Douglas County
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
The beginning part of September has been very busy for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. From Sept. 1 to Sept. 15, 2019, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received and answered 169 calls for service, arrested and booked 24 individuals into the jail where we currently have 35 in custody. Sept. 2, six males…
Read MoreFriends of the Douglas County Library to Host Book Sale Oct. 3-5
The Friends of the Douglas County Public Library is hosting a book sale beginning on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the library. The sale will be during regular library hours, Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sat. 9:00 a.m. – noon. Friday, Oct. 4, is Half-Price Day, and Bag Day will be on…
Read MoreFive Sentenced To Dept. of Corrections
During Circuit Court Law Day on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the following individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Nicholas Deren, 18, Springfield, received six years for tampering with a motor vehicle and four years for resisting arrest after admitting to violating his probation. Both cases were investigated by the Ava Police Department with assistance…
Read MoreBooks-n-Bits: The Douglas County Public Library
We learned a lot last month when Rebecca Smith from the Douglas County Extension Office visited the Douglas County Public Library to give us tips on how to get moving as we go about our daily routines. That was our last program for this year. We would like to thank everyone who participated. Among the…
Read MoreAssociate Court Stats for August 22
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court day held on Thursday, Aug. 22, there was a total of 87 criminal cases on the docket. There were 65 misdemeanor cases, 12 infractions and 10 felony cases. There were 11 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas. Fourteen failure to appear warrants were issued. One case waived preliminary hearing…
Read MoreKenny Thompson Arrested for Failure To Appear
On August 17th, Cpl. Dewayne Butterworth of the Ava Police Department arrested Robert Kenneth “Kenny” Thompson on a warrant for Failure to Appear for Assault. Mr. Thompson was transported to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department where he posted a $100-00 cash bond. The warrant for Thompson’s arrest came after his failure to appear at any…
Read MoreAssociate Court Stats for Last Thursday
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court day held on Thursday, Aug. 15, there was a total of 69 criminal cases on the docket. There were 48 misdemeanor cases, three infractions and 18 felony cases. There were five misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas. Twelve failure to appear warrants were issued. Two cases waived extradition to…
Read MoreCounty Sheriff, 100 Volunteers Search for Lance Loeber
Submitted Photos As the Herald goes to press Wednesday, the search party reports that the body of Lance Loeber has been found. More will be forthcoming on our website as information is released. On Wednesday, August 21st, over 100 volunteers turned out to aid the Douglas County Sheriffs Department in a search for Lance Loeber,…
Read MoreDanny Cutbirth Completing Jail Time for 2018 Offenses
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On May 26th, 2018, Ava resident Danny Cutbirth, 56, injured two when the car he was driving pulled into the path of a motorcycle on Route 76, three miles east of Ava. Cutbirth was cited for careless driving, driving under the influence, not wearing a seatbelt, and not having valid insurance.…
Read MoreLocals Sentenced During Circuit Court
During Circuit Court Law Day on August 6, Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wade states the following individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Lesley Parsons, 31, Mansfield, received seven years in prison per the long-term treatment program for violating his probation. He was on probation for receiving stolen property. The original case was investigated by…
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