On 05-11-2025 Sean Laden was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of stolen property, firearm with value less than $25,000; arrest warrant LN2025CR000060 (IN202500225)
On 05-11-2025 Jarvis Taylor was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; maximum speed limits; transporting open container (IN202500224)
On 05-12-2025 Timmy Rhoades, Jr. was arrested in connection with a bench warrant, BB2025TR135 (IN202500227)
On 05-14-2025 Jessica Aggers was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000065 (IN202500233)
On 05-14-2025 Farrah Tolbert was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500232)
On 05-15-2025 Colt Umphenour was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2024CR000038 (IN202500234)
On 05-16-2025 David Turner, Jr. was arrested in connection with bench warrant 205189 (IN202500236)
On 05-16-2025 Brady Kaemmer was arrested in connection with battery on LEO; fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO; maximum speed limits (IN202500235)
On 05-17-2025 Justin Wilson was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500237)
On 05-20-2025 Andrew Lawson was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; failure to wear seatbelt; possession of marijuana; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; endangering a child (IN202500242)
On 05-20-2025 Rebecca Wuerfele was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000070; bench warrant 24CR00450 (IN202500241)
On 05-21-2025 Jacob Beck was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000073 (IN202500244)
On 05-21-2025 Scott Schlesner was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000071; bench warrant 24TR0988; bench warrant 23TR0816 (IN202500243)
On 05-21-2025 Gary Hall was arrested in connection with operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500246)
On 05-23-2025 Escobar Kenedy was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025TR000140 (IN202500248)
On 05-23-2025 Alexander Chirinos was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000072 (IN202500247)
On 05-22-2025 Kelcy Doles was arrested in connection with driving on right side of roadway required; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; transporting an open container; license to be carried and exhibited on demand (IN202500245)
On 05-25-2025 Nicholas Collins was arrested in connection with arrest warrant PLPD250099 (IN202500253)
On 05-25-2025 Tyler Vickrey was arrested in connection with distribute opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500251)
On 05-27-2025 Thomas Long, Jr. was arrested in connection an additional hold for Kansas Dept. of Corrections (IN202500258)
On 05-27-2025 Alyssa Woodall was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2025CR000037 (IN202500254)
On 05-30-2025 Joel Austin was arrested in connection with attempted driving while license cancelled/ suspended/revoked; driving while suspended; driving while license cancelled /suspended/revoked; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (IN202500260)
On 05-30-2025 Christopher Seymour was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; arrest warrant LN2025CR000077 (IN202500259)
On 05-31-2025 Thomas Gatlin was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; driving while license suspended; driving while license cancelled/ suspended/revoked; cover license plate with opaque material; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; ignition interlock device, operate car without required device (IN202500261)
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.
