3-01-08 3:30pm Deputy Wingate assisted a Madrid Officer with a traffic stop, as drug paraparnilia was located, investigation completed by the Madrid Officer.
3-01-08 12:03pm Deputy Pontius responded to a two vehicle accident that occurred at E57 and Highway 169. Henry J. Imberti 44 of Rural Boone, reported that he was involved in an accident and the second vehicle had left the scene, that second vehicle was located at Casey's Store in Ogden. That driver Bryan S. Holm 47 of Dallas Center was wanted by U.S. Marshalls. Holm's was taken into custody for U.S. Marshalls. Probation violation on weapons charges. Only minor damages were reported to the two vehicles involved and no one was injured.
3-02-08 3:06am Deputy Dominick responded to assist an Ambulance with a medical emergency at 414 E. Walnut Ogden.
3-02-08 11:01pm Deputy Dominick responded to a complaint of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 30 by the Erickson curves, no damages or injuries were reported.
3-03-08 2:50pm Deputy Pontius made an arrest at the Sheriff's Office of Jason Richeson 30 of Boone, warrant is out of Story County for escape, no bond. Held for Story County.
3-03-08 11:59pm Deputy Hoffman made a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Highway 30. Driver Benjamin E. Nelson 19 of Ames was charged with .02 violation and underage possession of Alcohol.
3-04-08 8:42am Sgt. Hurley responded to a complaint of a theft at 1313 Quill Ave, Boone. Reported stolen was an ATV from a shop, 2005 Polaris Sportsman, investigation continuing. Valued at $5,000.00.
3-04-08 6:07pm Story County Sheriff's Deputy requested assistance as he was in pursuit of a White Mitsubishi from Story County and just entering Boone County on 170th and Y Ave, he was also blocked by a second vehicle described as a Red GMC Pick-up. Both vehicles were lost and Boone County Deputies were unable to locate.
3-04-08 9:17pm Deputy Wingate responded to a complaint of loud music in Luther at 313 Bennett, Individuals will quiet down.
3-04-08 11:32pm Deputy Wingate made a traffic stop at V Ave and 220th. Driver Justin M. Crooks 19 of Rural Boone was arrested for Driving while license suspended and possession of a controlled substance. Marijuana.
3-05-08 4:11pm Deputy Thompson investigated a single vehicle accident at Highway 169 and 105th. Loren K. Helgevold 48 of Fort Dodge was north bound on 169 when he lost control on the snow and ice and over corrected and rolled his vehicle into the east ditch. Helgevold was taken to Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge, by a Boone County Ambulance. damages were est. at $8,000.00 to his 2001 Chevy Van.
3-05-08 4:30pm Deputy Thompson investigated a single vehicle accident on P70 and 105th, Tamara J. Platter 44 of Pilot Mound was north bound on P70 when she lost control on ice and rolled her vehicle into the east ditch. No injuries were reported, damages were est. at $10,000.00 to her 2004 Dodge Dakota Pick-up.
3-05-08 11:10pm Deputy Wingate responded to the 2100 block of Y Ave Slater on a medical assist, female was patient was transported By Mercy One Air Ambulance to Mercy in Des Moines.
3-06-08 4:05pm The Sheriff's Office received word from Cherokee County Sheriff's Office that they had a arrested a Michael L. McRoy 44 on a Boone County Warrant, ,being held in Cherokee on their charges and will notify when ready for transport on Boone County charges.
3-06-08 5:31pm Sgt. Kendall and Sheriff Fehr responded to a complaint of a possible suicide in the 2200 block of Otter Place Woodward. D.C.I. was dispatched for assistance in the investigation, but at this time all indication are individual died of self inflicted gun shot, Investigation continuing.
3-06-08 11:56pm Deputy Wingate assisted a Madrid Officer with a disturbance call at Who's Lounge in Madrid on Highway 17.
3-08-08 1:53am Deputy Wingate responded to assist the Madrid Officer with altercation that was taking place Who's Lounge in Madrid. No charges filed.
3-09-08 1:45am Deputy Hoffman responded to a complaint of a passed out driver in a vehicle on T Ave, north of the railroad tracks. Driver Ahren R. Craven 33 of Badger Iowa was arrested for O.W.I. 1st Offense.
3-09-08 3:46am Deputy Dominick responded to a complaint of a vehicle driving in a field between Highway 30 and T Ave. Driver Jeremy C. Grider 20 of Cedar Falls Iowa was arrested for O.W.I. 1st Offense.
