Date: 01/16/2012

COMPLAINTS

Business/Persons Name: Individual - not released
Address: Harlingen Texas
Address of Complaint:
Date Complaint Reported: 01/13/2010
Date Complaint Occurred: Year 2011
Type of Complaint: Identity Theft
Details of Complaint: Complaintant reported that an individual was working in Iowa with his personal information. He was notified by the IRS through results of an audit, and wanted law enforcement to look into this for him, as he has never been to Spencer Iowa.

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Pablo Lorenzo Barrera Age: 22
Persons Address: 1106 McMillian Street, Worthington MN
Date/Time of Arrest: 01/16/2012 - 0729 am
Location of Arrest: 11th Ave West and McNaughton Way
Arrest Charge: Identity Theft (Class D Felony) and Tampering with Records (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
Details of Arrest: After an investigation of Identity Theft, Pablo L Barrera was arrested for using the identity of another for benefit. It was determined that Barrera had been using this identity for 2 years. He was processed and booked into the Clay County Jail.

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: 1/14/12

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ARRESTS:
Persons Name: Daniel Alspach Age: 42
Persons Address: 4th St. Spencer
Date/Time of Arrest: 1/13/12 1630
Location of Arrest: 503 E 4th St. Spencer
Arrest Charge: Interference with official acts.

Details of Arrest: Deputies arrived at Alspach's residence for a warrant check of a female subject. Alspach told deputies she was not at the residence. Deputies discovered the subject was hiding in a bathroom closet. Alspach was arrested and transported to the Clay County Jail where he was charged with interference with official acts.

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 # 21-5
Date: 01-14-12

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Alejandro Sanchez-Utrera Age: 22
Persons Address: Spencer, IA
Date/Time of Arrest: 01-14-12 5:50 PM
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Failure to appear on a court date for a charge of Affray and a mittimus for 2 days in jail for a previous OWI conviction.
Details of Arrest: Sanchez-Utrera was arrested by the Storm Lake Police Department for the two warrants from Clay County, Sanchez-Utrera was transported to the county line where a Clay County Deputy took custody. Sanchez-Utrera was taken to the Clay County jail and booked for the two warrants. Sanchez-Utrera had a $300 bond on the Affray charge, but was held for the 2 day mittimus.

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: 1-11-12

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Jorge Vega Age: 25
Persons Address: Lincoln, Nebraska
Date/Time of Arrest: 1-9-12/ 0202hrs
Location of Arrest: 3200 mile of Hwy 71
Arrest Charge: Failure to Have a Valid Drivers License
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation and upon investigation, it was found that the driver, Vega, didn't have a drivers license. Vega was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Vega was charged with Failure to Have a Valid Drivers License, 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 # 21-3
Date: 01/07/2012


COMPLAINTS

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ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Richard Scott Hoops II Age: 43
Persons Address: Sanborn, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 01/07/2012 at 03:09a,
Location of Arrest: 1300 Mile of Highway 10
Arrest Charge: Supplying Alcohol to Minors (Serious Misdemeanor)
Details of Arrest: On January 7, 2012 at approximately 1:21am, a Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 1300 mile of Highway 10 for an equipment violation. Upon investigation Richard Scott Hoops II was arrested and charged with supplying alcohol to minors a serious misdemeanor. Three passengers in the vehicle were charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age and one charge of depositing litter upon the highway. Hoops was transported to 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: XXX
Held in Jail for Other Agency:
Deputies # 21-5
Date: 01-06-12


ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Juan De Jesus Vasquez Age: 27
Persons Address: 106 Leander St. Lot 31, Alta, IA
Date/Time of Arrest: 01-06-12 7:30 PM
Location of Arrest: 106 Leander St. Lot 31, Alta, IA
Arrest Charge: Judgment for 2 days in jail, sentence in reference to an OWI charge.
Details of Arrest: Vasquez was arrested by the Buena Vista Co Sheriffs Office at his residence in Alta. Vasquez was transported to the Clay Co line where he was taken into custody by a Clay County Deputy and transported to the Clay County jail.

