Arrest reported
Iola officers arrested Josh Rowe Thursday for suspicion of violating a protection order and interfering with law enforcement in the 200 block of South Buckeye Street.
Officers arrested Justin Reeder Saturday afternoon for suspicion of battery and criminal restraint in the 400 block of Eisenhower Drive.
Theft alleged
Iola police officers were called to Walmart Saturday morning, where Aleta Cross-Loving was charged with theft.
Scam attempted
Iola police were told Friday that a Great Southern Bank customer had been scammed by an individual who purported to represent Discover Bank. The scammer requested a checking account number and attempted to withdraw $3,430.77 from the customer’s account.
The transaction was canceled before the money could be withdrawn, and no funds were lost, officers said.
Items stolen, damaged
Charles Flyingman told Iola police officers Saturday morning his girlfriend had stolen his check, shoes and coat and damaged his vacuum after a domestic incident along North Walnut Road.
The suspect’s name was not released.
Vehicles collide
Lori J. Reagan was traveling through the Iola Walmart parking lot Dec. 21 and did not stop in time to avoid striking the rear of a sport utility vehicle driven by Lisa M. Womelsdorf, officers said. Neither was hurt.
About the same time, Marsha Burris was turning onto Madison Avenue from State Street when her vehicle struck a sport utility vehicle driven by Theresa M. Strunk. Officers said Strunk suffered possible injuries, but did not seek medical attention.
Abandoned stroller, clothing found
Iola police officers were called to Iola Walmart the evening of Dec. 21 to retrieve an abandoned stroller, along with a shirt and shorts, that were left in front of the store.
The items can be claimed by the owner at the Police Department.