3-09-08 1:03pm Sgt. Hurley responded to Ames to Pick-up a prisoner arrested by Ames P.D. on a Boone County warrant. Arrested was a Jamaine A. Simmons 20 of Ames, failure to appear, original charge of harassment, bond $500.00.
3-09-08 8:01pm Deputy Hoffman investigated a single vehicle accident in the 2100 block of P54. Dena P. Clause 87 of Grand Jct. Iowa was north bound when she struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported, damages were est. at $1,500.00 to her 1999 Buick.
3-09-08 8:20pm Deputy Pontius investigated a single vehicle accident 2 miles North of Ridgeport on Nature Rd. Justin P. Ronk 22 of Lehigh was north bound when he struck a deer in the roadway , causing $1,500.00 in damages to a 2006 Ford Escape, no injuries were reported.
3-09-08 11:09pm Deputy Dominick responded to an alarm sounding at the Beaver West Central Co-op. Dallas and Green County were also notified, as door had been broken, but nothing reported stolen. Damages to door and locks estimated at $1,000.00. Investigation continuing.
3-10-08 5:38am Deputy Dominick responded to an alarm sounding at Kinzler Construction in the 2300 block of 230th, Ames. Was an employee who had accidentally set alar off.
3-10-08 6:21am Sgt. Hurley assisted a stalled motorist with a flat tire in the 900 block of T Ave, Boone.
3-10-08 9:14am Sgt. Hurley responded to Leather Specialties on Industrial Rd, Boone. Employee had inhaled a sulfide gas and needed medical assiatance, Boone Ambulance arrived on scene.
3-10-08 9:35am Sgt. Hurley responded to Kurrent Electric in the 2200 block of 229th Place, Ames, they reported $3,000.00 worth of copper pipe stolen over the week-end, investigation continuing.
3-10-08 4:12pm Deputy Thompson made a traffic stop on Highway 30 west bound and SE Marshall, Boone. Driver Steven C. Robinson 57 of Boone was arrested for driving while license barred.
3-11-08 12:12am Deputy Wingate responded to the 1800 block of J Ave, Ogden to assist an Boone County ambulance with a medical assist.
3-11-08 5:00pm Deputy Thompson charged Christian Meloy 14 of Boone with theft of services and cell phone. Over $700.00 in phone bills were accumulated after he allegedly took a cell phone from a Boone Middle School bus. This theft was reported on February 28th.
3-11-08 6:55pm Deputy Wingate began an investigation of a theft, Kara Henze of Rural Madrid reported that her Brushmower was taken from her property located in the 1800 block of Q Ave, investigation continuing.
3-11-08 7:51pm Deputy Wingate responded to a complaint of a possible meth lab found in a ditch on V Ave, near the Iowa State Research buildings. Items located were not a meth lab, but junk someone had thrown.
3-11-08 7:50pm Deputy Thompson began an investigation of the theft of jewelry, camera and cash, stolen from a residence int he 1500 block of X Ave, Ames. Investgiation continuing.
3-12-08 1:34am Deputy Hoffman responded to the area of South Story and 30 after Boone P.D. had received a complaint of a gas drive off at Kum and Go at 315 Story St, Boone. Two males had received $106.00 in fuel for a silver and blue extended cab ford, vehicle was located and chase began west bound on highway 30. Boone Patrol cars were also in pursuit. Vehicle was stopped just west of the river bridge on 30. Arrested was Joshua L. Courtney 16 of Boone for theft of the fuel and eluding.
3-12-08 4:02pm Deputy Thompson investigated a motorcycle accident on Highway 144 1/8th of mile west of 325th. Carl W. Stilwell 67 of Perry was west bound on 144 when he lost control went off the roadway and into the ditch on the curve. Stilwell was taken by Dallas County Ambulance to Mercy in Des Moines. Damages were est. at $2,500.00 to his 2005 Yamaha.
3-12-08 6:04pm Deputy Thompson made a traffic stop on Highway 30 near United Community School. Driver Aaron Wrabek 36 of Ames was charged with driving while License suspended, and expired registration on his vehicle.
