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)

Jan 23 – Officers responded to 901 South Grand, El Dorado Springs R2 School, concerning a reported assault. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Alex T Obanion, 17, El Dorado Springs, charging him with assault. He was released on summons pending court appearance.

Jan 24 – Arrests: Thomas R Hill, 41, El Dorado Springs, for an El Dorado Springs Municipal warrant, charging him with failure to appear on the original charge of driving while suspended. Hill was released on recognizance pending  court appearance.

Robyn J Purkey, 40, El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County warrant, charging her with failure to appear on the original charge of operated a motor vehicle without financial proof of responsibility with a cash only bond of $250 and two Vernon County warrants charging her with  failure to appear on the original charge of operated a motor vehicle without financial proof of responsibility with a cash only bond of $137 and no seatbelt with a cash only bond of $10. She was transferred to the Cedar County jail pending bond and court appearance.

Nathaniel J Petitt, 21, Nevada, for an El Dorado Springs Municipal warrant, charging him with failure to appear for the original charge of driving while suspended and failure to appear with a bond of $628. He was released after court appearance.

Issiah D Ohman, 20, Levenworth, KS, for an El Dorado Springs Municipal warrant charging him with failure to appear for the original charges of minor in possession and resisting arrest with bond of $455.50. He was released after court appearance.

Jan 25 – Officers responded to 500 East Fields, lot 10, concerning a reported assault. Suspect has been identified and investigation continues.

Jan 26 – Arrest: Christopher L Ahrens, 18, Hume, on a Vernon County warrant, charging him with forgery with a $5,000. bond. He was released on bond pending court appearance.

Jan 27 – Officers responded to 901 South Grand, El Dorado Springs R2 School, concerning a reported assault.  Juvenile suspect identified and referred to the Juvenile Office.

Arrest: Michael O Gilbert, 33,  El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County warrant charging him with Class C felony of unlawful possession of a firearm and a Class C felony of receiving stolen property with a $35,000 bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County jail pending bond and court appearance.

Jan 29 – Arrest: William S.Cain, 43, El Dorado Springs, on an active El Dorado Springs municipal warrant charging him with failure to appear on the original charge of assault, trespassing first degree and possession of drug paraphernalia with a bond of $575.50, and a Cedar County warrant charging him with assault with a bond of $2,500. He was released on bond pending court appearance.