EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

   NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477)

March 13 – Officers responded to 207 South Grand concerning a reported burglary.  The investigation revealed the theft of tools and personal paper work. A report taken and the investigation continues.

Officers responded to 222 West Olive concerning a reported stolen motor vehicle. The investigation revealed the theft of a green 2000 Kawaski 300 2 x 4 ATV and a troy built tiller. A report taken and the investigation continues.

Arrest: Jonathan A. Halcon, 20, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County probation violation warrant, with no bond. He was transported to the Cedar County jail pending a court appearance.

March 14 – Arrest: Darren A. Edmiston, 19, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County warrant, charging him with failure to obey judge’s order, with no bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County jail pending a court appearance.

Officers responded to 511 South Main concerning a reported larceny. The investigation revealed the theft of mail from the front porch of the residence. A report taken and the investigation continues.

Officers responded to a report of fraud at 724 East 54 Hwy. A suspect has been identified, a report taken, and the investigation continues.

Arrest: Falen Andrews, 35, of El Dorado Springs as the result of a traffic stop for driving while suspended and an active El Dorado Springs Municipal warrant for failure to appear on the original charge of Shoplifting, with a $175 bond. Additionally, Andrews was arrested for the probable cause of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers located approximately 3.5 grams of crystal substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers completed a probable cause statement for these charges. Officers received a Cedar County warrant, charging Andrews with possession of a controlled substance, unlawful ossession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while sSuspended, with a $15,000 cash bond. Andrews was transported to the Cedar County Jail pending bond and court appearance.

March 15 – Officers responded to 205 South Kirkpatrick concerning a reported motor vehicle theft. The investigation revealed the theft of a green 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle was later located. A suspect has been identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.

Officers responded to a reported larceny at 1103 South Jackson . The investigation revealed the theft of a 30 gallon, gas hot water heater. A report taken and the investigation continues.

March 16 –  officers responded to 509 South Forrest  concerning a reported disturbance. A suspect has been identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.

Officers responded to 307 West Pine  concerning a reported larceny. The investigation revealed the theft of a 24 inch black and white Huffy bicycle. A report taken and the investigation continues.

Arrest: Jacob Patalsky, 36, of El Dorado Springs, for an active Cole County warrant charging him with failure to appear on the original charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, with a $500 bond. Patalsky was transported to the Cedar County jail pending bond and court appearance.

March 17 – Officers responded to a report of unlawful use of a credit device at 115 East 54 Hwy.  A suspect has been identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.

Officers responded to 702 South Jackson concerning a reported peace disturbance. A report taken and the investigation continues.