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Authorities say a call came in at approximately 11:48 a.m. from an unidentified male using an unknown phone number.
Sheldon Police arrested a woman for allegedly stealing more than $18,000 from an older victim.
The charges stem from a report of alleged abuse made to law enforcement in May of 2025.
The most serious count against her is a felony charge for the possession of contraband in a correctional facility.
Authorities say a small fire started inside the apartment.
Charges include Exploiting the Elderly and Operating Vehicle Without Consent
He is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s service awaiting assignment to a federal facility.
Police say the new equipment will increase officer safety during dangerous calls and help resolve volatile situations more safely.
During the arrest, police recovered the missing items and discovered methamphetamine.
Jorge Ardany Ortega-Ortega, 29, formerly of Cherokee, was sentenced Tuesday, May 5, in Buena Vista County District Court after a jury previously found him guilty of homicide by vehicle – reckless driving, a Class C felony.