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 118 requests for assistance this past week, Nov. 30-Dec. 6. The requests were as follows:

Ambulance Assists 11, Animal Control 9, Assist Other Agencies 16, All Escorts 1, Nuisance 6, All Other Requests for Assistance 59, Summons 11.

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 November 30, 2020, officers responded to 120 North St James concerning a reported larceny. The investigation revealed the theft of two Amazon packages containing braided leather cord and a wall cabinet. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On November 30, 2020, officers responded to the 100 block of West Spring concerning a reported domestic assault.  Officers arrested Rhett A. Lunsford, 25, of El Dorado Springs for the probable cause of domestic assault and a Municipal Warrant for Failure to Appear on the original charges of Assault with a $101.00 bond.  He was released with summons after his court appearance.

On November 30, 2020 officers responded to 609 North St James concerning a reported larceny. The investigation revealed the theft of a 22 revolver with ammo, fireproof safe with miscellaneous paperwork and a blue nose pit bull. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On November 30, 2020 officers responded to 404 South Park concerning a report assault. A suspect was identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.

On November 30, 2020, officers arrested Dakota M Herndon, 18, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County Warrant charging him with Failure to Appear on the original charges of Tampering with a Motor Vehicle with a $2500.00 cash bond.  He was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending a court appearance.

On November 30, 2020, officers arrested Stephanie J Fisk, 38, of El Dorado Springs, for an El Dorado Springs Municipal Warrant, charging her with Failure to Appear on the original charges of Trespassing and Stealing with a $453.00 bond.  She was released after her court appearance.

On December 1, 2020, officers responded to 901 South Jackson concerning a reported larceny. The investigation revealed the theft of duffle bags full of clothing. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On December 1, 2020, officers arrested Krista S Jarvis, 32, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County Warrant charging her with Failure to Appear on the original charge of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Resisting/Interfering with the Arrest of a Felony with no bond and a Nevada MO Warrant for Failure to Appear on the original charge of Borrowed/Stolen Plates with a $728.00 cash bond.

On December 1, 2020, officers arrested Jeremy L. Morgan, 36, of Ottawa, KS, for the probable cause of Driving While Intoxicated. Mr. Morgan was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On December 2, 2020, officers arrested Drianna K Chandler, 25, of El Dorado Springs, for a Nevada Municipal Warrant, charging her with Failure to Appear on original charge of Traffic Violations. She was released on recognizance pending a court appearance.

On December 3, 2020, officers arrested Patrick L. Decker, 31 of Stockton, for a Nevada Municipal Warrant charging him with Failure to Appear with the Original Charge of Driving While Revoked with a $300.00 cash bond.  He was released pending a court appearance.

On December 4, 2020 officers responded to 410 East McCray Street concerning a theft of services. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On December 5, 2020, officers responded to 601 East Joe Davis concerning a check well being. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Britny A Smith, 25, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of assault on a special victim. She was released on summons pending a court appearance.  Officer also arrested Christopher D. Berten, 35, of Nevada, for Vernon County Warrants, charging him with Violations of a Court Order with no bond. He was transferred to the Vernon County Jail pending a court appearance.

On December 6, 2020, officers responded to 227 West US 54 Highway, concerning a larceny from a vehicle. The investigation revealed the theft of a cell phone. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On December 6, 2020, officers responded to 304 South Vernon concerning the larceny of a firearm. The investigation revealed the theft of a Gold Jimenez semi automatic .22 caliber handgun. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On December 6, 2020, officers responded to 304 South Vernon concerning larceny from a motor vehicle. The investigation revealed the theft of a Gold Jimenez semi automatic .22 caliber handgun. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On December 6, 2020, officers arrested Trenda R. Loomis, 43, of El Dorado Springs, for an El Dorado Springs Municipal Warrant, charging her with Failure to Appear per Court Order with a $202.00 bond.  She was released on bond pending a court appearance.

The department received a total of 102 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.