Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a two-vehicle incident occurring on Sept. 7 at 6:20 p.m. in Jamaica. Deloris Lavene Smith, 84, of Panora, was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox and backed into a parked 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle and knocked it over, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage to the motorcycle. No one was on the motorcycle. The report stated that when the motorcycle owner tried to start it, the motorcycle caught on fire. 

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Jones reported a single-vehicle rollover accident occurring on Sept. 5 at 5:56 p.m. Jordan Leeann Smith, 28, of Boone, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 pickup at the 3100 block of Wagon Road. The pickup was traveling southbound and entered the west shoulder before swerving back into the roadway, crossing the centerline and entering the east ditch. As the vehicle entered the ditch, it rolled, causing the passenger side airbag to activate. The vehicle came to rest in a bean field on the passenger side. Smith reported that she swerved to miss a raccoon in the roadway. Two juveniles were also in the vehicle. Citations were issued for failure to maintain control and failure to provide proof of financial liability. Estimated damage to the Chevrolet pickup is $20,000. The report stated that Deputy Jones detected the odor of alcohol on Smith’s breath along with bloodshot and watery eyes. According to the report, Smith admitted to consuming alcohol until 3-4 a.m. but refused testing. She was handcuffed and transported to the Guthrie County Jail.

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Sept. 6 at 2:30 p.m. James Earl Winfred, 48, of Menlo, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet C1500 pickup southbound on White Pole Road and drove off a curve to the left and entered the ditch. The truck overturned an unknown amount of times. The report stated excessive speed and intoxication were factors with charges and toxicology results pending. Winfred was transported by Stuart EMS to the Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center where a blood draw was performed. Winfred was later transferred to Des Moines for additional treatment. The breath sample reflected in the accident report is from a preliminary breath test device. Deputy Gries stated in the report that he will update the results when the toxicology results come back. As of Sept. 11, two citations were issued for failure to provide proof of financial liability and failure to maintain control. The report stated that Deputy Gries will request a warrant for Winfred’s arrest at a later date.  Damage to the Chevrolet pickup is estimated at $7,500. 

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Sept. 19 at 8:20 p.m. Joni Elizabeth Perschall, 38, of Panora, was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu RS westbound on 190^th Street and struck a deer on the right passenger side of the vehicle. Estimated damage to the Malibu is $2,000. 

Special to the Times Vedette

The ACGC High School Chargers Marching Band competed in Creston’s Balloon Days Parade Competition on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Class 1A and brought home the first place trophy. This is the band’s second year competing at this parade, and the second consecutive first place trophy earned. The next parade competition takes on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Clarinda for the Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree in Class 1A. 

Ground left to right: Bee Oldes, Tessa Sheeder, Emmarae Ellis, Chelsea Kopaska and Sky Hopes. Standing front row: Stetson Ellis, Autumn Ellis, Allison Drake, Montana Douglas, Emma Brown, Ali Plagman, Ryker Ellis, Shyann Young, Tatianna Alvarez and Mackenzie Erickson. Standing middle row: Laurin Davis, Caydence Boals, Nora Langgaard, Kiera Boals, Austin Barron, Ava Johnson, Harlie Hunt, Gavin Sloss, Ryne Noland and Allie DeWitt. Standing back row: Emma James, Lucas Barnett, Tanner Downing, Olivia Mahaffey, Rohnin Grasty, Tripp Mendoza, Megan Underwood, Gracie Hodges, Wendell Hunt and Jacob Risinger.