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: 1-1-12

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Tiffany Krowiorz Age: 27
Persons Address: Vail, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 1-1-12/ 0517 hrs
Location of Arrest: 1300 mile of Clay County road B-24
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 that the driver, Krowiorz, had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Krowiorz had been operating while intoxicated. Krowiorz was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Krowiorz was charged with Speeding, a Simple Misdemeanor and O.W.I. (1st), a Serious 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 # 21-10/ 21-3
Date: 1-1-12

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Brittany Mccollough Age: 24
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-31-11/ 0151 hrs
Location of Arrest: 2400 mile of Clay County road B-24
Arrest Charge: O.W.I. (1st)
Details of Arrest: Clay County Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation and upon investigation, it was found that the driver, Brittany Mccollough, had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Upon further investigation, it was determined Mccollough had been operating while intoxicated. Mccollough was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Mccollough was charged with O.W.I. (1st), a Serious Misdemeanor, Failure to Obey Stop Sign, No Proof of Insurance, Operation w/o Registration and Open Container (Driver), all Simple Misdemeanors. Richard Max Martinez was cited and released for Open Container (Passenger).

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
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 3200 mile of Hwy 18
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 01-01-12 17:43 hours

1st VEHICLE

Drivers name: Andrew Hanson Age: 20
Drivers Address: Everly, IA
Vehicle Description: 2002 Dodge Dakota Pick Up
Vehicle Damage: $5000
Vehicle Owner: same as driver

ACCIDENT DETAILS

Hanson was west bound in the 3200 mile of Hwy 18 when a deer ran out in front of him. The deer was struck with the front end of the vehicle. No injuries were reported.
DEPUTIES # 21-10
ACCIDENT LOCATION: Clay County road M-50 and Clay County road B-24
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 12-31-11/ 0033 hrs

1st VEHICLE

Drivers name: Skylar Larson Age: 25
Drivers Address: Milford, Iowa
Vehicle Description: 2004 Chevy Trailblazer
Vehicle Damage: $2500.00
Vehicle Owner: Same Above

2nd VEHICLE

Drivers Name: Michael Boone Age: 46
Drivers Address: Emmetsburg, Iowa
Vehicle Description: 92 Chevy Truck
Vehicle Damage: $1,000.00
Vehicle Owner: Same Above

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

INJURIES

none

ACCIDENT DETAILS

Unit 1 was stopped at the stop sign facing east on Clay County road B-24 at the intersection with Clay County road M-50. Unit 2 was traveling south in the 3400 mile of Clay County road M-50 and was approaching the intersection with Clay County road B-24. Unit 1 failed to yeld from the stop sign and attempted to turn north onto Clay County road M-50. Unit 2 attempted to slow to avoid a collison with unit 1 but hit the rear drivers side quarter panel with its driver side front end.

CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT

Name: Skylar Larson
Address: Milford, Iowa
Charge: Failure to Obey Stop Sign
Citation issued: XXX Placed in Jail: Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 12-31-11

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Kenneth Schoning Age: 36
Persons Address: 2465 280th St. Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-23-11/ 0219 hrs
Location of Arrest: 2800 mile of Clay County road M-27
Arrest Charge: 2-Emmet County Arrest Warrants
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation and upon investigation, it was found that the front male passenger, Kenneth Schoning, had two warrants for his arrest for the original charges of Burglary (3rd) with a cash or surety bond of $19,500.00. Upon confirmation of the warrants, Schoning was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Schoning was later turned over the the Emmet County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies # 21-3, 21-10
Date: 12-30-2011

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Two Juvenile Males Age:
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 12/30/2011 at 10:45pm
Location of Arrest: 2000 Mile of 360th St..
Arrest Charge: Criminal Mischief Fourth Degree and Reckless Driving
Details of Arrest: On December 30 at approximately 10:24pm, the Clay County Sheriff's Office received a call from a resident in Greenville who observed a vehicle hit a trash can. The caller gave the vehicle plate number and a Clay County Deputy located the vehicle a short time later. Upon investigation two juvenile males from Spencer were arrested for criminal mischief fourth degree and reckless driving. This ended a prior investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office into similar vandalism incidents in Greenville. A total of eleven trash cans were reported hit or damaged in Greenville in the past week. Damaged is estimated at $500.
Deputies # 21-5
Date: 12-30-11

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Daniel Covey Age: 21
Persons Address: Waseca, MN
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-30-11 4:50 PM
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: 2 counts of Felony Theft 2nd and Felony Burglary 3rd.

