Record

A single-vehicle accident took place on Jan. 12 at 12:01 a.m. on County Road D-62. Paul George Sperfslage, 58, of Manchester, was traveling east in a 2010 Dodge Avenger R/T when he started to slow down to make a turn to the north. He hit his brakes and the rear end of his vehicle swung around, causing him to lose control. His vehicle entered the ditch, rolled, and came to rest on its wheels. No injuries were reported. There was an estimated $1,000 in damage to Sperfslage’s vehicle. 

Christopher Warren Riches, Anamosa, pleaded guilty to driving while barred. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail, and fined $625 plus court costs. 

Chris Russell West, Anamosa, pleaded not guilty to carrying weapons. A jury trial is set for March 24. 

Evan James Shelton, Marion, pleaded not guilty to 3rd degree theft. A jury trial is set for March 3. 

James Alan Loehr, Coggon, pleaded not guilty to trespassing-injury/damage and driving while barred. A jury trial is set for April 7. 

A car versus deer accident took place on Jan. 3 at 9:30 a.m. on Highway 151. Daniel Joseph Soo-Hong Ledin, 20, of Middleton, Wis., was driving a 2011 Acura when he encountered a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported. Ledin’s vehicle sustained an estimated $2,000 in damages.