On 01-30-17 at 6:35 pm, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jasper Lane Evans at a residence in Ruthven. Evans had a valid Clay County Warrant for theft 2nd degree which had a bond of $5000 cash or surety. Evans also had a warrant out of OBrien County for theft 5th degree which had a bond of $300 cash or surety.
Evans was transported without incident, to the Clay County line and was turned over to the Clay County deputies on their warrant.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.