March 28, 2024

Sheriff

Walen R. Collins of Osceola reported a case of identity theft Feb. 2.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Collins tried to file his income tax and was rejected because someone had already filed in his name. This is the second year in a year this incident has happened.

This incident is under investigation by Clarke County Sheriff’s Office.

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Annette Arlene Page of New Virginia reported a 6- by 8-foot trailer and four wheels/tires were taken from her garage between Jan. 24 and 31. There isn’t a VIN number because the trailer was made from a “do-it-yourself” kit.

Loss estimate is $1,800.

This incident is under investigation by Clarke County Sheriff’s Office.

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A bull dog welder, cordless Dewalt drill and grinder, corded Dewalt drill, two Dewalt sawzalls, 194 PC tool set, fluke test meter, Kline brand hand tools, Dewalt battery charger, screw driver/nut drivers set and ridged brand sockets were reportedly taken from Iowa Select Farms, 1806 Clarke/Union Ave, in Murray Jan. 30.

Loss estimate is $3,500.

This incident is under investigation by Clarke County Sheriff’s Office.

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Danny Rater, 43, of Osceola was charged with contempt of court, assault causing injury and operating while revoked 1:35 p.m. Jan. 31.

As of Feb. 6, Rater is being held in Clarke County Jail.

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Daniel Wade Burdess, 45, of Weldon was charged with contempt of court (30 days in jail) and drug possession with intent to deliver 3:15 p.m. Feb. 5.

The date of the original offense is Nov. 18, 2014.

As of Feb. 5, Burdess is being held in Clarke County Jail.

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Lynn Ranean Sutton, 47, of Osceola was charged with drug possession with intent to deliver 10:38 a.m. Feb. 5.

The original date of the offense was Sept. 22, 2014.

Sutton was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail on bond.

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Jesse Joe VanGundy, 47, of Osceola was charged with contempt of court (nonpayment of child support 6:15 p.m. Jan. 30.

As of Feb. 9, VanGundy is being held in Clarke County Jail.