3-12-08 9:56pm Deputy Wingate investigated a two vehicle accident at the driveway of the Fareway Ware House on Industrial Rd. Jamie N. Larson 32 of Boone reported that he had stopped at the driveway intersection, another east bound vehicle slowed as if to turn into the driveway, Larson then proceeded and the second vehicle then struck him and took off, the second vehicle could not be located Second vehicle described as a Silver Dodge Ram Dually Pick-up, Damages to Larson's 1998 Ols were est. at $2,000.00.
3-13-08 5:20am Deputy Dominick investigated a car deer accident 2 miles SE of Fraser at 170th and L Ave. Michael D. Flaherty 30 of Boone was east bound when a deer ran out in front of him, Flaherty then swerved to avoid hitting the deer and ran off the road, causing $5,000.00 in damages to his 1996 Jeep. No injuries were reported.
3-14-08 The Boone County Sheriff's Office received another complaint of an International Lotto Scam. This is a mailing from Madrid Spain indicating that the person receiving the letter has won several hundred thousand, this is a scam with an attempt to get Banking information. You can turn the information over to local Law Enforcement or discard.
3-14-08 7:37pm Deputy Naeve responded to the Ledges State park area on a cell phone complaint that an individual was stuck on a roadway and unable to get up a hill, he did not know for sure where he was. Deputy Located the driver in the Ledges on the far south side unable to get traction to go up the hill, a wrecker was called to assist him. Operator was a Rollie Warmka of Easton Minn.
3-15-08 2:19am Deputy Naeve made a traffic stop on Highway 30 and R Ave. Driver Edwin J. Elsner 22 of Boone was arrested for O.W.I. 2nd Offense.
3-15-08 4:33am Deputy Hoffman investigated a two vehicle accident east of Boone on the Erickson curves. Ryan N. Simons 20 of Grimes was east bound when he changed lanes and struck a semi also east bound, operated by Thomas W. Rhoades 56 of Des Moines. Simons 2008 Ford Explorer was totalled, while the Semi a 2003 Freightliner received $100.00 in damages. Simons was arrested for O.W.I. 1st, failure to maintain control, and under age possession of alcohol. No injuries were reported.
3-15-08 5:25am Sgt. Hurley investigated a car deer accident 1.5 miles South of Pilot Mound on I Ave. Brenda J. Myers 42 of Pilot Mound struck a deer, causing $1,000.00 in damages to her 1999 Chevy Lumina. No injuries were reported.
3-15-08 9:09pm Deputy Pontius assisted an individual who positively identified a water tank that had been stolen from the Farm and Feed Store in Ogden last summer. The Tank was located at 1461 F Ave, investigation continuing, and tank taken to Ogden.
3-16-08 2:18am Deputy Hoffman responded to Madrid to asist the Madrid Officer who had requested help with altercation that was taking place at State and 3rd in Madrid, several individuals were in the area. Madrid P.D did take one person into custody. Deputies arrested a Allison M. Long 20 of Perry, Jeffrey A. Krider 18 of Madrid, Nathan D. Strickland 18, Abby J. Shivvers 20 Woodward, Maggie L. Wickett 18 of Madrid, Mitchell N. Sheffer 20 of Madrid all charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age.
3-16-08 10:27am Sgt. Hurley responded to a Domestic situation in Boxholm, parties involved had agreed to separate for the day and no charges or assaults had taken place.
3-16-08 4:00pm Deputy Thompson responded to a complaint that Kris' Corner in Boxholm had been broken into, missing was game tickets and money, investigation continuing..
3-16-08 10:22pm Deputy Wingate responded to the Woodward Academy as they had a 16 year old that was bleeding with a head injury, turned out to be nose bleed, individual was taken to Dallas County Hospital for treatment.
3-17-08 4:41am Deputy Hoffman located a vehicle in the ditch in the 1800 block of Highway 30 west bound. No one was around the vehicle, several beer cans were in and around the vehicle, vehicle had received approximately $1,000.00 in damages, registered owner of the vehicle was located in Boone, and informed officer that her 19 year old daughter had the vehicle was out with friends, investigation is continuing, vehicle was impounded. After further investigation the driver of that vehicle was Ryan N. Coutentos 24 of Cedar Rapids, Coutentos was located later in the day and reported that he lost control, he was charged with failure to maintain control, damages were est. at $1,500.00 to a 1997 Pontiac.
3-18-08 2:04am Deputy Hoffman found an open door at the Perry Golf and Country Club, key holder notified, nothing reported missing at this time, appears just forgot to lock door.
