Jan. 30

Jeffrey Barton, age 62, 14503 Summit Dr, Clive, was arrested for Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia and two counts of Possession Of Controlled Substance.

Marchall Gilbert, age 35, 1317 2nd St, Perry, was arrested on a warrant for Failure To Appear.  The original charges were Driving While License Under Suspension and Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Cancelled Or Revoked.

Chad Gillson, Knoxville, was traveling on I80 near the 113 mile marker, when due to poor visibility, he collided with another semi driven by Kewal Dehion, Brampton Ontario.  No injuries were reported and damage to each semi was estimated at $25000.  Mr. Dehion was able to drive from the scene.  Mr. Gillson was able to move his semi off the road and it was towed later.

An unknown vehicle was at N Ave and 323rd Place when a utility pole was struck and damaged.  The suspect vehicle was not located and there was an estimated $1400 damage to the utility pole.  Mid American Energy was advised of the damage.

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