Accidents
LAKE PARK, Iowa - The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to a sideswipe crash reported at approximately 6:35 a.m. Wednesday on Iowa 9. Involved was a 2007 GMC Sierra registered to Plains Mechanical Services Inc of Sioux City and driven by Derek Earl Byers, 32, of Sloan, Iowa, and a 2002 Chevy Silverado driven by Ryan Alan Gembler, 19, of Lake Park. Byers was eastbound and Gembler westbound when Gembler lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line and sideswiped the Byers vehicle. The Byers vehicle sustained approximately $2,500 in damage while the Gembler vehicle sustained approximately $4,000 in damage. Gembler was cited for failure to maintain control. No injuries were reported.
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Police Department responded to a hit and run at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Dover Street and Milton Avenue. The driver fled on foot.
Ambulance
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Ambulance was paged at 12:05 p.m. Thursday.
Police
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Police Department received a report of shoplifting at 4:21 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Ryan’s Road.
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Police Department investigated a report of theft and property damage at 6:29 p.m. Wednesday in the 800 block of 11th Street.
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Police Department received a report of harassing communications at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday in the 1200 block of Seventh Avenue.
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Police Department received a report of a burglary at 2:10 a.m. Thursday in the 700 block of White Lane.
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Police Department received a report of theft of property at 11:38 a.m. Thursday.
