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Fremont County Arrest Report
(Fremont Co) Two people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Fremont County. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says on April 24th, Deputies, with assistance from the Fremont County K9 Unit, arrested 51-year-old Matthew Jeffrey Barnes and 51-year-old Serena Ann Scott, of Omaha, Nebraska in the 2300 block of Highway 2. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a non-plated vehicle. During the traffic stop, Fremont County K9 Storm was deployed and a search of the vehicle uncovered approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Barnes was also found to have a felony warrant for his arrest out of Douglas County, Nebraska. Barnes was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute over 5 grams, Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Fugitive from Justice. He is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond on the Fremont County charges and without bond on the Nebraska warrant. Scott was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Scott is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $1,000 cash/surety bond.
Short Shen council meeting ends long budget process
(Shenandoah) -- It took a little over two minutes for the Shenandoah City Council to set the city's fiscal 2025 budget. At a short special meeting Monday night, the council by a 4-0 vote approved next fiscal year's budget, with a property tax levy of approximately $16.34 per thousand dollars valuation--an increase of about $1.65 per thousand over the current fiscal year's budget. Shenandoah City Administrator A.J. Lyman attributes the city's bonded indebtedness for the slight tax increase.
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Arrest made in Red Oak theft case
(Red Oak) -- A Coldwater, Kansas man faces charges in connection with a Red Oak theft investigation. Red Oak Police say 28-year-old Dylan Elwood Taylor was arrested early Sunday morning on a valid Montgomery County warrant for 2nd degree theft, a class D felony. The arrest took place in 2000 block of Commerce Drive shortly before 3 a.m.
'Night of a Thousand Stars' shines in Shenandoah
(Shenandoah) -- Even on a cloudy night, the stars came out in Shenandoah Saturday night. Performers from all over KMAland gathered for "The Night of a Thousand Stars," a fundraiser for the Essex East Gym project. A overflow crowd packed the Elm Street Grill to enjoy a full night of entertainment--complete with a three-course meal. Mace Hensen and Fremont-Mills freshman Asa Reyes emceed the event. Hensen and a committee of Belinda and Blair DeBolt and Ciara Schierkolk recruited the cavalcade of talent. Hensen tells KMA News the show went on amidst threatening watcher conditions.
MidAmerican power outage update
(Council Bluffs) -- Power is still out for KMAland residents impacted by Friday's tornadoes and severe storms. Crews worked over the weekend to tackle damage to electrical systems suffered by tornadic activity in parts of Pottwattamie County. As of 2 p.m. Sunday, more than 200 customers remained without power in Minden, one of the communities hardest hit by an EF-2 tornado that roared through the county.
Shenandoah boys tennis moves up one spot to No. 9
(KMAland) -- Shenandoah is up one spot to No. 9 in the latest Iowa Boys Tennis Coaches Class 1A Poll. Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Shenandoah and Glenwood round out the top 10 this week. Kuemper Catholic, Lewis Central, St. Albert, Southwest Valley and Red Oak are among those also receiving votes. Check...
Shenandoah Wins Hawkeye Ten Conference Boy’s Tennis Tournament Title
(Atlantic) On Monday, the Shenandoah Boys’ Tennis team kept their unblemished season alive, winning the Hawkeye Ten Conference Tournament with 27 points. The Mustangs edged Kuemper by one point for the crown. Shenandoah is undefeated in dual play and topped the field in two tournaments, both at Atlantic. Andrew...
15-year-old driver of stolen car involved in police chase, Northboro crash faces multiple charges
WORCESTER - The driver behind the wheel during a wild chase that ended in a crash was just 15 years old.The Lawrence teen faces a long list of charges, including failing to stop for police, speeding and unlicensed operation.Police said the Lexus was stolen in Peabody. The driver avoided police in Natick and other MetroWest towns. The State Police Air Wing began tracking the car, which traveled west on Route 9 and onto 495 North. State Police were alerted and caught up with the car near Route 117 in Bolton and began tracing the car.The driver headed onto Route 290 West and, according to police, collided with two vehicles on the ramp before being stopped by stop sticks set up by police on the highway. The car hit the sticks and then hit a third vehicle before stopping on the median strip. Two passengers in the Lexus had minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. One of the passengers, Kyen Perez, 20, of Fitchburg, will also face charges. The second passenger, a 20-year-old woman, was treated and released. The teen's name has not been released because of his
Fugitive From Florida Arrested in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) A man wanted in Florida for deadly assault is arrested in Montgomery County. According to the press release, Montgomery County Deputies arrested 29-year-old Brady Cullen Mutschler of Poinciana, Florida, on Wednesday on three felony warrants. Officers transported Mutschler to the Montgomery County Jail for extradition to Florida to face charges of Domestic Violence, Aggravated Assault, Deadly Intent, False Imprisonment, and Domestic Violence Battery by Strangulation.
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