Two from Newton Facing Theft Charges After Investigation

Posted on February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 by Rick Watts

(JASPER COUNTY, Iowa)–On Monday, Feb. 12, after a lengthy investigation, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office was able to arrest two subjects for multiple thefts and related charges.

Charles Loudermilk, age 49, of Newton, was one of the two subjects arrested. Deputies had an active arrest warrant for Loudermilk, as well as additional charges of burglary. Deputies attempted to stop Loudermilk, but he tried to flee, driving through a ditch. Deputies used legal intervention and stopped Loudermilk. The vehicle Loudermilk was operating was reported stolen in Jasper County on Dec. 24, 2017. Inside the vehicle, Deputies recovered a firearm. Loudermilk was taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

A second vehicle in the area attempted to elude deputies. The vehicle was eventually stopped in the 6800 block of Cone Street. The driver, identified as Kristen Miller, age 34, of Newton, was also arrested and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

During the last several months, numerous burglaries were reported by residents of Jasper County. Vehicles, construction equipment, trailers, tools, horse tack and other personal items were reported stolen.

Based upon information developed during the investigation, a search warrant was executed Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at a residence in Reasnor, in Jasper County. During the search, Deputies recovered stolen property from some of these reported burglaries. The property recovered was valued at approximately $125,000. Deputies have identified some of the owners of the property. Property reported stolen from Poweshiek County was also recovered at this location. Additional follow up is being conducted in identifying all of the property recovered.

Loudermilk was charged with: Theft 1st Degree (property in excess of $10,000) – Class C Felony Theft 2nd Degree – possession of stolen vehicle – Class D Felony Possession of firearm by a felon – Class D Felony.
Loudermilk is being held on No Bond. He is also being held on a previous five year prison sentence (Iowa Department of Corrections), after he failed to turn himself in to authorities.

Miller was charged with: Theft 2nd degree – Class D Felony Carrying Weapons – Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana – Serious Misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 counts) – Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor. Miller had a bond set by a judge at $5,000.

Follow up investigation continues and additional criminal charges against the subjects are pending. Information from the public, along with assistance from the Newton Police Department and MINE EAST Task Force, allowed investigators to focus on these two subjects.

Anyone with additional information in reference to this investigation or reported burglaries is encouraged to contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.

Criminal charges against both subjects are merely allegations and they should be considered innocent until proven guilty.

– This information is from a news release provided by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department.

‘Can’ Hunger with Eric Pike the Satellite Guy

Eric Pike the Satellite Guy, local DISH Authorized Retailer, along with DISH Cares, the corporate citizenship program of DISH, are announcing their support of the Oskaloosa Ecumenical Food Cupboard by participating in a nationwide DISH food drive to help “can” hunger Feb. 12-Mar. 2.

Participants may support the Ecumenical Food Cupboard by dropping off non-perishable food items such as canned goods and pasta as well as used, clean plastic bags at these local drop off locations: Hy-Vee (Oskaloosa), The Oskaloosa Eagles Aerie 276, EZ Sales & Rental, Fareway (Oskaloosa), Julie’s Cafe, State Bank of Bussey, Summers Car Credit, Smokey Row (Oskaloosa) and the KBOE/KMZN Studios.

Indianola Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offenses

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Rick Watts

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – On February 2, 2018, Scott Jacob Smith, age 33, of Indianola, appeared before United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose and was sentenced to 235 months in prison following a jury trial where he was found guilty of receipt of visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct and possession of child pornography. According to evidence presented at trial, a search warrant was executed at Smith’s residence in Indianola on August 1, 2013, and his computer was seized by law enforcement. A subsequent forensic examination of Smith’s computer showed he received and possessed images containing child pornography.

This investigation was conducted by the United States Department of Homeland Security – Homeland Security Investigations, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, United States Marshals Service, Indianola Police Department, and Iowa Department of Human Services. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa as part of the United States Department of Justice’s “Project Safe Child” initiative, which was started in 2006 as a nationwide effort to combine law enforcement investigations and prosecutions, community action, and public awareness in order to reduce the incidence of sexual exploitation of children.

Any persons having knowledge of a child being sexually abused are encouraged to call the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline at 1-800-284-7821.

–This story was submitted as a news release provided by U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Iowa.

