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Multiple vehicle burglaries in the Prescott area were reported April 5 to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. A resulting investigation lead to four juveniles being charged in the incidents and referred to juvenile court services.
According to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office report, a 14-year-old from Creston was charged with reckless use of a firearm; six counts of burglary, third degree; two counts of theft, third degree and two counts of theft, fourth degree. The juvenile was transported to a juvenile detention center.
A second 14-year-old from Creston was charged with six counts of burglary, third degree; two counts of theft, third degree and one count of theft, fourth degree.
Another 14-year-old from Creston was charged with two counts of burglary, third degree.
A 14-year-old from Prescott was charged with two counts of burglary, third degree.
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David J. Downey, 34, of Afton, was taken into custody April 22, on Highway 34 for the charge of contempt - violation of no contact/protective order.
According to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office report, at approximately 12:19 p.m. a traffic stop was conducted on a 2015 Ram 2500 pickup for traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Downey. A female passenger was also in the truck.
During the stop, deputies were made aware of an active no contact order against Downey. The passenger was confirmed to be the protected party named in the order.
Downey was transported to the Adams County Jail where he was released from on his own recognizance on a promise to appear.
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Jennifer L. Collins, 50, of Dayton, Kentucky, was taken into custody April 25, at Highway 34 and Avenue of Industries on the charge of possession of a controlled substance - marijuana, first offense.
According to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office report, at approximately 3:47 p.m. a traffic stop was conducted on a 2017 Honda Vezel after it was observed to be traveling over 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.
While making contact with the driver, a strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the Honda. Deputies ordered the occupants out of the vehicle and conducted a probable cause search.
Deputies located a dispensary bag containing more than 10 grams of marijuana on the backseat floorboard, near where Collins was seated. A THC edible was also found in the glove compartment.
Collins admitted to being a marijuana smoker and said she purchased the marijuana for her brother.
Collins was transported to the Adams County Jail where she was released from after posting $1,000 cash bond.
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Dennis E. Nekuda, 61, of Corning, was taken into custody April 28, in the 1900 block of Highway 148 on the charge of contempt - violation of a no contact order.
According to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office report, at approximately 5:30 p.m. a female who is the protected party in a no contact order against Nekuda reported Nekuda was attempting to enter her residence.
When deputies arrived at the residence they observed Nekuda inside the residence speaking to the protected party from across the kitchen. The no contact order was confirmed to be valid.
Nekuda was transported to the Adams County Jail where he was released from on his own recognizance on a promise to appear.
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Patrick D. Jones, 56, of Lenox, was taken into custody April 29, on Davis Avenue in Corning on five Adams County warrants, all for the charge of failure to appear on the original charges of OWI, first offense, eluding, interference with official acts, failure to provide proof of financial liability - accident, speeding and operating a non-registered vehicle.
According to Adams County District Court documents, Jones was ordered to appear in court Nov. 29 for compliance hearings (fine repayment) on the original charges and did not appear.
Jones was transported to the Adams County Jail where he was released from on his own recognizance on promises to appear.