May 18, 2018
Joshua Keubler of 20096 Wendover Pl., Dallas Center reported unauthorized use of his credit card.

Todd Thomas Ofelt, age 53 of 2425 Tracey Ave., Van Meter was arrested on a warrant for domestic abuse.

Rodney Demetrious Adams, age 22 of 1204 Johnson St., Des Moines was arrested on a warrant for probation violation-original charge of possession of contraband in a correctional institution.

Manuel Ochoa, age 27 of 1716 W 3rd St., Perry was arrested on charges of theft, controlled substance violation, failure to affix drug stamp, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Maria Blanco Sarmiento of Des Moines was traveling in the 25000 block of Highway 141 when her vehicle struck a deer. No injuries reported. Damage to the vehicle estimated at $3000.00.

Nathan Meyers of Woodward was traveling on Highway 141, turning onto 170th when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Carla Betts of Perry. No injuries reported. Damage to Betts vehicle estimated at $5000.00 and $2000.00 to Meyers. Betts was cited for failure to stop in a safe and assured distance.

May 19, 2018
Albert Neumann of 33317 G Trl., Earlham reported vandalism to his mail box.

Ricky James Brammer, age 46 of 2170 NW 82nd, Clive was arrested on a warrant for theft.

Gregory Lee, age 52 of 8601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear-original charge of compulsory education violation.

Tyler Bretsch of Waukee was traveling in the 26000 block of K Ave., delivering mail when he slowed down to drop mail off into a mailbox when he was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Kendra Gliem of Perry. No injuries reported. Damage to Bretsch’s vehicle estimated at $3000.00 and $8000.00 to Gliem’s. There was heavy rain at the time of the accident. Gliem was cited for failure to top in a safe and assured distance.

May 20, 2018
Nichole Brown of 4422 University Ave., Des Moines reported that someone broke into her mother’s residence at 21522 360th St., and stole her mower.

Haley Keubler, age 23 of 628 Brodie Ln., Madrid was arrested for theft and unauthorized use of a credit card.

*A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.