Minnesota man arrested for drugs in traffic stop
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Benjamin Devine, 20, Eden Prairie, MN, was arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia in a traffic stop at 9:40 p.m. on May 19. According to the probable cause statement prepared by Trooper J. Thompson, the vehicle was pulled over for speeding at the 61 mile marker on I-35 in Daviess County.
The driver of the vehicle, Jack R. Zurn, advised the trooper that his passenger, Benjamin Devine, was in possession of drugs and paraphernalia. Trooper Thompson located cocaine, marijuana and paraphernalia in the vehicle. Devine said that all of the items belonged to him, and he was placed under arrest. Devine was then transported to the Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail (DDRJ). Judge Adkins set the bond at $25,000 cash only with a 10% deposit allowed.
Bethany man charged with domestic assault, kidnapping
James Whitt, 22, Bethany, was arrested May 20 and charged with two counts of felony domestic assault and misdemeanor kidnapping in connection with an incident at a Pattonsburg residence.
According to the probable cause statement, Deputy Caleb Ireland responded to the call at 2:13 a.m. James Whitt had fled the scene but was later arrested in Bethany. The victim stated that an argument with Whitt had turned physical. Whitt is currently on probation in District 2 for a prior incident of domestic assault. Judge Adkins set the bond at $35,000 cash only.
5/14/19
12:17 AM – Phillip Cason, 28, Chicago, IL, was arrested and charged with felony assault, felony attempted burglary, misdemeanor domestic assault and sexual misconduct. Judge Adkins set the bond at $100,000 cash only.
4:11 AM – Altamont, horses out.
4:32 AM – Altamont, subject walking in the roadway.
5/15/19
12:09 AM – Assisting stranded motorist on I-35.
3:32 AM – Gallatin, reference disturbance and locating possible suicidal person.
9 AM – Court in session.
8:01 PM – Jameson, regarding possible theft.
8:55 PM – Javier Valenzuela, 38, Des Moines, IA, was transferred to DDRJ on a felony Daviess County probation violation warrant. Judge Horsman set the bond at $20,000 cash only.
9:23 PM – Altamont, reference suspicious activity.
5/16/19
1:50 PM – Jameson, reference suicidal person.
6:21 PM – Jamesport, regarding disturbance.
10:55 PM – On the lookout for a missing juvenile from Iowa.
5/17/19
12:38 AM – Missing juvenile located and turned over to Iowa.
10 AM – Court in session.
7:42 PM – Lock Springs, assisting with a structure fire.
7:56 PM – Weatherby, domestic disturbance.
9:30 PM – Jeremy Henderson, 39, Gallatin, was arrested for misdemeanor DWI. He was transferred to DDRJ for a 12-hour detox.
5/18/19
5:28 PM – Lake Viking, reference investigation.
11:29 PM – Deputy en route to northern part of the county, MSHP in pursuit near Gilman City.
11:35 PM – MSHP advised that the subject rammed their patrol car and disabled it, no longer have sight of the suspect.
5/19/19
12:01 PM – Residential burglary alarm at Lake Viking.
2:49 PM – Report of horses out near Highway 190 and Highway V.
2:54 PM – Jamesport, reference possible animal neglect.
9:40 PM – Benjamin Devine, 20, Eden Prairie, MN, was arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge Adkins set the bond at $25,000 cash only with a 10% deposit allowed.
11:12 PM – Pattonsburg, reference wanted subject from Caldwell County.
11:39 PM – Caldwell County advised that subject is turning himself in.
5/20/19
12:13 AM – Pattonsburg, domestic disturbance in progress.
12:28 AM – Deputy on scene, suspect left prior to arrival.
2:13 AM – James Whitt, 22, Bethany, was transferred to DDRJ for two counts of felony domestic assault and misdemeanor kidnapping. Judge Adkins set the bond at $35,000 cash only.
5:21 AM – Winston, regarding theft.
6:30 AM – Michael Matlock, 35, Fort Gibson, OK, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor stealing. Judge Adkins set the bond at $1,000 cash only.
12:02 PM – Jameson, reference suspicious person.
1:42 PM – Assisting with a medical call in Jamesport.
8:14 PM – Jamesport, well-being check.