Thursday, October 13th

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office was advised of a phone scam, with the caller asking that out of date pain medications be sent back to the pharmaceutical manufacturer at a given address. Do not give or send your prescription medications to anyone!!

The Sheriff was advised of the possible theft of personal property from a building in the 200 block of East Main Street in Grand Junction.

Friday, October 14th

A deputy was advised of a vehicle that had driven into the ditch to avoid slower moving farm machinery on P Avenue near Dana. The vehicle was towed without incident or injury.

A deputy was advised of debris on Highway 30 near the Casey’s General Store in Grand Junction. It was reported that two trucks side-swiped each other and the debris was their respective drivers mirrors.

Deputies were unable to locate a reported erratic and careless driver on Highway 30, eastbound from Jefferson.

A deputy checked a vehicle on 235th Street near Pioneer Avenue that had struck a deer. The driver reported that he had someone coming to assist with the vehicle’s removal.

Saturday, October 15th

A Churdan resident brought a stray dog to the Law Enforcement Center for placement into the animal shelter. A Jefferson Police Officer assisted the deputy with that placement.

A deputy was dispatched to the 500 block of South Wise Street in Paton to investigate Criminal Mischief and vandalism to the tires on a vehicle.

A deputy investigated a careless driving concern at Spring Lake Park.

A deputy was dispatched to Scranton to determine the operators of three dirt bikes that were operating without lights. The bikes and riders were located and advised by the deputy that after the first warning the bikes would be towed and impounded with citations to follow.

Sunday, October 16th

A deputy was not able to find several head of cattle that were reported to be grazing along the roadway on D Avenue near 150th Street.

A deputy investigated the theft of tools from a residence in the 100 block of North Wise Street in Paton.

A deputy assisted Grand Junction Rescue and Greene County Emergency Medical Services personnel with a medical call in the 1000 block of East Railroad Street in Grand Junction.

A deputy checked a suspicious vehicle that had been parked in front of the library in Rippey for an extended amount of time. The vehicle, the driver and a passenger were located and an identity of both was determined. They advised the deputy that they were using the Wi-Fi from the library.

A deputy was advised of Criminal Mischief to a corn field in Farlin.

A deputy investigated Criminal Mischief and Vandalism by spray painting graffiti at the Scranton Township Cemetery.

A deputy spoke with a resident in the 300 block of 130th Street about a harassment concern.

A deputy was dispatched to the 400 block of North 19th Street in Grand Junction for a trespassing concern involving a civil personal property distribution between family members.

A deputy investigated a gas drive off and the theft of fuel from the Sparky’s One Stop in Rippey. The described vehicle was not located.

A deputy was advised of a suspicious vehicle in the Churdan area. The identity of the driver is known at this time.

A deputy was assisted by an Iowa State Patrol Officer with investigating a single vehicle accident in the 600 block of U Avenue. A 2004 Ford being driven by Paloma Perez 19, of Perry, was southbound on U Avenue when she reported a deer ran in front of her vehicle and she drove into the east ditch, striking a building site driveway. Perez was not injured but her vehicle was reported to be a total loss.

Monday, October 17th

The Greene County Sheriff’s office was advised of an out of state person that was known to be hitch hiking through Iowa and his location was not known to relatives.

A deputy was advised of a trespassing and harassment concern in the 400 block of 140th Street.

A deputy was dispatched to the 600 block of Hager Street East in Grand Junction to investigate the report of the illegal burning of materials within the city limits.

A deputy was advised of the burglary to a farm building site in the 500 block of 250th Street.

A deputy and an Iowa State Patrol Officer responded to a trespassing concern in the 600 block of 150th Street. After an investigation, the deputy and the trooper subsequently arrested Jeffery Paul Olberding 50, of rural Scranton, for Possession of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trespassing.

A deputy was advised of several semi-tractor trailer grain haulers driving at excessive speeds through Paton. A DOT Enforcement Officer was also advised of the concern.

In all cases when a defendant has been charged, this is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.