Arrests reported
Duane L. Coachman, 51, Iola, was arrested by Allen County sheriffs deputies on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving while suspended following a traffic stop early Sunday morning east of Iola on U.S. 54. Coachman also was wanted on a felony warrant out of Missouri.
Nickolas L. Trester, 28, Iola, was arrested early Friday morning by an Allen County deputy for suspicion of driving while suspended and not having liability insurance following a traffic stop on 1400 street near the north Iola city limit.
Truck overturns;
contaminated soil spills
A dump truck hauling lead-contaminated soil overturned Friday afternoon as it traveled to the Allen County Landfill.
Allen County sheriffs deputies said the dump truck, driven by Ethan Malloy, Humboldt, left the roadway about one-quarter mile north of the landfill on 2800 Street.
Malloy was uninjured and the contaminated soil was cleaned up and removed. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment was notified of the incident.
Tree stand stolen
A tree stand and toolbox were reported stolen from a residence three miles southwest of Humboldt during the past week, Allen County sheriffs deputies announced. No suspects have been identified.
Caution urged
Deputies report the number of vehicle vs. deer accidents has dramatically increased in the past several weeks. Drivers are cautioned to be extra vigilant, particularly during the dawn and dusk periods.
