April 2010
On Tuesday April
20, 2010 in response to a complaint of an improperly parked vehicle
in the 600 block of South 7th Street, Osage Iowa,
Tremayne Richard Hillhouse, 26, of 1410 Clark Street- Charles City
Iowa was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant from Dubuque
County.
During the investigation Mr. Hillhouse was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Mr. Hillhouse is being held in the Mitchell County jail on both charges. The investigation was conducted by the Osage Police Department and the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office.
On April 6, 2010
an arrest warrant was served on Jordon Louis Ackerman, age 19 of
Osage for: Burglary in the 3rd Degree (a Class D felony),
Conspiracy (a Class D felony) and Theft in the 4th Degree
(a Serious Misdemeanor).
On April 18,
2010 an arrest warrant was served on Jeffery Alan Morrison, age 22
of Osage also for the above charges.
These charges
stem from an investigation of a residential burglary, by the Osage
Police Department and the Mitchell County Attorney’s office.
Additional charges and arrests are possible as the investigation
continues.
Both subjects
are being held in the Mitchell County Jail.
February 24,
2010
In the early
morning hours on February 13th the Osage Police
Department responded to a noise complaint at 621 Maple Street.
Upon arrival the
officers found several individuals in the house or hiding throughout
the house. A couple of
individuals also ran from law enforcement.
Three juveniles
were cited for Possession by Consumption (Osage City Code).
Their cases were turned over to the juvenile court system.
Five individuals
ages 18-20 were also cited for Possession by Consumption.
One of the five cited also received three charges of
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
One individual
was also charged with Interference with Official Acts.
January 6, 2010 - Arrest:
A joint criminal investigation with the Osage Police Department, Mitchell County Sheriff's Office, Mitchell County Attorney's office and the Lake County Florida Sheriff's Office has led to a search warrant and arrest warrant for Kevin William Perrin, age 45 of 633 Cedar Street, Osage, IA.
Mr. Perrin has been charged with 15 counts of Dissemination and Exhibition of Obscene Material to Minors in Mitchell County, IA. Mr. Perrin is additional charged with 14 counts of Transmission of Material Harmful to Minors by Electronic Device in Lake County, Florida. Mr. Perrin is being held in the Mitchell County Jail without bond on the Iowa charges. Additionally an arrest warrant from Lake County Florida has been issued for Mr. Perrin.
The
criminal investigation is ongoing with possibility of additional
charges being filed.
June 2009
Due to the
construction of the new Public Safety Center the Osage Police
Department has temporarily relocated to the current Fire Station.
This coupled with the ongoing construction of the Cedar River
Complex located in the area of City Park we have decided not to hold
a bicycle rodeo or the child safety seat instillation clinic this
year.
As always, bicycles may be registered at any time. We
encourage everyone, children and adults alike, to register their
bikes, old or new models. By registering your bicycle you will
assist the Police Department in identifying the owner when bicycles
are turned if after being lost or stolen.
If you need a bicycle helmet, we still have some on hand, free of
charge.
Along with summer comes the increase of bicycle activity, the Osage
Police Department wishes to remind both bicyclist and motorists they
must obey the same laws of the road.
Like motorists, bicyclist must use hand signals and obey all
traffic signs and signals, and yield the right of way. The Osage
Police Department wishes every citizen a safe and happy summer,
especially bicyclists, young and old, who will be sharing the
streets of Osage with various vehicles.
If you utilize any type of child safety seat, Officer Luke Irvin of
the Osage Police Department, is a certified technician in child
safety seat restraint and will assist with the proper instillation
of those seats. If interested or are in need of assistance
please call the Osage Police Department at 641 732-3777 to make an
appointment.
January 2009 - Car for Sale
The Osage Police Department will be accepting
sealed bids on a 2000 Chevy Impala Police Car until January 22,
2009. The vehicle has 130,000 miles and is being sold as is.
The vehicle can be inspected by contacting the Police Department at 432
Main Street, Osage IA 50461 or 641-732-3777.
Minimum Bid of $500.00
The City reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
September 2008 - Pool Ordinance
The Osage Police Department would
like to remind the citizens of Osage that according to City
Ordinance 18.4 that all private swimming pools must have at least a
five (5) foot fence or wall around any pool that is one and half (1
½) foot deep.
If you have any concerns please call
the Osage Police Department 641-732-3777 or Osage City Hall
641-732-3709.
August 8, 2008 - Arrest from Search Warrant
The Osage
Police Department and Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office conducted a
search warrant in the 600 Block of Chestnut Street in Osage.
Officers arrested Mark Johnke, age 49 at his home at 621 Chestnut
Street on drug related charges.
Johnke has been charged with Possession of Marijuana, a
serious misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple
misdemeanor.
Johnke is
being held at the Mitchell County Jail.
Additional charges are pending.
August 2008
- Bike &
Traffic Safety
With the increase in bicycle
activity, the Osage Police Department would like to remind both
motorist and bicyclist that they both must obey the same laws and
rules.
When meeting a bicyclist at an
intersection, the motorist must yield the right of way to the
bicyclist of they are on their right.
Likewise, the bicyclist must yield the right of way to the
vehicle on their right.
Like motorist, bicyclist must use
signals and stop at all stop signs.
6/29/08 - Arrest from Search Warrant
The Osage Police Department and Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Osage resident on drug charges. Officers arrested Allen Thompson, age 46 at his home at 720 Walnut Street in Osage.
Thompson
has been charged with Possession of Marijuana, a Serious
Misdemeanor, and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, a Class ‘D’
Felony. Thompson is
being held at the Mitchell County Jail.
June 2008
The City of Osage, Osage Police
Department and Animal Control for the City of Osage would like to
inform the citizens of Osage that Animal Control and the Police
Department will no longer handle calls dealing with wild animals
such as, but not limited to raccoons, bats and skunks.
For any pest calls such as these you will need to call a pest
control company. Animal
Control will continue to assist the citizens with dogs, cats and
domesticated animals.
Any animal that may pose a public safety threat (i.e., rabid) will
still be handled accordingly by Animal Control and/or the Police
Department.
Please refer to your local phone book
for pest control resources.
If you have any questions or concerns please call the Osage
Police Department at 641-732-3777.
April 2008
All pedestrians are reminded that
both the Iowa State Code (321.326) and the City of Osage Ordinance
(67.04) require that pedestrians shall at all times when walking
along a highway (meaning all roadways), walk on the left side of
such highway.
However, whenever possible
pedestrians should use sidewalks.
Please remember to wear reflective or light colored clothing
now that it is getting dark earlier.