January 3, 2018
Shane Uptagrafft of Racine, MN. Was traveling west near the 112 mile marker of Interstate 80 when his vehicle dropped off onto the shoulder and lost control striking a guard rail in the median. No injuries reported. Damage to the vehicle estimated at $8000.00. Uptagrafft was cited for failure to maintain control.

Troy Stevens of 1705 Walnut St., Dallas Center reported that his credit card had been used several times without his authorization.

January 4, 2018
Jason Richard Spence, age 39 of 204 5th St., Minburn was arrested in the 21000 block of Midland Tr., Minburn for driving while barred, eluding, failure to obey stop sign, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, leaving scene of an accident, failure to maintain control, reckless driving,

Sandra Knowles, age 36 of 801 East Watrous, Des Moines was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear-original charge of Theft.

Jesus Ponce Jr. of Urbandale was traveling north on Y Ave. when he fell asleep while driving and then woke up attempting to swerve away from a light pole but lost control striking the pole and a street sign. No injuries reported. Damage to the vehicle estimated at $3000.00.

Steve Blair of Adel was traveling in the 20000 block of Old Highway 6 when his vehicle struck a deer. No injuries reported. Damage to the vehicle estimated at $3000.00.

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