Marion County Sheriff’s Report Dec 28th-Jan 3rd

Dec. 28
In the past 24 hours, Marion County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 21 calls for service
including, but not limited to: 8 extra patrols, 4 rescue calls, 3 paper service attempts, 2
business alarm, 1 criminal mischief, 1 deer, 1 reckless driver, and 1 accident.
In the past 24 hours, the Marion County Sheriff’s office communications center fielded
64 calls including 23 911 calls.
The Marion County Jail is currently holding 9 subjects. In the past 24 hours, 1 subject
was booked into the Marion County Jail: Emily Starr Mecham, age 26 of Pleasantville,
was charged with OWI 1st offense, and possession-marijuana 1 st .
Dec. 29
In the past 24 hours, deputies responded to 14 calls for service including, but not limited
to: 4 extra patrol requests, 4 rescue calls, 2 paper service attempts, 1 suicidal subject, 1
motorist assist, and 2 other calls.
In the past 24 hours, the communications center fielded 87 calls including 34 911 calls.
The jail is currently holding 10 subjects. In the past 24 hours, 1 subject was booked into
the jail: Richard Thomas Smith, age 59 homeless, was charged with driving while
barred, failure to provide proof financial liability, and registration violation.
Dec. 30
In the past 24 hours, deputies responded to 36 calls for service including, but not limited
to: 15 extra patrol checks, 6 paper service attempts, 3 rescues, 2 follow ups, 1 welfare
check, 1 dog, 1 deer, 1 report of debris in the roadway, 1 suspicious person, 1 report of
trespass, 1 fraud, and 3 other calls for service.
In the past 24 hours, the communications center fielded 73 calls including 26 911 calls.
The jail is currently holding 11 subjects. In the past 24 hours, 2 subjects were booked
into the jail: Tabatha Ann Baker, age 44 of Knoxville, was charged with 2 counts of
violation of probation, and possession of drug paraphernalia; Pedro Daniel Mora
Emestri, age 24 of Pella, was charged with OWI-1st offense, open container-driver 21+
YOA, and provide proof of financial liability.
Dec. 31
In the past 24 hours, deputies responded to 38 calls for service, including, but not
limited to: 14 extra patrols, five paper service attempts, five rescues, three wanted
subjects, one fire alarm, one vehicle inspection, one dog, one motorist assist, one
follow-up, one accident, one agency assist, one return phone call and three others.
In the past 24 hours, the communications center fielded 92 calls, including 17 911 calls.
The jail is currently holding nine subjects. In the past 24 hours, two subjects were
booked into the jail: Justin D. Karns, age 30 of Knoxville, charged with assault with
bodily injury; Jason Tylor Sparks, age 38 of Knoxville, charged with possession of media
exploiting a minor-first.
Jan. 1
In the past 24 hours, deputies responded to 40 calls for service including, but not limited
to: 19 extra patrol checks, 3 accidents, 3 motorist assists, 2 paper service attempts, 2
requests to assist another agency, 1 report of debris in the roadway, 1 reckless driver
report, 1 deer call, 1 follow up, 1 request for public assistance, 1 wanted person, 1
informational call, 1 controlled burn, 1 report of harassment, 1 request for traffic control,
and 1 report of suspicious activity.
In the past 24 hours, the communications center fielded 83 calls including 15 911 calls.
The jail is currently holding 11 subjects. In the past 24 hours, 1 subject was booked into
the jail: Patience Gift Dystra, age 26 of Pella, was charged with criminal mischief 5th
degree.
Jan. 2
In the past 24 hours, deputies responded to 21 calls for service including, but not limited
to: 12 extra patrol checks, 2 motorist assists, 1 return phone call, 1 request to check
welfare, 1 dog, 1 rescue, 1 grass fire, and 1 other call for service.
In the past 24 hours, the communications center fielded 81 calls including 44 911 calls.
The jail is currently holding 17 subjects. In the past 24 hours, 9 subjects were booked
into the jail: Joseph Rodney Fedkenheuer, age 34 of Batavia, was charged with
possession of controlled substance 1,2,3rd; Devan Charles Grimes, age 25 of Reasnor,
was charged with OWI 1st offense; Shannon Denise Graham, age 57 of Oskaloosa,
was charged with possession of a controlled substance 1,2,3rd; Glenn Allen Freeland,
age 55 of Knoxville, was charged with harassment 1st degree (threats); Carson Lewis,
age 19, Mark Michael Shepherd, age 43, Justin William Rupe, age 30, Tyler William
Thompson, age 22, all from Ottumwa, and David Clan Edmond, age 30 of Waterloo, are
all being held for another agency.
Jan. 3
In the past 24 hours, deputies responded to 27 calls for service including, but not limited
to: 4 extra patrol requests, 3 reports of reckless drivers, 3 rescues, 2 requests to assist
another agency, 2 motorist assists, 2 return phone calls, 1 juvenile, 1 deer, 1 violation of
no contact order, 1 incomplete 911, 1 accident, 1 transport, 1 residential fire, and 4 other
calls for service.
In the past 24 hours, the communications center fielded 118 calls including 29 911 calls.
The jail is currently holding 15 subjects. In the past 24 hours, 3 subjects were booked
into the jail: Andrew Scott Keagle, age 18 of Mount Pleasant, was charged with
possession of a controlled substance marijuana 1st, and possession of drug
paraphernalia; Meagan Renae Ratliff, age 27 of Knoxville, was charged with driving
under suspension; Daniel Drew Sanders, age 23 of Pella, was charged with domestic
assault of a pregnant person strangled, and OWI 1st offense; Debra Lynn Clark, age 57
of Knoxville, was charged with assault, and interference with official acts.