Tuesday, October 4th

Jason Thornton, age 45, 1426 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for Failure To Appear.  The original charge was Driving While License Under Suspension. 

Carlos Mena Gonzalez, Norwalk, was driving on V ave at 250th Street when he collided with William Herr, Mingo.  No injuries were reported and damage to Mr. Herr’s vehicle was estimated at $12000.  Damage to Mr. Gonzalez vehicle was estimated at $10000.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene. 

Wednesday, October 5th

Ricco Coates, age 37, 500 5th Ave SW, Altoona, was arrested for Speeding, Driving While License Denied, Suspended Cancelled Or Revoked, two counts of Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, two counts of Possession Of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession Of Prescription Drug.  

Tina Baker, Panora, was driving in the 25000 block of N Ave, when she hit a deer.  No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at $2500.  

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