January 14, 2019
Jason Heimdal with the Earlham Police Dept., was traveling south in the 35000 block of I Ave., when his vehicle was struck in the front passenger area by a vehicle pulling a uhaul trailer driven by Elisabeth Mendozamelgoza of Salina, CA. No injuries reported. Damage to Mendozamelgoz’s vehicle estimated at $2000.00 and $3000.00 to the Earlham Police vehicle. Mendozamelgoa was cited for failure to yield upon entering a through highway.

Rhonda Osborn of Dallas Center was traveling south in the 24000 block of W Ave., when a vehicle driven by Robin Horsch of Waukee attempted to stop but slid on the ice and into Osborn’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Damage to Horsch’s vehicle estimated at $1000.00 and $100.00 to Osborn’s.

January 15, 2019
Samantha Rose Graham, age 37 of 1360 SE Florence Dr., Waukee was arrested on a warrant for forgery and theft.

Heather Jean Briney, age 38 of 27516 337th Ct., Adel was arrested on a warrant for violation of parole.

Patricia Pommer of Perry was traveling in the 18000 block of Highway 141 Diagonal when her vehicle struck a deer. Brandon Michael of Granger was traveling behind Pommer and also struck the deer. No injuries reported. Damage to Pommer’s vehicle estimated at $3000.00 and $4000.00 to Michael’s.

Thomas Berry of Adel was traveling in the 30000 block of R Ave., when he hit a patch of ice and lost control sliding across the center line and entered the east ditch. Minor injuries reported and refused medical attention. Damage to the vehicle estimated at $3000.00.

January 16, 2019
Gerald Eilers of Redfield was traveling west in the 17000 block of Old Highway 6 when his vehicle struck a deer. No injuries reported. Damage to the vehicle estimated at $3000.00.

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