December 28, 2018
Joseph Paul Wolter of 2517 44th St., Des Moines was traveling westbound in the 13000 block of Hwy 141 when he attempted to pass a snow plow and lost control of his vehicle. Wolter’s vehicle slid into the north ditch and overturned. Both the driver and the passenger received minor injuries. The driver refused treatment but, Barbara Ann Wolter, who was the passenger was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Estimated damage to the vehicle is $7500.00.

Cuahutemoc Rodriguez-Acevedo of 109 S. Franklin, Fonda was southbound in the 14000 block of N. Ave. when he lost control of his vehicle due to the icy road condition. He entered the west ditch causing the vehicle to overturn. No injuries were reported and the estimated damage to the vehicle is $5000.00. The driver was cited for no valid driver’s license.

Shane Phillip Jarboe of 1603 Maple St., Dallas Center was driving southbound in the 28000 block of R Ave. when he lost control of his vehicle due to icy road conditions. Jarboe’s vehicle entered the east ditch and overturned once and landed on it wheels. No injuries were reported and the estimated damage was $7000.00.

Daniel Lee Beyer of 1709 Walnut, Dallas Center was traveling east on 240th St., getting ready to turn right onto W Ave. Driver, Russell Henry Rigdon of 900 Se Westgate, Waukee was traveling north on W Ave. when he observed Beyer’s vehicle traveling towards him with no control because of the icy road conditions. Beyer’s vehicle struck Ridgon’s vehicle causing Rigdon’s vehicle to enter the east ditch, striking a utility pole. No injuries were reported and estimated damage to Beyer’s vehicle is $7000.00 and Rigdon’s is $6000.00.

Jeana Kay Heutmaker of 307 Bakers St., Minburn was traveling south in the 20000 block of N Ave. when her vehicle left the roadway because of icy road conditions, entering the west ditch and hit a field fence. Heutmaker’s vehicle rolled onto its driver’s side and then tipped back over onto all four wheels. No injuries were reported and estimated damage to the vehicle is $3000.00.

Kathleen A. Specht, age 59 of 102 E. Monroe St., Jefferson was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on the original charges of public intoxication and assault on persons in certain occupations.

Richard James Kaster, age 33 of 112 S. Dodge St., Afton was arrested on a warrant for violation of probation on the original charge of possession of a controlled substance.

December 30, 2018
Chris Shagville Bass, age 23 of 310 88th St., West Des Moines was arrested on a warrant for violation of probation.

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