On 02-02-2025 Gage McMullan was arrested in connection with assault; interference with LEO, falsely reporting a felony intending to obstruct; domestic battery, knowing or reckless harm to family member (IN202500059)
On 02-03-2025 Juan Diego Romero-Hernandez was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2023CR300025 (IN202500060)
On 02-05-2025 Dennis Mitchell III was arrested in connection with driving while a habitual violator; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicle, operate without registration or with expired tag; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500063)
On 02-07-2025 Jessica Owens was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000018 (IN202500068)
On 02-08-2025 John Kinsey was arrested in connection with a bench warrant W57385286 (IN202500069)
On 02-10-2025 Stacy Glisson Jr was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CR000107 (IN202500070)
On 02-10-2025 Destiny Stogsdill was arrested in connection with driving while suspended (IN202500071)
On 02-11-2025 Christina Hurst was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2023CR00012 (IN202500075)
On 02-11-2025 Brennan Simpson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant GW2025CR000013 (IN202500073)
On 02-11-2025 Jimmy Caldwell was arrested in connection with driving while suspended; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicle, operate without registration or with an expired tag; operate a vehicle with a valid license (IN202500072)
On 02-12-2025 Philip Soref III was arrested in connection a bench warrant in case LN2025CR00022 (IN202500078)
On 02-12-2025 Glen Pearson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CR000098 (IN202500077)
On 02-14-2025 Amber Martin was arrested in connection with criminal damage to property, value less than $1,000; domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member (IN202500080)
On 02-14-2025 Laycie Dickson was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member (IN202500079)
On 02-15-2025 Nicholas Mitchell was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500087)
On 02-15-2025 Tessa Osborne was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202500086)
On 02-16-2025 Justin Wingate was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LNSO250118, abuse of a child <18; endangering a child (IN202500088)
On 02-18-2025 Kristofer Vanlerberg was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2020TR000463 (IN202500093)
On 02-20-2025 Brandon Walker was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000082 (IN202500094)
On 02-22-2025 Jessica Owens was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CR000121 (IN202500096)
On 02-23-2025 Kalven Hesse was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member; aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon (IN202500098)
On 02-23-2025 Clyde Watson II was arrested in connection with driving on the right side of roadway required; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500097).
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.
