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CRIME & SAFETY
Head-on collision in Ankeny leaves a juvenile dead and one adult in serious condition
Polk County Sheriff officers are actively investigating a head-on collision on Sunday afternoon that resulted in the death of a juvenile and left an adult in serious condition. Deputies were called to the 7400 block of N.W. Fisher Drive in Ankeny near Cottonwood Recreation Area after reports of a two-vehicle...
Dallas Center man allegedly fights neighbors on July Fourth
A Dallas Center man was arrested early Friday after allegedly assaulting and harassing the folks next door. Christopher Daniel Sorensen Jr., 34, of 521 Sycamore St., Dallas Center, was arrested for third-degree harassment and assault-place in fear of contact. The incident began about 1:30 a.m. Friday in the 500 block...
Adel man allegedly assaults wife Wednesday
An Adel man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly assaulting his wife in the home. Jacob Eugene Day, 34, of 611 Court St., Adel, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 7 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Court Street, where...
Perry man arrested after fleeing cops by car, on foot
A Perry man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly attempting to elude law enforcement. Eduardo Torres Aguilar, 30, of 1420 North St., Perry, was charged with eluding and interference with official acts and was issued citations for speeding, no valid driver’s license, no insurance, open container and failure to yield to emergency vehicle.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Report July 5
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Wyatt Orr, 35, of 23007 230th St., Dallas Center, was arrested for second-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree theft and assault on persons in certain occupations. Carroll Snyder of Adel was traveling in the 28000 block of I Avenue...
Perry man arrested Friday night for drunk driving with firearm
A Perry man was arrested Friday night for drunk driving with a pistol after law enforcement noticed the light on his license plate was burned out. Donald Carl Greenwood, 76, of 17656 H Ave., Perry, was charged with second-offense OWI and possession or carrying of dangerous weapons while under the influence and was issued a warning for improper registration plate lamp.
Grimes woman allegedly assaults Dallas Center man Sunday
A Grimes woman was arrested early Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Dallas Center man in the home. Lacey Marie Ray, 40, of 808 S.E. Polk St., Grimes, was charged with assault. The incident began about 12:15 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 800 block of Fairview Drive in Dallas...
Perry Police Report July 5
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Officers responded to a report of fraud in the 1700 block of Fourth Street. Officers responded to a report of harassment in the 700 block of 18th Street. A 2004 Nissan Ultima, driven by Daniel Hernandez of 1809 Estella...
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