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

Persons Name: Jason Earlywine Age: 31
Persons Address: Waseca, MN
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-30-11 4:50 PM
Location of Arrest: Clay County Jail
Arrest Charge: Felony Theft 2nd and Felony Burglary 3rd.

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

Details of Arrest: On 12-28-11 the Spencer Police Department received a call from Shine Corp. of several individuals trying to sell stolen property. The Spencer Police Department arrested Earlywine and Covey at that time for possession of stolen property from a business in Sac County. The Sac County Sheriffs Office issued warrants for Earlywine and Covey on 12-30-11. Covey and Earlywine where still in the Clay County Jail, so they were additionally held on a $10,000 bond each for the new charges out of Sac County.
Deputies # 21-5 21-3
Date: 12-28-11

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Sarah Kehoe Age: 29
Persons Address: Spencer, IA
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-28-11 20:15 PM
Location of Arrest: 3530 240th Ave, Spencer, IA
Arrest Charge: Domestic Assault

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

Persons Name: Shawn Pattison Age: 40
Persons Address: Graettinger, IA
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-28-11 20:10 PM
Location of Arrest: .3530 240th Ave, Spencer, IA
Arrest Charge: Domestic Assault

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

Details of Arrest: On 12-28-11 at approximately 19:29 hours the Clay County Sheriffs Office received a 911 hang up call from 3530 240th Ave, Upon call back the 911 dispatcher spoke with a Sarah Kehoe who advised she needed officers at her residence. Deputies arrived and spoke with Kehoe, who now said she did not need officer’s help. Spencer Officers who assisted on the call advised Deputies a male subject had ran out of the house prior to their arrival. Kehoe identified the male subject who fled, as her boyfriend Shawn Pattison. Pattison was located a short time later in a field to the east of the residence.

During the investigation Deputies learned that both Kehoe and Pattison had been in a physical altercation with each other. Both subject were arrested and taken to the Clay County Jail. Pattison was charged with a 3rd offense domestic assault, a class D felony. Kehoe was charged with 1st offense domestic assault a serious misdemeanor. Both were held with out bond.
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 12-22-11

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Josh Springer Age: 25
Persons Address: Spencer, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-19-11/ 2125hrs
Location of Arrest: 409 1st Ave. West Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: Clay County Warrant for the original charge of Harassment (1st), an Aggravated Misdemeanor
Details of Arrest: The Clay County Sheriff's Office arrested Springer on the Clay County arrest warrant and booked him in to the Clay County Jail. Springer was released on a $2,000.00 cash or surety 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: 12-22-11

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Diane Dantono Age: 48
Persons Address: St. Augustine, Fl
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-19-11/ 2125hrs
Location of Arrest: 409 1st Ave. West Spencer, Iowa
Arrest Charge: 2 Clay County Warrants for Contempt of Court on the original charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Theft and Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Facility
Details of Arrest: The Clay County Sheriff's Office arrested Dantono on the two Clay County arrest warrants and placed her in the Clay County Jail. Dantono was held on 2 $5,000.00 cash or surety bonds.

