Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

09/05/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents

• Traffic

Joseph Nazzaro, Peterson, Speeding.

Ezequiel Richiez Castro, Sanborn, Dark Windows.

Margarita Vianey Guzman, Alton, Texas, Speeding.

William Gustav Pansegrau, Washta, Seatbelt Violation.

Jill Michelle McCann, Spencer, Speeding.

Cody Francis Greenfield, Spencer, Following Too Close.

Jennifer Michelle Sloan, St. Cloud, Minn., Speeding.

John Pennings, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation.

Francisco Abel Espino Lopez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License.

Jeffrey Wade Winkel, Ashton, Speeding.

Grant Joseph Sanchez, New Paris, Ind., Speeding.

Justin Jon Postma, Orange City, Failure to Obey Stop Sign.

Victor Martinez, Jr., Hurst, Texas, Speeding.

Shawn William Vander Weide, Remsen, Seatbelt Violation.

Payton Renae Nickel, Worthington, Minn., Speeding.

Pamela Beth Schelling, Sioux Center, Speeding.

Jade Yamily Perez, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License.

Darlin Gonzales Gutierrez, Wells, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License.

Rex L. Rasmussen, York, Neb., Speeding.

Cory LeRoy French, Spencer, Speeding.

David Bradley Barickman, Chanhassen, Minn., Speeding.

Morgan Paul Beard, Percival, Speeding.

Colin Spencer Rowland, Merrill, Speeding.

Landen Troy Kneip, LeMars, Speeding.

Traci Lynn McAuliffe, Elkhorn, Neb., Seatbelt Violation.

Brittany Marie Maassen, Ashton, Use of Electronic Device.

Allison Ann Beenken, Sibley, Dark Windows.

Aleah Joy Fuchs, Plymouth, Minn., Speeding.

Michael William Ohrt, Primghar, Driving While Suspended.

Eduardo Daniel Altamirano Martinez, Storm Lake, Driving While Suspended.

• Non-Traffic

Jesse Roth, Sioux City, Felony.

Rian Christopher Engelkes, Sheldon, Felony.

John Michael Bugay, Sibley, Simple Misdemeanor.

• Probate

Clarice F. Wiese, Deceased; Carla Wiese, Executor.

• Dissolutions

Melissa Eve Mugge and Daniel Douglas Anderson, Jr.

Nathalie Moss and Noah Roy DeKok.

• Marriages

Colten Johannes Smolders and Sierra Jo DeBoer.

Lindsay Marie Cuperus and Daniel Dean Hogendoorn.

Marc David Anderson and Debora Kay Stashuk.

• Arrested on felony charges

Joseph Flores, 39, of Sanborn, was arrested on Aug. 25 by the Sanborn Police Department. According to the criminal complaint, Flores is accused of putting his hands around the neck of a victim during a domestic assault, impeding the victim’s airway.

Flores was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Air or Blood Flow, a class D felony. He was booked into the O’Brien County Jail and released the next day after posting bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 5.

• Reward for information regarding Paullina thefts

The Paullina Police Department is investigating multiple vehicle burglaries and suspicious activity that resulted in the theft of specialized diagnostic equipment, laptops, documents, debit/credit cards and many other items from motor vehicles in Paullina.

The locations of the thefts and suspicious activity were reported in the 200 block of North Rutledge Street, 400 block of East Greene Street and 200 block of South Clark Street in Paullina. The incidents are believed to have occurred sometime between Aug. 22 and Aug. 25, in the late evening or early morning hours.

Anyone who has information related to this crime is asked to contact the Paullina Police Department. The O’Brien County Crime Dusters Program is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who provides information on this crime that leads to the arrest and conviction of the offender(s).

You may provide information on this crime or any other crimes by calling the Paullina Police Department at (712) 630-1475 or the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office at (712) 957-3415. Upon calling, you will be put in contact with a police officer who will take your information.

People can also provide information or tips on crimes by using the sheriff’s office website at http://www.obriencountysheriff.com. Website users can click on the “Resources & Links” tab and then select “Crime Dusters,” and a form will be opened in which people can submit information. Arrangements can be made to assist anyone who wishes to remain anonymous but still be eligible for the reward.