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Ocheyedan Teen Loses Control of Vehicle on Bridge

osceolasheriffOcheyedan, Iowa — An Ocheyedan teen lost control of her vehicle on Friday, November 6th near Ocheyedan.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 7:30 am on Friday, 15-year-old Hayley Ann Miller of Ocheyedan was driving a 2000 Chevy Impala, that belonged to Anita Miller of Ocheyedan, northbound on Vine Avenue, southeast of Ocheyedan. According to the report, Miller lost control on the gravel, hit the west side of a bridge, bounced off and then hit the east side.

The Impala received $3000 damage.

No injuries were reported.

Miller was issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Control.

Sibley Resident Runs Into Deer

deer-gravelSibley, Iowa — A Sibley resident struck a deer with her vehicle on Sunday, November 8th southeast of Sibley.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 6:30 pm, 36-year-old Brin Andrew Monier of Sibley was driving a 2000 Ford Explorer registered to Jerry Monier of Sibley, westbound on 180th Street, west of Pierce Avenue. According to the report, a deer ran onto the roadway and the Explorer struck the deer on the roadway with its front end.

The Ford received $4500 damage.

No injuries were reported.

Sioux City Man Avoids Bevy of Deer, Only Hits One

deer_sxc2Orange City, Iowa — A Sioux City man hit a deer near Orange City on Friday, November 6th.

The Orange City Police Department reports that at about 8:35 pm, 57-year-old Philip Muller was driving a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM southbound on Highway 60 near Orange City. According to the report, Muller stated that several deer ran out in front of him and he struck one with the front end of his car.

The Pontiac received $2000 damage.

No injuries were reported.

Sibley Man Charged With Assault On Peace Officer

Sibley, Iowa — A Sibley man has been arrested on a number of charges, including two felonies after an incident on Thursday, November 5, 2015.
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The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says that they received a report of an intoxicated individual leaving a restaurant in Sibley a little before 7:00 PM that night.

The Sheriff’s Office reports that they arrested 69-year-old Kenneth David Fransen of Sibley and charged him with Operating While Intoxicated – 3rd offense, a class D Felony; Assault on a Peace Officer with a deadly weapon, a class D Felony; Interference with Official Acts causing injury, a Serious Misdemeanor; and Driving While Revoked, a Serious Misdemeanor.

Fransen was booked into the Osceola County Jail and was released after he posted a $5,000 bond.

Two Vehicle Accident In Sioux Center

Sioux Center PD Charger Door Logo OnlySioux Center, Iowa — A Gledden, Iowa man struck an Alton man’s vehicle outside of the campus of Dordt College on Wednesday, November 4th.

The Sioux Center Police Department reports that at about 10:13 am on Wednesday, 20-year-old Matthew Pottroff of Gledden, Iowa was driving a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix northbound while exiting the campus of Dordt College. Thirty-seven-year-old Adam Blom of Alton was driving a 2007 Chevrolet pickup eastbound on 7th Street northeast. According to the report, Pottroff came to a stop at the intersection at 7th Street northeast, and attempted to make a left turn onto 7th Street northeast, did not see Blom, and as he proceeded through, collided with the pickup.

The Pontiac received $1500 damage. The pickup received $1000 damage.

No injuries were reported.

Orange City Woman Hits Deer

sioux county sheriffHospers, Iowa — An Orange City woman hit a deer near Hospers on Wednesday November 4th.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 6:26 pm, 21-year-old Amanda Jackson of Orange City was driving southbound on Highway 60, one-half mile north of Hospers in a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. According to the report, Jackson struck a deer in the roadway.

The Hyundai received $3000 damage.

No injuries were reported.