Sheriff’s report

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office:

Wednesday, July 8: At 7:01 pm a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on Hwy 4 near J Ave east of Churdan. Robert Beckman of Lake City struck a deer with a 2025 Ford Escape. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $20,000.

Tuesday, July 7: At 7:37 pm Jamie Wade, 26, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on a charge of domestic abuse assault*. At 8:28 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of trespass in the 1400 block of Jordan Ave in Jackson Township.

Monday, July 6: At 12:15 pm a deputy investigated a theft in the 300 block of Head St in Churdan. At 5:16 pm a deputy investigated a theft in the 600 block of S. 12th St in Grand Junction.

Sunday, July 5: At 12:06 am a deputy investigated a domestic assault in Dana. Nathan Zollars of Dana was arrested on a charge of domestic abuse assault- second offense*. He was later booked into the jail on the charge. At 1:33 am a deputy investigated a complaint of harassment in Grand Junction. At 3:13 am a deputy investigated a complaint of a suspicious person in the 2300 block of 185th St in Junction Township. Khane Smith, 19, of Paton was arrested on charges of public intoxication and possession of alcohol under age*. He was later booked into the jail on the charges. At 12:23 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in Grand Junction. At 2:42 pm Liberty Norgart, 23, of Grand Junction was booked into the jail on a charge of harassment- third degree*.  At 4:47 pm Eric Carpenter, 49, of Altoona was booked into the jail on a charge of operating while intoxicated*.  At 9:31 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of fireworks being used in the 800 block of Percival St in Grand Junction.

Saturday, July 4: At 9:09 pm a deputy investigated an assault in Grand Junction. Liberty Norgart of Grand Junction was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct*. At 11:40 pm a deputy investigated an assault in Churdan.

Friday, July 3: At 8:43 am the sheriff and a deputy assisted with cattle out on 222nd St near Pioneer Ave east of Jefferson. At 3:30 pm Caleb Pedersen, 19, of Dana was booked into the jail on a charge of possession of marijuana*. At 5:08 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of child neglect in Churdan. At 5:37 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of harassment in Grand Junction. At 6:29 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of a vicious dog on 150th St in Cedar Township. At 7:49 pm a deputy investigated a theft in Scranton. At 9:38 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out on C Ave near 130th St in Cedar Township*. At 10:55 pm Liberty Norgart, 23, of Grand Junction was booked into the jail on a charge of disorderly conduct*. At 11:11 and 11:37 pm a deputy investigated complaints of fireworks being used in Scranton.  

Thursday, July 2: At 9:48 am a deputy removed debris from the roadway on Hwy 144 near 150th St two miles north of Dana. At 10:19 pm Jeremy Beason, 28, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on a charge of domestic abuse assault*.

Wednesday, July 1: At 5:22 am a deputy, Jefferson police department, Greene County Ambulance, and Jefferson Fire responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of W. Harrison St. There was minor damage to the structure. The cause of the fire was determined to be a electric exhaust fan. At 7:14 am Max Leyende, 36, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine and manufacture, deliver, possess with intent to deliver, or conspiracy to deliver with the intent*.  At 2:03 pm a deputy assisted the Jefferson PD with executing a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of N. Olive St in Jefferson. At 9:45 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of criminal mischief in the 600 block of S. 15th St in Grand Junction. At 11:20 pm Steven Ogren, 67, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on a charge of operating while intoxicated*.  

*In all cases when a defendant has been charged, this is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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