On August 10th, 2022, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a domestic disturbance incident having occurred on Salem Road in rural Salem, Iowa area. Henry County Deputies responded, and an investigation ensued. A physical altercation was found to have occurred resulting injury to the victim. Resulting from this incident a charge of Domestic Abuse assault w/ injury were filed against Justin Traman, 33, of Salem.
On August 15th, 2022, at approximately 10:06AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a disturbance occurring in the 300 Block of South Main Street in Salem. An investigation into the report resulted in the arrest of Samantha Sammons, 33, of Salem. Sammons was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Interference with Official Acts, both simple misdemeanors.
On August 15th, 2022, at approximately 8:24AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a collision at the intersection of Highway 78 and Highway 218. An investigation determined that Mary Zoeckler, 81, of Morning Sun, was driving her 2014 Honda CRV when she rear ended a 2019 Jeep Compass driven by Julie Reynolds, 42, of Mt. Union. Reynolds was legally stopped at the stop sign waiting for traffic to pass when the collision occurred. After the initial collision, Zoeckler’s vehicle continued off the roadway where it struck a utility pole. Damage to the Zoeckler vehicle was estimated at $6000. Damage to the Reynolds vehicle was estimated at $4500. No injuries were reported. Zoeckler was issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Control.