Sirens

Christopher David Lee Springston, age 21 of Spirit Lake was charged with vandalism and simple assault at 3:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in the 1600 block of Keokuk Avenue in Spirit Lake. Emily Bjornstad, age 43, of Spirit Lake was charged with trespassing at 6:54 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the 3600 block of Jolly Court in Spirit Lake...

Heather Ann Luehring, age 32, was booked into the Dickinson County Jail at 1:49 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on charges of trespassing, third-degree burglary, fourth-degree theft and unlawful possession of prescription drugs. Bond was set at $5,000. Court filings said she and 22-year-old Chloey Lorraine Baldwin of Spencer entered a residence in the 800 block of 28th Street in Milford sometime between Oct. ...

Heather Lynne Thomas,age 33, of Spencer was booked into the Dickinson County Jail at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Thomas was served with a warrant dated that same day, related to Aug. 2 theft charges. Court records indicate Thomas arrived at the Spirit Lake Kwik Star around 11:14 p.m. ...

Katashie Lee Pierce, age 20, of Spirit Lake was charged with simple assault at 10:36 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The police report indicated the assault was committed the night of Oct. 13 in the 2500 block of Eire Avenue in Spirit Lake Erik Owen Gunderson of Milford reported a theft from a vehicle at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31. The police report indicated the theft took place at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the 1500 block of 18th Street in Spirit Lake...

Shawna Nicole Wille, age 33, of Estherville was charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, interference with official acts and assaulting an officer at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at The Ritz in Arnolds Park. A criminal complaint said Wille was involved in an altercation and physical fight with the restaurant staff and later fought with law enforcement as she was being told to get into an officer's patrol car. ...

Jack William Lapczenski, age 32, of Milford was charged with domestic abuse/assault at 1:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 in the 2100 block of Burr Oak Road in Wahpeton. He posted a $1,000 that same day, and a no contact order was filed against Lapczenski. Michael J. Brainerd, age 56, of Bennington, Nebraska, was charged with operating while intoxicated — first offense — open container and speeding at 12:25 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 in the 1400 block of Highway 71...

Clay County authorities said minor injuries were reported after a rollover Friday night near Fostoria. The Clay County Sheriff's Office said 18-year-old Taylor Ginger of Spencer was traveling north along the 2800 block of Highway 71 when her red, 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix blew a tire around 7:15 p.m. ...

Caleb Michael Smith, age 25, of Spirit Lake was charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct at 1:43 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, in the 13000 block of 253rd Avenue in Orleans. Amanda Jo Anderson, age 37, of Estherville was charged with operating while under the influence — first offense — possession of methamphetamine and failure to maintain control at 6:01 p.m. ...

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division has cited a Lakes Area business for failure to comply with COVID-19 mitigation efforts mandated by the governor. State officials said the Barefoot Bar on East Lake Okoboji did not ensure its patrons were separated by at least 6 feet of distance, failed to limit individuals from congregating and failed to implement reasonable measures for increased hygiene practices. A statement from the division said the local business was observed Aug. 1, 3, 8 and 22...

The Clay County Sheriff's Office said two drivers avoided major injuries after a mid-week collision. The sheriff's office said 82-year-old Maude Baker of Dickens was heading east along 280th Street through Highway 71 in a 2003 Dodge Dakota when she was struck by a 2013 Ford F-150 being driven north along the highway by 55-year-old Brian Dalziel of Spirit Lake. ...

Charles Andrew Tewes, age 40, of Milford was charged with driving while barred and carrying weapons at 5:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, near the intersection of 15th Street and Highway 9 in Spirit Lake. The criminal complaint specified Tewes had a knife measuring 6.75 inches tucked between the drivers seat and center console...

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office responded to a personal injury accident around 4:01 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, near the intersection of 220th Street and 270th Avenue. Authorities said 29-year-old Nuvia Ruano of Estherville was heading west on 220th Street in a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu and crossed the centerline, striking a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 55-year-old Joel Holland of Terril. ...

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office said three men were charged after a deputy stopped a vehicle on suspicion its driver was operating while intoxicated. A deputy stopped the vehicle around 2:07 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, along Highway 71 south of Milford. ...