April 25, 2024

Police Blotter

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office

• Kim D. Smith, 50, of Collins, is charged with operating while under the influence, obstructing prosecution or defense and eluding after authorities pulled her over in the 3300 block of Highway 6 East at 10:02 p.m. Nov. 21. Officers attempted to stop Smith but she refused to stop and began a pursuit. They traveled through residential neighborhoods while driving on the wrong side of the road and at one time traveling up to 98 mph. After being apprehended, she admitted to discarding approximately one gram of meth and two meth smoking pipes. Officers observed she had blood-shot, watery eyes and was lethargic. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Gene A. Hennick, 24, of Colfax, is charged with trespassing after authorities were called to 8521 N. 107th Ave. W. at 5:50 p.m. Nov. 15. Hennick admitted to reaching his hand through a dog door to unlock the door and enter the property. He did not have permission to enter the property. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Lee E. Deprenger, 56, of Otley, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over at Highway F62 and Rifle Street at 7:22 p.m. Sunday. Officers observed him with blood-shot eyes and smelled a strong odor of alcohol. He had a BAC of .071. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Shaidin A. Ross, 22, of Colfax, is charged with interference with official acts, assault and unlawful possession of prescription drugs after authorities were called to 4325 N. 83rd Ave. E. at 3:12 a.m. Monday. He was arrested for assault and while being searched a pill was found in his pocket that was not prescribed to him. While being handcuffed he worked the handcuffs to the front and threatened to kick the door window out. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Andre L. Versendaal, 30, of Grinnell, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over in the 700 block of First Avenue West at 2:49 a.m. Sunday. Officers smelled a strong odor of alcohol on him and observed blood-shot and watery eyes. He admitted to having three alcoholic beverages. He had a BAC of .114. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Marisa A. Bushong, 22, of Newton, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance and operating while under the influence after authorities pulled her over at East 31st Street North and East Fourth Avenue North at 7:32 p.m. Friday. Bushong was pulled over for expired license plates and officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Bushong denied having marijuana but after searching, officers found two pipes with green leafy substance in them. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Jeremy T. Clingerman, 29, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities pulled him over on Interstate 80 at 11:40 p.m. Friday. Officers were notified by several concerned citizens after seeing Clingerman driving westbound in the eastbound lanes at approximately the 179 mile marker. Officers observed blood-shot, watery eyes and smelled a strong odor of alcohol. Clingerman admitted to consuming five mixed drinks and he had a BAC of .152. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.