Jefferson
CRIME & SAFETY
Jefferson Police Chief Grateful for Area Businesses Helping with an Alleged Theft Investigation
The Jefferson Police Department is currently investigating a theft case through the help of several area businesses. Police Chief Mark Clouse says on July 16th, Tri-County Lumber reported at least 150 bundles of shingles were missing. Officer Mark Wolterman tells Raccoon Valley Radio after his initial evidence collecting at the scene of Tri-County, he determined that the alleged truck that was used went past Fairview Veterinary Clinic.
One injured as truck, SUV crash near new Casey’s Wednesday
An SUV and a panel truck collided on Iowa Highway 141 next to the new Casey’s Wednesday evening, injuring at least one person. The crash occurred about 5:45 p.m. in the 600 block of Soumas Avenue at Iowa Highway 141. The SUV sustained serious front-end damage and came to...
Vehicle Totaled Following Collision on HWY 141 Near Perry
A multi-vehicle collision Wednesday evening resulted in one vehicle totaled on Highway 141 near Perry. The incident took place near the Casey’s General Store that sits along Highway 141 east of the City of Perry. Several emergency vehicles were on scene. A pickup truck was in the grass area...
Perry Police Department receives lifesaving donation
PERRY, Iowa — Officers with the Perry Police Department received a lifesaving donation on Wednesday. SHIELD616, a national nonprofit, donated rifle rated body armor to officers. Jake Skifstad, founder and president of SHIELD616, said this donation is important to ensure officers can continue to serve their community safely. “You know a lot of people in […]
Perry man arrested after giving cops fake names
A Perry man was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly misidentified himself to a law enforcement officer. Carlos Rene Lopez Ramirez, 27, of 1212 Fifth St., Perry, was charged with driving while barred, driving while revoked, interference with official acts, providing false identification information and malicious prosecution. The incident began...
Perry Police Department Report July 23rd, 2024
Veh 1 Silver 2019 GMC Acadia, driven by Shannon Schuhardt of 20333 F Ave Perry, IA. Pedestrian Ashton Gates of Woodward, IA. Accident reported in the 600 blk of 1o St. Veh 1 was heading Northbound on 1* Ave near the intersection of 1st Ave and Center St when she struck a pedestrian, Gates. Gates was crossing 1* Ave and striking vehicle on the rear passenger side door of Unit 1. Gates was medically cleared, unit 1 did not sustain damage. Driver’s exchange provided to both parties.
Perry woman allegedly assaults pregnant Perry woman
A Perry woman was arrested on a Dallas County warrant Friday in connection with a Monday incident in which she allegedly assaulted a pregnant Perry woman. Hannah Marie Ladehoff, 21, of 809 10th St., Perry, was charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 4:30...
Perry Police Report July 26
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Officers responded to a report of sexual assault at the 1800 block of Sixth Street. No one was at the residence when officers arrived. Teresa Vargas Magana, 61, of 1421 Fifth St., Perry, was arrested on a Polk County...
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