3-18-08 2:18am Deputy Wingate investigated a couple of suspicious persons in a vehicle in the 400 block of 8th St, Boone, Parking lot. Charged with possession of drug paraparnilia were Justin M. Letina, 18 of Ogden, and Randy K. Witt 20 of Stratford.
3-18-08 3:14am Deputy Hoffman investigated a car deer accident in the 1000 block of Y Ave, Boone. Eric A. Enfield 29 of Boone was south bound when a deer ran out in front of him causing $1,000.00 in damages to his 1999 Plymouth, No injuries were reported.
3-18-08 2:30pm Deputy Pontius conducted tobacco purchases in Businesses in the Madrid Area, All complied Businesses that were checked and in compliance were VFW, Market of Madrid, Git N Go, and Casey's.
3-19-08 6:00pm Deputy Pontius responded to a complaint of two goats running loose in the area of 1200 block of 220th, Boone Area Humane Society was called they were unable to capture the goats, the Owner is John Wilson
3-20-08 9:31am Sgt. Hurley spoke to a Lawrence Bice of Ogden who had reported that he had 4 wheeler taken from his place in the 2000 block of H Ave. Investigation continuing.
3-20-08 11:15am Sgt. Hurley investigated a two vehicle accident 4.5 miles west of Luther on 270th. Keith A. Eppert 51 of Luther was was operating a County Maintainer he was west bound an making a left turn, when another west bound vehicle operated by Jerry Garner 64 of Perry was attempting to pass the maintainer, no contact was made but the second vehicle a Semi jacked knifed in the intersection. No injuries were reported, very little damage was reported to the 1999 Caterpillar Maintainer or the 1999 Volvo Semi Tractor. Eppert was cited for Failure to signal, and Garner was cited for unsafe passing.
3-20-08 10:50pm Deputy Hoffman made a traffic stop at Highway 30 and W Ave, Ames. Driver Brandy Holms 21 of Ames was cited for driving while License suspended.
3-21-08 11:19am Sgt. Hurley responded to a complaint by Enterprise Electric that they had been broken into at the Farm Expo Site East of Boone. They had copper wiring and brass clamps taken from to trailer areas, total value of items stolen est. at $2,050.00. Investigation continuing.
3-22-08 3:04pm Deputy Thompson took a report of the theft of 3 chain saws and set of ramps from 402 I Ave, Pilot Mound, owner Jarrad Fisher of that address.
3-23-08 8:26pm Deputy Wingate responded to Ames to assist after a chase with a 4 wheeler by Ames P.D. at the Soccer Fields on Duff. 4 Wheeler was left behind and individual fled on foot, Boone County K-9 used to track individual to Wilson Cadillac, it appears a vehicle was there for suspect to flee in. Investigation continuing. 4 Wheeler will be held for Prints as may belong to a Boone County Case. Case that 4 wheeler recovered from dated back to March 4th at 1313 Quill Ave, Investigation continuing.
3-24-08 6:27pm Deputy Thompson responded to a fire alarm at the Grand Community School in Boxholm, was a false alarm.
3-24-08 7:57pm Deputy Thompson responded to 1100 block of Harrison St. Boone, to assist Boone Officer with an altercation taking place in that area with several young people with possible baseball bats. Boone P.D. did take some people into custody.
3-25-08 4:11pm Deputy Thompson responded to a disturbance with an individual who was having some type of emotional break down in the 700 block of 330th, Woodward. Deputy requested assistance and parmeidics from Dallas County Hospital were able to take the man into custody for a mental evalaution at Mary Greely Medical in Ames.
3-25-08 5:00pm Deputy Thompson responded to the 1200 block of West View Drive, West Ames, to speak to a Justin Gilger of Ames who reported that someone had vandalized his 2003 Mitsubishi while parked in this area. Someone had kicked his car between 9:50pm and 10:10pm the night before.
3-25-08 10:31pm Deputy Wingate responded to the Story County Line to pick-up a prisoner arrested by the Ames Police Dept. on a Boone County Warrant. Arrested and transported to the Boone County Jail was Joshua S. Dorrlacombe 28 of Ames, warrant for failure to appear, original charge Driving while barred, $1,000.00 bond.
3-26-08 12:20am Deputy Dominick responded to a domestic situation in the 700 block of 130th, Pilot Mound. Parties involved were separated and no charges filed at this time, as no evidence of assault, just verbal altercation.
