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News of Record: May 7, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A suspicious person was reported at 15th Street and Seventh Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of First Avenue North. A strange odor was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 15th Street. A theft was reported in the 300 block of Country Club Drive. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 32nd Street. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 32nd ...

News of Record: May 6, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A suspicious person was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Avenue North. A fight was reported in the 1600 block of Seventh Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of K Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 1200 block of 26th Avenue North. Illegal dumping was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A person with a weapon was reported in the 1100 block of Fifth Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of ...

News of record: May 5, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Violation of probation — Cameron B. Davis, 19, 1732 Rathermel Drive, further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for probation revocation hearing — Joshua D. Carle, 44, 706 N. 20th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Forgery — Joshua D. Carle, 44, 706 N. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while barred — Michael D. Rykhus, 53, 220 M St., preliminary hearing waived; Kyle L. Aldrich, 39, Gowrie, preliminary hearing waived; Misty M. Schaffer, 60, 629 Central Ave., preliminary hearing waived. Possession ...

News of Record: May 2, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday A burglary was reported in the 200 block of Avenue E. An animal complaint was reported in the 2700 block of North 13th Place. A fight was reported in the 1300 block of Eighth Avenue South. A shoplifter was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. Criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of South 18th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1500 block of 20th Avenue North. A shoplifter was reported in the 10 block of South 15th Street. A welfare ...

News of record: May 1, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Third-degree theft — Jenna F. Germundson, 33, 707 Seventh Ave. N., three counts, preliminary hearing set for May 8. Fourth-degree theft — Jenna F. Germundson, 33, 707 Seventh Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 8. Fifth-degree theft — Jenna F. Germundson, 33, 707 Seventh Ave. N., continued 180 days. Assault on persons in certain occupations — Kylie N. Armstrong, 26, Carroll, preliminary hearing set for May 8. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Kylie N. Armstrong, 26, Carroll, preliminary hearing ...

News of Record: April 30, 2026

Man accused of shooting animal during burglary A Fort Dodge man faces multiple charges in connection with a burglary during which he is accused of shooting an animal, according to court records. Dayn F. Muniz, 18, of 1102 17th St. S. W. made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Wednesday morning on a charge of animal abuse. He was previously charged with first degree burglary, reckless use of a firearm causing property damage, use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime and going armed with intent. In criminal complaints filed against him, Fort ...