Weekend Arrests in Jackson County

Four arrests were made in Jackson County over the weekend.

Kristopher Sams of Maquoketa was arrested on Friday for violation of his parole. He is being held in the Jackson county Jail on a $5,000 cash only bond.

Renee Manning of Lost Nation was arrested on Friday for drug possession. A pill bottle spilled out of her purse when she was talking with an officer. The pills were unmarked and identified as prescription drugs that are controlled 3 substances. Over 100 pills were found in her purse. Manning was arrested and is being held in the Jackson County Jail.

Terry Ricklefs of Baldwin was arrested on Friday for Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, and animal abuse. The reports state that Ricklefs chased two people around his property with a machete when they were trying to pick something up. Another report says that he was later seen throwing his dog onto the sidewalk in an attempt to injure or kill it. When questioned by officers, Ricklefs admitted to both actions. He is being held in the Jackson County Jail.

Katie Wright of Lost Nation was arrested for drug possession on Sunday. During a traffic stop, a police officer smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle. The drug dog Bon0 was used and alerted the officers to drugs in the vehicle. During the search, officers found three grams of methamphetamine, and 2.2 grams of marijuana. Wright was arrested and is being held in the Jackson County Jail.