3-26-08 6:09am Deputy Godzicki responded to the Story County line to pick-up a prisoner Thomas Sweeney 51 of Granger, arrested in Ames on a Boone County Warrant for Contempt of Court, original charge driving while license suspended, bond $500.00.
3-26-08 5:41pm Deputy Pontius responded to a complaint of a hit and run accident in the 100 block of H Ave, Complainant followed the vehicle that had side swiped him and saw the vehicle placed into a garage and driver run into a house at 749 H Ave. No one would answer the door, Deputy then force way into the home and arrested Michael L. Platter 48 of that address for Interference with official Acts. Investigation continuing.
3-27-08 7:30am Begin the calls of several vehicles that had slid into ditches throughout the County, Couple reportable accidents listed below.
3-27-08 7:59am Chief Deputy Elsberry responded to a complaint of a school bus that had gone into the ditch on Kale Rd between 156th and 157th. No damages or injuries were reported.
3-27-08 8:39am Deputy Godzicki arrested a Isaigh Jackson 16 of the Woodward Academy for Possession of marijuana, after a complaint by the Academy the arrest was made.
3-27-08 9:00am Sgt. Hurley investigated a single vehicle accident 1.5 miles South of Boxholm on 169. Deana A. Stevens 39 of Boxholm was south bound when she lost control on the slush and rolled her vehicle into the west ditch, no injuries were reported, damages were est. at $2,500.00 to her 1995 Jeep Cherokee.
3-27-08 10:30am Sgt. Hurley investigated an accident 1 mile East of Ogden on 216th Dr. Randy L. Jennings 44 of Ogden was East bound when he lost control on the slush and went into the south ditch and struck a utility pole. No injuries were reported, damages were est. at $15,000.00 to his 2005 Ford F250.
3-27-08 10:40pm Deputy Hoffman made a traffic stop east of Logansport near the Kate Shelley High Bridge. Driver Amanda Hanson 18 of Boone was charged with possession of Alcohol under the legal age, also open container in her vehicle.
3-28-08 7:43pm Deputy Wingate investigated a single vehicle accident on Highway 30 and L Ave. Natasha L. Bowers 20 of Sacul Texas was east bound when she struck a deer in the roadway, causing $1,000.00 in damages to her 2008 Pontiac. No injuries were reported.
3-29-08 12:40pm Sgt. Hurley investigated a two vehicle accident 4 miles East of Ogden at Highway 30 and L Ave. Doris A. Bennett 70 of Perry was north bound attempting to cross 4 lanes of traffic, a west bound vehicle operated by Max A. Lungren 49 of Oskaloosa Iowa crossed into her path as she struck the Lungren vehicle in the drivers side. Bennett reported no injuries, Lungren was taken to the Boone County Hospital for treatment. Damages were est. at $3,000.00 to Bennett's 2001 Chrysler, and $7,500.00 to Lungren's 1998 Audi. Bennett was cited for failure to yeild right of way.
3-30-08 1:07am Deputy Wingate assisted an Ogden Officer with a complaint of party with under age persons consuming alcohol. Deputy Wingate did cite a Tonya Mitchels 20 of Ogden for possession of alcohol under the legal age. Ogden P.D. handled the remainder.
3-30-08 2:03am Deputy Hoffman made a traffic stop at E26 and Highway 17. Driver Kenneth S. Hageman 40 of Woodward was arrested for O.W.I. 1st Offense.
3-31-08 4:00pm Deputy Godzicki arrested a Robert J. Armstrong on a warrant for Burglary 3rd for the theft of Copper taken from the Farm Expo site East of Boone. Some of the Copper has been recovered, investigation continuing with Story County and Ames Authorities. Bond $10,000.00.
3-31-08 5:48pm Deputy Thompson investigated a single vehicle accident on Highway 30 and T Ave area. Dorothy M. Lewis 61 of Boone was west bound when she said a gust of wind pushed her vehicle close to another west bound vehicle, she swerved and lost control into the medium. No injuries were reported, damages were est. at $2,700.00 to her 2006 Pontiac.
3-31-08 7:55pm Deputy Thompson responded to the Story County line to pick-up a prisoner arrested by Ames P.D. on a Boone County Warrant. Arrested was a Bradley J. Wilson 49 of Ames on warrant for violation of pre-trial release, original charge O.W.I. bond $7,500.00.