ARREST REPORTS
On 03-18-2025 Kelcy Doles was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs (IN202500135)
On 03-19-2025 Daniel McCullough was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant, JO2025001022 (IN2025-00136)
On 03-20-2025 Ashlee Hartford was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant LCPD250025 (IN202500137)
On 03-23-2025 Ariel Danker was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500139)
On 03-23-2025 Kyle McClendon was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2025CR000019 (IN202500138)
On 03-24-2025 Zacchary Simpson was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; improper driving on laned roadway (IN202500140)
On 03-25-2025 Christopher Rhodes was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2024CR000025 (IN202500145)
On 03-26-2025 Jessica Owens was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2025CR000018 (IN202500147)
On 03-27-2025 Mason Hochhalter was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202500148)
On 03-28-2025 David Rhoades was arrested in connection with Interference with an LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence in a felony case; distribute opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance (IN202500150)
On 03-28-2025 Jennifer Wynee was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; maximum speed limits; vehicle, operate without registration or with expired tag; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN202500149)
On 03-30-2025 Kristen Robinson was arrested in connection with unsafe turning or stopping, failure to give proper signal, maximum speed limits; fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, incapable of safely driving (IN202500151)
On 03-31-2025 Keiden Williams was arrested in connection with Attempted murder in the 2nd degree, intentional; arrest warrant LN2025CR000044 (IN202500153)
On 03-31-2025 Chazz Oman was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000043 (IN202500152)
On 04-01-2025 Jeremiah Wallace was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2022CR000089 (IN202500157)
On 04-01-2025 Kieran Lingle was arrested in connection with Bench warrant LN2024CR000034; Bench warrant LN2022TR000070; Bench warrant LN2021CR000104; Bench warrant LN2023CR000163; Bench warrant LN2024CR000108 (IN202500156)
On 04-01-2025 Shawn Kelley was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2023TR000082 (IN202500154)
On 04-04-2025 Austin Case was arrested in connection with transporting an open container; defective headlamps on motor vehicle; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500159)
On 04-04-2025 Destiny Stogsdill was arrested in connection with a bench warrant (LN2025TR000047 (IN202500158)
On 04-05-2025 Kevin Smith was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500161)
On 04-05-2025 Kenneth Springston was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant LN2025CR000045 (IN202500160)
ARREST
ARREST REPORTS - Jan 25 to Feb. 14
On 01-25-2026 Jason Dodd was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana (IN202600063) On 01-27-2026 Shirley Jensen was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000105 (IN202600066) On 01-27-2026 Craig Bradley was arrested in connection with a bench... [More]
ARREST REPORTS ~ Nov. 3 – 28, 2025
On 11-04-2025 Amanda Robinson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2020CR000183 (IN202500579) On 11-05-2025 Amos Matlock was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000150 (IN202500581) On 11-07-2025 Brayden Miller was arrested in... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - Oct. 13 – 30, 2025
On 10-13-2025 Christopher Christian was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500543) On 10-15-2025 Justyn Howells was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR999173 (IN202500547) On 10-15-2025 Angel Balz was... [More]
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NEWS
Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator
With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald... [More]
Commissioners question department heads on April 13 storms
During the meeting on Monday, April 27, the commissioners met with several department heads to hear reports on departmental actions during and after the tornadic storms that hit portions of Linn County on April 13. The discussion included Linn County Sheriff James Akes, Linn... [More]
Pleasanton City Administrator announces retirement Aug. 3
Pleasanton’s Monday, April 20, council meeting lasted well into the night after discussing a dock grant, see separate story, and several other items. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Mathew Young read a letter announcing City Administrator Becky Hegwald’s retirement... [More]
More News
- Linn Valley discussed storm shelters
- Couple survives home destruction from EF1 tornado
- Questions asked following storms that hit county
- Commissioners hear several items from Planning and Zoning
- La Cygne council hears report on blighted structure
- Pleasanton Council proceeds with fishing dock grant
- Early Dismissals
- SPECIAL: Youthfront application not a Public Hearing
COMMUNITY
Weather Awareness Class Monday, May 4
Jacob Lanier, Fox 4 meteorologist, will be in Pleasanton Mon., May 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Community Building to present a weather awareness class for the public. This is a free educational class for everyone; Lanier will discuss the EF1and EFU tornadoes that hit... [More]
USD 346 presents spring play Friday
There has been a murder! Who did it, the karaoke loving butler? The sleazy lawyer? Perhaps the elusive groundskeeper, the snoopy professor, the stressed-out mother or the rival billionaire? Come along with Detective Casey Neptune as she unravels each suspect’s whereabouts... [More]
Senior’s three‑year project becomes massive Blu-Jay centerpiece
When students walk into the school now, the first thing they see is a towering Blu‑Jay sculpture; bold, bright and impossible to ignore. What most don’t realize is that it began as a simple sophomore‑year art assignment back in 2023. For senior Gage McGinnis, it became... [More]
More Community
- Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran
- A blink into the past: April 15 edition
- Conley earns Radenburg Scholarship
- Ray Scholarship recipients determined by USD 344 BOE
- PES holds Battle of the Books competition
- Easter in Linn County
- The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
- Chapter CV P.E.O.

