(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests.
Edward Wolfe, 67, of Exira, was arrested November 21st on the charge of OWI 1st offense. Wolfe was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and later was released after posting bond.
Joel Lary, 50, of Massena, was arrested November 22nd on the charges of OWI 2nd offense and Driving While Revoked. Lary was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and later released on his own recognizance.
One person suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Cass County on November 25th. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the accident occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. west of the intersection of 760th and White Pole Road. A 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt was being operated by Garrett Walhovd, of Adair, westbound while traversing a left hand curve. This vehicle lost control and entered the northwest ditch, rolling once and coming to rest back on its wheels. Walhovd suffered minor injuries and was transported by EMS to the Cass County Memorial Hospital. The vehicle sustained approximately $7,000 worth of damage. No other injuries or damages were reported.
The Sheriff’s Office also responded to an accident near 585th and Independence Road at approximately 2:12 p.m. on November 24th. A 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, being operated by a juvenile, was traveling east on 585th. This vehicle lost control on the gravel and rolled into the ditch / yard of a nearby residence. A juvenile passenger later noted head and stomach pain due to the incident but was arranging personal transportation to the hospital as necessary. The vehicle sustained approximately $3,000 worth of damage. No other injuries or damage were reported.
On November 21st, at approximately 2:49 p.m. the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident near the area of Highland Road and Galveston Road. A 2012 GMC Sierra with attached trailer, being operated by Roger Blake of Walnut, was traveling westbound and traversing a right hand curve. Atop this trailer were corn stalk bales; one of which fell off during the turn. At about this same time, a 2018 GMC Yukon, being operated by Judith Gross, of Walnut, was traveling eastbound at this same curve. The corn stalk bale which had fallen off of the trailer had landed in this lane and Gross’ vehicle struck the bale, causing severe damage estimated at approximately $20,000. No injuries were reported.
