(Fremont Co) A Hamburg man was arrested for Child Endangerment Causing Serious Injury.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says 38-year-old Joseph Andrew Peeler was arrested on January 10th in connection with a September 2023 investigation into a fireworks related incident near Farragut. On September 16th, at approximately 8:09 p.m., Fremont County received a call of a juvenile who had been injured by a firework at a rural residence near Farragut. The 11-year-old male was transported with critical injuries to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital and then air lifted to a trauma center in Omaha. Farragut Fire and Rescue, Shenandoah Fire and Rescue and the Iowa State Patrol were assisted by the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office at the scene.
Peeler was released from jail after posting a $10,000 cash/surety bond.
The Sheriff’s Office also arrested a Sidney woman for two counts of Domestic Abuse Causing Bodily Injury.
On January 10th, Deputies were called to an address in Sidney for a report of a fight in progress. Deputies allege that 31-year-old Ambriea Rose Chandler began arguing with a family household member concerning a missing wedding ring that they alleged Chandler stole, as well as use of food items in the home. It is alleged that Chandler threw a bowl of chili at the victim, causing pain. During the incident, another victim reported being stuck in the chest with a food container in November of 2023 by Chandler. Deputies observed the victim was still bruised from the incident. Both victims were considered “older victims” by the Iowa code. Chandler was arrested for two counts of Domestic Abuse causing bodily injury and held without bond pending initial appearance with the Fremont County Magistrate.
On January 11th, Chandler was released from custody on her own recognizance at approximately 3:50 p.m. At approximately 6:30 p.m., Chandler was arrested in Sidney for two counts of Violating a No Contact Order, Tampering with a Witness, and Theft 5th Degree against on an Older Individual. It is alleged that shortly after being released from custody, Chandler returned to the victim’s residence, returned the stolen property, and asked the victim to drop the domestic abuse charge. Chandler is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $7,000 cash only bond.
Deputies arrested 60-year-old Mary Ruth Hayes, of Hamburg, on January 6th after deputies were called to the Cubby’s Convenience Store in rural Percival for a report of an issue with an employee. Deputies allege that Hayes, an employee of the business, was observed stealing money from a Salvation Army bucket near the cash register. It is alleged that Hayes then broke into an office and destroyed a surveillance system in an attempt to hide the reported theft. Hayes was arrested for Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, and two counts of Theft 5th Degree Hayes was released after posting $5,000 cash/surety bond.
Jonathon Allen Cunningham, 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested January 4th in Hamburg for Keeping a Vehicle for the use of Controlled Substances, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $2,000 cash/surety bond.
Lashawn Campbell, 26, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested January 4th on an active Fremont County warrant for Failure to Appear. Campbell was held at the Fremont County Jail on a $10,000 cash/surety warrant as well as an active warrant out of the State of Texas.
Jimmie Lee Holman, 40, of Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested January 7th near the intersection of Highway 2 and 210th Ave in rural Percival. Holman was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense, and Interference with Official Acts. He is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $6,000 cash bond.
Steven David Schacher, 59, of Nebraska City, Nebraska, was arrested January 9th on Interstate 29 near the 6-mile marker for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense. He was released on $1,000 cash/surety bond.
Blizzard Status Report:
Between 01/11/2024 and 01/15/2024, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received 151 calls for service, including approximately 120 calls related to the storm, including motorist assists, accidents, and weather-related medical calls.
Top Photo L to R: Campbell, Cunningham, Chandler, Hayes
Bottom Photo L to R: Holman, Peeler, Schacher
