Press Releases regarding Accidents and Arrests in Cass County, Iowa are posted here.

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Arrest
On May 12, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Casey Renee Bates, 50, of Red Oak, IA, on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear for a Child Support Hearing. Bates was taken to the Cass County Jail where she is being held on $2000 cash bond.
Accident
On May 11, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on Chestnut Street in Anita, IA. A 94 Pontiac Grand Am was parked in a driveway and began to roll because the transmission was not in park. The driver, Shaley Kay Winther, 17, of Anita, IA, attempted to stop the car but was knocked down. The car rolled across 6th Street, through a corner of a yard, across Chestnut Street, and into a power pole, which broke off and landed on the car. Winther was transported to CCMH by Anita Rescue and was treated for minor injuries and released. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $3000; damage to the pole is estimated at $1000.
Arrest
On May 10, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Daniel Mendez, 28, of Grant, IA, on a District Court Warrant for Probation Violation. Mendez was taken to the Cass County Jail where he is being held on $5,000.00 bond.
Arrest
On May 10, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested William C. Kautter, 27, of Omaha, NE, on an Atlantic Police Department warrant for Threat of Terrorism and False Report to Law Enforcement. Kautter was booked into the Cass County Jail where he is being held on $25,500.00 cash bond.
Arrest
On May 9, 2012, Michael John Carroll, Jr., 25, of Avoca, IA, turned himself in at the Cass County Jail on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear to Serve Time. Carroll was booked into the Cass County Jail where he will be released upon completion of his sentenced time served.
Arrest
On May 9, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Deborah Ann Thomas, 59, of Atlantic, IA, on a charge of Public Intoxication. Thomas was booked into the Cass County Jail where she pled guilty before the magistrate the following day.
Arrest
On May 5, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeannette T. Schroeder, 61, of Massena, IA, on a Nodaway County, MO, warrant. Schroeder is being held at the Cass County Jail until extradition with Nodaway County, MO, is arranged.
Arrest
On May 1, 2012, Anne Allen Toombs, 54, of Atlantic, IA, turned herself in to the Cass County Jail to be fingerprinted on a District Court charge of Theft 2nd Degree. Toombs was booked and released.
Accident
On May 1, 2012, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident at First and Walnut Streets in Lewis, IA. A 2006 Lincoln Town Car owned and driven by Julia McNees, 73, of Atlantic, IA, was northbound on First Street when it was struck by a 2007 Hyundai Accent owned and driven by Cynthia Jean Koontz, 55,of Lewis, IA, who attempted a left-hand turn from the southbound lane. No injuries were reported. Damage to McNees’ vehicle is estimated at $4,000; damage to Koontz’ vehicle is estimated at $1000. Koontz was cited for Failure to Yield Upon Left Turn.
Arrest
On April 25, 2012, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Anita Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fight involving a knife at 811 4th Street in Anita. Upon arrival, law enforcement was confronted by Randall Wayne Lewis, 42, of Anita, IA. In attempting to subdue Lewis, he threatened officers and grabbed an officer’s gun from its holster. The gun was taken from Lewis and he was placed under arrest by the Anita Police Department for Disarming a Peace Officer of a Dangerous Weapon and Threat of Terrorism. A search warrant was subsequently performed on a property at 811 4th Street in Anita. Subsequently, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office charged Lewis with Threat of Terrorism, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Interference with Official Acts, and Habitual Offender (two prior felony convictions). Lewis was taken to the Cass County Jail where he is being held awaiting hearing before the magistrate. The Anita Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were assisted by the Atlantic Police Department.
Arrest
On April 21, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Wesley Thomas Yanna, 39, of Council Bluffs, IA, on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear for Child Support Hearing. Yanna was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $2000 bond.
Arrest
On April 21, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Teresa Ann Brown, 30, of Atlantic, IA, on Sheriff’s Office warrants for Child Endangerment and Failure to Secure Child. Brown was brought to the Cass County Jail where she was released later that day on $2325 bond.
Arrest
On April 20, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Clinton Lea Ashburn, 44, of Greenfield, IA, on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear for Child Support Hearing. Ashburn was taken to the Cass County Jail where he is being held on $2000 bond.
Arrest
On April 19, 2012, Shannen Taylor Tedford, 19, of Cumberland, IA, turned herself in to the Sheriff’s Office on a Sheriff’s Office charge of OWI 1st Offense originating from a traffic stop on December 21, 2011. Tedford was booked and released.
Arrest
On April 19, 2012, Frank Ernest Kutz, 65, of St Paul, MN, turned himself in to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office on a district court warrant for Probation Violation. Kutz was booked into the Cass County Jail where he is being held on $5000 bond.
Arrest
On April 19, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Max Reynolds, 71, of Elliott, IA, on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. Reynolds was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on his own recognizance.
Arrest
On April 15, 2012, Billy Joe Perry, 39, of Poteau, OK, turned himself in to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of Theft 2nd Degree resulting from the theft of a 2007 Yamaha Sportbike, which was stolen from Cass County and found in Montgomery County on March 30, 2012. Perry was booked into the Cass County Jail where posted $5000 bond and was released later that day.
Arrest
On April 12, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sue Ellen Shobe, 46, of Carlisle, IA, on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear to Serve Jail Time. Shobe was brought to the Cass County Jail where she finished serving her time and was released.
Arrest
On April 12, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Isidro Reynago Montoya Gonzalez, 37, of Anita, IA, on a charge of OWI 1st Offense regarding an incident which took place on January 30, 2012. Gonzalez appeared before the magistrate and was subsequently booked and released.