Wayne County News

A routine traffic stop early Saturday morning by a Wayne County deputy on Highway 2 approximately three miles east of Corydon resulted in weapons and drug charges being filed against four Kansas City area residents.

Patricia Kuhlman, of Garden Grove, reported that a Zeba solar fencer had been taken and the electric fence around her property on North Front Street in Humeston had been damaged.

Law enforcement authorities say Justin Jacob will probably face charges related to his involvement in a Centerville-Seymour pursuit and shooting incident this week, but they won't make that decision.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation is releasing the names both the Trooper and suspect involved in the vehicle pursuit and shooting incident that occured at 11:30 p.m., in Wayne County, Iowa on October 14, 2009.

Classes at Seymour Schools in Wayne County have been canceled today while the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation investigates a shooting on school property.

The death of a 41-year-old Corydon man first reported in May has been ruled natural causes by the state medical examiner's office, Wayne County Chief Deputy David M. Lewis said Thursday by telephone.

Activity report: 09/29/09 to 09/30/09: Civil papers processed, 6; motor vehicle theft, 1; animal complaint, 3; motorist assist, 1; warrant served, 1; assault, 1; criminal mischief, 1; contacts, 60; total miles patrolled, 338; inmates booked into jail, 3; jail population, 21.

Pictured from left are Risk Management Specialist and Market Analyst, Walt Hackney; Karen Tisue, RLWA President and RRWA CEO, John Glenn, Daryl Tisue, Dennis Smith, Connie Smith, Doyle Smith, Judy Jenkins, and Norman Jenkins.

Activity report: 09/21/09 to 09/22/09: Civil papers processed, 4; animal complaint, 1; assault, 1; suspicious/person/vehicle, 1; motorist assist, 1; criminal mischief, 1; lost property, 1; contacts, 25; total miles patrolled, 318; inmates booked into jail, 2; jail population, 20.

A 27-year-old Appanoose County man accused of third degree sexual abuse, a class C felony for an April incident in Wayne County, pleaded guilty to and was sentenced for a lesser charge on Tuesday, Sept.

The two teens law enforcement officials said are behind a "crime spree" will be arraigned on 16 criminal charges at 9:30 a.m. Oct.

Activity report: 09/14/09 to 09/15/09: Civil papers processed, 8; traffic complaint, 2; controlled burn, 1; accident/property damage, 2; abandoned vehicle/property, 1; contacts, 25; total miles patrolled, 460; inmates booked into jail, 1; jail population, 22.

Activity report: 09/08/09 to 09/09/09: Civil papers processed, 5; animal complaint, 1; traffic complaint, 1; motorist assist, 1; suspicious person/vehicle, 1; missing person, 1; contacts, 30; total miles patrolled, 454; inmates booked into jail, 2; jail population, 22.

Activity report: 08/24/09 to 08/25/09: Civil papers processed, 6; traffic complaint, 1; animal complaint, 1; ambulance requested, 1; traffic stop, 1; theft, 1; contacts, 28; total miles patrolled, 323; inmates booked into jail, 1; jail population, 16.

The latest round of storms dumped nearly six inches of rain on Cedar Rapids over two days.

Authorities crack Wayne County 'crime spree' Two 19-year-olds law enforcement officials believe have been responsible for a "crime spree" have been arrested, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office press release issued Aug.

The Appanoose County Sheriff's office Friday morning confirmed 45-year-old Thomas Franklin McKay, of Cincinnati, first reported missing July 19, has yet to be located and is still considered a missing person.

The Appanoose County Sheriff's office Friday morning confirmed 45-year-old Thomas Franklin McKay, of Cincinnati, first reported missing July 19, has yet to be located and is still considered a missing person.

The Appanoose County Sheriff's office Friday morning confirmed 45-year-old Thomas Franklin McKay, of Cincinnati, first reported missing July 19, has yet to be located and is still considered a missing person.

The Appanoose County Sheriff's office Friday morning confirmed 45-year-old Thomas Franklin McKay, of Cincinnati, first reported missing July 19, has yet to be located and is still considered a missing person.