Trio of Women Arrested After Woman Was Beaten Outside Her Home
Three Perry women face felony charges after allegedly beating another woman outside her home earlier this month.
According to Perry Police Chief Eric Vaughn, the three suspects went to the victim’s house in the 1600 block of West 4th Street on July 14th and confronted her outside the residence. The trio then allegedly knocked the victim to the ground and repeatedly punched her in the face and body, causing injuries to her head, legs and torso.
Part of the incident was captured on video by a witness at the scene. As the result of an investigation by the Perry Police Department, warrants were issued for 19 year-old Beatrice Abang-Ntuen, 22 year-old Danielle Abang-Ntuen and 44 year-old Wonetah Einfeldt for Class D Felony charges of Willful Injury.
Beatrice faces several additional charges for attempting to shut the door on officers, resisting and threatening to punch them as they were arresting her in the 1000 block of Dewey Street in Perry on Monday. She is also charged with Interference with Official Acts and Assault on an Officer.
In addition, another female juvenile that was at the residence when officers arrived also assisted Beatrice in attempting to block the doorway, allegedly kicked an officer in the chest and threatened to strike him several times with her fists before she was handcuffed. This resulted in several cuts on the officer’s elbow and damage to his microphone cord and shirt. The juvenile was referred to juvenile court and released later that night.
Beatrice and Einfeldt are both being held in the Dallas County jail on $7,000 and $5,000 bonds respectively. Danielle is in the Polk County jail on a $5,000 bond.
Tri-County Ag Hosting Open House Today
A local agriculture business near Perry has expanded to offer more than just farm products and this weekend everyone is invited to help them celebrate.
Tri-County Ag recently purchased, renovated and built facilities on the northwest corner of Highways 141 and 169. Agronomist Specialist Sean Schroeder says their goal is to offer full service options for a variety of area customers.
“We are just continuing to expand. This has been our big expansion this year. We’re starting to be able to offer some more products and fertilizers, where in the past we haven’t really been able to serve those things like we would like to. So this year the expansion is really allowing us to start serving our growers like we’d like to.”
Today the company is hosting an open house event, complete with a ribbon cutting by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, along with food and entertainment.
“The official grand opening starts at 3 o’clock. We will be showing growers around, doing some tours and explain to everyone what we’re doing out there, where the corner is now going and what our plans are for the future. And then from about 6:30 on we will have our official first act starting out there. So we have a concert going on with a couple opening acts and then our main headlining act will be Jason Brown. Should be a lot of fun. We invite everyone to bring their lawn chairs, bring a cooler, come on out and enjoy the night.”
The Raccoon Valley Radio “Big Red Radio” will be there broadcasting live from 3-5pm.
Come Prepared if You Need to Register at the Polls on Election Day
Dallas County residents who have never voted in the County or have moved since the last election need to be registered in order to vote in the special election on Tuesday.
If you haven’t yet done so, it is possible to register at the polls if you come prepared.
Iowa voters need to prove both their identity and residence. Those who are not registered must provide a valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport or an ID issued by the military, your employer or your school.
In addition, to prove residency voters need to bring a document that shows both their name and current address. This can be a residential lease or mortgage statement, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or property tax statement.
This proof needs to come in the form of paper documents as electronic proof such as documents on a cell phone will not be accepted.
Anyone who provides false information when registering to vote can be charged with Election Misconduct in the First Degree, which is a felony punishable of up to five years in prison and a $7,500 fine.
June Ends on a Wet Note Across the Raccoon River Valley
Two of our local weather reporting stations are wrapping up the month of July with well above normal precipitation totals, but the other fell short by more than half an inch.
According to the National Weather Service, Perry received more rain this week than Jefferson did throughout the whole month. Nearly 6.2 inches fell in Perry since our last report for a total of more than 8.3 inches this July.
Guthrie Center saw even more rain this week with over 6.2 inches and a total of 7.5 inches this month.
Jefferson added. 2.3 inches to their monthly total of just over 4 inches this week.
Normal monthly rainfall totals in the area range between 4.4 and 4.8 inches.
Back to School Nights Scheduled in Perry
Back to school events are coming up quickly in the Perry School District.
Bluejay Camp for upcoming sixth grade students will take place at 5pm Wednesday, August 19th. All students and parents will meet in the high school auditorium for a mandatory technology meeting and kids will also have the chance to meet their teachers receive their schedules and find their classes.
Middle school orientation for 7th and 8th grade students takes place on Thursday the 20th with one session starting at 5:30 and another beginning at 6pm.
Back to school night for elementary students will also take place the 20th. Children whose last name starts with the letters A through L will take part in the first session from 4:45-5:45pm and those whose last name begins with M through Z will meet from 6-7pm.