7th Annual ‘Bras for a Cause’

The 7th Annual Bras for a Cause will be held on April 7, 2018 at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick, Iowa. Dinner will be provided by Bubba Q’s at 4:30 PM and there will be a silent auction from 4:30 – 8:00 PM. The Live Bra Auction will begin at 6:00 PM. Modeling will be done by volunteers from the Hedrick Fire Department. Free will donations will be accepted, with all proceeds going to Komen Iowa.

Pringle Cemetery Pancake Breakfast

A pancake breakfast to benefit Pringle Cemetery will be held at the Bussey Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 17. Serving will take place from 7:00 – 9:00 AM. Pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs with sausage, coffee, juice, and milk will be served. Free will donation.

City of Ottumwa Public Information Meeting

The City of Ottumwa will be holding a public information meeting in regards to the Roundabout being constructed at the intersection Richmond Avenue and Ferry Street. The meeting will take place at the Evans Middle School on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Representatives from the City of Ottumwa and DC Construction will be available to answer any questions you may have in regards to the project.

Local Brewery Lands Gold, Bronze Medals for ‘Best of Craft Beer’

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Rick Watts

(Oskaloosa, IA)–NoCoast Beer Co. is leaving its mark in the craft beer world. Just over a year after opening its doors, NoCoast is competing against some of the top breweries in the world and winning medals.

NoCoast entered its Trend Bucker Dry Stout, Low Brow Brown Ale and Hooper’s Rye Barrel Aged Porter in the 2018 Best of Craft Beer Awards. It competed against 2,000 entries from breweries of all sizes throughout the United States, as well as Colombia, Canada and Belgium. Top brewers from around the world sent in their best product to be judged on a combined 156 beer styles.

Out of the 2,000 entries only 245 medals were awarded, and NoCoast took home three of them. NoCoast’s Trend Bucker Stout took home the gold in the Export Stout category. The Hooper’s Rye Barrel Aged Porter won a bronze medal in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Dark Beer category, and the Low Brow Brown Ale won a bronze medal in the English-Style Mild Ale or Brown Ale category.

The Best of Craft Beer Awards just completed its 5th year of competition and is considered the third largest professional brewing competition in the country.

–This was a news release sent to KMZN on behalf of NoCoast Beer Co.

Drugs, Weapons Seized During Ottumwa Traffic Stop

Posted on February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 by Rick Watts

(Ottumwa, Iowa) – In the early hours of Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Ottumwa Police Department performed a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Ferry and Chester in Ottumwa.

According to a news release, officers seized controlled substances and a loaded handgun as a result of this stop. The following people were arrested and charged with the following crimes:

Ryan Lawrence Gillen, 22, of Ottumwa, was arrested for: Possession with the Intent to Deliver More Than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine, a Class “B” Felony; Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, a Class “D” Felony; Carrying Weapons, an Aggravated Misdemeanor; Driving While Barred, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

Theresa Ann Lomax, 43, of Ottumwa, was arrested for: Possession with the Intent to Deliver More Than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine, a Class “B” Felony; Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, a Class “D” Felony; Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, a Class “D” Felony; Prohibited Acts, Possession of Marijuana, a Serious Misdemeanor; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor.

Disclaimer: A charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Ottumwa Man Faces Charges After January Incident

Posted on February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 by Rick Watts

(Ottumwa, Iowa) – According to a news release sent by the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office and the Ottumwa Police Department executed a search warrant in Ottumwa at the beginning of January. As a result of the search warrant and investigation conducted at that time, Christopher Ray Cale, 41, was arrested. Cale is now charged with Violation of Protection Order a Simple Misdemeanor and Possession and Control of Firearms and Ammunition (Domestic/Protective Order) Class D Felony.

This investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available. According to the news release, Cale bonded from the Wapello County Jail.

Disclaimer: A charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Christopher Ray Cale, 41, was arrested by the Wapello Co. Sheriff’s Dep’t & the Ottumwa Police Dep’t on Jan. 10. **Photo provided by the Wapello Co. Sheriff’s Dep’t.**

March End of Month Meals

St. Paul Congregational UCC, located at 501 Ave. East, will hold free end of the month meals from 5:30 – 6:15 PM on March 26, March 27, March 28, and March 29. No questions asked. No reservations required. This endeavor is a mission of the Oskaloosa Area Association of Churches. For additional details, call 641-672-2079.

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