Waukee Teenage Girl Plays With Fire But Comes Away Unharmed

Teenage Girl Reportedly Sets Trash Can Ablaze

On the evening of Feb. 11, Waukee Police were called to a residence in the 800 block of Jonas Drive on a report of a 14-year old girl playing with fire.

The teen had set a piece of paper on fire, placed it in a trash can in a bedroom and deliberately closed the bedroom door behind her, according to a police report. The Waukee Fire Department was able to contain the blaze and no damage was reported. 

The girl was arrested and charged with reckless use of fire.

Editor's note: All information below is provided by police in incident reports through Feb. 11, the most recent available. Dates below are when the incident occurred, not when an arrest or charges were filed. Charges do not always result in convictions.

Feb. 6

An employee at Stiver's Ford reported a theft in the 1400 block of East Hickman Road. 

A vehicle driven by Steven Dressel of Waukee was struck by a vehicle driven Chasity Heins of Waukee. Vehicle damage was estimated at $4,000. Heins was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

Feb. 7

Christopher Marieneau of Waukee reported fraud in the 500 block of Southeast Laurel Street.

Tiara Manning, 26, of West Des Moines was charged with driving while barred.

Feb. 8

Joseph Hermann of Waukee reported fraud in the 2000 block of Sugar Creek Drive.

Feb. 9

April Prieskorn of Waukee reported fraud in the 600 block of Southeast Williams Court.

Andrew Jensen, 25, of West Des Moines was charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving while suspended.

Wayne Larsen of Clive reported a theft in the 200 block of North Warrior Lane.

Kum & Go reported a theft of fuel in the 300 block of Southeast University Avenue.

Feb. 10

A vehicle driven by Doyle Hutzell of Adel struck a light pole and a fire hydrant in the 200 block of Sixth Street. Vehicle damage was estimated at $10,000.

A vehicle driven by Stephenie Erickson of Waukee struck a legally parked vehicle in the 1300 block of Southeast University Avenue. Vehicle damage was estimated at $700.

A 15 year-old female was charged with simple assault in the 500 block of Southeast University Avenue.

A vehicle driven by Cara Setsodi of Waukee slid into a ditch at 335th and Sixth Streets. Vehicle damage was estimated at $8,000.