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News of Record: March 27, 2026

FD man sent to federal prison for sex crimes A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sex crimes involving minors, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported. Pry’Shayn Mosley, 21 pleaded guilty in November to sexual exploitation of a minor and distribution of child pornography, federal prosecutors reported. They said that between May 2022 and October 2022, Mosley enticed two minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct so that he could produce visual depictions of it. Mosley also admitted to possessing and distributing ...

News of Record: March 26, 2026

Police Logs FORT DODGE Tuesday A theft was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 800 block of Central Avenue. Illegal dumping was reported in the 1400 block of Second Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported at Ninth Street and Fourth Avenue North. Child neglect was reported at 10th Avenue South and 18th Street. A fight was reported in the 200 block of Avenue D. A fight was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue. Harassment was reported in the ...

News of Record: March 25, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Failure to appear for arraignment — Leland Steven Veteto Ramirez, 19, Rancho Cordova, California, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Valerie R. Heater, 39, Lehigh, dismissed. Assault on persons in certain occupations, bodily injury — Jenny L. Chavez, 32, 324 N. 10th St., two counts, preliminary hearing set for April 3. Driving while license suspended — Manuel A. Morales, 24, Denison, trial set for April 30. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Gaige G. Espinoza, 23, Barnum, ...

News of record: Magistrate Court

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Justin L. Foy, 40, 1414 Second Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for arraignment — Coty A. Sumrall, 39, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled; Stephanie J. Bolden, 40. 202 Seventh Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Animal neglect with serious injury or death — Joshua A. Valley, 38, 23661 Garfield St., preliminary hearing waived; Grace A. Christenson, 44, 23661 Garfield St., preliminary hearing waived. Animal neglect with no injury or ...

News of Record: March 21, 2026

WC schools go on lockdown during nearby drug raid WEBSTER CITY — Two Webster City schools put enhanced security measures in place Friday morning while law enforcement officers searched a nearby home as part of a narcotics investigation. That search was one of several conducted Friday, according to the Webster City Police Department. One location was close to the Webster City Middle School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. As a precaution, both schools were placed on what the Police Department described as a “Level 1 lockdown” for about 20 minutes. The searches began ...

News of Record: March 20, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Violation of probation — Robert William Eugene Kramer Jr., 28, 823 S. 16th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Carlos R. Gonzales, 50, Dayton, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Micah I. Price, 25, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for March 27. Eluding, speed over 25 mph over limit — Micah I. Price, 25, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for March 27. Reckless driving — Micah I. Price, 25, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days. Leave scene of accident, failure to provide aid or information — ...