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)

Law enforcement activities

The El Dorado Springs Police Department responded to 98 requests for assistance this past week, Oct. 12-18. The requests were as follows:

Ambulance Assists 12, Animal Control 8, Assist Other Agencies 11, All Escorts 1, Nuisance 4, All Other Requests for Assistance 74, Summons 21.

Animal Control

Anyone interested in adopting  animals from the City Pound should contact Officer Mendelsohn at 876-2313.

Found Property is available for viewing, Monday through Saturday, by appointment only. A detailed description of the property you’re wishing to view must be specified when making the appointment. Found Property is subject to disposal after 90 days based on value of the property if unclaimed by owner.

Police Report

On October 13, 2020, officers responded to 111 Winner Road concerning a report of a larceny.  The investigation revealed the theft of rear tires and wheels from a John Deere mower. The property was located and turned to owner. A juvenile suspect was identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.

On October 15, 2020, officers arrested Eric M. Tompkins, 35, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County Warrant, charging him with Failure to Appear on the original charges of Aggravated Assault with no bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending a court appearance.

On October 15, 2020, officers responded to a report of fraudulent use of a debit device. A juvenile suspect has been identified and referred to the Juvenile Office.

On October 15, 2020, officers arrested Sarah L. Reddick, 20, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of under 35 Grams of Marijuana. She was released on summonses pending a court appearance.

On October 15, 2020, officers responded to a reported larceny at a wallet was located in the 200 block of East US 54 Highway. The investigation revealed the theft of $300.00 in US currency.  A report taken and the investigation continues.

On October 15, 2020, officers arrested Chance M. Buehler, 49, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Driving While Suspended. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On October 16, 2020, officers responded to 109 West Lafayette concerning a reported stolen motor vehicle. The investigation revealed the theft of a 2017 Kawasaki Motorcycle. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On October 16, 2020, officers arrested Samuel M.  Sloan, 23, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County Warrant, charging him with Possession of a Controlled Substance with a $5,000.00 bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending bond and a court appearance.

On October 16, 2020, officers responded to 800 N. Main, Apt 25, concerning a reported assault and property damage.  A suspect had been identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.

On October 16, 2020 officers arrested Johnnie D Billings, 55, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Driving While Revoked, Possession of Under 35 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and other traffic offenses. He was released on summonses pending a court appearance.

On October 16, 2020 officers responded to 109 West Poplar concerning a reported Trespassing.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jarrett R. Major, 31, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On October 16, 2020, officers responded to the 300 block of East Gentry concerning a report of minors in possession of alcoholic beverages.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of the following Adam D. Kruse, 39, of El Dorado Springs, for an El Dorado Springs Municipal Warrant, charging him with Failure to Appear on original charges of Failure to Appear, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Fail to Stop at a stop sign, Driving While Suspended and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with a bond of $762.50,  Bradley A Cartwright, 18, and Andrew K Russell, 18, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of for Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverages and no Operator’s License.  Kruse was released on bond. Cartwright and Russell were released on summonses pending a court appearance.

On October 17, 2020, officers responded to 113 West Cruce concerning a reported Domestic Assault. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Darla K Chandler, 56, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Domestic Assault. She was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On October 18, 2020, officers responded to 1005 South High concerning a reported burglary. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On October 18, 2020, officers responded to 100 East U.S. 54 Highway, Casey’s General Store, concerning a suspicious person. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jesse J. Tindle, 38, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County Warrant, charging him with Failure to Appear on the original charge of Stealing with a bond of $500.00 cash bond, and El Dorado Springs Municipal Warrant charging him with Failure to Appear on the original charge of Trespassing with a $201.00 bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending bond and a court appearance.

The department received a total of 110 requests for service.

Anyone with information concerning an investigation is encouraged to call the El Dorado Springs Police Department at 417-876-TIPS.

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.