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January 17, 2012

Anonymous Daily Iowegian The Daily Iowegian Tue Jan 17, 2012, 11:20 AM CST

APPANOOSE COUNTY — Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report from 01/06/12 to 01/11/12; Civil papers processed, 30; animal complaints, 5; motorist assists, 2; traffic stops, 6; hunting calls, 1; drugs, 1; ambulances requested, 3; criminal mischief, 1; business checks, 1; accidents/property damage, 8; controlled burns/fires, 7; bad checks, 1; harassment, 2; traffic complaints, 2; contempt of court, 1; traffic hazards, 1; suspicious persons/vehicles, 1; noise complaints, 2; fraud, 1; thefts, 1; juvenile problems, 1; funeral escorts, 1; contacts, 140; total miles patrolled, 2,128; inmates booked into jail, 3; jail population, 13.

Jan. 6

5:50 p.m. Benjamin Martin Shoup, 79, of Allerton, was driving a 2005 Ford west in the 11000 block of Highway 2 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Damage to Shoup’s vehicle was estimated at $4,000.

5:55 p.m. Mindy Lynn Hull, 26, of Centerville, was driving a 2006 Dodge west in the 33000 block of Highway 2 when a deed entered the roadway and was struck. Damage to Hull’s vehicle was estimated at $3,000.

Jan. 9

5:57 p.m. John Michael Aiello, 48, of Centerville, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet north on 200th Avenue when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Damage to Aiello’s vehicle was estimated at $2,000.

Jan. 10

2:37 a.m. Frederick C. Gingerich, 43, of Stover, Mo., was driving a 2001 Peterbilt semi north on Highway T-61. The truck was hauling 104 calves. Gingerich stated he did not have the top deck dividing gate closed. As the truck went down a hill and around a curve, the top deck of calves shifted forward to the right. The semi and trailer laid down on the passenger side. Gingerich stated he cut the corner going around the curve. The truck was just across the center line going around the curve. Damage from the accident was estimated at $54,000. Gingerich was charged with failure to maintain control.