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19-05-2025
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Adams County man faces animal cruelty charges
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – An Adams County man has been charged after authorities said his two 'out-of-control' dogs killed a neighbor's two toy poodles. The Natchez Democrat reported Dennis Wayne Donald, 57, was charged with two counts of cruelty to animals. He was released on a $50,000 bond. Man wanted for home repair fraud in Mississippi captured in Kansas Investigators said the incident occurred on Meadow Ridge Road on Saturday, April 12. Karren Holland Ewing, victims' assistance coordinator for the Adams County Sheriff's Office, said they received a report of the incident. She asked Deputy David Nations to accompany her to Donald's residence to deliver a summons to appear in court. Ewing told the newspaper that a dog attacked Nations when they arrived. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. When Donald appeared in court, Ewing said the judge told Donald that the two dogs that killed the toy poodles were going to have to be put down. She said Donald claimed to have already killed the dogs himself, but he later admitted he dumped them in the Union Church area. Ewing does not believe the dogs are in Union Church. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
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Adams County: Three Creston teens charged for Prescott vehicle burglaries
May 8—Multiple vehicle burglaries in the Prescott area were reported April 5 to the Adams County Sheriff's Office. A resulting investigation lead to four juveniles being charged in the incidents and referred to juvenile court services. According to an Adams County Sheriff's Office report, a 14-year-old from Creston was charged with reckless use of a firearm; six counts of burglary, third degree; two counts of theft, third degree and two counts of theft, fourth degree. The juvenile was transported to a juvenile detention center. A second 14-year-old from Creston was charged with six counts of burglary, third degree; two counts of theft, third degree and one count of theft, fourth degree. Another 14-year-old from Creston was charged with two counts of burglary, third degree. A 14-year-old from Prescott was charged with two counts of burglary, third degree. — — — — — — David J. Downey, 34, of Afton, was taken into custody April 22, on Highway 34 for the charge of contempt — violation of no contact/protective order. According to an Adams County Sheriff's Office report, at approximately 12:19 p.m. a traffic stop was conducted on a 2015 Ram 2500 pickup for traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Downey. A female passenger was also in the truck. During the stop, deputies were made aware of an active no contact order against Downey. The passenger was confirmed to be the protected party named in the order. Downey was transported to the Adams County Jail where he was released from on his own recognizance on a promise to appear. — — — — — Jennifer L. Collins, 50, of Dayton, Kentucky, was taken into custody April 25, at Highway 34 and Avenue of Industries on the charge of possession of a controlled substance — marijuana, first offense. According to an Adams County Sheriff's Office report, at approximately 3:47 p.m. a traffic stop was conducted on a 2017 Honda Vezel after it was observed to be traveling over 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. While making contact with the driver, a strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the Honda. Deputies ordered the occupants out of the vehicle and conducted a probable cause search. Deputies located a dispensary bag containing more than 10 grams of marijuana on the backseat floorboard, near where Collins was seated. A THC edible was also found in the glove compartment. Collins admitted to being a marijuana smoker and said she purchased the marijuana for her brother. Collins was transported to the Adams County Jail where she was released from after posting $1,000 cash bond. — — — — — Dennis E. Nekuda, 61, of Corning, was taken into custody April 28, in the 1900 block of Highway 148 on the charge of contempt — violation of a no contact order. According to an Adams County Sheriff's Office report, at approximately 5:30 p.m. a female who is the protected party in a no contact order against Nekuda reported Nekuda was attempting to enter her residence. When deputies arrived at the residence they observed Nekuda inside the residence speaking to the protected party from across the kitchen. The no contact order was confirmed to be valid. Nekuda was transported to the Adams County Jail where he was released from on his own recognizance on a promise to appear. — — — — — Patrick D. Jones, 56, of Lenox, was taken into custody April 29, on Davis Avenue in Corning on five Adams County warrants, all for the charge of failure to appear on the original charges of OWI, first offense, eluding, interference with official acts, failure to provide proof of financial liability — accident, speeding and operating a non-registered vehicle. According to Adams County District Court documents, Jones was ordered to appear in court Nov. 29 for compliance hearings (fine repayment) on the original charges and did not appear. Jones was transported to the Adams County Jail where he was released from on his own recognizance on promises to appear.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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17-year-old Wisconsin boy arrested for owning tools to convert gun into fully-automatic firearm
ADAMS, Wis. (WFRV) – A 17-year-old boy in Wisconsin was arrested on April 24 regarding an investigation into illegal purchases and possession of fully-automatic gun parts. The Adams County Sheriff's Office reported that officials performed a search warrant on April 24, 2025, in the 2400 block of State Highway 13 in Adams as part of an investigation into an allegation of illegal possession of fully-automatic firearm parts. Former Appleton West teacher arrested for alleged sexual relationship with student The case involved controlled transfers of the parts with surveillance, and the search warrant unveiled tools that are used to make semi-automatic guns become fully-automatic. Some of the items found were: 3D-printed handguns without serial numbers 3D-printed stripped lower receiver for an AR-15 Hundreds of 3D printed drop-in auto sears 3D-printed Glock switches Fully assembled and modified Glock Gunsmithing items Gun parts THC Paraphernalia 3D Printer Ammunition and magazines The evidence is still being processed; however, 17-year-old Ayden Seeley-Siegert of Adams was arrested and charged with the following: Converting a firearm to fully-automatic Selling, delivering or possessing a firearm silencer 10 counts of selling, delivering or transporting machine guns Waupaca County Sheriff's Office no longer offering DMV services The investigation is ongoing, and more charges may be referred to the Adams County District Attorney's Office pending further details. Seeley-Siegert's cash bond was set at $2,000 in a hearing on April 25. No additional details are available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-04-2025
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Adams County deputies arrest 3 after shooting north of Rocky Mountain Arsenal
DENVER (KDVR) — Adams County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of shots fired on Easter Sunday north of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Deputies were informed of shots fired at 2:17 p.m., and then were notified of a gunshot victim at 2:33 p.m. The incident happened in the area of East 104th Avenue and Counter Drive, and deputies said on X that it could be a drive-by shooting. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The victim was transported to a local hospital and the office did not have details immediately available about their condition. At about 3:24 p.m., the sheriff's office reported that three suspects were in custody and that deputies were working with EMS personnel to locate a possible second gunshot victim. Deputies were in the area and asked people in the area to seek alternate routes while they searched for suspects. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 303-288-1535. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-04-2025
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Person of interest questioned in Adams County homicide
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A person of interest was taken into custody in connection to an Adams County homicide. The Natchez Democrat reported Adam Wheeler went to the Adams County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday and was being questioned. Bond set for former Mississippi police chief charged with capital murder Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the incident occurred at a home on Hillcrest Drive in the Cloverdale area on Sunday, April 13. When deputies arrived, they found William 'Billy' Ray, 63, of Adams County, deceased at the scene. Anyone with information on the case can contact the Adams County Sheriff's Office at 601-442-2752 or the Crime Stoppers Tipline at 601-442-5000. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