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, 21-4
Date: 12/20/11

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Dalton Lorenzen Age: 18
Persons Address: Milford
Date/Time of Arrest: 12/20/11 1150
Location of Arrest: Dickinson County line
Arrest Charge: Probation Violation on original charge Burglary 3rd
Details of Arrest: Clay County Deputies received custody of Dalton Lorenzen from Dickinson CountySheriff's Office. Lorenzen was arrested on a Clay County warrant for probation violation on an original charge of 3rd degree burglary. Lorenzen was transported to the Clay County Jail where he was 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 # 21-5
ACCIDENT LOCATION: 2800 mile of 190th Ave
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 12-17-11 0900 AM

1st VEHICLE

Drivers name: Karl Freml Age: 28
Drivers Address: Lake Park, IA
Vehicle Description: 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup
Vehicle Damage: $5000
Vehicle Owner: Same as driver

INJURIES

None

ACCIDENT DETAILS

The Clay County Sheriffs Office received a complaint of a vehicle in the ditch in the 2800 mile of 190th Ave. A Clay County Deputy was investigating the accident at approximately 10:00 AM when the owner of the vehicle showed up. The driver/owner was identified as Karl Fremel of Lake Park. Freml told the Deputy he was driving north bound at approximately 09:00 AM and swerved to miss a deer that ran out in front of him. He lost control of his vehicle and rolled it into the ditch. Freml said he had an appointment in Spencer and did not want to miss it, so he left the truck.

CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT

Name: Freml
Address: Lake Park
Charge: Fail to maintain control of his vehicle
Citation issued: xxx Placed in Jail: Charges Pending:
DEPUTIES # 21-2 / 21-3
ACCIDENT LOCATION: B-24 1/2 E of 240th Ave
DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT: 12/16/201123:10

1st VEHICLE
Drivers name: Adam Francis Peterson Age: 27
Drivers Address: 1508 Patricia Ave Apt. G Spencer Iowa 51301 Vehicle Description: 2010 Chevrolet Silverado K1500
Vehicle Damage: Front Bumper and Front Quarter Panel Vehicle Owner: Pro - Cooperative of Pocahontas Iowa

None Reported

ACCIDENT DETAILS
Peterson was traveling westbound on B-24 towards Spencer when he left the roadway and struck the railroad signal arm before his truck hung up on the railroad tracks causing disabling damage to his vehilce. Peterson was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated and transported to the Clay County Jail.

CHARGES FILED REF. ACCIDENT
Name: Adam Francis Peterson
Address: 1508 Patricia Ave, Apt. G Spencer Iowa 51301
Charge: OWI 1st Offense & Failure to Maintain Control
Citation issued: Placed in Jail: XXX Charges Pending:
Deputies # 21-10
Date: 12-16-11

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Stephanie Bremer Age: 32
Persons Address: Royal, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-15-11/ 2248 hrs
Location of Arrest: 2000 mile of Clay County Road B-24
Arrest Charge: Driving Under Suspension
Details of Arrest: A Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with having prior knowledge that the registered owner, Bremer, had a suspended drivers license. Upon making contact with Bremer, she was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Bremer was charged with Driving Under Suspension and No Proof of Insurance, 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: 12-16-11

COMPLAINTS

Business/Persons Name: Anonymous
Address:
Address of Complaint: 1500 mile of Hwy 18
Date Complaint Reported: 12-16-11
Date Complaint Occurred: 12-16-11
Type of Complaint: Assist Motorist
Details of Complaint: An anonymous caller reported that he drove by a vehicle with its hood up and thought the vehicle flashed its lights at him.

ARRESTS:

Persons Name: Shawn Aeilts Age: 41
Persons Address: Hartley, Iowa
Date/Time of Arrest: 12-16-11/ 0228 hrs
Location of Arrest: 1500 mile of Hwy. 18
Arrest Charge: Interference w/ Official Acts
Details of Arrest: Upon a Clay County Deputy's arrival, it was found that Shawn Aeilts was under the hood and he told the Deputy that he was given a ride to the location in reference to his broken down vehicle. Upon further investigation, it was found that Aeilts lied to the Deputy and that he had driven the vehicle w/o a drivers license and he had broken down. Aeilts was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clay County Jail w/o incident. Aeilts was charged with Interference w/ Official Acts, Failure to Have a Valid Drivers License, No Proof of Insurance, and for Harassment, all Simple Misdemeanors.

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


“A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION, AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.”